The LTC3221 family’s combination of low quiescent current and regulated output make them ideal for low power memory backup supplies, automotive sensors, RF transmitters and handheld devices, in addition to general purpose 2 AA cell to 3.3V supply or Li-Ion/Polymer to 5V supply conversion.
The LTC3221/-3.3/-5’s high 600kHz switching frequency enables the use of tiny external ceramic capacitors, saving space and cost. Low external parts count (one flying capacitor and two bypass capacitors at VIN and VOUT) and the low-profile DFN package achieves an extremely compact solution for space-constrained applications. Other features of the LTC3221/-3.3/-5 include load disconnect from the input during shutdown and short-circuit protection.
The LTC3221EDC, LTC3221EDC-3.3 and LTC3203EDC-5 are available in the low-profile 6-lead DFN (2mm x 2mm x 0.75mm) package. Pricing starts at $1.60 each in 1,000-piece quantities.