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  "description": "Microchip Tech DC-DC Converters, VQFN-32(5x5). Pinout cross-checked by two models against the datasheet, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.",
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    "mpn": "MCP16502TAC-E",
    "manufacturer": "Microchip Tech",
    "package": "VQFN-32(5x5)",
    "pin_count": 33,
    "category": "Power Management (PMIC)",
    "subcategory": "DC-DC Converters",
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        "name": "nINTO",
        "type": "output",
        "description": "Active-low, open-drain interrupt output."
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        "number": "2",
        "name": "nRSTO",
        "type": "output",
        "description": "Active-low, open-drain reset output."
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      {
        "number": "3",
        "name": "SGND",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Signal ground; connect to reference ground plane."
      },
      {
        "number": "4",
        "name": "SVIN",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Input voltage for the analog control circuitry; decouple to SGND with a 1 µF (minimum) ceramic capacitor."
      },
      {
        "number": "5",
        "name": "SDA",
        "type": "bidirectional",
        "description": "I2C interface serial data."
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      {
        "number": "6",
        "name": "SCL",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "I2C interface serial clock."
      },
      {
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        "name": "nSTRTO",
        "type": "output",
        "description": "Active-low, open-drain start event output, asserted low whenever nSTRT is low."
      },
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        "name": "PWRHLD",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Power hold input, asserted high by the MPU to maintain power after start-up triggered by nSTRT and asserted low by the MPU to initiate a PMIC shutdown sequence."
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        "number": "9",
        "name": "OUT1",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Output sensing for Buck channel 1; connect to the regulation point for VOUT1."
      },
      {
        "number": "10",
        "name": "PVIN1",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Power input voltage of Buck channel 1; connect a ceramic capacitor from PVIN1 to PGND1 to localize pulsed current loops and decouple switching noise."
      },
      {
        "number": "11",
        "name": "SW1",
        "type": "power_out",
        "description": "Switch node of Buck channel 1 with internal power MOSFET switches and external inductor connection."
      },
      {
        "number": "12",
        "name": "PGND1",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Power ground of Buck channel 1."
      },
      {
        "number": "13",
        "name": "PGND2",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Power ground of Buck channel 2."
      },
      {
        "number": "14",
        "name": "SW2",
        "type": "power_out",
        "description": "Switch node of Buck channel 2 with internal power MOSFET switches and external inductor connection."
      },
      {
        "number": "15",
        "name": "PVIN2",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Power input voltage of Buck channel 2; connect a ceramic capacitor from PVIN2 to PGND2 to localize pulsed current loops and decouple switching noise."
      },
      {
        "number": "16",
        "name": "OUT2",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Output sensing for Buck channel 2; connect to the regulation point for VOUT2."
      },
      {
        "number": "17",
        "name": "SELV2",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Buck channel 2 output voltage selection, three-state input."
      },
      {
        "number": "18",
        "name": "SELVL1",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "LDO1 default output voltage selection, three-state input."
      },
      {
        "number": "19",
        "name": "LOUT1",
        "type": "power_out",
        "description": "LDO1 output; decouple to ground with a 2.2 µF (minimum) ceramic capacitor, default start-up state is ON and it can be disabled by I2C."
      },
      {
        "number": "20",
        "name": "LVIN",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Input voltage for LDO1 and LDO2; decouple to ground with a 2.2 µF (minimum) ceramic capacitor."
      },
      {
        "number": "21",
        "name": "LOUT2",
        "type": "power_out",
        "description": "LDO2 output; if in use, decouple to SGND with a 2.2 µF (minimum) ceramic capacitor."
      },
      {
        "number": "22",
        "name": "LPM",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Low-power mode input which, in combination with PWRHLD and HPM, defines the power mode status."
      },
      {
        "number": "23",
        "name": "HPM",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "High-performance mode input which, in combination with PWRHLD and LPM, defines the power mode status; connect to ground if not used."
      },
      {
        "number": "24",
        "name": "nSTRT",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Start event input, internally pulled up; drive low to initiate a start-up sequence, and a capacitor can be added to auto-start when the main supply rises."
      },
      {
        "number": "25",
        "name": "OUT3",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Output sensing for Buck channel 3; connect to the regulation point for VOUT3."
      },
      {
        "number": "26",
        "name": "PVIN3",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Power input voltage of Buck channel 3; connect a ceramic capacitor from PVIN3 to PGND3 to localize pulsed current loops and decouple switching noise."
      },
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        "number": "27",
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        "type": "power_out",
        "description": "Switch node of Buck channel 3 with internal power MOSFET switches and external inductor connection."
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        "description": "Power ground of Buck channel 3."
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        "description": "Power ground of Buck channel 4."
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        "number": "31",
        "name": "PVIN4",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Power input voltage of Buck channel 4; connect a ceramic capacitor from PVIN4 to PGND4 to localize pulsed current loops and decouple switching noise."
      },
      {
        "number": "32",
        "name": "OUT4",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Output sensing for Buck channel 4; connect to the regulation point for VOUT4."
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      {
        "number": "33",
        "name": "EP",
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