ARD00386 Microchip Technology, ARD00386 Datasheet - Page 5

• Manufacturer Part Number: ARD00386
• Description: Power Management Modules MCP1640 12V 50mA Boost Converter
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology

Specifications of ARD00386

• Product: DC-DC Converters / Regulators
• Input Voltage Max: 5 V
• Switching Frequency: 500 kHz
• Output Voltage: 12 V
• Output Current: 50 mA
• Input Voltage Min: 2 V

INTRODUCTION
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
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This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
MCP1640 12V/50 mA Two Cells Input Boost Converter Reference Design. Items
discussed in this chapter include:
• Document Layout
• Conventions Used in this Guide
• Recommended Reading
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This document describes how to use the MCP1640 12V/50 mA Two Cells Input Boost
Converter Reference Design as a development tool to evaluate the MCP1640 device’s
capability to boost low voltages to a high output value, using a single inductor. The
manual layout is as follows:
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Chapter 1. “Product Overview”
Input Boost Converter.
Chapter 2. “Installation and Operation”
started with the MCP1640 Input Boost Converter and a description of the User’s
Guide.
Appendix A. “Schematic and Layouts”
diagrams for the MCP1640 Input Boost Converter.
Appendix B. “Bill of Materials”
Input Boost Converter.
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
MCP1640 12V/50 mA TWO CELLS
Preface
INPUT BOOST CONVERTER
– Lists the parts used to build the MCP1640
– Important information about the MCP1640
REFERENCE DESIGN
– Shows the schematic and layout
– Includes instructions on how to get
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IDE online help.
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