This powerful synchronous switching boost regulator efficiently generates an output voltage of 5 V, 6V, 7.5V, 9V, 12V, 15V or (a finely adjustable o/p voltage between 4.5V to 20V) from an input voltage as low as 2.9 V while using an input current as high as 8 A (and as high as 7A for 12V and 15V specification). This regulator features reverse voltage protection, and unlike most boost regulators, it offers a true shutdown option that turns off power to the load.

Overview:

The U3V70x boost (step-up) voltage regulators are high-current, high-efficiency synchronous switching regulators that generate higher output voltages from input voltages as low as 2.9 V. The regulators actively limit the instantaneous input currents to 10 A, and the input current can typically be as high as 8 A for several seconds before the thermal protection activates. Input currents of around 6 A can typically be maintained for many minutes without triggering thermal shutdown, though the actual performance depends on depending on the input and output voltages as well as external factors such as ambient temperature and airflow. For boost regulators, the output current equals the input current times the efficiency times the ratio of VIN to VOUT, so the more you are boosting, the lower the maximum output current will be (see the Typical efficiencies and output currents section below for performance graphs).

These regulators feature a variety of built-in protections, including reverse voltage protection to keep your load safe in the event power is accidentally connected backward, and unlike most boost regulators, these units offer a true shutdown option that turns off power to the load (with typical boost regulators, the input voltage will pass directly through to the output when they are disabled).

The U3V70x family includes six versions with fixed output voltages ranging from 5 V to 15 V as well as an adjustable version that can be set anywhere between 4.5 V and 20 V using a precision 12-turn potentiometer:

U3V70F5: Fixed 5V output

U3V70F6: Fixed 6V output

U3V70F7: Fixed 7.5V output

U3V70F9: Fixed 9V output

U3V70F12: Fixed 12V output

U3V70F15: Fixed 15V output

U3V70A: Precision-adjustable 4.5 – 20 V output

The different versions of the board all look very similar, so the bottom silkscreen includes a blank space where you can add your own distinguishing marks or labels.

Features and Specifications:

Details for item

7.5V

12V

15V

Adjustable 4.5V to 20V

INPUT VOLTAGE

2.9V to 5V

2.9V to 6V

2.9V to 7.5V

2.9V to 9V

2.9V to 12V

2.9V to 15V

2.9V to VOUT

OUTPUT VOLTAGE

(with 4% accuracy)

7.5V

12V

15V

4.5 V to 20 V

(precision-adjustable using built-in 12-turn potentiometer)

True shutdown option turns off power to the load

Typical efficiency of 80% to 95%, depending on input voltage and load (see the Typical efficiencies and output currents section below for performance graphs)

10 A switch allows for:

Instantaneous input currents up to 10 A

Input currents up to 8 A for several seconds

Input currents up to 7 A for prolonged durations

low quiescent current

Integrated protections:

Reverse voltage protection

Short-circuit protection with hiccup recovery

Over-temperature shutoff

Under-voltage lockout (typical thresholds are 2.4 V falling, 2.8 V rising)

Cycle-by-cycle input current limiting to 10 A

Compact size: 1.6″ × 0.6″ × 0.18″ (40.6 × 15.2 × 4.6 mm)

Weight: 3.5 g

Two mounting holes for #2 or M2 screws

Smaller holes for 0.1″ header pins and larger holes for terminal blocks offer several options for connecting to the board

Connections:

This Image is for 5V specifications for other specifications Output voltage will as per their specifications

The input voltage, VIN, must be at least 2.9 V and should not exceed the output voltage, VOUT. (If VIN is higher than VOUT, the higher input voltage will show up on the output, which is potentially dangerous for your connected load and could also damage the regulator.)

The regulator is enabled by default: a 100 kΩ pull-up resistor on the board connects the ENABLE pin to reverse-protected VIN. The ENABLE pin can be driven low (under 0.4 V) to turn off power to the load and put the board into a low-power state. The quiescent current draw in this sleep mode is dominated by the current in the pull-up resistor from ENABLE to VIN, which will draw 10 µA per volt on VIN when ENABLE is held low.

(in case of 9V and 12V by the reverse-protection circuit, which draws current when VIN exceeds 7 V. The current draw of the reverse-protection circuit is independent of the state of ENABLE and is given by (VIN – 7 V)/100 kΩ.)

Included Hardware:

Step-Up Voltage Regulator U3V70Fx with included hardware. Step-Up Voltage Regulator U3V70Fx, assembled with included terminal blocks.

This regulator offers several options for making electrical connections. The nine smaller through-holes on the ends of the board are arranged with a 0.1″ spacing for compatibility with solderless breadboards, connectors, and other prototyping arrangements that use a 0.1″ grid. The included 0.1″ male header can be broken or cut into smaller pieces as desired and soldered into these smaller through-holes. Alternatively, the included terminal blocks can be soldered into the larger holes to allow for convenient temporary connections of unterminated wires (see our short video on terminal block installation). You can also solder wires directly to the board for the most compact installation.

Setting the Output Voltage ( For 4.5-20V Fine-Adjust Step-Up Voltage Regulator only):

The output voltage of the regulator is controlled with a 12-turn precision potentiometer. Turning the potentiometer clockwise increases the output voltage, and it can be measured using a multimeter.

Please note that the output voltage can be set below 4.5 V at the low end and above 20 V at the high end. While this should not damage the regulator, the regulator might not work reliably or its output could become unstable when the output voltage is not within the recommended 4.5 V to 20 V range.

Warning: You should be careful not to use an input voltage that exceeds the output voltage setting, so we recommend setting the output voltage with an input voltage that is below 4 V. We do not ship these with any particular default output voltage setting.

Typical Efficiencies and Maximum Output Currents:

The efficiency of a voltage regulator, defined as (Power out)/(Power in), is an important measure of its performance, especially when battery life or heat are concerns. As shown in the graphs below, the U3V70x regulators have an efficiency of 80% to 95% for most combinations of input voltage, output voltage, and load.

The maximum achievable output current is approximately proportional to the ratio of the input voltage to the output voltage. Additionally, the maximum output current can depend on other factors, including the ambient temperature, air flow, and heat sinking. The graph below shows the typical maximum continuous output currents these regulators can deliver at room temperature with no forced airflow or heat sinking.