LT1073 - Micropower DC-DC Converter Adjustable and Fixed 5V, 12V
Features
- No Design Required
- Operates at Supply Voltages From 1.0V to 30V
- Consumes Only 95µA Supply Current
- Works in Step-Up or Step-Down Mode
- Only Three External Off-the-Shelf Components Required
- Low-Battery Detector Comparator On-Chip
- User-Adjustable Current Limit
- Internal 1A Power Switch
- Fixed or Adjustable Output Voltage Versions
- Space-Saving 8-Pin MiniDIP or SO8 Package
Typical Application
Description
The LT1073 is a versatile micropower DC/DC converter. The device requires only three external components to deliver a fixed output of 5V or 12V. The very low minimum supply voltage of 1V allows the use of the LT1073 in applications where the primary power source is a single cell. An on-chip auxiliary gain block can function as a low-battery detector or linear post-regulator.Average current drain of the LT1073-5 used as shown in the Typical Application circuit below is just 135µA unloaded, making it ideal for applications where long battery life is important. The circuit shown can deliver 5V at 40mA from an input as low as 1.25V and 5V at 10mA from a 1V input.
The device can easily be configured as a step-up or step-down converter, although for most step-down applications or input sources greater than 3V, the LT1173 is recommended. Switch current limiting is user-adjustable by adding a single external resistor. Unique reverse-battery protection circuitry limits reverse current to safe, nondestructive levels at reverse supply voltages up to 1.6V.
Packaging
CAD Symbols and Footprints: The downloadable Zip file below contains the schematic symbol and PCB footprints.
For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page
| Part Number | Package | Code | Temp | Package Drawing |
RoHS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT1073CN8-12#PBF | N-8 | N | C | 05-08-1510 (N8) | Yes |
| LT1073CN8-5#PBF | N-8 | N | C | 05-08-1510 (N8) | Yes |
| LT1073CN8#PBF | N-8 | N | C | 05-08-1510 (N8) | Yes |
| LT1073CS8-12#PBF | SO-8 | S8 | C | 05-08-1610 (S8) | Yes |
| LT1073CS8-5#PBF | SO-8 | S8 | C | 05-08-1610 (S8) | Yes |
| LT1073CS8-5#TRPBF | SO-8 | S8 | C | 05-08-1610 (S8) | Yes |
| LT1073CS8#PBF | SO-8 | S8 | C | 05-08-1610 (S8) | Yes |
| LT1073CS8#TRPBF | SO-8 | S8 | C | 05-08-1610 (S8) | Yes |
Order Info
- Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Solder plated terminal finish (SnPb) versions are non-standard and special terms and conditions and pricing applies if available. Please contact LTC marketing for information.
- Part numbers containing TR or TRM are shipped in tape and reel or 500 unit mini tape and reel, respectively
- Please refer to our general ordering information or the product datasheet for more details
Package Variations and Pricing
| Part Number | Package | Temp | Price (1-99) |
Price (1k)* |
RoHS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT1073CN8-12#PBF | N-8 | C | $3.67 | $3.00 | Yes | |
| LT1073CN8-5#PBF | N-8 | C | $3.67 | $3.00 | Yes | |
| LT1073CN8#PBF | N-8 | C | $3.67 | $3.00 | Yes | |
| LT1073CS8-12#PBF | SO-8 | C | $4.25 | $3.45 | Yes | |
| LT1073CS8-5#PBF | SO-8 | C | $4.25 | $3.45 | Yes | |
| LT1073CS8-5#TRPBF | SO-8 | C | $3.51 | Yes | ||
| LT1073CS8#PBF | SO-8 | C | $4.25 | $3.45 | Yes | |
| LT1073CS8#TRPBF | SO-8 | C | $3.51 | Yes | ||
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Applications
- Pagers
- Cameras
- Single-Cell to 5V Converters
- Battery Backup Supplies
- Laptop and Palmtop Computers
- Cellular Telephones
- Portable Instruments
- 4mA-20mA Loop Powered Instruments
- Hand-Held Inventory Computers
- Battery-Powered Alpha, Beta and Gamma Particle Detectors
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Design Tools
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Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:
LT1073
LT1073-12
LT1073-5
Technical Support
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