The SwitchTrick

SKU: SWT-0001
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A super handy switching power supply (buck/drop-down) for solderless breadboards, with jumper-configurable output voltage.


The SwitchTrick is a perfect companion for any electronics tinkerer! It is a super easy to use, breadboard compatible variable power supply. With a wide range of flexibility, it takes 3-17V in, and is adjustable from 0.9-6V out at 1A. The SwitchTrick fits on any breadboard, and can be powered by USB, lithium batteries, or anything using a 5.5mm barrel connector! ​

Overview

Picture
1 -  Power rail breakouts for all standard sizes
2 - ON/OFF switch with LED for visual feedback
3 - V+ Input 
4 - 5.5mm barrel jack connector
5 - USB connector
6 - 2-pin JST connector
7 - GND
8 & 9 - Multiple power output options (9): 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 3.7V, 4.2V, 5.0V, 6.0V, (8): ADJ
10 -  The PG (power good) and EN (enable) pins are broken out
- 1A buck (step-down) converter
- Diode protection on inputs
- Safety precautions such as: under voltage lockout, over current, short circuit ad over temperature
Symbol
Parameter
​Typical Value
Units
Vin
Input Voltage
3-17
V
Vout
Output Voltage *
1.0 - 6.0
V
​Iout
Output Current
1.0
A
EN
Enable ** (Input)
0 = Disabled 
​0.6 - Vin = Enabled
V
PGOOD
Power Good (output)
0 = Bad
​Vout = Good
V
FSW
Switching Frequency
2.25
MHz



* The SwitchTrick may be adjusted down to 0.9V if an on-board resistor is replaced, see“Output Voltage” below.
** This pin has internal connections and must not exceed Vin, for proper use see “Enable” below

This board features safety precautions such as: under voltage lockout, over current, short circuit and over temperature
For more information, check out our Complete Guide to the SwitchTrick.