EEVBlog #473 - Microcontroller Voltage Doubler

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Published on May 24, 2013 10:20:57 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4ED_8cuVTU

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Dave explains the Dickson Doubler building block circuit. a.k.a diode charge pump.
Use a spare microcontroller pin, some diodes, and capacitors to create a useful voltage doubler or voltage multiplier.

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