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- Model: MT3608 Step-Up Boost Converter
- Weight: 4.50g
- Dimensions: 36.00mm x 17.00mm x 14.00mm
- SKU: 3266
High-Performance DC-DC Step-Up Power Conversion
The MT3608 DC-DC step-up boost converter module is a compact, high-efficiency power management solution designed to elevate lower input voltages to higher, stabilized output levels. Operating on an input voltage range from as low as 2V up to 24V DC, this module allows developers and hardware engineers to step up voltage levels up to 28V DC. Powered by the high-frequency MT3608 switching regulator IC, it delivers up to 2A of maximum output current, making it an ideal choice for space-constrained electronics requiring flexible power rails.
| Input Voltage | 2 to 24 V |
| Max Output Voltage | 28 V |
| Max Output Current | 2 A |
| Adjustment | 25-Turn Trimpot |
| Efficiency | up to 93% |
| Switching Frequency | 1.2 MHz |
| Dimensions: | |
| Length | 36 mm (1.42") |
| Width | 17 mm (0.67") |
| Height | 6.25 mm (0.25") |
| Weight | 4.4 g (0.155 oz |
High-Frequency Switching and Peak Efficiency
Utilizing a 1.2 MHz fixed switching frequency, the MT3608 module allows for the use of tiny surface-mount inductors and ceramic capacitors, keeping the physical footprint minimal while suppressing output voltage ripple. The circuit automatically shifts into pulse frequency modulation (PFM) mode under light load conditions, maximizing energy efficiency across varying operating states. With conversion efficiency reaching up to 93 percent, this boost module reduces thermal loss and optimizes battery life in portable applications.
Precision Adjustment and Integrated Protection Circuitry
The module features an onboard 25-turn precision multi-turn potentiometer (trimpot), providing granular control over the boosted output voltage. Fine-tuning to your precise target voltage is simple and reliable. Built-in protection systems include under-voltage lockout (UVLO) to prevent improper operation at low input levels, peak current limiting to safeguard the switching transistor, and internal thermal overload shutdown to protect against prolonged over-temperature conditions.
Applications and System Integration
This boost module is widely used in battery-powered devices, robotics, microcontroller project supplies, and IoT nodes. It is especially effective for stepping up single-cell LiPo or Li-ion battery supplies (3.7V nominal) to 5V for logic controllers, 9V for sensors, or 12V to drive relays and small motors. Since boost regulators draw proportionally higher input current relative to output current, ensure your power source can supply sufficient continuous current for high-power loads.
Technical Specifications
Input Voltage: 2V to 24V DC
Maximum Output Voltage: 28V DC (Output must be higher than Input)
Maximum Output Current: 2A (Peak)
Switching Frequency: 1.2 MHz
Peak Efficiency: Up to 93 percent
Potentiometer Type: 25-Turn Precision Adjustment
Dimensions: 36 mm x 17 mm x 6.25 mm
Weight: 4.4 grams
