Industrial & Power Electronics

EECS 166/267A

Boost Converter Lab

Course Instructor: Professor K. Smedley
Lab Instructor: Yicun Sun
Winter Quarter 2005
University of California, Irvine

The Team Members

Omid Eghterafi
Ethan Matthes
Rahul Tikia
Objective
The objective of this lab was to design, test, debug, and collect data of a boost converter that we
made using the kit provided by our instructor. By performing this hands-on exercise we applied
theoretical concepts - studied in the lecture and through simulation - to a real-world circuit. This
lab utilized both basic open-loop and closed-loop control configurations of the boost converter.

Components
Boost Converter Specifications
Input Voltage 20V ↔ 40V
Output Voltage 70V
Rated Output power 20W
Output voltage ripple <0.2%
Switching Frequency 200KHz
Conduction Mode CCM Vin = 20V, 40V,
DCM Vin = 30V

Major components for the Power Stage

Part Name Part Number
MOSFET IRF510
DIODE MUR415
Inductor Built to 108µH
Output Capacitor 100µF electrolytic capacitor
The MOSFET must block the output voltage of 70V during the Off-switching period. Rated VDS
for the IRF510 is more than adequate. Furthermore our IRMS requirement is easily met by this
MOSFET. Selected inductor and capacitor values exceed those required to meet ripple
specifications.

Major components for PWM Control and Driving Circuit

Part Name Part Number

PWM controller SG3524

MOSFET driver IR4427

The SG3524 provides most required features for the control stage such as the
comparator, the sawtooth waveform, and pulse-width-modulation (PWM). The IR4427 is
required to drive the MOSFET gate. A complete Bill-of-Materials is provided in Appendix
C. This includes passive component values needed to properly operate the PWM
controller.
Now a word about the boost converter controlled in the closed-loop fashion:

The purpose of the closed loop circuit is to enable the converter to keep its output
voltage near 70V, even as the input voltage is varied from 20 to 40 V. Because
VO = Vg / (1-D), this is accomplished by controlling the duty cycle of the switch. The
output voltage is first passed through a gain factor set by the SG3524 PWM controller,
and then compared to the 5 V internal reference voltage (VREF) at pin 16. The difference
is then amplified by the error amplifier contained in the chip. If this difference is positive,
then VO < 70V and the duty cycle is increased. If the difference is negative, then VO >
70 V and the duty cycle is decreased. The output voltage is boosted by aid of the
inductor, which serves as a charge pump. The inductor charges when the switch is
closed and dumps its charge when the switch is open.

Inductor Design
L = 100 µH
70
R= = 245Ω
0.2506
V g 20
D' = = = 0.286
V 70
LI 2
Ap ≥
BJK
Lg L 0.2mm *100µH (100cm) 2 m
N≥ = = 15.782
µ 0 Ac (4π * 10 −7 )(0.639cm 2 ) m 2 1000mm
N = 15.78 ≈ 16turns
L g = 0 . 2 mm
Wire _ Length = 15 . 78 * 0 . 145 ft = 2 . 288 ft = 70 cm
N B Ac 15 . 78 * 0 . 39 * 0 . 639 cm 2 m2
I = = = 3 . 933 A
L 100 µ 100 2 cm 2
I 3 . 933 Amm 2
mA W > = 0 . 7866 mm 2 = 7 . 866 m 2
J 5A
w 0 . 292 cm 2
AW < a = = 1 . 85 * 10 − 2 cm 2 = 18 . 50 * 10 − 7 m 2 ≠ 1
N 15 . 78
ρ 2 . 2 * 10 − 8
r <δ = = = 166 . 92 µ m
πµ 0 f s π ( 4π * 10 − 7 )( 200 K )
Ac
r = = 0 . 451 cm
T
α = 0 . 902 cm
⎛ t ⎞ ⎛ 44 . 3 mm ⎞
ρ cu = ⎜⎜ N p ⎟⎟ I 2 = ⎜ 15 . 78 . 2 . 2 * 10 − 8 . −7 ⎟
( 3 . 933 ) 2 = 123 . 3W
⎝ Aw ⎠ ⎝ 18 . 5 * 10 ⎠
ρ core = af sc B d = 0 . 0434 ( 200 K ) 1 .03 ( 0 . 39 ) 2 .62 = 267 . 152 µ W

