How to Create a Battery-Operated +/- 15 Volt Power Supply for Op Amps?

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The discussion centers around creating a battery-operated power supply that provides +/- 15 volts for operational amplifiers (op amps). Participants explore various circuit designs and components suitable for this application.

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  • Technical explanation, Experimental/applied

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests assistance in designing a battery-operated power supply for op amps.
  • Another suggests using a voltage regulator to manage the voltage distribution from the main power source.
  • A different participant mentions a specific DC-DC converter that could be suitable for outputs of up to 100mA.
  • Another contribution emphasizes that DC-DC converters are effective for this purpose and provides a link to a relevant product, noting the benefits of using such components to streamline the project.

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Participants present multiple approaches to the problem, including the use of voltage regulators and DC-DC converters, indicating a lack of consensus on the best solution.

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Some suggestions depend on specific output requirements, such as current needs, which may not be fully addressed in the discussion.

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I need a battery operated +/- 15 volt power supply. I'm going to use it to run a couple op amps. Any help with a circuit? Thanks
 
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You can use a voltage regulator to distribute the appropriate voltage using a power distribution circuit, from your main voltage source.
 
If you only need 100ma output something like this would do:
http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts/734756-dc-dc-converter-12-15v-mt2-1215wi.html
 
dc-dc works best.
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Cat=590047;keywords=dc-dc%20converter

it cost a little but will save you the time to keep your project moving. Datasheet shows how you can connect things and output and which pins
 

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