Practice Boost Converter (step-up Chopper) (5.3.3.3) - Power Electronic Converters
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Boost Converter (Step-Up Chopper)

Practice - Boost Converter (Step-Up Chopper)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the function of a boost converter?

💡 Hint: Think about voltage levels.

Question 2 Easy

Define duty ratio in a boost converter.

💡 Hint: Consider what percentage of the time the switch is engaged.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a boost converter?

Step-down voltage
Increase voltage
Rectify AC to DC
Control power factor

💡 Hint: Recall the name 'step-up chopper'.

Question 2

True or False: In a boost converter, the output voltage can be less than the input voltage.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what 'boost' means.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a boost converter circuit that steps up 24V to 72V. Calculate the duty ratio required.

💡 Hint: Use the relationship between input voltage, output voltage and duty ratio.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a boost converter with an initial Vin of 15V and a load requiring 50W. Calculate the input current and estimate the average input current if the efficiency of the system is 85%.

💡 Hint: Consider how power conservation relates input and output with efficiency.

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