MC34708VMR2 - PMIC for i.MX50/53, 6 Buck, 8 LDO | NXP
MPN: MC34708VMR2 β End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $8.38 | $8.38 |
| 10 | $7.96 | $79.60 |
| 100 | $7.54 | $754.00 |
| 500 | $7.12 | $3,560.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.7 | $6,700.00 |
MC34708VMR2 Overview
A power management IC (PMIC) is a specialized voltage regulator subsystem that integrates multiple DC-DC converters and linear regulators onto a single die, providing all processor rails - core, memory, and peripherals - with correct sequencing and coordination. In the power-management hierarchy, the MC34708 sits between a single-input supply and the multi-rail demands of an applications processor, replacing a discrete multi-chip power tree.
Key features include six multi-mode buck regulators that supply the processor core, memory, and peripherals directly, eight low-dropout regulators for analog and I/O rails, and an integrated 10-bit ADC that enables battery voltage and general-purpose analog monitoring. This level of integration reduces board area, simplifies power-up sequencing, and ensures the rail timing required by i.MX50/i.MX53 boot behavior.
Architecturally, the bucks support multi-mode operation (PWM/PFM), allowing high efficiency at heavy load and low quiescent consumption at light load, while the LDOs provide low-noise rails for analog domains. The single 1.8 V to 4.5 V input suits single-cell Li-ion or Li-MnO2 battery applications as well as 3.3 V wall-adapters.
Typical applications include i.MX50/i.MX53 tablet and e-reader designs, industrial HMI terminals, and embedded Linux systems requiring a complete, processor-matched power tree. Note that NXP recommends the MMPF0100 or MC34709 for new designs, as i.MX50/i.MX53 are mature processors.
Design consideration: verify buck output-current allocation against your processor core frequency, and confirm the specific programming/configuration variant of the MC34708 device, since rail voltages are preset per part number suffix.
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MC34708VMR2 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Function | Power Management IC (PMIC) for i.MX50 / i.MX53 processors |
| Buck Regulators | 6 (multi-mode) |
| LDO Regulators | 8 |
| ADC Resolution | 10 bit |
| Input Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 4.5 V |
| Applications | General Purpose, i.MX50 / i.MX53 processor power |
| Package / Case | 206-MAPBGA (13x13 mm) / 206-LFBGA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel |
| Lifecycle Note | For new designs, NXP recommends MMPF0100 or MC34709 |
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors (Freescale legacy) |
| Datasheet Published | 2012-02-08 |
MC34708VMR2 206-mapbga (13x13 mm) / 206-lfbga Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC34708VMR2 (206-mapbga (13x13 mm) / 206-lfbga package). This power device features gate, drain, and source terminals. For non-polarized packages, refer to the manufacturer datasheet for exact pin 1 orientation and footprint details. Common applications include power supply design, motor driving, and load switching.
No detailed pinout data available for MC34708VMR2.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC34708VMR2 is suitable for 6 applications: i.MX50 / i.MX53 Tablet and E-Reader Power, Industrial HMI and Embedded Linux Terminals, Battery-Powered Portable Instrumentation, Medical Monitoring Devices, Networking and Gateway Equipment, Smart Home and IoT Hub Controllers.
i.MX50 / i.MX53 Tablet and E-Reader Power
The MC34708VMR2 is purpose-built for i.MX50 and i.MX53 tablet and e-reader platforms, where a single 1.8 V to 4.5 V Li-ion input must generate the processor core, DDR memory, and peripheral rails with correct sequencing. Its six multi-mode bucks deliver the core and memory rails with PWM/PFM operation that maintains efficiency across the wide load range of multimedia playback versus standby, while the eight LDOs supply low-noise analog domains such as audio codec and display bias. The integrated 10-bit ADC monitors battery voltage for fuel-gauging and low-battery shutdown. Because rail voltages and boot sequencing are factory-set for i.MX50/53, board bring-up time is reduced compared with a discrete power tree, and total PMIC board area is limited to the 13x13 mm BGA footprint.
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Industrial HMI and Embedded Linux Terminals
Industrial human-machine interface terminals based on i.MX53 benefit from the MC34708VMR2's integrated power tree: the six bucks supply the ARM core, DDR memory, and I/O rails, and the eight LDOs power Ethernet PHY, touch controller, and display analog rails from one 3.3 V or battery input within the 1.8 V to 4.5 V range. The 10-bit ADC supports monitoring of supply health for predictive maintenance logging. The 206-ball MAPBGA (13x13 mm) package consolidates what would otherwise be a dozen discrete regulators, improving reliability in vibration-prone factory environments by reducing solder-joint count. Designers should verify industrial ambient temperature against the datasheet rating and allocate buck output currents to core-frequency operating points before finalizing the layout.
