Troubleshooting Flyback Converter Simulation in Multisim

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The forum discussion focuses on troubleshooting a flyback converter simulation in Multisim, specifically addressing issues with output power and current discrepancies. The user is attempting to achieve 35W output at 5V but is only obtaining 3.5W with a current significantly lower than the expected 6.9A. Key factors include the MOSFET switching behavior, transformer selection, and resistor values affecting the circuit's performance. Recommendations include adjusting the resistor to 0.714 Ohms to meet power requirements and ensuring the MOSFET operates correctly within the simulation.

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Hello, I am having the following problem. Basically, I am supposed to create a simulation in multisim for a flyback converter. A basic model, no feedback needed.
I have 120 dc power supply, transformer with ratio of 26. Output voltage 5 V and power delivered 35W. All that controlled by mosfet, and the switching frequency at 45kHz.So I created a model, And I get 5 Vol output , but the current is 10 less to what I want, and instead 35 W I see 3.5 W.The expected I average shoudl be 6.9A. I have played with different mosfets, some give me miliV a some give kvolts. I use the PWM controller, where in the Edit Model, I removed everything apart from T= 22.2u and Duty cyclemax =Dutycycel min=0.5. If anyone could have a look at my schematic and tell what is wrong with that I would be grateful.And according to my previous calculations the max I in primary is 1.4 A whereas in the probe it shows 4 different values of current, I don know at which I should look, but all of them are too high.
 

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In my opinion just the resistor is wrong. If you want 35W at the right side, you need 35W/5V=7A and a 5V/7A=0.714Ohm resistor. After changing the resistor it should work.

I have the same Problem with the high current on the left side. When I measured the voltage at the mosfet Ii figured out that the MOSFET in Multisim does not switch. I tested a Resistor and a Mosfet in a row, and when the resistor is smaller than 10k there is a huge voltage drop at the MOSFET, so less voltage drop at the transformer.

Which transformer did you use to simulate the storage of energy? This is my main Problem
 
hi, thanks for the info, but it still does not work. I used normal transformer TS_XFMR1.
That resisor in series with capacitor is uded to reduce some spikes when switching , I suppose, but not sure. It is not really needed to have proper simulation.
 

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