REG710

NOTE: (1) Stresses above these ratings may cause permanent damage. Exposure to absolute maximum conditions for extended periods may degrade device reliability.

The REG710 is a switched capacitor voltage converter, that produces a regulated, low-ripple output voltage from an unregulated input voltage. A wide-input supply voltage of 1.8V to 5.5V makes the REG710 ideal for a variety of battery sources, such as single cell Li-Ion, or two and three cell nickel- or alkaline-based chemistries.

The input voltage may vary above and below the output voltage and the output will remain in regulation. REG710 works  equally well for step-up or step-down applications without the need for an inductor, providing low EMI DC/DC conversion. The high switching frequency allows the use of small surface-mount capacitors, saving board space and reducing cost. The REG710 is thermally protected and current limited, protecting the load and the regulator during fault conditions. Typical ground pin current (quiescent current) is 65A with no load, and less than 1A in shutdown mode. The 5.5V version of the REG710 is available in a thin TSOT23-6 package. All other versions are available in a small SOT23-6 package.