Designing a High-Efficiency Boost Converter for 18V Output Voltage

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on designing a high-efficiency boost converter with an output voltage of 18V, powered by a supply voltage ranging from 9V to 15V. Key parameters include an output current of 0.1 to 2 amps, a voltage ripple of 5%, and an efficiency target between 80% and 98%. The proposed design features a switching frequency of 30 KHz, a minimum capacitance of 12.3 µF, and a minimum inductance of 375 µH. The user seeks confirmation on the accuracy of these calculations and recommendations for an appropriate integrated circuit (IC) to control the boost converter.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of boost converter topology
  • Knowledge of power electronics components (capacitors, inductors)
  • Familiarity with efficiency calculations in power supplies
  • Experience with selecting control ICs for power converters
NEXT STEPS
  • Research suitable ICs for boost converter applications, such as the LM2577 or TPS61030
  • Learn about calculating efficiency and ripple voltage in boost converters
  • Explore design considerations for selecting inductors and capacitors in power circuits
  • Investigate simulation tools for power electronics, such as LTspice or PSpice
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Electrical engineers, power electronics designers, and students interested in high-efficiency power supply design will benefit from this discussion.

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i'm supposed to design a boost converter with the following parameters:
supply voltage = 9-15 v
output voltage = 18 v
output current = 0.1 - 2 amp
voltage ripple = 5%
efficiency = 80 - 98%

i came up with the following: let f= 30 KHz
min C=12.3 uF
min L=375 uH
average supply current = 4 ampi need to know if my calculations are right , and i also need a suggestion about what IC should i use to control the circuit.
thank you for helping
 
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Hey, just curious but did your design work?

Regards,
Don
 

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