SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 19, 2012) - Micrel, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ MCRL ]), an industry leader in analog, high-bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today announced the [ MIC28510 ], a wide-input synchronous switching regulator IC that provides step-down conversion with better than 94 percent peak efficiency from an input voltage as high as 75V with maximum output current of 4A. The solution eliminates the need for a costly dual-stage conversion approach for point-of-load applications. The [ MIC28510 ] delivers up to 100W of power in a 13cm² device -- a new standard for power density. The [ MIC28510 ] is currently available in volume; pricing starts at $2.15 for 1K quantity. Samples can be ordered at: [ http://www.micrel.com/ProductList.do ].

Benefiting from Micrel's proprietary adaptive on-time control architecture, the [ MIC28510 ] provides ultra-fast transient response for today's demanding applications such as base stations, Power-over-Ethernet, home security systems and solar inverters. The [ MIC28510 ] integrates low-Rdson, high-side and low-side power switches to provide a highly efficient output down to 0.8V. The [ MIC28510 ] is also Any Capacitor™ stable independent of output ESR, thus solving the stability problem power supply designers face with distributed output capacitance.

"By combining an exceptionally wide input voltage range, superior stability and transient response with innovative packaging that ensures the best power density and thermal performance across the entire load range, the [ MIC28510 ] delivers unprecedented performance and flexibility," said Brian Hedayati, marketing vice president for the analog division at Micrel. "This places the [ MIC28510 ] in the sweet spot for designers tackling the most demanding applications."

The [ MIC28510 ] also offers a variety of other features that greatly simplify the design engineer's task, including a programmable switching frequency of up to 500 kHz, an enable pin for very low power shutdown, internal soft start, undervoltage lockout and internal compensation. The device also provides a host of protection features such as pre-bias safe start-up, over temperature protection, foldback current limit, short circuit protection and a -40degC to 125degC junction temperature range. The [ MIC28510 ] is available in a lead free 28-Lead 5mm x 6mm MLF^® package.

For more information or to order the [ MIC28510 ] evaluation board, visit: [ http://www.micrel.com/page.do?page=/product-info/products/mic28510.jsp ].

About Micrel, Inc.
Micrel, Inc is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the worldwide analog, Ethernet and high bandwidth markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high performance communication, clock management, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities are located in San Jose, CA, with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web: [ http://www.micrel.com ].

Note: MLF is a registered trademark of Amkor Technology. Hyper Speed Control, SuperSwitcher II and Any Capacitor are trademarks of Micrel, Inc.