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MCP16331T-E/CH Breakout
IC REG BUCK ADJ 500MA SOT23-6
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Highly integrated step-down DC-DC converter operating from 4.4V to 50V input with adjustable 2.0V to 24V output. Delivers 500mA continuous current with up to 96% efficiency using peak current-mode control and integrated high-side MOSFET switch at 500kHz fixed frequency. Suitable for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications requiring compact power conversion with minimal external components.
Package: SOT-23-6 · 6 pins
Why does this need a breakout?
SOT-23-6 packages house precision regulators, voltage references, and level shifters with 0.95mm pin pitch—too fine for hand soldering and incompatible with breadboards. A breakout board provides through-hole headers for prototype work, eliminating soldering difficulty while enabling quick circuit iteration. Essential for developing with compact analog and power management ICs.
Component specifications
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Part Number | MCP16331T-E/CH |
| Package | SOT-23-6 |
| Pin Count | 6 |
| Current - Output | 500mA |
| Frequency - Switching | 500kHz |
| Number of Outputs | 1 |
| Output Configuration | Positive |
| Output Type | Adjustable |
| Topology | Buck |
| Voltage - Input (Max) | 50V |
| Voltage - Input (Min) | 4.4V |
| Voltage - Output (Max) | 24V |
| Voltage - Output (Min/Fixed) | 2V |
What's Included
BILL OF MATERIALS
- 1x MCP16331T-E/CH soldered onto breakout PCB
- Pin headers pre-soldered (2.54mm / 0.1" pitch)
- All IC pins broken out to 2.54mm headers
Breakout Board Design
PCB SPECIFICATIONS
WIDTH
< 0.9" (straddles breadboard)
PITCH
2.54mm standard
SOLDER
Lead-free, reflow assembled
FINISH
FR4, lead-free HASL