MCP16251

One-Cell Boost Converter

with External UVLO Circuit
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Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 7
Introduction............................................................................................................ 7
Document Layout .................................................................................................. 7
Conventions Used in this Guide ............................................................................ 8
Recommended Reading........................................................................................ 9
The Microchip Web Site ........................................................................................ 9
Customer Support ................................................................................................. 9
Document Revision History ................................................................................... 9
Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................... 11
1.2 MCP16251 Device Short Overview ............................................................... 11
1.2.1 MCP16251 Device Features ...................................................................... 12
1.3 What is the MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with
External UVLO Circuit? ........................................................................... 13
1.4 What Does the MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with
External UVLO Circuit Kit Contain? ......................................................... 13
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
2.1 Introduction15
2.1.1 MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit
Features15
2.1.2 Short Battery Considerations Overview...................................................... 16
2.2 Getting Started .............................................................................................. 17
2.2.1 Power Input and Output Connection .......................................................... 17
2.2.2 MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit
Operation................................................................................................ 18
Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts
A.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 21
A.2 Board – Schematic........................................................................................ 22
A.3 Board – Top Silk and Pads ........................................................................... 23
A.4 Board – Top Copper ..................................................................................... 23
A.5 Board – Bottom Silk and Pads ...................................................................... 24
A.6 Board – Bottom Copper ................................................................................ 24
A.7 Board – Top 3D View.................................................................................... 25
A.8 Board – Bottom 3D View............................................................................... 25
Appendix B. Bill Of Materials (BOM) .......................................................................... 27
Worldwide Sales and Service ..................................................................................... 28

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Preface

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INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit. Items discussed in
this chapter include:
• Document Layout
• Conventions Used in this Guide
• Recommended Reading
• The Microchip Web Site
• Customer Support
• Document Revision History

DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with
External UVLO Circuit as an evaluation tool to test the external undervoltage lockout
circuit. The manual layout is as follows:
• Chapter 1. “Product Overview” – Important information about the MCP16251
One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit.
• Chapter 2. “Installation and Operation” – Includes instructions on how to get
started with the MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit.
• Appendix A. “Schematic and Layouts” – Shows the schematic and layout
diagrams for the MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO
Circuit.
• Appendix B. “Bill Of Materials (BOM)” – Lists the parts used to build the
MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit.

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE

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RECOMMENDED READING
This reference design describes how to use the MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter
with External UVLO Circuit. Another useful document is listed below. The following
Microchip document is available and recommended as a supplemental reference
resource.
• MCP16251/2 Data Sheet – “Low Quiescent Current, PFM/PWM Synchronous
Boost Regulator with True Output Disconnect or Input/Output Bypass
Option” (DS20005173)

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DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY

Revision A (January 2017)
• Initial Release of this Document.

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Chapter 1. Product Overview

1.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides an overview of the MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with
External UVLO Circuit and covers the following topics:
• MCP16251 Device Short Overview
• MCP16251 Device Features
• What is the MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit?
• What Does the MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit
Kit Contain?

1.2 MCP16251 DEVICE SHORT OVERVIEW

Microchip’s MCP16251 device is a compact, high-efficiency, fixed-frequency,
synchronous step-up DC-DC Converter. The very low quiescent current makes it ideal
for battery-powered applications. Furthermore, the device provides a true output
disconnect feature while in shutdown (EN = GND). The MCP16251 device consumes
less than 0.6 µA from the battery when in the shutdown state.
The MCP16251 automatically selects the best operating mode for efficiency:
Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) or Pulse-Frequency Modulation (PFM). The device
has a very low (4 µA) quiescent current (not switching, measured at output), a wide
input voltage range (0.35 to 5.5V) and a low start-up voltage (0.82V) at a
1 mA load current.

