The MCP16251/2 is a compact, high-efficiency, fixed frequency, synchronous step-up DC-DC converter. This family of devices provides an easy-to-use power supply solution for applications powered by either one-cell, two-cell or three-cell alkaline, NiCd, NiMH and one-cell Li-Ion or Li-Polymer batteries.

Up to 96% Typical Efficiency
650 mA Typical Peak Input Current Limit:
IOUT > 100 mA @ 1.2V VIN, 3.3V VOUT
IOUT > 250 mA @ 2.4V VIN, 3.3V VOUT
IOUT > 225 mA @ 3.3V VIN, 5.0V VOUT
Low Start-up Voltage: 0.82V
Operating Input Voltage: down to 0.35V
Adjustable Output Voltage Range: 1.8V to 5.5V
Maximum Input Voltage < VOUT < 5.5V
Automatic PFM/PWM Operation
PWM Operation at 500 kHz
Low Device Quiescent Current: <4 μA typical
Shutdown Current: 0.6 μA typical
Internal Synchronous Rectifier
Internal Compensation
Inrush Current Limiting and Internal Soft-Start
Input to Output Bypass Shutdown
True Load Disconnect Shutdown Option (MCP16251)
Anti-Ringing Control
Over-temperature Protection

Units	Per unit	Per Reel*
3000 - 12000	$1.066	$3,198.00
15000 +	$1.03	$3,090.00

Select all	Attribute	Value
	Brand	Microchip
	Regulator Function	Synchronous Boost Regulator
	Maximum Output Current	250mA
	Maximum Input Voltage	5.5 V
	Number of Outputs	1
	Line Regulation	0.4 %/V
	Load Regulation	1.5 %
	Mounting Type	Surface Mount
	Package Type	SOT-23
	Pin Count	6
	Output Type	Adjustable
	Maximum Switching Frequency	575 kHz
	Switching Regulator	Yes
	Dimensions	3.1 x 1.8 x 1.3mm
	Maximum Output Voltage	5.5 V
	Height	1.3mm
	Length	3.1mm
	Minimum Input Voltage	0.82 V
	Minimum Output Voltage	1.8 V
	Width	1.8mm
	Minimum Operating Temperature	-40 °C
	Maximum Operating Temperature	+85 °C

	Select all
	Brand Microchip
	Regulator Function Synchronous Boost Regulator
	Maximum Output Current 250mA
	Maximum Input Voltage 5.5 V
	Number of Outputs 1
	Line Regulation 0.4 %/V
	Load Regulation 1.5 %
	Mounting Type Surface Mount
	Package Type SOT-23
	Pin Count 6
	Output Type Adjustable
	Maximum Switching Frequency 575 kHz
	Switching Regulator Yes
	Dimensions 3.1 x 1.8 x 1.3mm
	Maximum Output Voltage 5.5 V
	Height 1.3mm
	Length 3.1mm
	Minimum Input Voltage 0.82 V
	Minimum Output Voltage 1.8 V
	Width 1.8mm
	Minimum Operating Temperature -40 °C
	Maximum Operating Temperature +85 °C

Microchip MCP16251T-I/CH, Boost Converter, Synchronous Boost Regulator 250mA Adjustable, 575 kHz 6-Pin, SOT-23

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