Description: The MC34063A device is easy-to-use IC containing all the primary circuitry needed for building simple DC-DC converters. These devices primarily consist of an internal temperature-compensated reference, a comparator, an oscillator, a PWM controller with active current limiting, a driver, and a high-current output switch. Thus, the device require minimal external components to build converters in the boost, buck, and inverting topologies.
Features
• Wide Input Voltage Range: 3 V to 40 V
• High Output Switch Current: Up to 1.5 A
• Adjustable Output Voltage
• Oscillator Frequency Up to 100 kHz
• Precision Internal Reference: 2%
• Short-Circuit Current Limiting
• Low Standby Current
Youtube Video:
EEVblog: Linear and LDO regulators and Switch Mode Power Supply Tutorial
EEVblog: Let's Design a DC to DC Switchmode Converter (using MC34063A)
The ONLY difference between MC33063A and MC34063A:
The MC33063A device is characterized for operation from –40°C to 85°C, while the MC34063A device is characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C.