Following is a calculation of the minimum data required for the boost converter:

Vi = Vo (1 − D)
D 2 = (1 − D)
Vout Vout
Ro = = ≈ 245Ω
I out IL
V 0 * D * (1 − D) 2 * Ts
Io =
2* L
V D(1 − D) 2 T s
Lmin ≥ o
2I
Lmin ≈ 87 µH

The worst case condition for the boost power stage is at an input voltage equal to one
half of the output voltage because this gives the maximum ∆IL

V o Ts
Lmin ≥
16 I
CCM _ MODE :
2
I pk *L
∆V0 =
2.C.(V0 + Vd − VIN )
I oMax * Dmax
C≥
f s * ∆V0
DCM _ MODE :
⎛ 2L ⎞
I 0 max * ⎜⎜1 − ⎟
⎟
⎝ RTs ⎠
C≥
f s * ∆V0

C calculated ≈ 5µF

If the desired value of the inductor L and the load resistance R are established, the
minimum switching frequency required for CCM is

D(1 − D) 2 R
f min =
2L

If the desired switching frequency and the value of the inductor L are established, the
maximum load resistance required for CCM is

2 fL
Rmax =
D(1 − D) 2
Therefore, when R exceeds the above condition, the converter operates in DCM.

Simulation of the Boost Converter

Please refer to the SPICE simulation plots attached in Appendix B.

Plot 1: Vo curve for Vin = 40V, closed-loop configuration

Plot 2: DCM operation of inductor with Vin = 30V.

In lab 2, students simulated the operation of a boost converter. Plot 1 illustrates that the
output voltage is indeed 70 V confirming to the input-output relationship

V 1 with D set to 3/7 by the control circuit of the closed-loop configuration

M ( D) = =
Vg 1 − D

and Vg = 40V.

In addition, the simulation result for the converter operating in DCM agrees with that
obtained in the project (please refer to section on Inductor Current Ripple below). In the
simulation, the inductor L was adjusted from 172 µH for the CCM conditions to 64 µH
for the DCM condition. Therefore, the inductor current ripple was increased to make it
greater than or equal to IL. In the lab, however, DCM was achieved by increasing R, i.e.,
lightening the load, to make IL less than or equal to the current ripple. In DCM the
inductor current is discontinuous, dropping to zero during each switching cycle (plot 2).

Output Voltage Ripple

The 100 µF capacitor selected for the boost converter is much larger than 2.5 µF, the
value calculated to meet the ripple specification. In theory, ∆Vout should be very small.
This is difficult to confirm since the oscilloscope picks up ringing from the control circuit.

The figure below shows an attempt at measuring ripple for the open-loop 20V input
voltage case. Evidently the waveform is dominated by some sort of ringing.

1
∆Vout increases with duty cycle, and CCM output voltage is Vin • , so lower input
1− D
voltage degrades ∆Vout.
Inductor Current
Vg
The dc component of the inductor current is I L = . A waveform of I L for the closed-
D '2 R
loop configuration is provided below:

