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DC-DC Automatic Step Up-down Power Module (3~15V to 5V 600mA)
This tiny DC-DC buck-boost converter automatically steps voltage up or down to deliver a stable 5 V output from a 3–15 V input. About the size of a coin (17 ...
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This tiny DC-DC buck-boost converter automatically steps voltage up or down to deliver a stable 5 V output from a 3–15 V input. About the size of a coin (17 × 13 mm), it's ideal for embedding in projects where space is tight and a reliable 5 V supply is needed.
With a maximum output current of 600 mA, up to 85% conversion efficiency, and a quiescent current of just 180 µA, this module suits battery-powered and portable applications.
Key Features
- Automatic Buck-Boost – Steps up or down to maintain 5 V output
- Wide Input Range – 3–15 V DC
- Stable 5 V Output – ±0.1 V accuracy, <50 mV ripple
- 600 mA Peak Output – Sufficient for microcontrollers and sensors
- Ultra-Compact – Just 17 × 13 mm
- Low Quiescent Current – 180 µA no-load draw
Specifications
- Input Voltage: 3–15 V DC
- Output Voltage: 5 V (±0.1 V)
- Max Output Current: 600 mA (peak)
- Output Ripple: <50 mV (Vpp)
- Quiescent Current: 180 µA
- Max Efficiency: ~85%
- Operating Temperature: −40 to +85 °C
- Dimensions: 17 × 13 mm
- Service Life: 30,000 hours
- Isolation: Non-isolated
Pinout
- Vi+ – Power supply input (3–15 V DC)
- Vi− – Input ground
- Vo+ – 5 V output
- Vo− – Output ground
Ideal For
- DIY power banks and portable power supplies
- Microcontroller and sensor power regulation
- Battery-powered projects (single-cell Li-ion to 12 V)
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- boost converter
- A boost converter is a switching power circuit that raises a lower input voltage to a higher output voltage. It is used when a device needs more voltage than its power source provides, for example running a 5 V sensor from a 3.3 V supply.
- DC
- DC means direct current, where electricity flows in one constant direction, as supplied by batteries, USB ports and many plug-pack power supplies. When a product specifies DC, it runs from a DC supply rather than mains AC, so you need to provide the correct voltage and polarity.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip that runs a stored program and controls connected inputs and outputs such as buttons, sensors, displays and communication interfaces. In a device built around one, it is the part that executes the code and coordinates the device's behaviour.
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