The AS1329A, AS1329B and the AS1329C are synchronous, fixed frequency, very high-efficiency DC-DC boost converters capable of supplying 3.3V at 160mA from a single AA-supply. Compact size and minimum external parts requirements make these devices perfect for modern portable devices.
High-speed switching frequency (1.2MHz) and internally compensated PWM current mode design provide highly-reliable DC-DC conversion, especially when driving white LEDs.
The converters are available as the standard products:
| Model |
Light Load Switching |
| AS1329A |
Powersave Operation (medium loads) |
| AS1329B |
Powersave Operation (light loads) |
| AS1329C |
Continuous Switching |
The devices contain two internal MOSFET switches: one NMOS switch and one PMOS synchronous rectifier.
Anti-ringing control circuitry reduces EMI by damping the inductor in discontinuous mode, and the devices exhibit extremely low quiescent current (< 1μA) in shutdown.
In shutdown mode, the battery is connected directly to the output enabling the supply of real-time-clocks.
The AS1329 is available in a 6-pin TSOT-23 package.
The AS1329 is ideal for low-power applications where ultra-small size is critical as in medical diagnostic equipment, hand-held instruments, pagers, digital cameras, remote wireless transmitters, MP3 players, LCD bias supplies, cordless phones, GPS receivers, and PC cards.
