LOW VOLTAGE, BOOST DC-DC
CONTROLLER
SC1408
August 22, 2000
TEL:805-498-2111 FAX:805-498-3804 WEB:http://www.semtech.com
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The SC1408 is a low voltage boost controller that oper-
ates from a 1.8V to 16.5V input range. A shutdown pin
allows the user to turn the controller off reducing sup-
ply current to less than 2µA typical. Output voltage can
be preset to 5V or is adjustable from 3V to 16.5V with
a resistor divider. The controller changes frequency in
low load conditions to improve efficiency.
•= 1.8V to 16.5V input range
•= Up to 10W output power
•= Preset 5V or adjustable output
•= Up to 300kHz switching frequency
•= 10µA max shutdown current
•= Industrial temperature range
•= SO-8 or MSOP-8 package
The SC1408 was designed for two cell Alkaline or sin-
gle cell Lithium Ion battery applications. With the
proper external components it can be used as a boost
converter or a buck/boost converter.
APPLICATIONS
•= PDA Power supplies
•= Battery powered applications
•= Positive LCD Bias generator
•= Portable communications (cellular phones)
•= Peripheral card supplies
A current sense is implemented with an external resis-
tor that is not in the load current path.
The SC1408 operates in “bootstrapped” mode. When
the input voltage to the device is less than 2.5V during
startup, a low voltage 50% fixed duty cycle oscillator is
switched in to initiate boost action.
•= Industrial power supplies
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number(1)
SC1408IS.TR
SC1408IMS.TR
Package
SO-8
Temp. Range (TA)
-40° to +85°C
MSOP-8
Note:
(1) Only available in tape and reel packaging. A reel
contains 2500 devices.
TYPICAL APPLICATION - BOOST CONFIGURATION
L1
Vin (1.8V to 16.5V)
Vout (3V to 16.5V)
D1
U1
Q1
R3
2
4
5
7
1
8
3
6
BST
GATE
SHDN ISENSE
+
+
C3
REF
FB
C2
AGND
GND
R2
R4
SC1408IS
C5
1
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