CAT6612 IC

connected to V+. The operating frequency can also be
adjusted with an external capacitor at the OSC pin or by
driving OSC with an external clock.
Both 8-pin DIP and SO packages are available. For die
availability, contact Catalyst Semiconductor marketing.
The CAT661 can replace the MAX660 and the LTC660
in applications where higher oscillator frequency and
smaller capacitors are needed. In addition, the CAT661
is pin compatible with the 7660/1044, offering an easy
upgrade for applications with 100mA loads.

The CAT661 is a charge-pump voltage converter. It can
invert a positive input voltage to a negative output. Only
two external capacitors are needed. With a guaranteed
100mA output current capability, the CAT661 can replace
a switching regulator and its inductor. Lower EMI is
achieved due to the absence of an inductor.
In addition, the CAT661 can double a voltage supplied
from a battery or power supply. Inputs from 2.5V to 5.5V
will yield a doubled, 5V to 11V output.
A Frequency Control pin (BOOST/FC) is provided to
select either a high (typically 135kHz) or low (25kHz)
internal oscillator frequency, thus allowing quiescent
current vs. capacitor size trade-offs to be made. The
135kHz frequency is selected when the FC pin is