LINEAR TECHNOLOGY LT1610 Specifications and User Guide
Summary
This comprehensive manual details the LT1610 micropower fixed frequency DC/DC converter, designed for ultra-low power applications. It provides critical electrical characteristics, operational guidelines, and sample circuits for efficiently boosting voltage in miniature portable electronics. Ideal for engineers designing products like pagers, cordless phones, or battery backup systems that require reliable power conversion from low input voltages (down to 1V).
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LT1610
1.7MHz, Single Cell Micropower DC/DC Converter
FEATURES DESCRIPTIO Uses Tiny Capacitors and Inductor The LT®1610 is a micropower fixed frequency DC/DC Internally Compensated converter that operates from an input voltage as low as 1V. Low Quiescent Current: 30µA Intended for small, low power applications, it switches at Operates with VIN as Low as 1V 1.7MHz, allowing the use of tiny capacitors and inductors. 3V at 30m A from a Single Cell
The device can generate 3V at 30m A from a single cell
5V at 200m A from 3.3V
(1V) supply. An internal compensation network can be
High Output Voltage Capability: Up to 28V
connected to the LT1610’s VC pin, eliminating two exter-
Low Shutdown Current: <1µA
nal components. No-load quiescent current of the LT1610
Automatic Burst Mode TM Switching at Light Load
is 30µA, and the internal NPN power switch handles a
Low VCESAT Switch: 300m V at 300m A
300m A current with a voltage drop of 300m V.
8-Lead MSOP and SO Packages
The LT1610 is available in 8-lead MSOP and SO packages.
APPLICATIO S
EF FI CI EN CY
Pagers Cordless Phones Battery Backup LCD Bias
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. Portable Electronic Equipment Burst Mode is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation.
TYPICAL APPLICATIO
D1 Efficiency
4.7µH VOUT
3V 30m A VOUT = 3V
1M VIN = 1.5V
VIN SW VIN = 1.25V
FBSHDN
LT1610
1 CELL
22µF 681k 22µF VIN = 1V
GNDCOMP
VC PGND
C1, C2: AVX TAJA226M006R 1610 F01 D1: MOTOROLA MBR0520
L1: MURATA LQH1C4R7
LOAD CURRENT (m A)
Figure 1. 1-Cell to 3V Step-Up Converter 1610 TA01
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Manual Details
| Brand | Linear |
|---|---|
| Pages | 16 |
| File Size | 214.13 KB |
| Published | June 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum input voltage for the LT1610 converter?
It operates from an input voltage as low as 1V.
Can this device handle high output voltages?
Yes, it supports a high output voltage capability of up to 28V connected to the V pin.
What is the unit's quiescent/shutdown current?
The standard no-load quiescent current is less than 1mA, and the shutdown current varies between 0.5mA and 1.0mA depending on the mode.
Which packages are available for the LT1610?
It is available in 8-lead MSOP and SO packages.