MPQ2177A AEC-Q100 Synchronous Step-Down Converter Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MPQ2177A AEC-Q100 Synchronous Step-Down Converter is optimized for a wide range of automotive applications, including instrument clusters, telematics, and infotainment systems. The MPQ2177A can provide up to 1A of continuous output current (IOUT) across a 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage (VIN) range, with excellent load and line regulation. The output voltage (VOUT) can be regulated to as low as 0.6V.