TABLE 1-1: THE MICROCHIP FAMILY OF BOOST DEVICES

Parameter MCP1623/4 MCP16251/2 MCP1640/B/C/D MCP1642B/D
Mode PWM Only PWM/PFM PWM Only PWM Only
or or
PWM/PFM PWM/PFM
Start-up Voltage 0.65V 0.82V 0.65V 0.65V
Input Voltage 0.35V-5.5V 0.35V-5.5V 0.35V-5.5V 0.35V-5.5V
Peak Switch Current 425 mA 650 mA 850 mA 1.8A
Quiescent Current 19 µA 4 µA 19 µA 500 µA
VOUT Accuracy ±7.4% ±3% ±3% ±3%
Switching Frequency 370-630 kHz 500 kHz 500 kHz 1 MHz
Shutdown True Load Input to Output Bypass Input to Output Input to Output
Disconnect or True Load Bypass or True Load Bypass or True Load
Disconnect Disconnect Disconnect
Packages 6-Lead SOT-23 6-Lead SOT-23 6-Lead SOT-23 8-Lead MSOP
8-Lead 2 x 3 DFN 8-Lead 2 x 3 DFN 8-Lead 2 x 3 DFN 8-Lead 2 x 3 DFN
Key Attributes Lowest Cost Lowest Quiescent Highest Performance Highest Output
Current, Energy Saving Current

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The MCP16251 device is available in 6-Lead SOT-23 and 8-Lead 2 x 3 mm TDFN

packages. For additional information on the MCP16251 device, refer to the
“MCP16251/2 Data Sheet” (DS20005173).

L1
4.7 µH

VIN VOUT
SW
0.9 to 1.6V 3.3V @ 75 mA
VIN VOUT
+ RTOP
Alkaline 1.69 M
CIN COUT
EN VFB
10 µF 10 µF
RBOT
– GND 1 M

FIGURE 1-1: MCP16251/2 Typical Application Schematic.

1.2.1 MCP16251 Device Features

The MCP16251 device was developed to optimize battery life by having a very low
quiescent current, typically 4 µA, and a small, no load input current, typically 14 µA.The
MCP16251 is capable of regulating the output voltage over a wide range (1.8V to 5.5V)
and typically delivers over a 100 mA load current at a 3.3V output when supplied from
a single 1.5V cell.
The key features of the MCP16251 device that help optimize the battery life include:
• Up to 96% Typical Efficiency
• 4 µA Quiescent Current
• PFM Switching mode for Light Loads, High Efficiency and
Extended Battery Run Time
• Low Input Start-up Voltage, Typically 0.82V at a 1 mA Load Current
• Low Shutdown Voltage (continuously operating down to 0.35V input under
light loads)
• True Output Disconnect Shutdown Option
• 14 μA Typical No Load Input Current
For applications powered by alkaline cells that consume few milliamperes, the
MCP16251 device can operate to the minimum input voltage necessary to completely
drain the battery.
In general, OEMs recommend that the battery should not be discharged below its
specified cut-off voltage; for an alkaline cell, this is 0.8-0.9V. Discharging a battery
below this point increases the risk of battery leakage and rupture. For single cell appli-
cations, the battery can be discharged down to 0.5V if its voltage is strictly monitored.
Because the MCP16251 can operate from an input voltage as low as 0.35V once it has
started, for applications powered from alkaline batteries, an Undervoltage Lockout
(UVLO) circuit is recommended. It also applies to rechargeable batteries, such as NiCd
or NiMH (deep discharging will permanently damage the NiMH cell, increasing its
internal resistance). Battery monitoring and UVLO circuits ensure that the battery is not
discharged below the cut-off voltage once the converter has a good start-up.

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1.3 WHAT IS THE MCP16251 ONE-CELL BOOST CONVERTER WITH EXTERNAL

UVLO CIRCUIT?
The MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit is a simple, low
quiescent current, one-cell Boost Converter with an external UVLO circuit. The
converter will not (re)start if the battery voltage is lower than 1.1V and will stop working
if the battery voltage drops below 0.8V. The external ULVO circuit drains
approximately 0.5 μA from a discharged battery and approximately 2 μA from a
fresh battery.

1.4 WHAT DOES THE MCP16251 ONE-CELL BOOST CONVERTER WITH

EXTERNAL UVLO CIRCUIT KIT CONTAIN?
This MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit Kit includes:
• MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit (ARD00797)
• Important Information Sheet

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Chapter 2. Installation and Operation

2.1 INTRODUCTION
2.1.1 MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO
Circuit Features
The MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit is developed to
provide a solution for applications that require fixed start-up/shutdown thresholds. The
board features a discrete UVLO circuit implemented with bipolar junction transistors
(see Figure 2-1).

