Comparing the NE555 Timer and LM386 Amplifier as Inductorless DC-DC Converters

Comparing the NE555 Timer and LM386 Amplifier as Inductorless DC-DC Converters

The bipolar NE555 timer IC is widely used in inductorless dc-dc converters, most frequently in doubling and inverting converters. However, another very popular IC, the LM386 audio amplifier, may be a better solution in this application. Note that the results also depend on the specific manufacturer of these multisourced ICs and on the quality of […]

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