GSR Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have a small system which generate electric power (DC current). I want to store the energy, so I am looking for chip that can boost up the output voltage from the system (0.2V - 5V) to 10V DC. Any chip can do that? Quote Link to comment
GSR Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Just found Maxim MAX17075 step-up DC-DC converter http://www.electronicsweekly.com/products/2009/05/27/20998/maxim-max17075-step-up-dc-dc-converter.htm Theory http://www.maxim-ic.com/app-notes/index.mvp/id/2031 Quote Link to comment
crelf Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 How about a good ol' fashioned opamp? Quote Link to comment
Grampa_of_Oliva_n_Eden Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 How about a good ol' fashioned opamp? Yes or if the output impeadance of the widget is high then an instrumentaion amp. Ben Quote Link to comment
Mache Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 OP-Amps require Power to work. I think DC-DC converter is your best Bet. Try http://www.murata-ps.com Quote Link to comment
GSR Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Yes or if the output impeadance of the widget is high then an instrumentaion amp. Ben Good idea! I was thinking too much Quote Link to comment
crelf Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 OP-Amps require Power to work. I think DC-DC converter is your best Bet. Totally depends on your application. ie: is the output voltage higher than the input voltage? What's the current requirements? etc. Quote Link to comment
GSR Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Totally depends on your application. ie: is the output voltage higher than the input voltage? What's the current requirements? etc. Output is higher than the input in my case Current, ...... at much as possible because for energy storage I am thinking that opamp may require power input, but the power consumption should be small Quote Link to comment
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