Preface
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DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY
Revision A (February 2007)
Initial Release of this Document.
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TC110 BOOST CONVERTER
DEMO BOARD USERS GUIDE
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Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The TC110 Boost Converter Demo Board can charge Li-Ion Batteries with single-cell
Alkaline battery or 2-cell Alkaline battery at maximum 500 mA constant current. The
TC110 Boost Converter Demo Board is used to evaluate Microchip’s TC110 PFM/PWM
Step-Up DC/DC Controller. The TC110 is a step-up (Boost) switching controller that
can regulate output voltage with a typical start-up voltage of 0.9V. The TC110 Boost
Converter Demo Board also includes a MCP73832 Miniature Single-Cell, Fully
Integrated Li-Ion, Li-Polymer Charge Management Controllers. Microchip’s MCP73832
is a highly advanced linear charge management controllers for use in space-limited,
cost-sensitive applications. The TC110 Boost Converter Demo Board is a ready to use
solution for portable applications when no DC plug is available. The TC110 Boost Con-
verter Demo Board can efficiently transfer energy from Alkaline batteries to Li-Ion
battery pack.
This chapter covers the following topics:
What is the TC110 Boost Converter Demo Board?
What the TC110 Boost Converter Demo Board Kit includes.
FIGURE 1-1: TC110 Boost Converter Demo Board System Level Block
Diagram.
+
-
Battery
Charger
Li-Ion
TC110
MCP73832
dc-dc
Converter
Battery
+
-
+
-
GNDGND GND GND
2-Cell Alkaline
1-Cell Alkaline
5V

TC110DM

Mfr. #:
Manufacturer:
Microchip Technology
Description:
Power Management IC Development Tools TC110 Demo Board
Lifecycle:
New from this manufacturer.
Delivery:
DHL FedEx Ups TNT EMS
Payment:
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