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
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


Subcategories

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
Brand: Pololu supply outlook
Status: Active and Preferred 
RoHS 3 compliant
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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
Brand: Pololu supply outlook
Status: Active and Preferred 
RoHS 3 compliant
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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
Brand: Pololu supply outlook
Status: Active and Preferred 
RoHS 3 compliant
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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
Brand: Pololu supply outlook
Status: Active and Preferred 
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
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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
Brand: Pololu supply outlook
Status: Active and Preferred 
RoHS 3 compliant
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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
Brand: Pololu supply outlook
Status: Not Recommended for New Design 
RoHS 3 compliant
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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
Brand: Pololu supply outlook
Status: End-of-Life Rationing 
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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
Brand: Pololu supply outlook
Status: End-of-Life Rationing 
RoHS 3 compliant
Out of stock.
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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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