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Thanks to its 2.54mm pin pitch, the module is fully breadboard and Arduino friendly. Despite its tiny size, it can deliver up to 500mA output current depending on the input voltage, making it a powerful solution for portable electronics and wireless communication modules.
Features
- DC-DC step-up (boost) voltage converter
- Fixed 5V output voltage
- Wide input voltage range: 0.9V to 5V
- High efficiency up to 85%
- 150kHz switching frequency
- Maximum output current up to 500mA
- 2.54mm pin pitch, breadboard friendly
- Extremely compact and lightweight design
Output Current Characteristics
- Input 1.0 – 1.5V: Output 5V @ 50–110mA
- Input 1.5 – 2.0V: Output 5V @ 110–160mA
- Input 2.0 – 3.0V: Output 5V @ 160–400mA
- Input above 3.0V: Output 5V @ 400–500mA
Specifications
- Input Voltage: 0.9V – 5V
- Output Voltage: 5V (Fixed)
- Maximum Output Current: 500mA
- Switching Frequency: 150kHz
- Efficiency: Up to 85%
- Operating Temperature: -25°C to +85°C
- Module Size (excluding pins): 11 × 10.5 × 7.5 mm
- Weight: Approx. 1.2 g
Applications
- Battery-powered electronic equipment
- Wireless modules (NRF24L01, CC1101, CC2500, etc.)
- Arduino Uno, Mega2560, STM32 development boards
- FPGA / CPLD boards
- Breadboard-based prototypes
- Raspberry Pi 5V power supply
- 5V LED lighting systems
- Low-power motor drives
- Wireless communication equipment
- Banana Pi and audio equipment
Wiring
The Mini DC-DC Boost Converter Module is very easy to wire thanks to its standard 2.54mm pin spacing. It features four pins: two for input power and two for output power.
Pin Description
| Pin Label | Description |
|---|---|
| VIN+ | Positive input voltage (0.9V – 5V) |
| VIN out GND - | common ground (GND) |
| VOUT+ | Boosted output voltage (+5V) |
Basic Wiring Example
- Connect the positive terminal of the power source (battery or low-voltage supply) to VIN+.
- Connect the negative terminal of the power source to VIN out GND -.
- Connect VOUT+ to the 5V input of your load (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, wireless module, LEDs, etc.).
- Connect VIN out GND - to the ground (GND) of your load.
Example: Powering an Arduino / Breadboard
- Battery (+) → VIN+
- Battery (–) → VIN out GND -
- VOUT+ → Arduino 5V pin or breadboard 5V rail
- VIN out GND - → Arduino GND or breadboard GND rail
Important Wiring Notes
- Ensure the input voltage does not exceed 5V.
- The input current must be sufficient to supply the required output power.
- Do not short VOUT+ and VIN out GND -
- Avoid running the module at maximum load for long periods without proper airflow.
Thanks to its 2.54mm pin pitch, the module is fully breadboard and Arduino friendly. Despite its tiny size, it can deliver up to 500mA output current depending on the input voltage, making it a powerful solution for portable electronics and wireless communication modules.
Features
- DC-DC step-up (boost) voltage converter
- Fixed 5V output voltage
- Wide input voltage range: 0.9V to 5V
- High efficiency up to 85%
- 150kHz switching frequency
- Maximum output current up to 500mA
- 2.54mm pin pitch, breadboard friendly
- Extremely compact and lightweight design
Output Current Characteristics
- Input 1.0 – 1.5V: Output 5V @ 50–110mA
- Input 1.5 – 2.0V: Output 5V @ 110–160mA
- Input 2.0 – 3.0V: Output 5V @ 160–400mA
- Input above 3.0V: Output 5V @ 400–500mA
Specifications
- Input Voltage: 0.9V – 5V
- Output Voltage: 5V (Fixed)
- Maximum Output Current: 500mA
- Switching Frequency: 150kHz
- Efficiency: Up to 85%
- Operating Temperature: -25°C to +85°C
- Module Size (excluding pins): 11 × 10.5 × 7.5 mm
- Weight: Approx. 1.2 g
Applications
- Battery-powered electronic equipment
- Wireless modules (NRF24L01, CC1101, CC2500, etc.)
- Arduino Uno, Mega2560, STM32 development boards
- FPGA / CPLD boards
- Breadboard-based prototypes
- Raspberry Pi 5V power supply
- 5V LED lighting systems
- Low-power motor drives
- Wireless communication equipment
- Banana Pi and audio equipment
Wiring
The Mini DC-DC Boost Converter Module is very easy to wire thanks to its standard 2.54mm pin spacing. It features four pins: two for input power and two for output power.
Pin Description
| Pin Label | Description |
|---|---|
| VIN+ | Positive input voltage (0.9V – 5V) |
| VIN out GND - | common ground (GND) |
| VOUT+ | Boosted output voltage (+5V) |
Basic Wiring Example
- Connect the positive terminal of the power source (battery or low-voltage supply) to VIN+.
- Connect the negative terminal of the power source to VIN out GND -.
- Connect VOUT+ to the 5V input of your load (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, wireless module, LEDs, etc.).
- Connect VIN out GND - to the ground (GND) of your load.
Example: Powering an Arduino / Breadboard
- Battery (+) → VIN+
- Battery (–) → VIN out GND -
- VOUT+ → Arduino 5V pin or breadboard 5V rail
- VIN out GND - → Arduino GND or breadboard GND rail
Important Wiring Notes
- Ensure the input voltage does not exceed 5V.
- The input current must be sufficient to supply the required output power.
- Do not short VOUT+ and VIN out GND -
- Avoid running the module at maximum load for long periods without proper airflow.