MikroElektronika - Battery Boost Shield - Power supply board pin-compatible with all mikroMMB boards

Battery Boost Shield

Battery Boost shield is an extension board pin-compatible with all mikromedia boards from mikroElektronika that enables autonomous power supply using 2 x AAA batteries. Board features a compact monolithic integrated circuit MCP1640 that provides +4.0V power supply voltage. Module is a Step-up DC/DC Regulator with up to 96% Typical Efficiency. On-board prototyping aread can be used for placing additional components, thus adding new features to your favorite mikromedia board. Shield comes with two convenient 1x26 stacking headers.

Battery Boost Shield User Manual [2.20MB]

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Technical Specifications

Applications

With battery boost shield, your mikromedia board gets the wings it deserves. Two AAA batteries are all it takes to bring mobility to your favorite multimedia board.

Key features

MCP1640 Step-up DC/DC Regulator
Prototyping area can be used for placing additional components

Additional connection pins for easier and cleaner connections.
Power jumper as an ON/OFF switch

Operating Voltage

Board provides 4.0V power supply for mikromedia board. If you want to use 3.3V power supply pads, shield must be connected to mikromedia board.

Key Benefits

Compatible with all mikromedia boards (PIC18FJ, PIC24, dsPIC33, PIC32).
Simple integration using provided male and female 1x26 connectors.

Cost-effective solution that brings mobility and a stable power supply

Optional

Additional accessories that might come in handy while you develop your prototype or final devices with mikromedia connect shield.

Male Pin Header 1x26pin

Get additional 1x26 male pin headers for your mikromedia board. Whether you want to connect it to your prototype board, or you simply need a spear pin header with male connectors.

$0.70

Female Socket 1x26pin

Additional female 1x26 socket, in case you need it. Mikromedia board comes with two male 1x26 pin headers, so you might want to get female connectors, in case you come up with some project idea.

$0.90

Stacking Header 1x26pin

These are great! Additional stacking headers might come in handy because they are convenient when you want to stack multiple shields together with your mikromedia board in various ways.

$1.60

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Battery Boost Shield

$14.00 USD