Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM) Formula

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Critical Inductance of Boost DCM refers to the minimum value of the inductance required in these converters to maintain discontinuous current flow through the inductor. Check FAQs
Lx(bo_dcm)=(Vi(bo_dcm)2)(Dbo_dcm2)tc(bo_dcm)2(Vo(bo_dcm)-Vi(bo_dcm))io(bo_dcm)
Lx(bo_dcm) - Critical Inductance of Boost DCM?Vi(bo_dcm) - Input Voltage of Boost DCM?Dbo_dcm - Duty Cycle of Boost DCM?tc(bo_dcm) - Time Commutation of Boost DCM?Vo(bo_dcm) - Output Voltage of Boost DCM?io(bo_dcm) - Output Current of Boost DCM?

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0.4191Edit=(9.71Edit2)(0.0359Edit2)4.063Edit2(10.006Edit-9.71Edit)1.9899Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lx(bo_dcm)=(Vi(bo_dcm)2)(Dbo_dcm2)tc(bo_dcm)2(Vo(bo_dcm)-Vi(bo_dcm))io(bo_dcm)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lx(bo_dcm)=(9.71V2)(0.03592)4.063s2(10.006V-9.71V)1.9899A
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lx(bo_dcm)=(9.712)(0.03592)4.0632(10.006-9.71)1.9899
Next Step Evaluate
Lx(bo_dcm)=0.419103435195732H
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lx(bo_dcm)=0.4191H

Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM) Formula Elements

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Critical Inductance of Boost DCM
Critical Inductance of Boost DCM refers to the minimum value of the inductance required in these converters to maintain discontinuous current flow through the inductor.
Symbol: Lx(bo_dcm)
Measurement: InductanceUnit: H
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Input Voltage of Boost DCM
Input Voltage of Boost DCM is the voltage supplied to the voltage regulator circuit.
Symbol: Vi(bo_dcm)
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Duty Cycle of Boost DCM
A Duty Cycle of Boost DCM or power cycle is the fraction of one period in which a signal or system is active in a voltage regulator circuit.
Symbol: Dbo_dcm
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Time Commutation of Boost DCM
The Time Commutation of Boost DCM is the process of transferring current from one connection to another within an electric circuit such as voltage regulator circuit.
Symbol: tc(bo_dcm)
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Output Voltage of Boost DCM
Output Voltage of Boost DCM signifies the voltage of the signal after it has been regulated by a voltage regulator circuit.
Symbol: Vo(bo_dcm)
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Output Current of Boost DCM
Output Current of Boost DCM is the current the amplifier draws from the signal source.
Symbol: io(bo_dcm)
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Discontinuous Conduction Mode category

​Go Duty Cycle for Boost Regulator (DCM)
Dbo_dcm=(2Lx(bo_dcm)io(bo_dcm)Vi(bo_dcm)tc(bo_dcm))((Vo(bo_dcm)Vi(bo_dcm))-1)
​Go Output Voltage for Boost Regulator (DCM)
Vo(bo_dcm)=Vi(bo_dcm)+(Vi(bo_dcm)2Dbo_dcm2tc(bo_dcm)2Lx(bo_dcm)io(bo_dcm))
​Go Commutation Period for Boost Regulator (DCM)
tc(bo_dcm)=(2Lx(bo_dcm)io(bo_dcm)(Dbo_dcm2)Vi(bo_dcm))((Vo(bo_dcm)Vi(bo_dcm))-1)
​Go Output Current for Boost Regulator (DCM)
io(bo_dcm)=(Vi(bo_dcm)2)Dbo_dcm2tc(bo_dcm)2Lx(bo_dcm)(Vo(bo_dcm)-Vi(bo_dcm))

How to Evaluate Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM)?

Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM) evaluator uses Critical Inductance of Boost DCM = ((Input Voltage of Boost DCM^2)*(Duty Cycle of Boost DCM^2)*Time Commutation of Boost DCM)/(2*(Output Voltage of Boost DCM-Input Voltage of Boost DCM)*Output Current of Boost DCM) to evaluate the Critical Inductance of Boost DCM, The Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM) formula is defined as the difference between input and output voltage multiplied by duty cycle, time taken, and with the sum of duty cycle and delta then divided by twice of output current. Critical Inductance of Boost DCM is denoted by Lx(bo_dcm) symbol.

How to evaluate Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM) using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM), enter Input Voltage of Boost DCM (Vi(bo_dcm)), Duty Cycle of Boost DCM (Dbo_dcm), Time Commutation of Boost DCM (tc(bo_dcm)), Output Voltage of Boost DCM (Vo(bo_dcm)) & Output Current of Boost DCM (io(bo_dcm)) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM)

What is the formula to find Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM)?
The formula of Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM) is expressed as Critical Inductance of Boost DCM = ((Input Voltage of Boost DCM^2)*(Duty Cycle of Boost DCM^2)*Time Commutation of Boost DCM)/(2*(Output Voltage of Boost DCM-Input Voltage of Boost DCM)*Output Current of Boost DCM). Here is an example- 0.421199 = ((9.71^2)*(0.0359^2)*4.063)/(2*(10.006-9.71)*1.9899).
How to calculate Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM)?
With Input Voltage of Boost DCM (Vi(bo_dcm)), Duty Cycle of Boost DCM (Dbo_dcm), Time Commutation of Boost DCM (tc(bo_dcm)), Output Voltage of Boost DCM (Vo(bo_dcm)) & Output Current of Boost DCM (io(bo_dcm)) we can find Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM) using the formula - Critical Inductance of Boost DCM = ((Input Voltage of Boost DCM^2)*(Duty Cycle of Boost DCM^2)*Time Commutation of Boost DCM)/(2*(Output Voltage of Boost DCM-Input Voltage of Boost DCM)*Output Current of Boost DCM).
Can the Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM) be negative?
No, the Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM), measured in Inductance cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM)?
Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM) is usually measured using the Henry[H] for Inductance. Millihenry[H], Microhenry[H] are the few other units in which Inductor Value for Boost Regulator (DCM) can be measured.
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