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# VERTER 5V USB Buck-Boost - 500mA from 3V-5V / 1000ma from 5V-12V

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/verter-5v-usb-buck-boost-500ma-from-3v-5v-1000ma-from-5v-12v

## Pricing

- **Price:** $20.18
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-2190

## Description

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) Note: The VERTER performs better as a buck (step-down) converter than a boost. At 3 V input under full 500 mA load, output may sag to approximately 4.8 V (still within USB power specifications). For dedicated boost-only applications under 5 V, a PowerBoost module may be more suitable. Resources TPS63060 Datasheet (Texas Instruments)

**Product Type:** physical

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