Author Topic: Simple boost converter - differences between reality and LTSpice  (Read 1582 times)

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Offline MomchiloTopic starter

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Hello,
I built a very simple boost converter on a breadboard and measured the output voltage across the capacitor without a load.
The measured output voltage is 6.2V and the input voltage is 3V (see figure).
I simulated this circuit in LTSpice with the same parts (standard lib) but the output voltage is only 4.5V.
Any ideas what I have to change in LTSpice to get the 6.2V?
Thanks for your help.

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Momchilo
 

Offline ebclr

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Re: Simple boost converter - differences between reality and LTSpice
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2017, 11:07:22 pm »
The inductor is a key component, try change there
 

Offline MomchiloTopic starter

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Re: Simple boost converter - differences between reality and LTSpice
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2017, 01:24:55 am »
Thank you for the hint ebclr. I calculated the inductance of the used coil over the frequency with a scope and a voltage divider (I don't own a RLC meter) and the result is L=53.6µH. According to the Chinese manufacturer the inductance should be 33µH  :-//
With the new value the output voltage in the simulation is the same as in the reality.
« Last Edit: May 01, 2017, 01:28:06 am by Momchilo »
 


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