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VERTER 5V USB Buck-Boost - 500mA from 3V-5V / 1000ma from 5V-12V
The VERTER is a buck-boost DC-DC converter that accepts 3–12 V input and outputs a stable 5.2 V — ideal for powering Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other 5 V ele...
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The VERTER is a buck-boost DC-DC converter that accepts 3–12 V input and outputs a stable 5.2 V — ideal for powering Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other 5 V electronics from a wide variety of battery packs. The slightly elevated 5.2 V output provides headroom for voltage drop across USB cables and connectors, preventing brownouts under load.
Built around the TI TPS63060, the converter seamlessly transitions between boost mode (3–5 V input) and buck mode (5–12 V input). It delivers up to 500 mA from inputs as low as 3 V and up to 1 000 mA from inputs of 5–12 V.
Key Features
- Wide Input Range – 3–12 V DC, automatic buck/boost switching
- 5.2 V Regulated Output – Safe for all 5 V electronics with extra headroom
- Up to 1 A Output – 500 mA from 3–5 V input, 1 000 mA from 5–12 V input
- 90%+ Efficiency – Synchronous conversion with 2.2 MHz switching frequency
- Enable Pin – Completely disconnect output by pulling EN to ground
- Low Quiescent Current – 5 mA when enabled, 20 µA when disabled
- USB Charging Resistors – Onboard 500 mA charge-rate data resistors for Apple/iOS devices
- Power Good Output – Signals when output voltage is stable
- Full Breakout – Battery input, control pins, and power output all accessible
Ideal For
- Portable Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBone projects
- 4× AA battery packs (handles 4–7 V range as batteries discharge)
- Robotics and remote electronics with varying battery voltages
- Universal portable 5 V power supplies
Package Contents
- 1× VERTER 5 V Buck-Boost PCB (assembled and tested)
- 1× 2-pin terminal block (colour may vary)
- 1× USB-A jack (loose, for soldering)
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- breakout
- A breakout board carries a small or fine-pitched component and brings its connections out to standard, breadboard- and header-friendly pins. Describing a part as a breakout means it can be wired into a project without soldering directly to the component's tiny contacts.
- 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.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board (PCB) is a board, usually rigid, with etched copper tracks that connect electronic components together without loose wiring. Components are mounted on the board and signals route between them through the copper layout.
- Terminal block
- A terminal block is a connector that joins wires together in a neat, removable, or serviceable way, usually clamping each wire under a screw or spring instead of soldering. It makes it easier to connect, change, or service wiring without permanent joints.
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