Microchip Technology TC1304-VI0EMFTR
- Part No.:
- TC1304-VI0EMFTR
- Manufacturer:
- Microchip Technology
- Category:
- Voltage Regulators - Linear + Switching
- Package:
- 10-VFDFN Exposed Pad
- Datasheet:
-
TC1304-VI0EMFTR.pdf
- Description:
- IC REG DL BUCK/LINEAR SYNC 10DFN
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Product details
Overview
TC1304-VI0EMFTR from Microchip Technology is a dual-output power management IC integrating a 500 mA synchronous buck regulator and a 300 mA low-dropout linear regulator (LDO), with sequenced startup/shutdown, 300 ms power-good delay, 65 µA typical quiescent current, and operation from -40°C to +125°C junction temperature. It delivers tightly regulated core and bias voltages for battery-powered portable electronics.
For engineers reviewing the TC1304-VI0EMFTR datasheet, TC1304-VI0EMFTR pinout, TC1304-VI0EMFTR application, or TC1304-VI0EMFTR equivalent, key selection criteria include output sequencing control, dual-rail voltage accuracy under light/heavy load, integrated PG monitoring of both outputs, and thermal performance in compact DFN packaging.
Technical Context
The TC1304-VI0EMFTR implements independent PWM-to-PFM mode transition on the buck regulator to maintain high efficiency (>90% at heavy load) while minimizing quiescent current at light loads. Its LDO uses internal compensation and requires only a single 1 µF ceramic output capacitor.
Sequencing logic ensures VOUT2 (LDO) powers up before VOUT1 (buck) and shuts down after it - critical for processors requiring stable auxiliary supply before core rail activation. The open-drain PG output monitors regulation status of both outputs with 94% threshold and 2% hysteresis.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Buck Output Current | 500 mA maximum - supports processor core rails without external boost or parallel stages |
| LDO Output Current | 300 mA maximum - sufficient for I/O, memory, or analog subsystems with minimal board area |
| Quiescent Current | 65 µA typical - extends battery life in always-on or low-power sleep modes |
| Switching Frequency | 2.0 MHz fixed (typical) - enables use of small 4.7 µH inductors and reduces EMI filtering burden |
| LDO Dropout Voltage | 137 mV typical @ 200 mA - maintains regulation with tight input margins in Li-ion or USB-powered systems |
| Power-Good Delay | 300 ms - provides reliable processor reset timing during power-up sequences |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C junction - qualified for industrial and automotive-adjacent portable applications |
Pinout & Package
TC1304-VI0EMFTR is housed in a 10-pin 3×3 mm DFN package with exposed thermal pad (EP), optimized for thermal dissipation and space-constrained PCB layouts. Pin 11 (EP) must be connected to AGND per layout guidelines.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 SHDN | Active-low shutdown input | Controls sequenced enable/disable of both regulators; logic-high (>45% VIN) activates LDO first, then buck |
| 2 VIN2 | LDO input supply | Accepts same input as VIN1 (2.7–5.5 V); must be routed with minimal trace length to VIN1 |
| 3 VOUT2 | LDO regulated output | Delivers fixed 3.3 V (per VI0 suffix); requires ≥1 µF ceramic capacitor to AGND |
| 4 PG | Power-good monitor output | Open-drain signal asserting when both VOUT1 and VOUT2 are within 94% of target; pulls low after 300 ms delay |
| 5 AGND | Analog ground reference | Separate ground return for feedback and regulation circuitry; must tie to system AGND plane |
| 6 PGND | Power ground return | High-current return path for buck switch node; requires low-inductance connection to AGND via multiple vias |
| 7 LX | Buck switch node | Connects to external inductor; carries high-frequency switching current; sensitive to layout parasitics |
| 8 VIN1 | Buck input supply | Main input (2.7–5.5 V); shared with VIN2; supplies both regulators |
| 9 VFB1/VOUT1 | Buck feedback or output | Configured as VOUT1 (fixed 1.2 V per VI0 suffix); no external divider required |
| 10 EP | Exposed thermal pad | Internally connected to AGND; mandatory solder connection for thermal performance and reliability |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Sequenced startup/shutdown | Guarantees VOUT2 (3.3 V LDO) powers up before and remains active after VOUT1 (1.2 V buck), preventing I/O latch-up in microcontrollers |
| Integrated dual-regulator solution | Eliminates need for discrete buck + LDO + sequencing logic, reducing BOM count and layout complexity by ≥4 components |
| Ultra-low quiescent current | 65 µA total device IQ enables >1-year battery life in coin-cell–powered IoT sensors with periodic wake-up |
| Internal compensation | Removes requirement for external compensation networks on either regulator, simplifying design validation |
| Robust protection suite | Includes undervoltage lockout (2.55 V nominal), overtemperature shutdown (165°C), and short-circuit current limiting on both outputs |
Applications
| Cellular Handheld Devices | USB-Powered Test Instruments |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Compact handheld cellular transceiver module powered from single-cell Li-ion (3.0–4.2 V). IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Delivers 1.2 V core rail to baseband processor and 3.3 V I/O rail to RF front-end and display interface, with PG-driven reset sequencing. Use Value: Enables single-input dual-rail architecture with <1.5 mm² footprint and <70 µA standby draw - critical for form factor and runtime targets. | Use Scenario: Portable oscilloscope or logic analyzer drawing power exclusively from USB 2.0 (4.75–5.25 V). IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Generates clean 1.2 V digital core supply and noise-immune 3.3 V analog reference from noisy USB bus, using PG to gate FPGA configuration. Use Value: PSRR >62 dB at 100 Hz and <1.8 µV/√Hz output noise ensure measurement integrity without additional LDO post-regulation. |
