EEVBlog #473 – Microcontroller Voltage Doubler

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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