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Boost Converter Experiment Overview

The document outlines Experiment 11 on Boost Converters, focusing on their operation as DC–DC step-up converters. It details the apparatus required, the theory behind the converter's functioning, and presents observations from various duty cycle tests that confirm the output voltage exceeds the input voltage. Additionally, it lists applications and precautions to consider during the experiment.

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Boost Converter Experiment Overview

The document outlines Experiment 11 on Boost Converters, focusing on their operation as DC–DC step-up converters. It details the apparatus required, the theory behind the converter's functioning, and presents observations from various duty cycle tests that confirm the output voltage exceeds the input voltage. Additionally, it lists applications and precautions to consider during the experiment.

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Boost Converter Experiment 11

Experiment No: 11
Boost Converter
(DC–DC Step-Up Converter)

Aim

Objective

To study and verify the operation of a Boost Converter (DC–DC Step-Up Con-
verter) and to determine the relationship between input voltage and output volt-
age.

Apparatus Required

• DC Power Supply

• Inductor

• Capacitor (filter capacitor)

• Diode

• MOSFET (switching device)

• Function Generator (PWM pulse generator)

• Load Resistor

• Voltmeter and Ammeter

• Breadboard and connecting wires

Theory

A Boost Converter is a DC–DC step-up converter that converts a lower input voltage
into a higher output voltage. It uses an:

• Inductor (L)

• MOSFET switch (S)

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• Diode (D)

• Capacitor (C)

Mode I – Switch ON (Charging Mode)

When the MOSFET is turned ON:

• The inductor is connected directly to the supply.

• The inductor stores energy in its magnetic field.

• The diode is reverse-biased.

Mode II – Switch OFF (Discharging Mode)

When the MOSFET turns OFF:

• Inductor current cannot drop suddenly.

• Inductor reverses polarity and adds to the source voltage.

• The diode becomes forward-biased.

• Output voltage becomes greater than input voltage.

Voltage Relation (CCM)


Vo 1
=
Vi 1−D
where Vo = Output Voltage, Vi = Input Voltage, D = Duty Cycle of PWM Signal.
As D → 1, Vo → ∞ (ideal condition). Practically limited by device ratings and
losses.

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Circuit Diagram

Observation Table

Duty Cycle (D) Input Voltage (Vi ) Output Voltage (Vo )


50% 8.50 V 15.52 V
50% 8.42 V 8.82 V
30% 7.93 V 14.60 V
30% 7.94 V 10.44 V
30% 8.44 V 11.13 V

Table 1: Measured input and output voltage for different duty cycles.

Result

Result
The Boost Converter successfully stepped up the input DC voltage. For all duty
cycles tested, the output voltage (Vo ) was higher than the input voltage (Vi ),
validating the theoretical relation:

Vo 1
=
Vi 1−D

Applications

• Battery-powered devices

• Solar PV systems

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• Electric vehicles

• Power management circuits

• Portable electronics

Precautions

1. Ensure proper circuit connections before switching ON.

2. Use components within rated limits.

3. Keep MOSFET gate signal within safe voltage range.

4. Discharge capacitor before reconnecting the circuit.

5. Observe waveforms carefully on CRO.

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