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Battery-Powered Portable Instrumentation
Portable instruments and data loggers built around i.MX50/i.MX53 processors use the MC34708VMR2 to derive all processor rails directly from a single-cell Li-ion cell, exploiting the full 1.8 V to 4.5 V input span down to deep battery discharge. Multi-mode buck regulation keeps light-load quiescent consumption low during sleep states, extending run time, while PWM mode preserves efficiency during active measurement and display updates. The 10-bit ADC can be repurposed to monitor battery voltage or external sensor inputs, replacing a separate monitoring ADC and saving board area. Because the PMIC was co-developed with the i.MX50/53 power-management firmware, sleep/wake rail sequencing is handled without external sequencer ICs, simplifying low-power state-machine design in battery-critical products.
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Medical Monitoring Devices
Medical monitoring equipment using i.MX53 graphics capability can employ the MC34708VMR2 to power the processor subsystem from a Li-ion pack or regulated medical-grade 3.3 V/5 V rail within the 1.8 V to 4.5 V input window. The eight LDOs provide low-noise supply for analog front-end circuits where ripple would degrade biosignal measurement quality, and the 10-bit ADC permits battery and rail monitoring required by safety logs. Integration of six bucks and eight LDOs in one 13x13 mm 206-ball package reduces component count on densely populated patient-facing boards, aiding cleaning-friendly, sealed mechanical designs. Verify the part's qualification level against your applicable medical risk-management process, since this standard-grade PMIC was originally targeted at consumer tablets rather than medical end-equipment.
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Networking and Gateway Equipment
Compact i.MX53-based gateways and network appliances use the MC34708VMR2 to generate core, DDR, and I/O rails from a common 3.3 V backplane feed inside the 1.8 V to 4.5 V input range. The multi-mode bucks remain efficient across the traffic-dependent load swings typical of networking equipment, and the eight LDOs supply clean analog rails for Ethernet PHYs and management interfaces. The integrated 10-bit ADC can monitor input voltage for brown-out logging in unattended installations. Housing the entire processor power tree in a single 206-ball MAPBGA shortens the power distribution network, reducing rail impedance and decoupling complexity on multi-layer boards, and its deterministic boot sequencing removes the need for a CPLD-based power sequencer that discrete designs typically require.
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Smart Home and IoT Hub Controllers
Smart-home hubs built on i.MX50/i.MX53 leverage the MC34708VMR2 as a processor-matched power solution accepting wall-adapter (3.3 V to 4.5 V) or backup-battery inputs. The six bucks power CPU, LPDDR memory, Wi-Fi/RF module rails, and flash memory with sequencing the i.MX boot ROM expects, while the eight LDOs serve audio, sensor, and RTC domains with low-noise rails. The 10-bit ADC enables backup-battery voltage supervision so the hub can report power events to the cloud before shutdown. The single 13x13 mm BGA footprint frees board area for wireless modules in space-conformed enclosure designs, and consolidating regulation into one IC reduces total quiescent draw in the always-on standby state that IoT hubs spend most of their lifetime in.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC34708AER2 |
|---|---|---|
| Package | 206-MAPBGA (13x13 mm) | 206-MAPBGA (13x13 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Buck Regulators | 6 (multi-mode) | 6 (multi-mode) |
| LDO Regulators | 8 | 8 |
| ADC | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Input Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 4.5 V | 1.8 V to 4.5 V |
| Target Processors | i.MX50 / i.MX53 | i.MX50 / i.MX53 (automotive grade) |
Key Differentiators
- Factory-matched power tree for i.MX50/i.MX53 (vs MMPF0100)
- Higher integration than MC34709 (vs MC34709)
- Integrated 10-bit ADC reduces BOM (vs discrete regulator power trees)
Design Notes
The MC34708VMR2 is programmed at the factory with specific rail voltages and sequencing for i.MX50/i.MX53 boot requirements. Before layout, obtain the programming specification for your exact device suffix from NXP and confirm each buck output matches your processor's operating-point table (core voltage scales with CPU frequency). Mismatch between preset rail voltages and processor operating points is the most common cause of boot instability on i.MX53 designs. Estimated: allocate each buck's load budget from your processor's worst-case current table, not typical values, since the six bucks share a single 1.8 V to 4.5 V input whose total current equals the sum of all rails divided by per-rail efficiency.
For the 206-ball MAPBGA (13x13 mm), use a via-in-pad or dog-bone fanout with at least a 6-layer stack to route six buck power stages plus eight LDO rails. Place buck input capacitors close to the VIN/PVIN balls and keep high-di/dt buck loops (input cap, high-side switch ball, catch diode/low-side ball, ground) as small as possible to limit EMI. The center thermal balls must connect to a solid ground plane with a via array for heat spreading - estimate the ground vias from total PMIC dissipation, which at Li-ion input and multi-amp core current can reach the watt range.
Do not design new products with the MC34708VMR2 without a lifecycle plan: NXP recommends the MMPF0100 or MC34709 for new designs because i.MX50/i.MX53 are mature processors, so MC34708 availability will tighten. Verify the device's specific PMIC configuration variant (rail voltages differ by part-number suffix), and confirm RoHS/reach certificates with date code from NXP since the reviewed web data did not state compliance explicitly. Sample-stock purchases should be checked for date codes older than five years before assembly.
Compliance Information
Compliance status not stated in the verified web data pulled on 2026-09-14; confirm on the official NXP product page or request a certificate of conformity from NXP/distributor for the specific date code.
