
MCP16251 ONE-CELL BOOST
CONVERTER WITH EXTERNAL
UVLO CIRCUIT
2017 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS50002561A-page 15
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
2.1
INTRODUCTION
2.1.1
MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO
Circuit Features
The MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit is developed to
provide a solution for applications that require fixed start-up/shutdown thresholds.
The
board features a discrete UVLO circuit implemented with bipolar junction transistors
(see
Figure 2-1
).
FIGURE 2-1:
UVLO Circuit.
The MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit has the following
features:
• Input Voltage: One AA Primary or Rechargeable Battery
• Output Voltage: 3.3V
• Output Current: <125 mA
• Start-up Voltage: 1.1V
• Automatic PFM/PWM Operation
• PWM Switching Frequency: 500 kHz
• Shutdown Voltage: 0.8V
Q2
2222A
Q1
2907A
To V
IN
To EN
R1
2.4 M
R3
2.2 M
R4
3 M
R5
1 M
R2
2 M
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