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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* (peak) |
Min input voltage | Typical efficiency | Size | Price |
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| U3V70x family | 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 12, 15 4.5 - 20 |
10 A | 2.9 V | 80% - 95% | 0.60″ × 1.6″ | $22.95 – $26.95 |
| U3V50x family | 5, 6, 9, 12, 24 4 - 12 9 - 30 |
5 A | 2.9 V | 80% - 95% | 0.60″ × 1.9″ | $29.95 – $33.95 |
| U3V40x family | 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 12 | 9.5 A | 1.3 V | 85% - 95% | 0.60″ × 0.60″ | $9.95 |
| U3V16x family | 3.3, 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 12, 15 | 2 A | 1.3 V | 85% - 95% | 0.32″ × 0.52″ | $6.95 |
| New! U3V9Fx family |
5, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24 | 2.2 A | 2.6 V | 70% – 95% | 0.34″ × 0.54″ | $3.49 – $3.75 |
| #2563: U1V10F3 | 3.3 | 1.2 A | 0.5 V | 65% – 85% | 0.35″ × 0.45″ | $6.95 |
| #2564: U1V10F5 | 5 | 1.2 A | 0.5 V | 70% – 90% | 0.35″ × 0.45″ | $6.95 |
| #2560: U1V11A | 2 – 5.25 | 1.2 A | 0.5 V | 70% – 90% | 0.45″ × 0.60″ | $9.95 |
| #2561: U1V11F3 | 3.3 | 1.2 A | 0.5 V | 70% – 90% | 0.45″ × 0.60″ | $7.95 |
| #2562: U1V11F5 | 5 | 1.2 A | 0.5 V | 70% – 90% | 0.45″ × 0.60″ | $7.95 |
| #2114: 3.3V NCP1402 | 3.3 | 0.35 A | 0.8 V | 75% – 90% | 0.33″ × 0.50″ | $9.95 |
| #791: Adjustable Boost 2.5–9.5V | 2.5 – 9.5 | 2 A | 1.5 V | 80% – 90% | 0.42″ × 0.88″ | $19.95 |
| #799: Adjustable Boost 4–25V | 4 – 25 | 2 A | 1.5 V | 80% – 90% | 0.42″ × 0.88″ | $19.95 |
| *Instantaneous limitation of the switch. Actual achievable maximum continuous current is a function of input and output voltage and is limited by thermal dissipation. See the output current graphs on the product pages for more information. | ||||||
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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 supporting continuous input currents up to 6 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 supporting continuous input currents up to 3.5 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.
These tiny switching boost regulators efficiently generate higher output voltages (up to 24 V) from input voltages as low as 2.6 V while supporting continuous input currents up to 900 mA.
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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