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Boost converter calculator

Boost converter diagram

Boost Converter Tool

Theory of Boost Converter

Basics (CCM mode)

Estimated Duty Cycle (%): N/A

Feedback Resistance R2 (kΩ): N/A

$$D=\cfrac{V_{out}-V_{in}}{V_{out}}$$

$$V_{ref}=V_{out}\left(\cfrac{R_2}{R_1+R_2}\right)$$

Inductor (L) selection

Inductance (µH): N/A

RMS Inductor Current (A): N/A

Peak Inductor Current (A): N/A

$$L=\cfrac{V_{in}D}{F_s\Delta{}I_{L}}$$

Input voltage ripple or Input capacitor selection

Input voltage ripple (mVpp): N/A

$$V_{i,ripple}=\cfrac{\Delta{}I_L}{2}\left(\left(R_{ESR}+1/j2\pi{}F_sC_{in}\right)||j2\pi{}F_sL_{trace}\right)$$

Output voltage ripple or Output capacitor selection

Output Voltage Ripple (mVpp): N/A

$$V_{o,ripple}=\cfrac{I_{load}*D}{C_{out}*F_s}+R_{ESR}\Delta{}I_L$$