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💬 3.3v Buck-Boost DC-DC Converter

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  • hekH Offline
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    wrote on last edited by hek
    #4

    It is probably cloudflare that caches it (our cdn). It should time out at some point.

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    • hekH hek

      It is probably cloudflare that caches it (our cdn). It should time out at some point.

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      wrote on last edited by
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      @hek
      OK. At least the 3D model is correct. I just added Osh Park renderings as a stopgap until the cache updates for the 2D renderings.

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        wrote on last edited by NeverDie
        #6

        I just now posted Version 9.

        Changes from Version 8 are:

        1. Utilizes shielded 15uH inductor (previous was unshielded 10uH). Much larger footprint than previously, but it has a ferrite core, a low DCR, and a high current rating. The LTC3531 is somewhat vague as to the recommended specs for component selection. So, to narrow down the possibilities, I borrowed the recommendations from the LTC3105 datasheet, which says, "Low DCR power inductors with values between 4.7µH and 30µH are suitable for use with the LTC3105. For most applications, a 10µH inductor is recommended. In applications where the input voltage is very low, a larger value inductor can provide higher efficiency and a lower start-up voltage." The inductor I've tentatively picked is: http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?)Detail&itemSeq=213304934&uq=636162799100075858

        2. Utilizes X5R 1208 15uF capacitor (previous was 10uF). According to DS, this should reduce output voltage ripple. http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&itemSeq=213308469&uq=636162799100085864

        BTW, for the input capacitor, I'm picking this: http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&itemSeq=213328190&uq=636162859327817001

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          I just posted Version 10. The only change from Version 9 is that I re-aligned the headers so that they'll easily plug into a 2.54pitch breadboard.

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            I tested the assembled PCB, and it works. This project is now finished. :)

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              Thanks you ;)
              But i don't understand the difference between your 3 boost projects :( can you explain to me ? :)

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                I'd love to see a side-by-side comparison.

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                  Yeah, that would be nice. I did try to differentiate among them a bit by the titles I gave them. Beyond that, I'll have to direct you to the datasheets.

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                    wrote on last edited by Marcel Stör
                    #12

                    What is the long/peak time maximum output current in mA this converter can sustain?

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                    • M Marcel Stör

                      What is the long/peak time maximum output current in mA this converter can sustain?

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                      wrote on last edited by NeverDie
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                      @Marcel-Stör

                      Sorry, I don't know. Maybe try the datasheet.

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