5V, 2A Step-Up/Step-Down Voltage Regulator S13V20F5

Overview

The S13VxF5 family of efficient switching regulators (also called switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) or DC-to-DC converters) use a buck-boost topology to convert both higher and lower input voltages to a regulated 5 V output. They take input voltages from 2.8 V to 22 V and increase or decrease them as necessary, offering a typical efficiency of over 85% and typical continuous output currents between 1 A and 3 A . The flexibility in input voltage offered by this family of regulators is especially well-suited for battery-powered applications in which the battery voltage begins above 5 V and drops below as the battery discharges. Without the typical restriction on the battery voltage staying above the required voltage throughout its life, new battery packs and form factors can be considered.

The different members of this family offer different continuous output currents:

• S13V10F5: 1 A continuous output current
• S13V15F5: 1.5 A continuous output current
• S13V20F5: 2 A continuous output current
• S13V30F5: 3 A continuous output current

The regulators have under-voltage lockout, output over-voltage protection, and over-current protection. A thermal shutdown feature also helps prevent damage from overheating and a soft-start feature limits the inrush current and gradually ramps the output voltage on startup. The larger 3 A S13V30F5 has reverse-voltage protection up to 20 V, but the S13V10F5, S13V15F5, and S13V20F5 do not.

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Features

• Input voltage: 2.8 V to 22 V
• Output voltage: 5 V with 3% accuracy
• Typical maximum continuous output current: 1 A to 2.5 A, depending on input voltage (see the maximum continuous output current graph below)
• Typical efficiency of 85% to 95%, depending on input voltage and load (see the efficiency graph below)
• 10 mA to 20 mA typical no-load quiescent current (see the quiescent current graph below)
• Input under-voltage lockout and output over-voltage protection
• Soft-start feature limits inrush current and gradually ramps output voltage
• Over-current protection and over-temperature shutoff
• 5 A output current limit
• Fixed switching frequency of ~500 kHz
• Compact size: 0.35″ × 0.475″ × 0.22″ (8.9 mm × 12.1 mm × 5.6 mm); see the dimension diagram (720k pdf) for more information

5V, 2A Step-Up/Step-Down Voltage Regulator S13V20F5 pinout.

Connections

The step-up/step-down regulator has just three connections: the input voltage (VIN), ground (GND), and the output voltage (VOUT). The input voltage, VIN, powers the regulator. Voltages between 2.8 V and 22 V can be applied to VIN. VOUT is the regulated output voltage.These through-holes are arranged with a 0.1″ spacing along the edge of the board for compatibility with standard solderless breadboards and perfboards and connectors that use a 0.1″ grid. A 3×1 straight male header strip and a 3×1 right-angle male header strip are included, and you can solder in the one that gives you your desired board orientation. Alternatively, you can solder wires directly to the board for the most compact installations.

Typical efficiency

The efficiency of a voltage regulator, defined as (Power out)/(Power in), is an important measure of its performance, especially when battery life or heat are concerns.

Maximum continuous output current

The maximum achievable output current of the regulator varies with the input voltage but also depends on other factors, including the ambient temperature, air flow, and heat sinking. The graph below shows maximum output currents that the regulators in the S13VxF5 family can deliver continuously at room temperature in still air and without additional heat sinking.

During normal operation, this product can get hot enough to burn you. Take care when handling this product or other components connected to it.

Quiescent current

The quiescent current is the current the regulator uses just to power itself, and the graph below shows this as a function of the input voltage.

LC Voltage Spikes

When connecting voltage to electronic circuits, the initial rush of current can cause voltage spikes that are much higher than the input voltage. If these spikes exceed the regulator’s maximum voltage, the regulator can be destroyed. If you are connecting more than about 15 V, using power leads more than a few inches long, or using a power supply with high inductance, we recommend soldering a 33 μF or larger electrolytic capacitor close to the regulator between VIN and GND. The capacitor should be rated for at least 35 V.

More information about LC spikes can be found in our application note, Understanding Destructive LC Voltage Spikes.

Dimensions

General specifications

Identifying markings

Notes:

1

Without included optional headers.

2

Typical continuous output current at 5 V in. Actual achievable continuous output current is a function of input voltage and is limited by thermal dissipation. See the output current graph under the description tab for more information.

3

With no load. Actual quiescent current depends on input voltage. See the quiescent current graph under the description tab for more information.

File downloads

• Dimension diagram of the 5V Step-Up/Step-Down Voltage Regulator S13VxF5 (720k pdf)

• 3D models (STEP) of the 5V Step-Up/Step-Down Voltage Regulator S13VxF5 (3MB zip)

  This file contains 3D models (in the step file format) of the 5V Step-Up/Step-Down Voltage Regulators S13VxF5.

• Drill guides (DXF) for the 5V Step-Up/Step-Down Voltage Regulator S13VxF5 (5k zip)

  These DXF drawings show the locations of all of the holes on the 5V Step-Up/Step-Down Voltage Regulators S13VxF5.