The TPS61023DRLR is a 4A boost converter from Texas Instruments in SOT-563-6 (1.6×1.6mm), operating from 0.5-5.5V input. The key feature is the ultra-low startup voltage of 0.5V, enabling direct operation from a single AA/NiMH battery (1.2V) or even a partially depleted battery (down to 0.5V). Once started, the device operates down to 0.2V input (if the output is already established, the output voltage provides the bootstrap supply). The 4A peak switch current and 0.5V reference enable boosting from 0.5V to 5V at 300mA output. The device uses constant-off-time (COT) peak current mode control with auto-frequency selection: at heavy load, the switching frequency is approximately 1.2MHz; at light load, it enters PFM mode (pulse frequency modulation) with reduced frequency for high efficiency. The inductor value is 2.2-4.7uH. The device features: (1) True shutdown (input disconnected from output when disabled); (2) Overcurrent protection at 5.5A; (3) Thermal shutdown at 150C; (4) Output overvoltage protection at 5.9V. The -DRLR suffix specifies SOT-563-6, tape-and-reel. The SOT-563-6 package (1.6×1.6mm) is 60% smaller than SOT-23-6. Applications include: single-cell battery boost, energy harvesting, and USB OTG power from 3.3V.