To VIN

R1
2.4 M
Q1
+ 2907A
To EN
Alkaline

R2
2 M
R4
3 M
–
Q2 R5
R3 2222A 1 M
2.2 M

FIGURE 2-1: UVLO Circuit.

The MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit has the following
features:
• Input Voltage: One AA Primary or Rechargeable Battery
• Output Voltage: 3.3V
• Output Current: <125 mA
• Start-up Voltage: 1.1V
• Automatic PFM/PWM Operation
• PWM Switching Frequency: 500 kHz
• Shutdown Voltage: 0.8V

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2.1.2 Short Battery Considerations Overview

Although the marking on an alkaline battery will show 1.5V, the Open-Circuit Voltage
(OCV) can be as high as 1.7V. The Closed Circuit Voltage (CCV), or operating voltage,
will always be smaller than the OCV because of non-idealities in the cell
(i.e., the internal resistance). Both the OCV and CCV vary with battery chemistry,
State-of-Charge (SOC) and discharge rate.
The difference between the OCV and CCV is a function of current flow and internal
resistance. When the load is removed, the battery voltage starts recovering slowly. At
this state, the OCV can reach the nominal value, but a nearly depleted battery will not
be capable of maintaining this voltage once the load is applied.
The internal resistance of a battery is not constant over its life span or
charging/discharging cycles. As a battery discharges, its internal resistance gets
higher, limiting the power that can be supplied to the load. The internal resistance also
varies with battery chemistry, drain rate, battery age and temperature.
Discharging the battery below the OEM recommended cut-off voltage will increase the
cell’s internal resistance. For an alkaline cell, this is 0.8-0.9V. For applications that are
battery-powered, an Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO) solution is recommended, because
after a good start-up, as shown in Table 1-1, Microchip’s single cell Boost Converters
can operate from an input voltage as low as 0.35V.

1.7 0.9
1.6 0.8

Internal Resistance (ȍ)

1.5 0.7
Cell Voltage (V)

1.4 0.6
1.3 0.5
1.2 0.4
1.1 0.3
1 0.2
0.9 0.1
0.8 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Run Time (h)
FIGURE 2-2: Typical Discharge Profile for an AA Alkaline Cell – Battery
Voltage and Internal Resistance.

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2.2 GETTING STARTED

The MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit is fully
assembled and tested to evaluate the external UVLO circuit using the MCP16251/2
devices.

2.2.1 Power Input and Output Connection

2.2.1.1 POWERING THE MCP16251 ONE-CELL BOOST CONVERTER WITH
EXTERNAL UVLO CIRCUIT
The MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit can be powered
either from the AA battery holder or from an external power supply connected between
the VIN and GND test pads. By default, the VIN is connected to the input pin of the
MCP16251 and disconnected from the battery’s positive terminal. If a battery is used,
jumper J1 must be closed.
When the Boost Converter is powered by an AA one-cell alkaline battery, the maximum
output current is 125 mA.

CAUTION
Care must be taken when powering the board from an external supply; make sure
jumper J1 is open if there is also a battery in the AA battery holder. Also, the minimum
input voltage for which the MCP16251 Boost Converter will start switching is 1.1V and
the maximum input voltage must not exceed 3.3V (VIN < VOUT). If the input voltage drops
below 0.8V, the Boost Converter will stop switching. To commute between normal oper-
ation and Sleep mode, switch SW1 can be turned on or off.

2.2.1.2 BOARD TESTING

J1: Supply Option SW1: Switch On/Off

Select UVLO Circuit

+
+ Electronic
POWER Voltmeter Voltmeter Load/
SUPPLY Resistive
– Load
–

AA Alkaline Battery
+

FIGURE 2-3: MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit Setup.

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To test the MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit, follow the
following steps:
1. Make sure SW1 is in the Off position.
2. Insert an AA alkaline battery in the holder, paying attention to the polarity. Also,
make sure jumper J1 “Connect to battery” is placed (shorted).
3. Connect a resistive or an electronic load and a voltmeter between the VOUT and
GND test pads, as shown in Figure 2-3.
4. Switch SW1 in the On position to enable the UVLO circuit.
5. Measure the input voltage between the VIN and GND test pads. Also, measure
the voltage at the EN test point. If VIN is higher than 1.1V, the EN voltage should
be approximately equal to the input voltage.
6. Measure the output voltage; it should be 3.3V.
7. Switch SW1 Off or decrease VIN below 0.8V and measure the output voltage; it
should be 0V.

