MP8720GQ-Z

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  "version": "0.1.0",
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  "description": "Monolithic Power Systems DC-DC Converters, QFN-16(3x3). Pinout cross-checked by two models against the datasheet, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.",
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    "manufacturer": "Monolithic Power Systems",
    "package": "QFN-16(3x3)",
    "pin_count": 17,
    "category": "Power Management (PMIC)",
    "subcategory": "DC-DC Converters",
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        "number": "1",
        "name": "VIN",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Supply voltage input for the internal MOSFET and regulator, operating from +4.5V to +26V, which requires an input decoupling capacitor and wide traces with multiple vias."
      },
      {
        "number": "2",
        "name": "PGND",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Power ground that should be connected with wide PCB traces and multiple vias."
      },
      {
        "number": "3",
        "name": "3V3",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "External 3.3V VCC input for control and driver, with a recommended operating range of 3.15V to 3.5V and a 1µF decoupling capacitor placed close to 3V3 and PGND (an R-C filter is recommended)."
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      {
        "number": "4",
        "name": "PGND",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Power ground that should be connected with wide PCB traces and multiple vias."
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        "number": "5",
        "name": "PGND",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Power ground that should be connected with wide PCB traces and multiple vias."
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      {
        "number": "6",
        "name": "PGND",
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        "description": "Power ground that should be connected with wide PCB traces and multiple vias."
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        "number": "7",
        "name": "PGND",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Power ground that should be connected with wide PCB traces and multiple vias."
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      {
        "number": "8",
        "name": "NC",
        "type": "unconnected",
        "description": "No connection; this pin can be tied to VIN, SW, or GND for easier layout."
      },
      {
        "number": "9",
        "name": "SW",
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        "description": "Switch output connected to the inductor and bootstrap capacitor, tied to VIN when the high-side FET is on and to PGND when the low-side FET is on, with DC limits of -1V to VIN + 0.3V."
      },
      {
        "number": "10",
        "name": "BST",
        "type": "power_out",
        "description": "Bootstrap pin; a capacitor between SW and BST is required to form the floating supply for the high-side switch driver, with VBST limited to VSW + 4.5V."
      },
      {
        "number": "11",
        "name": "CLM",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Current limit adjust input; connecting CLM to GND through different resistors selects one of four current limit settings, adjustable from 8.5A to 16.5A."
      },
      {
        "number": "12",
        "name": "PG",
        "type": "output",
        "description": "Open-drain power good output that is high when the output voltage is within a proper range, with a sink capability of 4mA at 0.4V."
      },
      {
        "number": "13",
        "name": "FB",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Feedback input from an external resistor divider from the output to GND that sets the output voltage from 0.8V to 5.5V; the divider should be placed as close to FB as possible and vias should be avoided on the FB trace."
      },
      {
        "number": "14",
        "name": "MODE",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Mode select input that chooses the output range and selects DCM or CCM operation."
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        "number": "15",
        "name": "EN",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Enable input; EN = 1 turns the regulator on and EN = 0 turns it off."
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        "name": "NC",
        "type": "unconnected",
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      {
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