Description
The SC120 is a high efficiency, low noise, synchronous step-up DC-DC converter that provides boosted voltage levels in low-voltage handheld applications. The wide input voltage range allows use in systems with single NiMH or alkaline battery cells as well as in systems with higher voltage battery supplies. It features an internal 1.2A switch and synchronous rectifi er to achieve up to 94% efficiency and to eliminate the need for an external Schottky diode. The output voltage can be set to 3.3V with internal feedback, or to any voltage within the specified range using a standard resistor divider.

FEATUREs
■ Input voltage — 0.7V to 3.8V
■ Minimum start-up voltage — 0.85V
■ Output voltage — fixed at 3.3V; adjustable from 1.8V to 4.0V
■ Peak input current limit — 1.2A typically
■ Output current at 3.3 VOUT — 100mA with VIN = 1.0V, 150mA with VIN = 1.5V
■ Efficiency up to 94%
■ Internal synchronous rectifier
■ Switching frequency — 1.2MHz
■ Automatic power save
■ Anti-ringing circuit
■ Operating supply current (measured at OUT) — 50μA
■ Shutdown current — 0.1μA (typ)
■ No forward conduction path during shutdown
■ Available in ultra-thin 1.5 x 2.0 x 0.6 (mm) MLPD-6 package
■ Fully WEEE and RoHS compliant

APPLICATIONs
■ MP3 players
■ Smart Phones and cellular phones
■ Palmtop computers and handheld Instruments
■ PCMCIA cards
■ Memory cards
■ Digital cordless phones
■ Personal medical products
■ Wireless VoIP phones
■ Small motors