2.2.1.3 TEST PADS, TEST POINTS AND JUMPERS

Several external test pads, test points and a jumper are placed on the top side of the
PCB:

• Jumper
J1 “Connect to battery” for selecting between battery or external power supply. J1
shorted connects VIN to the battery’s positive terminal.
• Test Pads
VIN For measuring the input voltage or powering the board from an external supply.
VOUT For connecting the load and measuring the output voltage.
GND Connected to the battery’s negative terminal.
• Test Points
EN For measuring the enable signal. It is connected to the MCP16251 device’s EN pin.
SW Connected to the switching node.

2.2.2 MCP16251 One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO

Circuit Operation

Note: MCP16251 device’s enable pin is a logic-level input used to enable or

disable device switching. A logic high (>70% of VIN) on the EN pin will start
the output regulation and a logic low (<20% of VIN) will ensure that the IC
is disabled.

The board can be powered from an AA alkaline battery, which typically has 2500 mAh
capacity at low currents, as specified by OEM. If jumper J1 “Connect to battery” is on
(connected) and switch SW1 is turned off, the application will start in Sleep mode.
While in this state, the EN voltage is 0V (because it is being pulled down by resistor R5)
and the Boost Converter is disabled. Turning SW1 on, the UVLO circuit is active and
starts monitoring the VIN voltage. If the battery voltage is higher than 1.1V, transistor
Q1 turns on, injecting current in the base of transistor Q2, which also turns on and
biases resistor R3. This causes the voltage at the EN pin to go high. Because resistor
R5 acts as a load for transistor Q1, the collector current of Q1 is small, meaning its
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage, VCE, can be neglected; thus, VEN  VIN and the
MCP16251 turns on.
As transistor Q2 bypasses resistor R3, its Base-Emitter Voltage, VBE, begins to grow,
keeping transistor Q1 on as long as VIN > 0.8V. Transistor Q2 and resistor R3 form the
hysteresis block.

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When VIN drops below 0.8V, the Base-Emitter Voltage of transistor Q1 becomes too
small, turning the transistor off. This pulls EN to Ground through the pull-down resistor
R5, thus shutting down the MCP16251.
Both thresholds are programmable and new values can be easily calculated using
Equations 2-1 and 2-2.

EQUATION 2-1:
 R1 + R2 + R3 
UVLO START  V EBQ1  ---------------------------------------
R1

Where:
UVLOSTART = Start-up Voltage Threshold
VEBQ1 = Emitter-Base Voltage of Transistor Q1

EQUATION 2-2:

 R1 + R 2 + R 3  R CEQ2   R1 + R2 
UVLO STOP  VEBQ1  -----------------------------------------------------------------  VEBQ1  ------------------------- + VCE SATQ2
R1 R1

Where:
UVLOSTOP = Shutdown Voltage Threshold
VEBQ1 = Emitter-Base Voltage of Transistor Q1
VCESATQ2 = Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage of Q2

VEBQ1 is approximately 0.4V for the selected M resistors range. It increases up to

0.6V if the resistors are in the k range.
VCESATQ2 is approximately 0.1-0.2 V.

VIN

EN

VOUT

FIGURE 2-4: VIN, EN and VOUT Waveforms at VOUT = 3.3V and IOUT = 10 mA.

The UVLO circuit operates as a comparator with hysteresis monitoring the input voltage
and disabling the converter, via the EN/SHDN pin, when the comparator trips
(Figure 2-4). The hysteresis ensures a clean “High” – “Low” transition, even in noisy
environments and is depicted in Figure 2-5.

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FIGURE 2-5: Board Hysteresis Profile; X-Axis is VIN and Y-Axis is EN.

The UVLO circuit consumes approximately 0.2 µA before start-up and 1.6-2 µA when
the Boost Converter is switching. Figure 2-6 shows the UVLO circuit current
consumption vs. the input voltage.

