6V to 12V Converter Circuit with BC547-BD679

This inverter circuit can to 800mA of 12V power supply with a 6V. For example could you 12V Car Accessories (UK turning into a 6V?) Car. The circuit is simple, more than 75% efficiency and very helpful. By changing a few components you, you also change for different voltages.

6V to 12V Converter Circuit

Electronic Part List

R1, R4 2 .2 K 1/4W Resistor
R2, R3 47K 1/4W Resistor
R5 1K 1/4W Resistor
R6 15K 1/4W Resistor
R7 33K 1/4W Resistor
R8 10K 1/4W Resistor
C1, C2 0.1uF Ceramic Disc Capacitor
C3 470uF 25V electrolytic capacitor
1N914 diode D1
D2 Diode 1N4004
D3 12V 400mW Zener Diode
Q1, Q2, Q4 BC547 NPN transistor
BD679 NPN transistor Q3
L1 See Notes
Notes
1. L1 is a custom inductor wound with about 80 turns 0.5 mm magnet wire a ring around the core with an outer diameter of 40 mm.

2. Different values of D3 can be used to obtain different output voltages from 0.6V to 30V is about. Note that at higher voltages, the circuit could perform just as well and can not produce much electricity. You may need to use a larger C3 for higher voltages and / or higher currents.

3. You can use a larger value for C3, in order to achieve a better filtering.

4. The circuit requires about 2A from the 6V supply to provide the full 800mA at 12V.