Product Overview
The TC7662BCOA713 from Microchip is a charge pump DC-to-DC voltage converter that generates negative supply from positive input using only two external capacitors, as an upgraded replacement for ICL7660.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Topology | Charge Pump (Inverting/Doubling) |
| Input Voltage | 1.5V to 15V |
| Output Voltage | -VIN or 2xVIN |
| Output Current | 20 mA |
| Quiescent Current | 180 µA typical |
| Oscillator Frequency | 10 kHz (boost to 35kHz) |
| Efficiency | 96% (typical) |
| Power Dissipation | 470 mW |
| External Components | 2 capacitors only |
| Package | SOIC-8 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C |
Features
- Converts +1.5V to +15V to negative voltage
- Only 2 external capacitors required
- No inductors needed
- 96% power efficiency
- Boost pin for 35kHz operation (smaller caps)
- External oscillator option
- Pin-compatible ICL7660 upgrade
- Voltage doubling mode available
Applications
- Op-amp negative supply generation
- LCD contrast adjustment
- Data acquisition systems
- Battery-powered instruments