Datasheet
MCP1640 12V/50 mA TWO CELLS
INPUT BOOST CONVERTER
REFERENCE DESIGN
© 2011 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51999A-page 3
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction............................................................................................................ 5
Document Layout .................................................................................................. 5
Conventions Used in this Guide ............................................................................ 6
Recommended Reading........................................................................................ 7
The Microchip Web Site ........................................................................................ 7
Customer Support ................................................................................................. 7
Document Revision History ................................................................................... 7
Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 9
1.2 MCP1640 Short Overview .............................................................................. 9
1.3 What is the MCP1640 12V/50 mA Two Cells Input Boost Converter
Reference Design? ................................................................................. 11
1.4 What Does the MCP1640 12V/50 mA Two Cells Input Boost Converter
Reference Design Kit Include? ............................................................... 11
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Getting Started ............................................................................................. 15
Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts
A.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 19
A.2 Board – Schematic ....................................................................................... 20
A.3 Board – Top Silk and Pads .......................................................................... 21
A.4 Board – Top Copper and Pads .................................................................... 22
A.5 Board – Bottom Copper and Pads ............................................................... 23
Appendix B. Bill of Materials
Worldwide Sales and Service .................................................................................... 26