Pololu 7.5V Step-up/Step-Down Voltage Regulator S8V9F7
Converts 1.4V-16V to stable 7.5V
Offers 80%-90% efficiency
Includes over-current protection
Features soft-start to limit inrush
Compact size: 10.2mm x 16.5mm x 2.6mm
The Pololu 7.5V Step-up/Step-Down Voltage Regulator S8V9F7 is an efficient switching regulator designed to convert both higher and lower input voltages to a stable 7.5V output. It operates with input voltages ranging from 1.4 V to 16 V, achieving typical efficiencies between 80% and 90%. This regulator is particularly suitable for battery-powered applications where the battery voltage may fluctuate above and below the regulated output voltage.
The device includes features such as under-voltage lockout, over-current protection, and thermal shutdown to prevent damage from overheating. Additionally, a soft-start feature limits inrush current and gradually ramps up the output voltage during startup.
1x Breakaway 4×1 straight male header strip
1x 4×1 right-angle male header strip
10.2 x 16.5 x 2.6 mm (0.4 x 0.65 x 0.1")
Input voltage range: 1.4 V to 16 V (minimum start-up voltage is 2.7 V)
Output voltage: 7.5 V with 4% accuracy
Maximum continuous output current: 1 A when input voltage is close to the output voltage
Efficiency: 80% to 90%, depending on input voltage and load
No-load quiescent current: under 6 mA
Soft-start feature limits inrush current and gradually ramps output voltage
Over-current protection and over-temperature shutoff
Input under-voltage lockout
Power-saving feature maintains high efficiency at low currents
