The TC1221/TC1222 are CMOS “charge-pump”
voltage converters in ultra-small 6-Pin SOT-23A
packages. They invert and/or double an input voltage
which can range from +1.8V to +5.5V. Conversion
efficiency is typically 96%. Switching frequency is
125kHz for the TC1221, 750kHz for the TC1222. When
the shutdown pin is held at a logic low, the device goes
into a very low power mode of operation, consuming
less than 1μA of supply current.
For standard voltage inverter applications, the device
requires only two external capacitors. With a few
additional components a positive doubler can also be
built. All other circuitry, including control, oscillator,
power MOSFETs are integrated on-chip. Typical supply
currents are 290μA (TC1221) and 1800μA (TC1222).
All devices are available in 6-pin SOT-23A surface
mount packages.