APE2902 converters combine ultra-low 22µA (typ.) quiescent supply current and high efficiency (typ 87% at VOUT = 5V) to give maximum battery life. The high switching frequency and the internally limited peak inductor current permits the use of small, low cost inductors. Only three external components are needed: an inductor a diode and an output capacitor. The APE2902 is suitable to be used in battery powered equipment where low noise, low ripple and ultra-low supply current are required. Maximum shutdown current is lower than 1µA and output current is up to 100mA. Devices feature a very low start-up voltage and internal soft-start.
Comments Ralph Waggitt, President/CEO, Advanced Power Electronics Corp. (USA): “Typical applications include pagers, cameras & video camera, cellular telephones, wireless telephones, palmtop computer, battery backup supplies, and other battery powered equipment.
The APE2902 is available in the very small RoHS/REACH compliant SOT-23-5L package.