The above waveform is of IL for Vin = 40V in the closed-loop configuration. The PWM
Controller automatically adjusts the duty cycle of the PWM signal to keep the output
voltage at 70V. For the boost converter, this corresponds to a duty cycle of
= 1 − 40 = 3 . A load resistance of 245Ω was used. Therefore the inductor
Vg
D = 1−
Vo 70 7
40
current is expected to be = 0.5 Amps.
(1 − 3 7) 2 245
Taking another look at the above waveform, we see that the average voltage across the
1.13 Ω resistor is approximately 0.5(1.127V) = 0.5635 V, corresponding to an inductor
current of IL = 0.5635/1.13 = 0.4987 Amps. So, our boost converter gives a value of IL
that is relatively close (~0.26% error) to the expected value of 0.5 Amps.
Inductor Current Ripple
The theoretical inductor current ripple is ∆iL = Vg DT . The converter’s switching
2L
frequency was measured at 179.5kHz, in the neighborhood of our 200kHz spec. The
value of the built inductor is 108 µH. For the closed-loop converter operating at
20(3 / 7)
Vg = 20 V, the expected current ripple is ∆iL = = 0.221 Amps.
2(179.5 * 103 )(108 *10− 6 )
Examining the waveform below, the actual ripple is only about 0.150/1.13 = 0.132
Amps; this is better than predicted.

Unlike the dc component IL, the inductor ripple is independent of the load R. Therefore,
as R increases, ∆IL remains the same but IL decreases. For a certain Rmax, IL becomes
less than (or equal to) ∆IL and the converter operates in DCM. This Rmax was given
2 fL
earlier as Rmax = . As a result, Rmax = 664 Ω and 370 Ω for Vg = 20V and 40V
D(1 − D) 2
respectively. Theoretically, when R is greater than these values, the converter enters
DCM mode, and the inductor current drops to zero before the end of the switching
period. This is observed in the following waveform with R = 3.5 kΩ and Vg = 30 V for the
closed-loop configuration. In DCM the switching period is divided into three stages:

1. Switch-on, diode-off, IL increasing

2. Switch-off, diode-off, IL decreasing
3. All devices off, IL zero
Note the IL waveform below experiences some ringing during period three, but we know
this is ringing since it decays to zero rapidly.

Voltage across the MOSFET (VDS)

Examining the schematic of a simple boost converter, it is evident that VDSmax = Vout.
This can be seen by performing KVL twice, once around the outer loop containing Vin, L,
and Vout and again around the loop containing Vin, L, and the transistor.

First, -Vin + VL + Vout = 0 gives VL = Vin - Vout = 40 – 70 = –30V.

Then, -Vin + VL + VDS = 0 gives VDS = Vin – VL = 40 + 30 = 70V.

Therefore, VDS = Vout = 70V. Observing the waveform below for the closed-loop circuit
having an input voltage Vin = 40V, we see that VDS is indeed around 70V when the
MOSFET is opened.
Efficiency
⎛ Pout ⎞
Efficiency ⎜ ⎟ was measured under four conditions: Open-loop control with
⎝ Pin ⎠
Vin = 20V, Open-loop control with Vin = 40V, Closed-loop control with Vin = 20V, and
Closed-loop control with Vin = 40V.

Open-loop Control Data this shading indicates

Duty Ratio is adjusted manually for Vout = 70V measurement error, η
Vin = 20.0V, R1Ω = 1.13Ω will be graphed as unity
Load R Ractual V1Ω Vout Iin calc. Pin Pout Efficiency
(W) (Ω) (Ω) (V) (V) (A) (W) (W) Efficiency adjusted
5 980 978 0.309 69.87 0.2735 5.3845 4.99 0.93 0.93
7.5 653 649 0.46 70.04 0.4071 7.9543 7.56 0.95 0.95
10 490 489.1 0.611 70.07 0.5407 10.484 10.04 0.96 0.96
12.5 392 391.6 0.762 70.08 0.6743 12.973 12.54 0.97 0.97
15 327 326.8 0.918 70.07 0.8124 15.502 15.02 0.97 0.97
17.5 280 279.2 1.08 70.07 0.9558 18.083 17.59 0.97 0.97
20 245 244.2 1.25 70.06 1.1062 20.741 20.10 0.97 0.97

