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Step-Up (Boost) Voltage Regulators
Boost converters generate a regulated output voltage that is higher than the input voltage. For quick comparison, the following table shows some of the key stats for the regulators in this category:
| Regulator | Output voltage (V) | Max input current | Min input voltage | Typical efficiency | Size | Price |
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| U3V70x family | 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 12, 15 4.5 - 20 |
8 A | 2.9 V | 80% - 95% | 0.6″ × 1.6″ | $17.95 to $22.95 |
| U3V50x family | 5, 6, 9, 12, 24 4 - 12 9 - 30 |
5 A | 2.9 V | 80% - 95% | 0.6″ × 1.9″ | $24.95 to $29.95 |
| U3V40x family | 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 12 | 4 A | 1.3 V | 85% - 95% | 0.6″ × 0.6″ | $7.95 |
| U3V16x family | 3.3, 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 12, 15 | 2 A | 1.3 V | 85% - 95% | 0.32″ × 0.515″ | $4.95 |
| #2563: U1V10F3 | 3.3 | 1.2 A | 0.5 V | 65% – 85% | 0.35″ × 0.45″ | $5.95 |
| #2564: U1V10F5 | 5 | 1.2 A | 0.5 V | 70% – 90% | 0.35″ × 0.45″ | $5.95 |
| #2560: U1V11A | 2 – 5.25 | 1.2 A | 0.5 V | 70% – 90% | 0.45″ × 0.6″ | $8.95 |
| #2561: U1V11F3 | 3.3 | 1.2 A | 0.5 V | 70% – 90% | 0.45″ × 0.6″ | $6.95 |
| #2562: U1V11F5 | 5 | 1.2 A | 0.5 V | 70% – 90% | 0.45″ × 0.6″ | $6.95 |
| #2114: 3.3V NCP1402 | 3.3 | 0.35 A | 0.8 V | 75% – 90% | 0.33″ × 0.5″ | $7.95 |
| #791: Adjustable Boost 2.5–9.5V | 2.5 – 9.5 | 2 A | 1.5 V | 80% – 90% | 0.42″ × 0.88″ | $14.95 |
| #799: Adjustable Boost 4–25V | 4 – 25 | 2 A | 1.5 V | 80% – 90% | 0.42″ × 0.88″ | $14.95 |
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These powerful synchronous switching boost regulators efficiently generate higher output voltages (up to 20 V) from input voltages as low as 2.9 V while using an input current as high as 8 A. They feature reverse voltage protection, and unlike most boost regulators, they offers a true shutdown option that turns off power to the load.
These switching boost regulators efficiently generate higher output voltages (up to 30 V) from input voltages as low as 2.9 V while using an input current as high as 5 A. They feature reverse voltage protection.
These synchronous switching boost regulators efficiently generate higher output voltages (up to 12 V) from input voltages as low as 1.3 V while supporting continuous input currents up to 4 A.
These tiny switching boost regulators efficiently generate higher output voltages (up to 15 V) from input voltages as low as 1.3 V while supporting continuous input currents up to 1.6 A.
Products in category “Step-Up (Boost) Voltage Regulators”
| Pololu item #: 2563 | |
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This tiny (0.35″×0.45″) U1V10F3 switching step-up (or boost) voltage regulator efficiently generates 3.3 V from input voltages as low as 0.5 V. Unlike most boost regulators, the U1V10F3 automatically switches to a linear down-regulation mode when the input voltage exceeds the output. The pins have a 0.1″ spacing, making this board compatible with standard solderless breadboards and perfboards.
| Pololu item #: 2564 | |
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This tiny (0.35″×0.45″) U1V10F5 switching step-up (or boost) voltage regulator efficiently generates 5 V from input voltages as low as 0.5 V. Unlike most boost regulators, the U1V10F5 automatically switches to a linear down-regulation mode when the input voltage exceeds the output. The pins have a 0.1″ spacing, making this board compatible with standard solderless breadboards and perfboards.
| Pololu item #: 2560 | |
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This compact (0.45″×0.6″) U1V11A switching step-up (or boost) voltage regulator efficiently boosts input voltages as low as 0.5 V to an adjustable output voltage between 2 V and 5.25 V. Unlike most boost regulators, the U1V11A offers a true shutdown option that turns off power to the load, and it automatically switches to a linear down-regulation mode when the input voltage exceeds the output. The pins have a 0.1″ spacing, making this board compatible with standard solderless breadboards and perfboards.
| Pololu item #: 2561 | |
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This compact (0.45″×0.6″) U1V11F3 switching step-up (or boost) voltage regulator efficiently generates 3.3 V from input voltages as low as 0.5 V. Unlike most boost regulators, the U1V11F3 offers a true shutdown option that turns off power to the load, and it automatically switches to a linear down-regulation mode when the input voltage exceeds the output. The pins have a 0.1″ spacing, making this board compatible with standard solderless breadboards and perfboards.
| Pololu item #: 2562 | |
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This compact (0.45″×0.6″) U1V11F5 switching step-up (or boost) voltage regulator efficiently generates 5 V from input voltages as low as 0.5 V. Unlike most boost regulators, the U1V11F5 offers a true shutdown option that turns off power to the load, and it automatically switches to a linear down-regulation mode when the input voltage exceeds the output. The pins have a 0.1″ spacing, making this board compatible with standard solderless breadboards and perfboards.
| Pololu item #: 2114 | |
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This compact step-up (or boost) regulator generates 3.3 V from voltages as low as 0.8 V and delivers up to 200 mA, making it perfect for powering small 3.3 V electronics projects from one or two NiMH, NiCd, or alkaline cells.
| Pololu item #: 791 | |
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This powerful, adjustable boost regulator can generate an output voltage as high as 9.5 V from an input voltage as low as 1.5 V, all in a compact, 0.42″ x 0.88″ x 0.23″ package. A trimmer potentiometer lets you set the boost regulator’s output voltage to a value between 2.5 and 9.5 V.
| Pololu item #: 799 | |
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This powerful, adjustable boost regulator can generate an output voltage as high as 25 V from an input voltage as low as 1.5 V, all in a compact, 0.42″ x 0.88″ x 0.23″ package. A trimmer potentiometer lets you set the boost regulator’s output voltage to a value between 4 and 25 V.
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