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Q&A Converting 5V to ±12V

I only address this point: Are there some other way how to do this which I have not covered? Yes. Instead of using boost and buck converters, you can use integrated charge pumps. They don't u...

posted 12mo ago by H_H‭  ·  last activity 12mo ago by H_H‭

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#6: Post undeleted by user avatar H_H‭ · 2023-12-06T13:28:40Z (12 months ago)
#5: Post edited by user avatar H_H‭ · 2023-12-06T13:28:35Z (12 months ago)
  • I only address this point:
  • > Are there some other way how to do this which I have not covered?
  • Yes. Instead of using boost and buck converters, you can use integrated charge pumps. They don't use inductors but only capacitors.
  • The only one i could find (in my very short search) that has 2 symmetric outputs that can deliver 12V was the LT1026IS8 IC. But you have to check if it really works the way you want it.
  • A other option could be using a RS232 driver. Sometimes they have charge pumps to generate outputs of +12V and -12V. But you have to check that yourself.
  • If you are ok with using 2 ICs instead of only a single one, there are many charge pump ICs available. Go to your favourite shop and search for »charge pump IC«.
  • I only address this point:
  • > Are there some other way how to do this which I have not covered?
  • Yes. Instead of using boost and buck converters, you can use integrated charge pumps. They don't use inductors but only capacitors.
  • The only one i could find (in my very short search) that has 2 symmetric outputs that can deliver 12V was the LT1026IS8 IC. But it only double the voltage. Maybe you could cascade 2 ICs to generate more. But you have to check if it really works the way you want it.
  • Honestly, i don't see the advantage over boost converters. What stops you from using a boost converter? When you need more than double your voltage, a boost converter maybe the better option over charge pumps.
#4: Post deleted by user avatar H_H‭ · 2023-12-06T13:24:28Z (12 months ago)
#3: Post edited by user avatar H_H‭ · 2023-12-06T12:32:00Z (12 months ago)
  • Instead of using boost and buck converters, you can use charge pumps. They don't use inductors but only capacitors.
  • The only one i could find (in my very short search) that has 2 symmetric outputs that can deliver 12V was the LT1026IS8 IC. But you have to check if it really works the way you want it.
  • A other option could be using a RS232 driver. Sometimes they have charge pumps to generate outputs of +12V and -12V. But you have to check that yourself.
  • If you are ok with using 2 ICs instead of only a single one, there are many charge pump ICs available. Go to your favourite shop and search for »charge pump IC«.
  • The other option is of course, building a discrete charge pump yourself, with discrete semiconductors, but that is more likely more bulky than any IC solution.
  • I only address this point:
  • > Are there some other way how to do this which I have not covered?
  • Yes. Instead of using boost and buck converters, you can use integrated charge pumps. They don't use inductors but only capacitors.
  • The only one i could find (in my very short search) that has 2 symmetric outputs that can deliver 12V was the LT1026IS8 IC. But you have to check if it really works the way you want it.
  • A other option could be using a RS232 driver. Sometimes they have charge pumps to generate outputs of +12V and -12V. But you have to check that yourself.
  • If you are ok with using 2 ICs instead of only a single one, there are many charge pump ICs available. Go to your favourite shop and search for »charge pump IC«.
#2: Post edited by user avatar H_H‭ · 2023-12-06T12:29:16Z (12 months ago)
  • Instead of using boost and buck converters, you can use charge pumps. They don't use inductors but only capacitors.
  • The only one i could find (in my very short search) that has 2 symmetric outputs that can deliver 12V was the LT1026IS8 IC. But you have to check if it really works the way you want it.
  • A other option could be using a RS232 driver. Sometimes they have charge pumps to generate outputs of +12V and -12V. But you have to check that yourself.
  • If you are ok with using 2 ICs instead of only a single one, there are many charge pump ICs available. Go to your favourite shop and search for »charge pump IC«.
  • Instead of using boost and buck converters, you can use charge pumps. They don't use inductors but only capacitors.
  • The only one i could find (in my very short search) that has 2 symmetric outputs that can deliver 12V was the LT1026IS8 IC. But you have to check if it really works the way you want it.
  • A other option could be using a RS232 driver. Sometimes they have charge pumps to generate outputs of +12V and -12V. But you have to check that yourself.
  • If you are ok with using 2 ICs instead of only a single one, there are many charge pump ICs available. Go to your favourite shop and search for »charge pump IC«.
  • The other option is of course, building a discrete charge pump yourself, with discrete semiconductors, but that is more likely more bulky than any IC solution.
#1: Initial revision by user avatar H_H‭ · 2023-12-06T12:27:59Z (12 months ago)
Instead of using boost and buck converters, you can use charge pumps. They don't use inductors but only capacitors.

The only one i could find (in my very short search) that has 2 symmetric outputs that can deliver 12V was the LT1026IS8 IC. But you have to check if it really works the way you want it.

A other option could be using a RS232 driver. Sometimes they have charge pumps to generate outputs of +12V and -12V. But you have to check that yourself.

If you are ok with using 2 ICs instead of only a single one, there are many charge pump ICs available. Go to your favourite shop and search for »charge pump IC«.