Chapter 3
METHODOLOGY
3.1 GENERAL BOOST CONVERTER CONFIGURATION
In a boost converter, the output voltage is greater than the input voltage – hence the name
“boost”. A boost converter using a power MOSFET is shown below.
Fig. 3.1.1 Circuit diagram of Boost Converter. [1]
The function of boost converter can be divided into two modes, Mode 1 and Mode 2. Mode 1
begins when mosfet M1 is switched on at time t=0. The input current rises and flows through
inductor L and mosfet M1.
Mode 2 begins when mosfet M1 is switched off at time t=t1. The input current now flows through L,
C, load, and diode Dm. The inductor current falls until the next cycle. The energy stored in
inductor L flows through the load.