Vin = 40V, R1Ω = 1.13Ω, Pin = Vin*(Iin calc.) - (Iin calc)2*R1Ω

Load R Ractual V1Ω Vout Iin calc. Pin Pout Efficiency
(W) (Ω) (Ω) (V) (V) (A) (W) (W) Efficiency adjusted
5 980 978 0.148 70.09 0.1310 5.2196 5.02 0.96 0.96
7.5 653 649 0.223 70.03 0.1973 7.8498 7.56 0.96 0.96
10 490 489.1 0.289 70.04 0.2558 10.156 10.03 0.99 0.99
12.5 392 391.6 0.358 70.06 0.3168 12.559 12.53 1.00 1.00
15 327 326.8 0.432 70.08 0.3823 15.127 15.03 0.99 0.99
17.5 280 279.2 0.503 70.03 0.4451 17.581 17.57 1.00 1.00
20 245 244.2 0.574 70.07 0.5080 20.027 20.11 1.00 1.00

Note on Measurement Error: A 1Ω resister was installed in series at the boost converter
input for the purpose of measuring input current magnitude and capturing its waveform.
This introduced measurement error. An appropriate current meter was not available.
Additionally a sticker on our lab DMM indicated its last calibration took place in 1997. We
suspect these factors contributed some efficiency error, since our boost converter
cannot generate power. This note applies to the Closed-loop measurements also.
The graphs indicate that efficiency increases with power. One possible qualitative
justification is that switching losses and conduction losses increase slower than the
increase in power. The converter operates more efficiently with Vin = 40V; Iin is lower, so
conduction losses are less.
Closed-loop Data Pin = Vin*(Iin calc.) - (Iin calc)2*R1Ω
Load R Ractual V1Ω Vout Iin calc. Pin Pout Efficiency
(W) (Ω) (Ω) (V) (V) (A) (W) (W) Efficiency adjusted
5 980 978 0.31 70 0.2743 5.4017 5.01 0.93 0.93
7 700 699.07 0.429 70 0.3796 7.4301 7.01 0.94 0.94
8 613 610.23 0.489 70 0.4327 8.4433 8.03 0.95 0.95
9 544 544.2 0.547 70 0.4841 9.4166 9.00 0.96 0.96
10 490 489.1 0.607 70 0.5372 10.417 10.02 0.96 0.96
11 445 444.06 0.669 70 0.5920 11.445 11.03 0.96 0.96
12 408 407.3 0.73 70 0.6460 12.449 12.03 0.97 0.97
13 377 376.51 0.791 70 0.7000 13.446 13.01 0.97 0.97
14 350 349.91 0.853 70 0.7549 14.453 14.00 0.97 0.97
15 327 326.8 0.916 70 0.8106 15.47 14.99 0.97 0.97
16 306 306.02 0.982 70 0.8690 16.527 16.01 0.97 0.97
17 288 286.8 1.05 70 0.9292 17.608 17.09 0.97 0.97
18 272 270.9 1.12 70 0.9912 18.713 18.09 0.97 0.97
19 258 257.1 1.18 70 1.0442 19.653 19.06 0.97 0.97
20 245 244.2 1.25 70 1.1062 20.741 20.07 0.97 0.97

