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Boost Converter Design & Sizing - Phil's Lab #113

How to determine and calculate appropriate component values for a switching regulator (boost converter). Including sizing of input/output capacitors, inductor, diode, and feedback network. As well as how to navigate distributor part searches to find suitable components.
Chapters:
  • 00:00Introduction
  • 01:25Boost Topology & Components
  • 02:28Design Parameters
  • 03:53Choice of Controller IC
  • 08:26Inductance Calculation
  • 11:07Maximum Currents
  • 13:01Inductor Selection
  • 14:57Diode
  • 16:24Feedback Network
  • 19:11Input/Output Capacitors
  • 23:46Outro