DC DC Converter
As its name implies, a DC-DC converter converts one DC voltage to another.
The operating voltage of different electronic devices such as ICs can vary over a wide range, making it necessary to provide a voltage for each device.
A Buck Converter outputs a lower voltage than the original voltage, while a Boost Converter supplies a higher voltage.
What is DC?
DC, which stands for Direct Current, is characterized by current that does not change in polarity over time.
However, there are small changes in magnitude that are also DC, called ripple current.
Working of DC Converter
A basic DC-DC converter takes the current and passes it through a switching element, which turns the DC signal into an AC square wave signal. This wave is, then passes through another filter which turns it back into a DC signal of the required voltage.
Advantages of DC Converter
Battery space can be reduced by reducing or increasing the available input voltage.
A device can be driven by bucking or boosting the available voltage. Thus preventing the damage of the device or breakdown.