Vin = 40V, R1Ω = 1.13 Ω Pin = Vin*(Iin calc.) - (Iin calc)2*R1Ω

Load R Ractual V1Ω Vout Iin calc. Pin Pout Efficiency
(W) (Ω) (Ω) (V) (V) (A) (W) (W) Efficiency adjusted
5 980 978 0.148 70 0.1310 5.2196 5.01 0.96 0.96
6 817 815.48 0.176 70 0.1558 6.2027 6.01 0.97 0.97
7 700 699.07 0.206 70 0.1823 7.2545 7.01 0.97 0.97
8 613 610.23 0.235 70 0.2080 8.2697 8.03 0.97 0.97
9 544 544.2 0.262 70 0.2319 9.2136 9.00 0.98 0.98
10 490 489.1 0.288 70 0.2549 10.121 10.02 0.99 0.99
11 445 444.06 0.315 70 0.2788 11.063 11.03 1.00 1.00
12 408 407.3 0.342 70 0.3027 12.003 12.03 1.00 1.00
13 377 376.51 0.372 70 0.3292 13.046 13.01 1.00 1.00
14 350 349.91 0.401 70 0.3549 14.052 14.00 1.00 1.00
15 327 326.8 0.43 70 0.3805 15.058 14.99 1.00 1.00
16 306 306.02 0.458 70 0.4053 16.027 16.01 1.00 1.00
17 288 286.8 0.488 70 0.4319 17.064 17.09 1.00 1.00
18 272 270.9 0.516 70 0.4566 18.03 18.09 1.00 1.00
19 258 257.1 0.544 70 0.4814 18.995 19.06 1.00 1.00
20 245 244.2 0.57 70 0.5044 19.889 20.07 1.01 1.00
Closed-loop efficiency follows the same trends as the open-loop cases. This makes
sense since the control scheme just determines the accuracy of the output voltage, i.e.,
there are no provisions that effect efficiency such as soft-switching.
Debugging and Testing Process
Upon completion of soldering, the boost converter was successfully tested in the open-
loop configuration. However, in the process of hooking up 40V input, the MOSFET was
destroyed, and two PC board pads (at the gate and source) were accidentally removed
with the burnt component. At first we tried jumpers, but this failed since it introduced too
much noise at the gate input. Fortunately we were able to scratch off some paint on the
PC board and reestablish the two traces. As mentioned in the Efficiency section there
was measurement error as a result of using the 1Ω resistor instead of a proper current
meter.

Suggestions for Improvement

Add protection circuits to the boost converter board. All lab groups, including our own,
accidentally destroyed IC’s during the testing process. While it’s educational to
determine the “bug,” it might be more instructive to learn some basic circuit design
precautions. A major issue in lab was the lack of solder irons that were hot enough with
functional tips. Also the oscilloscopes were very noisy, which complicated our analysis.

Conclusion
Our group got some good hands-on experience putting DC-to-DC converter concepts
into practice. In general, the physical circuit followed the mathematical models
introduced in class. Additionally, we experienced many real-world issues such as
component and test equipment non-idealities that we are certain to see later in the
workplace.
Appendix A
The following figure provides an example of the simple boost converter in an open-loop
control configuration as simulated in lab exercise 2.
2) Reference Schematics for the Closed-loop Boost Converter
Appendix B
Plot 1

Caption: Closed-loop, Vin = 40V, Vout = 70V

Note that for the following plot 2, the third part of the switching cycle where inductor current is zero is very
short. In the textbook, “Fundamentals of Power Electronics” (2nd edition) by Erickson and Maksimović, this
time is exaggerated to clearly show inductor current equal to zero.
Appendix C
 The Boost Converter Design Project

1. The specifications
The specifications of the boost converter are as following:
Input voltage: 20V~40V
Output voltage: 70V
Rated output power: 20 Watts
Output voltage ripple: < 0.2%
Switching Frequency: 200kHz
Conduction Mode: Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM) at 20Watts (rated
power) and above. It may go to DCM mode at lower power.
Major components for the power stage:
MOSFET: IRF510
DIODE: MUR415
Inductor: Made by yourself
Output Capacitor: 100uF electrolytic capacitor
Major components for PWM Control and Driving Circuit:
PWM controller: SG3524
MOSFET driver: IR4427

