> Subject: [EE] Buck vs Boost
> Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:30:55 -0700
> From: aabelian@mason-electric.com
> To: piclist@mit.edu
> 
> Hi to all,
> 
> I like to know what's the different between Buck and boost?
> Both of them uses inductor. Reading some info on google search I still
> do not get it? Any info will appreciate.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Andre 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_to_DC_converter

In general and greatly simplified :
Buck drops voltage.
Boost increases voltage.
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