DC/DC Step-up Converter using 555 timer #1 | 5V to 16V @atheatos

DC/DC Step-up Converter using 555 timer #1 | 5V to 16V @atheatos

Uploaded March 2011 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

A minimalistic hi-efficiently regulated DC/DC Step-up Converter using a single 555 timer as the controller. Driving a 12V PC Fan in the range of 5...16V with only 5V input.

http://students.ceid.upatras.gr/~galanopu/555.doc
http://students.ceid.upatras.gr/~galanopu/555_circ.png

DC/DC Step-up Converter using 555 timer #1 | 5V to 16V

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