6V to 12V Converter


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This inverter circuit can provide up to 800mA of 12V power from a 6V supply. For example, you could run 12V car accessories in a 6V (British?) car. The circuit is simple, about 75% efficient and quite useful. By changing just a few components, you can also modify it for different voltages.

Schematic

This is the schematic of the Voltage Inverter

Parts

Part
Total Qty.
Description
Substitutions
R1, R422.2K 1/4W Resistor
R2, R324.7K 1/4W Resistor
R511K 1/4W Resistor
R611.5K 1/4W Resistor
R7133K 1/4W Resistor
R8110K 1/4W Resistor
C1,C220.1uF Ceramic Disc Capacitor
C31470uF 25V Electrolytic Capcitor
D111N914 Diode
D211N4004 Diode
D3112V 400mW Zener Diode
Q1, Q2, Q43BC547 NPN Transistor
Q31BD679 NPN Transistor
L11See Notes
MISC1Heatsink For Q3, Binding Posts (For Input/Output), Wire, Board

Notes

  1. L1 is a custom inductor wound with about 80 turns of 0.5mm magnet wire around a toroidal core with a 40mm outside diameter.
  2. Different values of D3 can be used to get different output voltages from about 0.6V to around 30V. Note that at higher voltages the circuit might not perform as well and may not produce as much current. You may also need to use a larger C3 for higher voltages and/or higher currents.
  3. You can use a larger value for C3 to provide better filtering.
  4. The circuit will require about 2A from the 6V supply to provide the full 800mA at 12V.

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anonymous
6V to 12V Converter
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 9:49:40 AM
I made a 6V to 12 V converter as posted by you but the only problem i am facing is that the dc voltage isn't boosting more than given i.e 6 V..What could be the problem?I looked everywhere on the internet to solve the problem.
anonymous
6V to 12V Converter
Thursday, November 22, 2012 5:47:13 PM
On any supply voltage above 6V, you risk reverse bias damage to Q1 and Q2 base-emitter junctions. (put fwd biased diodes in their emitter to ground connections) (all multivibrator circuits have this problem)
anonymous
L1
Thursday, October 25, 2012 7:09:23 PM
AFAIK L1 is just a choke to stop switching noise from going back to other equipment and causing interference, so i'ts not that critical (unless this device is used with sensitive equipment......or not...)...
Mike
6V to 12V Converter
Monday, April 23, 2012 4:48:51 PM
What is the inductance of L1? Does it have to be exact?
Tony
6V to 12V Converter
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 11:12:23 AM
Hi just built the cct and it works a treat. Ideal for the job it's going to do. I did use a BD122 instead of the BD679, simply because I had one. Thanks a lot.
leena khaeche
6V to 12V Converter
Friday, February 17, 2012 10:31:06 AM
sir tell me how to made an L1
Wasim Ahmed
6V to 12V Converter
Thursday, November 10, 2011 1:53:10 PM
Why inductor L1 is used in this circuit???
maroun abboud
6V to 12V Converter
Monday, January 03, 2011 4:23:46 AM
if i put bd139 in place of bc547 what happen. please send request to my email.
Audio DIY
6V to 12V Converter
Friday, September 03, 2010 1:18:24 AM
is it possible to connect this circuit to car 12V supply to get 24V @ 2A
william
6V to 12V Converter
Friday, June 25, 2010 10:40:32 PM
Hello everyone I wanted to know if this scheme works because I put it in and throw me out scooter 6 volts alternating and I Servino 12 volts to charge a 12 volt battery always and some neon
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