On Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:21:52 +0000
The Natural Philosopher  wrote:

> On 14/01/2021 11:46, Ahem A Rivet's Shot wrote:
> > On Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:04:55 +0000
> >  It's only simpler if you look at what's on the converter
> > board :)
> >
> No, that's not true. To step up you need to use a buck converter with a
> choke big enough to store energy to push the voltage up. To step down

 Sure that's all on the board :) From a system perspective it's just
a board with battery in and 5V out :)

> you only need a choke to smooth HF ripple, and transistor efficiency
> goes up with voltage and down with current, so that's a win win too.

 Oh I agree a step down only is a simpler board, but either way it's
an off the shelf small component.

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