关键词:
Light emitting diodes
Transistors
Direct currents
Electric current converters
Electric oscillators
Frequency modulation detectors
摘要:
Lighting LEDs from a single 1.5V cell poses a problem because their forward voltages are higher than the cell's. The simplest way to light the LED is to use a step-up dc/ dc converter. This Design Idea offers a simple and reliable alternative for applications in which low cost is of primary concern. The circuit in Figure 1 employs a classic astable oscillator, which transistors Q{sub}1 and Q{sub}2 form. The square-wave drive signal at Q{sub}2's collector turns a PNP switching transistor, Q{sub}3, on and off. When Q{sub}3 turns on, it charges inductor L{sub}1, and, when it turns off, inductor L{sub}1 discharges its stored energy through the LED during flyback, allowing you to light any type or color of LED.