ZXSC100
SINGLE CELL DC-DC CONVERTER SOLUTION
ZXSC100
Document number: DS33613 Rev. 6 - 2
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January 2012
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ZXSC100X8 Obsolete
Closest
lternative is ZXSC100N8
Description
The ZXSC100 series is designed for DC-DC applications
where step-up voltage conversion from very low input
voltages is required. These applications mainly operate from
single nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride battery cells.
The circuit can start up under full load with regulation
maintained down to an input voltage of only 0.926 volts. The
solution configuration ensures optimum efficiency over a wide
range of load currents. Several circuit configurations are
possible with loads up to 2W. The step up output voltage is
easily programmed with external resistors. With its non-
synchronous architecture an output voltage down to the input
voltage level can be achieved. For best performance the
ZXSC100 quiescent current is a small 150μA ensuring
minimum battery drain in no load conditions.
The IC and discrete combination offers the ultimate cost vs.
performance solution for single cell DC-DC conversion.
Pin Assignments
SO-8
Features
• Efficiency maintained over a wide range of input
voltages and load currents 82% efficiency @ V
BATT
= 1V
• Startup under full load
• Minimum operating input voltage V
BATT
= 0.926V
• Adjustable output voltage down to V
BATT
• Quiescent current typically 150μA referred to input
voltage
• SO-8 package in “Green” Molding Compound (No Br,
Sb) with lead Free Finish/RoHS Compliant (Note 1)
Notes: 1. EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS). All applicable RoHS
exemptions applied. Please visit our website at:
http://www.diodes.com/products/lead_free.html
Applications
• Cordless telephones
• MP3 players
• PDA
• Pagers
• Battery backup supplies
• Electronic toothbrush
• GPS receivers
• Digital camera
• Palmtop computers
• Hand held instruments
• Portable medical equipment
• Solar powered equipment
Typical Application Circuit