| Medical Point-of-Care Sensors | Industrial Handheld Terminals |
Use Scenario: Battery-operated glucose meter or pulse oximeter requiring clinical-grade voltage stability across temperature. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Supplies 1.2 V to ultra-low-power MCU and 3.3 V to precision ADC and sensor interface, with PG confirming both rails before sampling. Use Value: ±0.3% output tolerance and 25 ppm/°C tempco on VOUT2 ensure <0.1% full-scale error drift over -40°C to +85°C operating range. | Use Scenario: Ruggedized warehouse scanner operating in wide ambient (-20°C to +70°C) with intermittent charging. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Provides sequenced 1.2 V CPU rail and 3.3 V communication interface (RS-232/USB PHY), surviving repeated cold-start cycles. Use Value: -40°C to +125°C junction rating and 300 ms PG delay prevent brownout-induced firmware corruption during battery swap or low-VIN transitions. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar dual-output PMIC applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCP16311-H/MS | Single 600 mA buck only; no integrated LDO or sequencing; requires external LDO and logic for dual-rail control | Suitable where LDO rail is omitted or implemented separately; lacks PG monitoring of both outputs | Select when cost sensitivity outweighs integration benefit and board space allows discrete LDO + timing circuit |
| TPS65023RGZR | Triple-output (2 buck + 1 LDO); higher IQ (120 µA); 16-pin QFN; supports I²C programmability but no built-in sequencing | Used in complex SoC platforms needing >2 rails; requires external sequencing controller or host firmware coordination | Choose for multi-rail SoC designs where flexibility and programmability justify larger size and higher quiescent draw |
Compared with MCP16311-H/MS and TPS65023RGZR, TC1304-VI0EMFTR uniquely integrates sequenced dual-rail generation, open-drain PG for both outputs, and sub-70 µA IQ in a 10-pin DFN - delivering lowest component count and smallest footprint for fixed 1.2 V/3.3 V portable applications.
Availability
TC1304-VI0EMFTR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for cellular handheld devices, USB-powered test instruments, and medical point-of-care sensors requiring stable component supply and long-term production continuity.
Supply support for TC1304-VI0EMFTR includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Microchip Technology is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP solutions, serving automotive, industrial, consumer, and communications markets with high-reliability silicon and development tools.
The TC1303/TC1304 product line was designed specifically for space- and power-constrained portable electronics needing highly integrated, low-quiescent dual-rail power conversion with guaranteed sequencing and robust fault protection.
FAQ
What output voltages does TC1304-VI0EMFTR provide?
TC1304-VI0EMFTR provides a fixed 1.2 V output on VOUT1 (buck) and a fixed 3.3 V output on VOUT2 (LDO), as indicated by the "VI0" suffix per Microchip's naming convention. Both outputs are internally trimmed and require no external feedback resistors.
Does TC1304-VI0EMFTR support independent enable control for each regulator?
No - unlike TC1303 variants, TC1304-VI0EMFTR uses a single SHDN pin to initiate sequenced enable/disable: VOUT2 (LDO) turns on first and off last. Independent shutdown is not supported; this sequencing behavior is hardwired into the TC1304 architecture.
What is the function of the PG pin on TC1304-VI0EMFTR?
The PG pin on TC1304-VI0EMFTR is an open-drain output that asserts low after a 300 ms delay when both VOUT1 and VOUT2 reach ≥94% of their nominal values. It serves as a system reset enable signal and must be pulled up externally to a valid logic voltage.
Can TC1304-VI0EMFTR operate from a 3.3 V input source?
Yes - TC1304-VI0EMFTR operates with VIN from 2.7 V to 5.5 V. At 3.3 V input, the 1.2 V buck output functions normally, and the 3.3 V LDO operates in dropout (VIN ≈ VOUT), delivering regulated 3.3 V with 137 mV typical dropout voltage at 200 mA load.
Is thermal pad (EP) connection mandatory for TC1304-VI0EMFTR?
Yes - the exposed thermal pad (Pin 11, EP) on TC1304-VI0EMFTR must be soldered to AGND. Per DS21949C-page 10, θJA is 41°C/W only with proper thermal pad connection to a 4-layer board with internal ground plane and ≥2 thermal vias; omitting this degrades thermal performance and risks thermal shutdown.
TC1304-VI0EMFTR Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Microchip Technology
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 10-VFDFN Exposed Pad
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- Topology:
- Step-Down (Buck) Synchronous (1), Linear (LDO) (1)
- Number of Outputs:
- 2
- Frequency - Switching:
- 2MHz
- Voltage/Current - Output 1:
- 1.2V, 500mA
- Voltage/Current - Output 2:
- 2.5V, 300mA
- Voltage/Current - Output 3:
- -
- w/LED Driver:
- No
- w/Supervisor:
- No
- w/Sequencer:
- Yes
- Voltage - Supply:
- 2.7V ~ 5.5V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 10-DFN (3x3)
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