MediaTek

MT6301

  • The MT6301 is a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) developed by MediaTek. This chip is designed to manage power distribution efficiently in portable electronics like smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices. The MT6301 is part of a range of PMICs that MediaTek produces, aimed at providing solutions that enhance battery life, ensure stable operation, and optimize energy usage in mobile applications.

Product description

The MT6301 is a versatile and efficient power management IC (PMIC) that integrates multiple power regulation and charging management features into a single chip, making it ideal for modern mobile and portable devices. Designed to handle the power needs of smartphones, tablets, wearables, and IoT devices, the MT6301 provides essential capabilities to extend battery life, optimize energy efficiency, and protect sensitive components from power-related damage.

At the core of the MT6301 is its multi-channel power management system, which includes both buck converters and LDOs. The buck converters are used for stepping down input voltages to power high-performance components like the processor, GPU, and display. These converters are highly efficient, helping to extend battery life by minimizing energy loss during the conversion process. The LDOs are typically used to power components that require precise and stable lower voltages, such as sensors and memory, ensuring the system's overall stability.

An important aspect of the MT6301 is its integrated battery charging management system. It supports fast charging and USB charging, ensuring that devices can recharge quickly and efficiently while maintaining battery health. The PMIC includes overcharge protection, overcurrent protection, and temperature monitoring, all of which prevent potential risks such as overheating or battery degradation during charging. By managing these parameters, the MT6301 ensures that the battery is safely charged, thereby extending its lifespan and improving device safety.

The MT6301’s overcurrent protection (OCP) and overvoltage protection (OVP) features help protect the device from potential electrical damage caused by excessive power surges or spikes. These built-in safeguards are critical for ensuring long-term durability and reliability, particularly in high-performance devices where sudden power fluctuations could cause instability or permanent damage.

For thermal protection, the MT6301 includes built-in sensors that monitor the temperature of the PMIC and the device as a whole. If the device heats up beyond safe operating temperatures, the chip can reduce power to certain components or shut down specific rails to prevent thermal damage. This thermal management capability ensures that the device continues to operate within safe limits, even during extended use or under heavy load.

Additionally, the MT6301 is designed with power sequencing and control in mind. When the device powers on or off, the PMIC ensures that all voltage rails are enabled or disabled in the correct order. This careful sequencing prevents issues such as electrical conflicts and component damage, which could otherwise occur if power is applied or removed from the system too quickly or out of sequence.

The MT6301 also supports various low-power modes, such as sleep and standby modes, that help minimize energy consumption when the device is not actively in use. These modes reduce the overall power drain of the device, contributing to extended battery life—a key requirement for modern mobile applications.

In conclusion, the MT6301 is a high-performance PMIC that integrates a variety of features necessary for mobile devices to perform reliably, safely, and efficiently. With its multi-channel power management, advanced battery charging capabilities, protection features, and thermal management, the MT6301 ensures that mobile devices can operate for extended periods with minimal power loss, while also protecting against electrical and thermal risks. Whether used in smartphones, tablets, or wearables, the MT6301 is a critical component in ensuring efficient power delivery, long battery life, and stable performance in mobile electronics.


Specification parameters

  • Input Voltage Range:

    • The MT6301 operates with an input voltage range of 2.8V to 5.5V, making it compatible with a wide variety of mobile devices and portable electronics that have different power input requirements.

  • Output Voltage Range:

    • The PMIC provides multiple output voltage rails, including common output voltages such as 1.8V, 3.3V, 5V, and more, depending on the device’s needs.

  • Efficiency:

    • The MT6301 features up to 95% efficiency for its buck converters and LDOs, improving energy conversion and reducing power loss, which is critical for improving battery life in portable devices.

  • Current Capability:

    • The MT6301 is capable of supplying up to 3A of current for high-power components like the processor, GPU, and display, and lower currents for other components that require less power.

  • Battery Charging:

    • Supports battery charging management with protection for overcharging, overvoltage, and temperature regulation to ensure safe and efficient battery charging.

  • Thermal Protection:

    • The MT6301 features thermal protection to safeguard the PMIC and device from overheating during extended or high-demand usage, ensuring long-term reliability.

  • Power-on Reset (POR):

    • Integrated Power-on Reset functionality ensures that the system initializes correctly and safely upon power-up, preventing potential startup issues caused by power glitches.


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