2. Reference design of the Boost Converter Project

1) Block Diagram of the Boost Converter
2) Reference Schematics for the Closed-loop Boost Converter
 3. Inductor Design Procedure
For DC-biased inductor, like the filter inductor, we need three parameters to choose the
right core and get the parameters for the inductor.
• DC current I
• ripple ∆iL/IL
• current density J
• inductance L
• switching frequency fs
Major parameters for the core MAGNETICS 0P-42213
• Saturation flux density: Bs = 0.39 T (Tesla) or 3900 Gs (Gauss)
• Area product: Ap = 0.187 cm4
• Effective Core Area: Ac = 0.639 cm2
• Magnetic path length: Lcore=3.12cm
• Window area: Wa = 0.292 cm2
• Mean length per turn MLT t =0.145 feet or 44.2mm
Design procedure using AP (area product) method:
1) Pick the core so that
L⋅I2
A p =≥
B⋅J ⋅K
Usually J =2.5 – 10 A /mm2, here we choose the winding factor k to be about 0.5, B
should be less than the saturation flux density Bs to avoid saturation. For this project, we
choose J = 5 A/mm2 and B to be about 0.3T.
2) Determine the number of turns
L⋅I
N=
B ⋅ Ac
3) Determine the wire cross section area
I
AW ≥
J
Choose the right wire size. Make sure NA ≤ Wa so that the wire can fit in the core.
Another constraint for the wire is that the radius of the wire r is smaller than d (the skin
depth due to skin effect).
ρ
r <δ =
πµ 0 f s
Conductivity of copper ρ = 1.72x 10-8 Om at room temperature. However, we normally
consider the worst case situation, we will use the conductivity at 100 degree Celsius ρ=
2.2 x 10-8 Om.
Permeability µ0 = 4p x 10-7 H/m
If we have
I
AW <
J
we will need multiple wires.
Determine the number of wires m to make
I
mAW >
J
4) Calculate the air gap
µ 0 ⋅ N 2⋅ AC
Lg =
L
In this project, we will use a piece of paper as the air gap to avoid saturation of the core,
therefore Lg will be about 0.2mm (two times the depth of the paper). You may need to
recalculate the number of turns N because of this.
5) Using the MLT (mean length per turn) t to find the copper loss.
t
PCu = ( N p ⋅ )⋅I2
AW
6) Calculate the core loss
Pcore = af sc B d
a = 0.0434, c = 1.63, d = 2.62 (for 0P42214 magnetic core)

4. SG3524 PWM controller

Please read the datasheet for the function of SG3524.
SG3524 is one of the most popular PWM control ICs in the market, designed by the
Orange County based company, Silicon General, in the late 1970s. Later, Silicon General
was purchased by Unitrode (now part of Texas Instruments). Now SG3524 are available
from companies like TI, Intersil, Philips and ST. It was designed for push-pull topology.
It can also be used for other topologies.
5. MOSFET driver IR4427
Please read the datasheet for the function of IR4427.
The gate to source of input capacitance of IRF510 MOSFET is quite large. The MOSFET
drivers are capable of sinking/sourcing high peak currents to enable fast transient.
Normally the MOSFET driver can take logic input signals and drive a large external
MOSFET.

6. MOSFET IRF510 and Diode MUR415

Please read the datasheet for the parameters of IRF510 and MUR415.
 Boost Converter Project
Debugging, Testing and Final Report

Objective
In the remaining lab sessions, you will spend all the time debugging your circuit, testing
all the SPECS (specifications) parameters, and collecting data. This is the most important
procedure preparing you practically for becoming a future electronic engineer. Here are
some suggestions: make sure you understand what you are doing before you put your
hands on the board; b clear about what you are looking for when testing the system, think
about a test plan for the lab according to the lab requirements below, be sure to have a
copy of your schematics when you come to the lab.

