Tag: step-up

12V Step-Up DC-DC Converter from 1.8V to 5V Input

This is a DC/DC converter that combines a traditional voltage feedback loop and a unique current feedback loop to operate as a constant-current, constant-voltage source. The project has been designed using the LT1618 chip. The board provides 12V/150mA output, from input supply 1.8V to...

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Low-Cost Boost Converter 3.3V Input – 5V Output at 250mA

This is a low-cost boost converter that converts a 3.3V input to 5V at 250mA load current. The LM2578A chip is used to build this project. The LM2578A is a switching regulator which can easily be set up for such DC-to-DC voltage conversion circuits as the buck, boost and inverting...

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Step Up DC-DC Converter 12V Output – 5V Input

This high-performance, fixed frequency, current-mode PWM step-up DC/DC converter efficiently produces 12V from input voltages between 3.6V to 5.5V. The project is built using the PAM2423 chip, which includes an integrated power MOSFET that supports a peak current of up to 5.5A.  The...

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9V @ 45mA Boost Converter Output with Input 2.1V to 5.5V

The project shown here is a boost converter that provides 9V DC output from 2.1V to 5.5V input. It is a good choice for battery-operated devices where the converter can be connected to 2x 1.5V, 3 x 1.5V Battery, 1 x Li-ion, 2 x NICAD, 2 x NIMH, and provide 9V Output. The board is...

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3V to 5V DC Output Step-Up DC-DC Converter using MAX668

The project presented here is a powerful constant-frequency, pulse-width modulating (PWM), current-mode step-up DC-DC switching regulator efficiently producing 5V from input voltages between 3V to 5V. The project can be used in a portable device that works with a battery. The module...

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12V to 24V @ 1A Step-up switching regulator using LM2585

Schematic Description This is a DC-DC step-up converter based on LM2585-ADJ regulator manufactured by Texas Instruments. This IC was chosen for its simplicity of use, requiring minimal external components and for its ability to control the output voltage by defining the...

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24V to 48V @ 1.5A Step-Up DC-DC Converter using LM2588

This is another boost DC-DC Converter that provides 48V DC output from 24V DC input with a load current of up to 1.5A. The board is very small. Booster is based on LM2588 IC from Texas Instruments. The LM2588 regulator integrated circuit is specifically designed for fly-back, step-up...

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