Buck-Boost Converters?

ArtemisGoldfish · Post by **ArtemisGoldfish** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:44 pm

Has anyone had any experience using adjustable Buck-Boost converters like MAX710/711's? It seems like it'd be a better power source because it can also raise the voltage, and I'm just wondering if an inductor has to be in the circuit. Inductance is something that I don't want to have to deal with.

Advice appreciated, Thanks.

timmeh87 · Post by **timmeh87** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:34 pm

you need an inductor for boost for sure. no other way i can think of. but the datasheet will usualyl tell you what inductor to use

codeman · Post by **codeman** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:16 pm

well those models are meant to use a "single small inductor", so their max current output is only 500mA. You might be able to run an NOAC and a small LED modded screen off of that, but 500mA isn't enough for most portables