Pololu 5V Step-Up Voltage Regulator U3V12F5

Features and Specifications

  • Input voltage: 2.5 V - VOUT
  • Fixed 5 V output with 4% accuracy
  • 1.4 A switch allows for input currents up to 1.4 A
  • 2 mA typical no-load quiescent current
  • Integrated over-temperature shutoff
  • Small size: 0.515" x 0.32" x 0.1" (13 x 8 x 3 mm)
  • Size: 0.32" x 0.515" x 0.1"
  • Weight: 0.4g
  • Minimum operating voltage: 2.5 V
  • Maximum operating voltage: 5 V
  • Maximum input current: 1.4 A2
  • Output voltage: 5 V
  • Reverse voltage protection: N
  • Maximum quiescent current: 2 mA

Using the Regulator Connections

The boost regulator has three connections: input voltage (VIN), ground (GND), and output voltage (VOUT). The input voltage, VIN, must be at least 2.5 V and should not exceed the output voltage, VOUT. Please be wary of destructive LC spikes that might cause the input voltage to exceed VOUT (see below for more information). The three connections are labeled on the back side of the PCB, and they are arranged with a 0.1" spacing along the edge of the board for compatibility with solderless breadboards, connectors, and other prototyping arrangements that use a 0.1" grid. You can solder wires directly to the board or solder in either the 3x1 straight male header strip or the 3x1 right-angle male header strip that is included.

Typical Efficiency and Output Current

The efficiency of a voltage regulator, defined as (Power out)/(Power in), is an important measure of its performance, especially when battery life or heat are concerns. As shown in the graphs below, this switching regulator typically has an efficiency of 80 to 90%.

Features and Specifications

  • Input voltage: 2.5 V - VOUT
  • Fixed 5 V output with 4% accuracy
  • 1.4 A switch allows for input currents up to 1.4 A
  • 2 mA typical no-load quiescent current
  • Integrated over-temperature shutoff
  • Small size: 0.515" x 0.32" x 0.1" (13 x 8 x 3 mm)
  • Size: 0.32" x 0.515" x 0.1"
  • Weight: 0.4g
  • Minimum operating voltage: 2.5 V
  • Maximum operating voltage: 5 V
  • Maximum input current: 1.4 A2
  • Output voltage: 5 V
  • Reverse voltage protection: N
  • Maximum quiescent current: 2 mA

Using the Regulator Connections

The boost regulator has three connections: input voltage (VIN), ground (GND), and output voltage (VOUT). The input voltage, VIN, must be at least 2.5 V and should not exceed the output voltage, VOUT. Please be wary of destructive LC spikes that might cause the input voltage to exceed VOUT (see below for more information). The three connections are labeled on the back side of the PCB, and they are arranged with a 0.1" spacing along the edge of the board for compatibility with solderless breadboards, connectors, and other prototyping arrangements that use a 0.1" grid. You can solder wires directly to the board or solder in either the 3x1 straight male header strip or the 3x1 right-angle male header strip that is included.

Typical Efficiency and Output Current

The efficiency of a voltage regulator, defined as (Power out)/(Power in), is an important measure of its performance, especially when battery life or heat are concerns. As shown in the graphs below, this switching regulator typically has an efficiency of 80 to 90%.

The maximum achievable output current is approximately proportional to the ratio of the input voltage to the output voltage. If the input current exceeds the switch current limit (typically somewhere between 1.4 and 2 A), the output voltage will begin to drop. Additionally, the maximum output current can depend on other factors, including the ambient temperature, air flow, and heat sinking.

LC Voltage Spikes

When connecting voltage to electronic circuits, the initial rush of current can cause damaging voltage spikes that are much higher than the input voltage. In our tests with typical power leads (~30" test clips), input voltages above 10 V caused voltage spikes in excess of 20 V. You can suppress such spikes by soldering a 33µF or larger electrolytic capacitor close to the regulator between VIN and GND.

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The maximum achievable output current is approximately proportional to the ratio of the input voltage to the output voltage. If the input current exceeds the switch current limit (typically somewhere between 1.4 and 2 A), the output voltage will begin to drop. Additionally, the maximum output current can depend on other factors, including the ambient temperature, air flow, and heat sinking.

LC Voltage Spikes

When connecting voltage to electronic circuits, the initial rush of current can cause damaging voltage spikes that are much higher than the input voltage. In our tests with typical power leads (~30" test clips), input voltages above 10 V caused voltage spikes in excess of 20 V. You can suppress such spikes by soldering a 33µF or larger electrolytic capacitor close to the regulator between VIN and GND.

These boost (step-up) voltage regulators generate higher output voltages from input voltages as low as 2.5 V. They are switching regulators (also called switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) or DC-to-DC converters) and have a typical efficiency between 80% to 90%. The available output current is a function of the input voltage, output voltage, and efficiency (see Typical Efficiency and Output Current section below), but the input current can typically be as high as 1.4 A.


Pololu 5V Step-Up Voltage Regulator U3V12F5

  • Product Code: TE-173-005
  • Brand: Pololu
  • MPN: 2115
  • Availability: Discontinued

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