Typical Application for MIC2196: Low Voltage Boost PWM Control IC in SO-8. MIC2196 is a high efficiency PWM boost control IC housed in the SO-8 package. The MIC2196 is optimized for low input-voltage applications. With its wide input voltage range of 2.9V to 14V, the MIC2196 can be used to efficiently boost voltages in 3.3V, 5V, and 12V systems, as well as 1- or 2-cell Li-Ion battery powered applications. Its powerful 2 output driver allows the MIC2196 to drive large external MOSFETs