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SPV1040

Synchronous Step-Up Converter

The SPV1040 is a synchronous step-up converter from STMicroelectronics. View the full SPV1040 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics.

Official SPV1040 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

STMicroelectronics

Package

TSSOP-8

SPV1040 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Fault ProtectionOver Current, Over Temperature
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
Package / Case8-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
Supplier Device Package8-TSSOP
Input Voltage (Max)5.5V

SPV1040 Overview

Part: SPV1040 — STMicroelectronics

Type: High efficiency solar battery charger with embedded MPPT

Description: Low power, low voltage, monolithic step-up converter with 0.3 V to 5.5 V input, capable of maximizing energy from solar cells with an embedded MPPT algorithm, up to 1.8 A maximum inductor current, and 95% efficiency.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 0.3 V to 5.5 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 125 °C
  • Output voltage range: 2 to 5.2 V

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage (VOUT): 5.5 V
  • Max junction operating temperature: 125 °C
  • Max storage temperature: 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • N-channel power switch ON resistance: 120 mΩ
  • P-channel synchronous rectifier ON resistance: 140 mΩ
  • PWM signal frequency: 100 kHz (Typ.)
  • Quiescent current: 60 μA (Typ.)
  • Shutdown current: 0.7 μA (Typ.)
  • Maximum inductor current peak: 1.8 A (Max.)
  • Maximum output power: 3 W
  • Overtemperature threshold for turn OFF: 155 °C (Typ.)

Features:

  • 0.3 V to 5.5 V operating input voltage
  • 140 mΩ internal synchronous rectifier
  • 120 mΩ internal power active switch
  • 100 kHz fixed PWM frequency
  • Duty cycle controlled by MPPT algorithm
  • Output voltage regulation, overcurrent and overtemperature protection
  • Input source reverse polarity protection
  • Built-in soft-start
  • Up to 95% efficiency

Applications:

  • Smart phones and GPS systems
  • Wireless headsets
  • Small appliances, sensors
  • Portable media players
  • Digital still cameras
  • Toys and portable healthcare

Package:

  • TSSOP8 (3x4.4 mm)

SPV1040 Features

  • 0.3 V to 5.5 V operating input voltage
  • 140 mΩ internal synchronous rectifier
  • 120 mΩ internal power active switch
  • 100 kHz fixed PWM frequency
  • Duty cycle controlled by MPPT algorithm
  • Output voltage regulation, overcurrent and overtemperature protection
  • Input source reverse polarity protection
  • Built-in soft-start
  • Up to 95% efficiency
  • TSSOP8 package 3x4.4 mm

SPV1040 Applications

  • Smart phones and GPS systems
  • Wireless headsets
  • Small appliances, sensors
  • Portable media players
  • Digital still cameras
  • Toys and portable healthcare

TSSOP8

SPV1040 Pin Configuration

Table 2: Pin description

PinNameTypeDescription
1MPP-SETINon-inverting input to sense the PV cell voltage. It cannot be left floating.
2GNDGroundPower ground reference.
8XSHUTIShutdown input pin: XSHUT = low, the device in power off mode. XSHUT = high, the device is enabled for operating mode. This pin cannot be left floating.
3LXIBooster inductor connection.
7ICTRL_PLUSINon-inverting input of constant current control loop. It cannot be left floating.
6ICTRL_MINUSIInverting input of constant current control loop. It cannot be left floating.
5VCTRLIInverting input of constant current control loop. It cannot be left floating.
4VOUTOBooster output voltage.

Figure 3: Pin connection top view

Table 2: Pin description

SPV1040 Electrical Characteristics

VMPP-SET = 0.5 V, VCTRL = Ictrl+ = Ictrl- = GND, XSHUT = 0.5 V, TJ = -40 °C to 125 °C, unless otherwise specified.

Table 5: Electrical characteristics

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
Input source sectionInput source sectionInput source sectionInput source sectionInput source sectionInput source sectionInput source section
V MPP-SETLow boost voltage thresholdV OUT = 3.3 V0.40.450.50V
I qQuiescent currentI LOAD = 0 mA, V CTRL = 2 V, V OUT = 3.3 V6080
I SDShutdown currentV OUT = 3.3 V, V CTRL = 2 V, I LOAD = 0 mA, XSHUT = GND0.75μA
I revReverse input source currentV MPP-SET = -4 V, V OUT = 1.5 V15
V UVLOUndervoltage lockout threshold for turn ON @V OUT = 3.3 VV MPP-SET increasing0.270.34
V UVLOUndervoltage lockout threshold for turn OFF @V OUT = 3.3 VV MPP-SET decreasing0.140.24V
Power sectionPower sectionPower sectionPower sectionPower sectionPower sectionPower section
R DS(on) -NN-channel power switch ON resistance120mΩ
R DS(on) -PP-channel synchronous rectifier ON resistanceV CTRL = 2 V140
Control sectionControl sectionControl sectionControl sectionControl sectionControl sectionControl section
V MPPT-THRMPPT-mode thresholdV OUT increasing, V MPP-SET = 1.5 V1.71.82V
V OUTOutput voltage rangeV MPP-SET ≥ 1.5 V25.2 (1)V
P OUT (2)Maximum output powerV MPP-SET ≥ 1.5 V3W
I LXMaximum inductor current peak1.51.651.8A
F PWMPWMsignal frequency70100130kHz
V REFInternal V CTRL reference voltageV OUT ≥ 1.8 V, V CTRL increasing1.21.251.3V
V ICTRLSensing current offsetI CTRL+ - I CTRL- decreasing405060mV
XSHUT logic lowXSHUT increasing0.270.34
XSHUTXSHUT logic HighXSHUT decreasing0.140.24V

Table 5: Electrical characteristics

Thermal shutdown

SPV1040 Package Information

In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK ® packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK ® specifications, grade definitions and product status are available at: www.st.com . ECOPACK ® is an ST trademark.

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
SPV1040TSTMicroelectronics8-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
SPV1040TTRSTMicroelectronicsTSSOP-8

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