So this is a DC-DC boost converter that takes a low voltage (0.9V to 5V) and steps it up to a stable 5V. We use this when we have a small battery, but we need 5V output, like for USB devices. It is super useful for battery-powered projects and small electronics. Main Features How It […]
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XL3608 5V, 9V,12V DC, 2 Amp Boost Converter module
This XL3608 2A mini DC to DC Boost Converter module is super compact and efficient and it is just perfect for powering all sorts of devices and systems. Let’s learn about its main features in greater details: Main Features: Input Voltage Range: We can feed this module with an input voltage ranging from DC 2.5-11.5V. […]
Simple Boost Converter Circuit Diagrams using Transistors
In this post I have explained a few very simple boost converter circuits using only BJTs, or transistors. Let’s learn more. What is a Boost Converter A DC boost converter circuit is designed for stepping-up or boosting a small input voltage levels to a desired higher output voltage level, hence the name “boost” converter. Since […]
0.6V to 6V/12V Boost Converter Circuit Diagram
In this post I have explained how to make a 0.6V to 6V or 12V boost converter circuit using a single chip MC74VHC1G14, which uses under 1V to operate. About the IC MC74VHC1G14 Normally, we all know that a silicon transistor would find it difficult functioning below 0.7V, unlike germanium counterparts which are capable of doing it […]
How Buck-Boost Circuits Work
We all have heard a lot about buck and boost circuits and know that basically these circuits are used in SMPS designs for stepping up or stepping down a given voltage at the input. The interesting thing about this technology is that it allows the above functions with negligible heat generation which results in a […]
Switching Boost Converter Circuit using IC MAX732
The proposed boost converter circuit using MAX732 IC will allow you to have a continuous voltage of 12V with a current of 150 or 200 mA. The input voltage can be between 4.5 to 9 V, which can be produced by three 1.5V batteries, for example. The circuit is quite simple, we will be using […]