circuit explanation

[pgugs]

hi all, can I get an explantion on how a charge pump works thats used in pickit 2 clones? thanks.

 

[hevans1944]

Google could be your friend for this: try some of the links on this results page.

 

[AnalogKid]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charge_pump

There are several different "standard" configurations. See the "See also" section for links.

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