MAX1044 current capabilities?

[jbm222]

Using the geofx design for a 9v to 17v converter, how much current can you draw from this thing before you run into problems?

Would it be enough to power multiple pedals with the same charge pump?

[niftydog]

http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/1017

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No, this is not an impression of a Turkey on heat!

[markusw]

Check out the LT1054. It's supposed to give you 100mA at up to 15V input. However, I doubt It will be sufficient for multiple pedals, maybe a few.

Regards,

Markus

PS: with a 5pF cap you can push it's frequency to roughly 35kHz.

[MartyMart]

I just built one for this purpose, I'm converting 9v to 18v with a max1044
It will only supply around 20-40ma so can run one or two pedals who's
current demands are limited, I used it with a Mutron III and it worked
"just about" but gave the unit a strange sound and caused the battery
indicator to flick a warning all the time !!
That draws over 100ma .........
Conclusion, find a more robust chip/PSU,  I got hold of an 18v PSU from an  old answering machine, and that works fine rated at 300ma max !

Marty.