AS1329
Low Voltage, Micropower, DC-DC Step-Up Converters
1 General Description
2 Key Features
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Low Start-Up Voltage: 0.85V
The AS1329A, AS1329B and the AS1329C are synchronous, fixed
frequency, very high-efficiency DC-DC boost converters capable of
supplying 3.3V at 160mA from a single AA-supply. Compact size and
minimum external parts requirements make these devices perfect for
modern portable devices.
Output Range: 2.5V to 5.0V
Single-Cell Operation
Operating with coils down to 2.2µH
Delivers 160mA @ 3.3V (from Single AA Cell)
Delivers 220mA @ 5.0V (from Two AA Cells)
Delivers 570mA @ 3.3V (from Two AA Cells)
95% Efficiency
High-speed switching frequency (1.2MHz) and internally
compensated PWM current mode design provide highly-reliable DC-
DC conversion, especially when driving white LEDs. The converters
are available as the standard products listed in Table 1.
Table 1. Standard Products
Model
Light Load Switching
Medium Load
Automatic Powersave Operation
AS1329A
High-Speed Fixed-Frequency: 1.2MHz
Internal PMOS Synchronous Rectifier
Automatic Powersave Operation (AS1329A&B)
Continuous Switching at Light Loads (AS1329C)
Logic Controlled Shutdown (< 1µA)
6-pin TSOT-23 Package
AS1329B
AS1329C
Light Load Automatic Powersave Operation
Continuous Switching
The devices contain two internal MOSFET switches: one NMOS
switch and one PMOS synchronous rectifier. Anti-ringing control
circuitry reduces EMI by damping the inductor in discontinuous
mode, and the devices exhibit extremely low quiescent current (<
1µA) in shutdown.
In shutdown mode the battery is connected directly to the output
enabling the supply of real-time-clocks. The AS1329 is available in a
6-pin TSOT-23 package.
3 Applications
The AS1329 is ideal for low-power applications where ultra-small
size is critical as in medical diagnostic equipment, hand-held
instruments, pagers, digital cameras, remote wireless transmitters,
MP3 players, LCD bias supplies, cordless phones, GPS receivers,
and PC cards.
Figure 1. Typical Application Diagram – Single Cell to 3.3V
Synchronous Boost Converter
L1
4.7µH
1
SW
V
3.3V
OUT
6
5
AA Battery
160mA
VIN
VOUT
C
10µF
2
C
10µF
1
R
1
1.02MΩ
1%
AS1329
On
Off
4
3
SHDNN
FB
R2
604kΩ
1%
2
GND
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