Step-up converter for single-cell battery rails
The MAX856CSA+: Switching at 500 kHz, it uses a non-synchronous topology (no synchronous rectifier), which means the external Schottky diode selection matters for efficiency at higher output currents.

Analog Devices MAX856CSA+ Step-Up boost regulator, 8-SOIC, 500mA switch, 0.8V-6V input, programmable 3.3V/5V output, Tube.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output type | Programmable |
| Mounting type | Surface Mount |
| Voltage - input | 0.8V |
| Voltage - output (Min (Fixed)) | 3.3V, 5V |
| Current - output | 500mA (Switch) |
| Frequency | 500kHz |
| Number of outputs | 1 |
| Operating temperature | 0°C ~ 70°C (TA) |
| Package | Tube |
| Function | Step-Up |
| Topology | Boost |
| Case | 8-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width) |
| Output configuration | Positive |
| Synchronous rectifier | No |
The MAX856CSA+: Switching at 500 kHz, it uses a non-synchronous topology (no synchronous rectifier), which means the external Schottky diode selection matters for efficiency at higher output currents.
The MAX856CSA+ is supplied in an 8-SOIC package (0.154-inch width, 3.90 mm) in a Tube, surface-mount.