Designing a 28V --> 200V power converter

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Designing a circuit to convert 28V DC to 200V with a 20A output requires an inverter capable of handling 4 kW of power. The input current calculation reveals a demand of approximately 142.85 amps, which exceeds typical household electrical capacities. Concerns arise regarding the safety and feasibility of such a high-power project, especially given the OP's apparent lack of experience in high voltage and high power circuits. The discussion emphasizes the risks involved and suggests considering pre-built solutions instead. Due to these safety concerns, the thread has been temporarily closed for moderation.
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This topic is too dangerous for you when you have so little electronics experience
I need to design a circuit which takes around 28V of input and outputs the 200v with 20A. Can any one help me.
 
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core7916 said:
I need to design a circuit which takes around 28V of input and outputs the 200v with 20A. Can any one help me.
You need an inverter.
I assume the 28 V is DC, but is the output AC or DC ?
The output will give 20 * 200 = 4 kW.
The input current will be 4000 / 28 = 142.85 amps.
 
What in the world are you building that requires 20 amps and 4 kW of power?? And your input amperage is more than my entire house can pull from the mains! How are you powering the input? You can't just plug this into the wall.
 
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Your input is way above welding machines, and the output is at the level of the mains voltage.
In short: if you have to ask for help, then just don't begin at all.
Buy something ready, but be very careful even with that.
 
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Because of the apparent lack of experience for the OP, especially in High Voltage / High Power circuits, this thread will remain closed as too dangerous.
 

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