2
UVLO Start
1.8
1.6
1.4
UVLO Stop
1.2
IQ (µA)

1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3
VIN (V)

FIGURE 2-6: UVLO Circuit Current Consumption vs. Input Voltage.

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CONVERTER WITH EXTERNAL
UVLO CIRCUIT
Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts

A.1 INTRODUCTION
This appendix contains the following schematics and layouts for the MCP16251
One-Cell Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit:
• Board – Schematic
• Board – Top Silk and Pads
• Board – Top Copper
• Board – Bottom Silk and Pads
• Board – Bottom Copper
• Board – Top 3D View
• Board – Bottom 3D View

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VBAT J1 J2 VIN TP2 VOUT
2 1 1
VIN J4
L1 SW
VOUT

1
4.7 μH

1
SW1
U1
MCP16251

1
RT

SW
R6

2
One Cell R1 TP1 6
VIN VOUT 5
1.69M
CIN 2 EN
2.4M
1+

BT1 3 VFB 4
1 Q1 EN C2
C1

GND
AA MMBT2907A COUT
10 μF
3 RB 10 μF

2
2-

R2 R7
2M 1M
R4
3M
3 Q2 R5
J3
GND
R3 1 1M GND
2.2M J5
1

MMBT2222A
2 GND

1
GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND
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A.3 BOARD – TOP SILK AND PADS

A.4 BOARD – TOP COPPER

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A.5 BOARD – BOTTOM SILK AND PADS

A.6 BOARD – BOTTOM COPPER

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A.7 BOARD – TOP 3D VIEW

A.8 BOARD – BOTTOM 3D VIEW

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NOTES:

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CONVERTER WITH EXTERNAL
UVLO CIRCUIT

Appendix B. Bill Of Materials (BOM)

TABLE B-1: BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM)

Qty. Reference Description Manufacturer Part Number
1 BT1 Battery Holder, 1 TH, AA Keystone Electronics Corp. 1028
2 C1, C2 Capacitor Ceramic, 10 µF, 10V, 10%, X7R, TDK Corporation C2012X7R1A106K125AC
SMD, 0805
1 J1 Connector Header-2.54 Male, 1x2, Gold, FCI 77311-118-02LF
5.84 MH, TH, Vertical
4 J2, J3, Connector TP Loop, Tin, SMD Harwin Plc. S1751-46R
J4, J5
1 JP1 Mechanical Hardware Jumper, 2.54 mm, 1x2, TE Connectivity, Ltd. 881545-2
Handle Gold
1 PCB Printed Circuit Board - MCP16251 One-Cell Microchip Technology Inc. 04-10604
Boost Converter with External UVLO Circuit
1 Q1 Transistor, BJT, PNP, 60V, 800 mA, 350 mW, Fairchild Semiconductor MMBT2907A
SOT-23-3
1 Q2 Transistor, BJT, NPN, 40V, 1A, 350 mW, Fairchild Semiconductor MMBT2222A
SOT-23-3
1 R1 Resistor, TKF, 2.4M, 1%, 1/8W, SMD, 0805 Vishay/Dale CRCW08052M40FKEA
1 R2 Resistor, TKF, 2M, 1%, 1/8W, SMD, 0805 Stackpole Electronics, Inc. RMCF0805FT2M00
1 R3 Resistor, TKF, 2.2M, 1%, 1/8W, SMD, 0805 Yageo Corporation® RC0805FR-072M2L
1 R4 Resistor, TKF, 3M, 1%, 1/8W, SMD, 0805 Samsung Electro-Mechanics RC2012F305CS
America, Inc.
2 R5, R7 Resistor, TKF, 1M, 1%, 1/8W, SMD, 0805 Panasonic® - ECG ERJ-6ENF1004V
1 R6 Resistor, TKF, 1.69M, 1%, 1/8W, SMD, 0805 Yageo Corporation RC0805FR-071M69L
1 SW1 Switch, DIP 1, SPST, 24V, 25 mA, SMD Wurth Elektronik 418121160801
1 U1 MCP16251 Synchronous Boost Converter, Microchip Technology Inc. MCP16251T-I/CH
1.8V-5.5V, SOT-23-6

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