Microchip Boost Converter, Surface Mount, 5.5 V Output Voltage, 0.225 A Output Current, 5 Outputs

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Mfr. Part No.:
MCP16251T-I/CH
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Brand

Microchip

Product Type

Boost Converter

Output Voltage 1

5.5 V

Output Current

0.225A

Mount Type

Surface Mount

Number of Outputs

5

Efficiency

96%

Ripple and Noise

150mV

Minimum Operating Temperature

-40°C

Maximum Operating Temperature

85°C

Series

MCP16251

Output Voltage 2

5V

Number of Pins

6

Line Regulation

0.4 %/V

Package Type

SOT-23

Depth

1.45mm

Length

3.1mm

Width

1.8 mm

Standards/Approvals

ISO 9001, RoHS, EIA/JESD51-3

Maximum Input Voltage

5.5V

Minimum Input Voltage

0.82V

Load Regulation

1.5 %

Microchip Technology Boost Converter


The Microchip Technology Boost converter is a 250mA, adjustable converter with 575kHz maximum switching frequency and 6 pin device. It is a compact, high efficient with a fixed frequency, synchronous step-up DC-DC converter.

Features and Benefits


• 650mA typical Peak input current limit:

• Adjustable output voltage ranges between 1.8V to 5.5V

• Anti ringing control

• Automatic PFM/PWM operation

• Input to output bypass shutdown

• Inrush current limiting and internal soft start

• Internal compensation

• Internal synchronous rectifier

• -IOUT > 100 mA @ 1.2V VIN, 3.3V VOUT

• -IOUT > 225 mA @ 3.3V VIN, 5.0V VOUT

• -IOUT > 250 mA @ 2.4V VIN, 3.3V VOUT

• Low device quiescent current: <4μA typical

• Low start up voltage is 0.82V

• Over-temperature protection

• PWM operation at 500kHz

• Shutdown current is 0.6μA typical

• True load disconnect shutdown option (MCP16251)

• Up to 96% typical efficiency

Applications


• 3.3V to 5.0V distributed power supply

• Bias for status LEDs

• Bluetooth headsets

• Digital cameras

• MP3 players

• One, two and three cell alkaline and NiMH/NiCd portable products

• Personal care and medical products

• Portable instruments

• Remote con

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