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Old 16th October 2006, 08:22 PM   #1
Default 24v DC from 12v DC?

Hello all,

I am looking to get around 24volts from my cars electrical system in order to run the LED modual that I asked about in my "Anyone have one of these" topic. I want to run 10 of these moduals, so I will also need a far amout of current also. Would a DC-DC Boost Converter be a good way to achive this? I did a little reading on them, and they look simple enough in concept, but getting the voltage I want out of it might be a differnt story. Is there a simpler method? Is building a DC-DC converter from scratch practical for a beginner to attempt?
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Old 16th October 2006, 10:04 PM   #2
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There are lots of ICs that can do this, here's just an example:
http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/2040
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Old 17th October 2006, 01:31 PM   #3
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hack a 12v car audio amp, it has a 12v to 24v dc to dc converter in it
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Old 17th October 2006, 04:12 PM   #4
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hack a 12v car audio amp, it has a 12v to 24v dc to dc converter in it
Car amps don't have a 12V to 24V converter.
If they are big then they have a 12V to +50VDC and -50VDC or more converter.
If they are little then each 12V amp is two amp circuits in a bridge for nearly 4 times as much power as with a single amp circuit.
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Old 17th October 2006, 08:22 PM   #5
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Thanks for the replys. I didn't know there was a ready made IC for doing that. I learn somthing everyday lol

Looks like i'll have to put together another order for parts, lol
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