Suggested Lab Procedures

1) Check the circuit connections
First you should check the circuit connection to avoid possible short circuit and open
circuit. Another important thing is that you should check if the polarities of the
electrolytic capacitors and diodes are observed in their footprints.
2) Test the PWM circuit
Apply Vcc with 12V DC
a) Check the supply voltage of the IC1 (SG3524) and IC2 (IR4427). It should be the
same as Vcc. Check the pin16 (Vref) voltage on IC1 (SG3524) it should be about
5V.
b) Check IC1 oscillator, the waveform of IC1 (SG3524) pin7 (CT) should be a saw
tooth waveform.
c) Check the PWM signal, which is at the IC2 (IR4427) pin7 (OUTA). It should be a
square pulse waveform. Check the frequency of this PWM waveform to see if it is
about 200KHz.
d) Adjust the potential Rpoti, and see if the duty ratio of the PWM signal being
changed accordingly.
e) Adjust Rpoti until the PWM waveform duty ration is about 0.5. Record the PWM
waveform for 0.5 duty ratio.
3) Open-loop test
Apply the power resistance load (the decade resistance box in the rack). Pre-set the load
at 245Ohm for rated output power. Check the circuit connection again in the power stage
before apply the input DC power supply. Pre-adjust the input voltage at 20V and the
current limitation to 1A.
 a) Adjust Rpoti until the output voltage reaches 70V. Capture the waveform of the
MOSFET voltage Vds and the inductor current using the supplied 1 Ohm resistor
in series. Also capture the output voltage waveform to compare the ripples with
the SPECS requirement (less than 0.2% of the rated output voltage at the rated
output power).
b) Adjust the input voltage to 40V, repeat step a).
c) Collect all the necessary data for system efficiency analysis: adjust the load from
5W to 20W with 5W increment, take all the necessary measurements for you to
calculate the input power and output power to calculate the efficiency. Reminder:
Adjust the Rpoti (for duty ratio) to keep the output voltage constant at 70V. After
data have been collected, plot the efficiency versus power for Vg=20Vand 40V.
Note that we need to deduct the loss on 1 ohm resistor from the total input power.
d) Set the input voltage at 30V, increase the load until DCM operating mode is
reached. Increase the load further and record the inductor current waveform for
indication that the converter operates in DCM mode.
4) Modify the circuit for closed-loop operation
Modify the circuit to the closed-loop configuration. You will need to switch the fly-wire
from open loop mode connection to closed loop mode connection.
5) Closed-loop test
Check your connection before apply voltage Vcc (12V) and Vg (20V).
Apply the power resistance load (the decade resistance box in the rack). Pre-set the load
at 245Ohm for rated output power.
a) Adjust Rpoti until the output voltage reaches 70V. Measure the voltage at IC1
(SG3524) pin1 (Inv) and pin2(Non-Inv). Capture the waveform of the MOSFET
voltage Vds and the inductor current using the supplied 1 Ohm resistor in series.
Also capture the output voltage waveform to compare the ripples with the SPECS
requirement (less than 0.2% of the rated output voltage at the rated output power).
b) Set the input voltage to 40V, repeat step a).
c) Collect all the necessary data for system efficiency analysis: adjust the load from
5W to 20W with 5W increment, take all the necessary measurements for you to
calculate the input power and output power to calculate the efficiency. As now the
system is in closed-loop mode, we do not need to adjust the Rpoti (for duty ratio)
to keep the output voltage constant at 70V. The closed-loop control will do that
for us automatically. After data have been collected, plot the efficiency versus
power for Vg=20Vand 40V. Note that we need to deduct the loss on 1 ohm
resistor from the total input power.
d) Set the input voltage at 30V, increase the load until DCM operating mode is
reached. Increase the load further and record the inductor current waveform for
indication that the converter operates in DCM mode.
Final report for the Boost Converter Project
Report deliverables:
Title of project and names of group members
List of SPECS (specifications) of this project
Brief description of the functions of the major blocks (for example, the power
stage, the control stage) in the boost converter and, brief design and calculation of
the major components in the blocks
Simulation result for this boost converter at 30V input and 20W rated output
power (can be extracted from your previous simulation lab reports)
System schematics
Scope captures, including output voltage transient waveforms, Vds on the
MOSFET, inductor current (represented by the voltage on the resistor in series
with the inductor), and others that you think are important. Pay the most attention
to the interested ripples.
Data collection and processing/plotting, including the efficiency vs load (for Vg =
20V and 40V), and other data you think is important to reflect the system quality
of your converter
Write about the debugging and testing process, such as problems encountered,
interesting findings
Suggestions to improve the project.