Linear Technology LT8410/-1 Ultralow Power Boost Converter Design Note 465

Introduces a ultralow power boost converter, which only needs 8.5µA of standby quiescent current, and is suitable for applications that need to be in standby mode for a long time, such as industrial remote monitoring systems and keep-alive circuits.

Brand: Linear Technology
Category: Other Electronics
Document type: Datasheet
Language: English
Pages: 2
File format: PDF
File size: 81 KB
Published: 05 June, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Model: LT8410
MD5 checksum: 1C5220E3B231553A5A881C05B53982BA
PDF: Linear Technology LT8410/-1 Ultralow Power Boost Converter Design Note 465 PDF

About this manual

This document is Design Note 465 from Linear Technology Corporation, focusing on the LT8410/-1 high efficiency boost converter. It details how this device requires only 8.5uA of quiescent current in standby mode, making it ideal for industrial remote monitoring systems and keep-alive circuits that rely on battery power.

What's inside

Introduction
Application Example
Ultralow Quiescent Current Boost Converter with Output Disconnect
Compatible with High Impedance Batteries
Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

How much quiescent current does the LT8410/-1 draw in standby mode?

The device requires only 8.5uA of quiescent current when operating in standby mode.

What is the maximum input voltage range for this boost converter?

The LT8410/-1 accepts an input source ranging from 2.5V to 16V.

What is the maximum current limit for the switch?

The converter features very low switch current limits of 25mA.

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