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| SC120/SC121 Boost Converter | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PART NUMBER | Input Voltage Range (V) |
Minimum Start Up Voltage (V) |
Output Voltage (V) |
Peak Input Current Limit (A) |
Switching Frequency (MHZ) |
Efficiency | Shutdown Current (μA) |
Package (mm) |
| SC120 | 0.7 to 4.5 | 0.865 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 94 | 0.1 | SOT-23 2.9 x 2.8 x 1.2 |
| SC121 | 0.7 to 4.5 | 0.85 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 94 | 0.1 | MLPD-UT-6 (1.5 x 2.0x 0.6) & SOT-23 2.9 x 2.8 x 1.2 |
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