DESCRIPTION
The LT®1073 is a versatile micropower DC/DC converter. The device requires only three external components to deliver a fixed output of 5V or 12V. The very low minimum supply voltage of 1V allows the use of the LT1073 in applications where the primary power source is a single cell. An on-chip auxiliary gain block can function as a low battery detector or linear post-regulator.

FEATURES
■ No Design Required
■ Operates at Supply Voltages from 1V to 30V
■ Consumes Only 95µA Supply Current
■ Works in Step-Up or Step-Down Mode
■ Only Three External Off-the-Shelf Components Required
■ Low-Battery Detector Comparator On-Chip
■ User-Adjustable Current Limit
■ Internal 1A Power Switch
■ Fixed or Adjustable Output Voltage Versions
■ Space-Saving 8-Pin PDIP or SO-8 Package

APPLICATIONS
■ Pagers
■ Cameras
■ Single-Cell to 5V Converters
■ Battery Backup Supplies
■ Laptop and Palmtop Computers
■ Cellular Telephones
■ Portable Instruments
■ 4mA to 20mA Loop Powered Instruments
■ Hand-Held Inventory Computers
■ Battery-Powered α, β, and γ Particle Detectors