Trying to identify SMD part U5. It is a 16 pin VQFN with marking ALX on top and BAC on the bottom. This is a DC to DC converter 3mm X 3mm
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Unfortunately, I was unable to find any information on this part for a possible alternative, do you have any information on the electrical specifications for it?
Hi Rob,
I only know that it is an adjustable regulator from 3v to 5v with a 12v input
I too was not able to verify the original item.
The below link shows the options I had found for options that can handle the voltage spec you gave.
Voltage Regulators - DC DC Switching Regulators | Power Management (PMIC) | Electronic Components Distributor DigiKey
Hi Nathan,
Here is a partial schematic of the circuit. Maybe this will help
16 pin VQFN DC to DC converter.pdf (29.2 KB)
Where is this chip installed? Laptop, router, hub? Specify the model.
Hi, I took a crack at this as well, and given your schematic its closest match in our stock would likely be one of the parts in the list I’ve linked here: 16-VQFN DC DC Regulators
I took a look at some of the datasheets and I wasn’t able to find a chip that’s going to be a direct replacement for the original from what I can tell. The main thing that I ran into was that these each seem to have a different pinout from yours based on the schematic you provided.
At this point, I’d simply second Adam7’s question.
Power supply section for weighing scale.
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