Saturday, July 26, 2025

MT3608 Boost Converter Module Circuit Working Explanation

The MT3608 module is a DC-DC boost converter circuit board that can step up an input voltage from 2V to 24V to an output voltage ranging from 3V to 28V with 93% efficiency. It operates at a switching frequency of 1.2MHz and can provide a maximum output current of up to 2A. The output voltage can be adjusted using a multi-turn potentiometer. This module is suitable for use as an LED driver or to power battery-operated devices.

MT3608 boost converter module circuit board

Specification

The quick technical specification of the circuit board is given below.

Module Type Boost Converter
Chip Used MT3608
Input Type DC
Input Voltage Range 2V to 24V
Input Terminal +VIN, -VIN
Operating frequency 1.2MHz
Output Type Adjustable DC
Output Voltage 3V to 28V
Output Terminal +VOUT, -VOUT
Output Current 1.2 Ampere Max.
Efficiency 93%
PCB Colour Blue

Circuit Diagram

Schematic of mt3608 boost converter module circuit as shown below.

Schematic of mt3608 boost converter module circuit

The components are used in the circuit boards are - U1: MT3608 IC, C1 C2: 22uF Ceramic Capacitor, L1: SMD 22uF 2A Inductor, D1: SMD SS34 Schottky Diode, PR1: 100K Multi-Turn Potentiometer, and R1: 2.2K 0608 SMD Resistor.

Circuit Working Explanation

The working principle of this boost converter module circuit is simple, where the main component is the 6-pin SOT23 package MT3608 integrated circuit.

When the circuit receives a DC input voltage ranging from 2V to 24V, capacitor (C1) filters out input voltage noise. Initially, the IC (U1) operates by rapidly switching its internal transistor on and off, allowing current to flow through the inductor (L1), from the SW pin to ground, and store energy in its magnetic field during the "on" phase. The MT3608 integrates a fixed 1.2 MHz frequency peak current mode boost architecture to regulate the voltage at the feedback pin and adjust the current (up to 2A) flowing through L1.

When the transistor turns off, the stored energy in the inductor is released, boosting the voltage and pushing current through the output diode (D1) toward the noise-filtering capacitor (C2) and the load. The potentiometer (PR1) and resistor (R1) form a voltage divider that sets the IC's feedback reference and adjusts the output voltage from 3V to 28V.

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I'm a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer at Schneider Electric IT Business India Pvt. Ltd. and founder of the OpenCkt blog site. Since its establishment in 2025, the blog has been dedicated to sharing my passion for electronics, reverse engineering, and experiences with a global electronics enthusiast community.

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