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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...
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)
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- breakout
- A breakout is a small circuit board that makes a tiny or hard-to-solder component easier to connect to with standard pins. It matters because this OLED module can be wired into a microcontroller project without needing to solder directly to the display’s fine contacts.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board is a rigid board with copper tracks that connect electronic parts without loose wires. For this kit, the PCBs also form the airplane shape, so they are both the circuit base and part of the finished model.
- Terminal block
- A connector used to join wires together in a neat, removable, or serviceable way. For this product, it helps split one power input into several outputs without soldering.
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