RT8259GE

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  "version": "0.1.0",
  "type": "component",
  "description": "Richtek Tech DC-DC Converters, SOT-23-6. Pinout cross-checked by two models against the datasheet, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.",
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    "mpn": "RT8259GE",
    "manufacturer": "Richtek Tech",
    "package": "SOT-23-6",
    "pin_count": 6,
    "category": "Power Management (PMIC)",
    "subcategory": "DC-DC Converters",
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        "name": "BOOT",
        "type": "passive",
        "description": "Bootstrap pin: a 10nF low-ESR capacitor connects between BOOT and PHASE to form the floating supply for the high-side gate driver, and the BOOT voltage is limited to VPHASE + 6V."
      },
      {
        "number": "2",
        "name": "GND",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Ground and voltage reference for the regulated output; it should be placed outside the D1-to-C1 ground path so switching current spikes do not couple into the reference."
      },
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        "name": "FB",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Feedback input: an external resistor divider from VOUT to GND sets the output voltage against the 0.8V (0.784V to 0.816V) reference, with VOUT adjustable from 0.8V to 15V."
      },
      {
        "number": "4",
        "name": "EN",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Active-high chip enable with VIH minimum 1.4V and VIL maximum 0.4V; the pin is pulled high internally when left open, and EN voltage is rated 0V to 5.5V."
      },
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        "number": "5",
        "name": "VIN",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Supply input with a recommended range of 4.5V to 24V and an absolute maximum of 26V; it should be bypassed to GND with a suitably large capacitor to limit input voltage spikes."
      },
      {
        "number": "6",
        "name": "PHASE",
        "type": "output",
        "description": "Switch output node of the internal power MOSFET (0.3Ω typical RDS(ON)), with absolute maximum rating of −0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V)."
      }
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