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Q78EasyChoppers (DC-DC Converters)

For a DC-DC Boost Converter, consider the following:
1. It can produce an output voltage lower than the input if the duty cycle is less than 0.5.
2. The switch is subjected to the full output voltage when it is OFF.
3. The output capacitor reduces voltage ripple.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer & step-by-step solution
Correct answer: C. 2 and 3 only
Quick explanation

An ideal boost converter in continuous conduction has an output voltage greater than or equal to input for 0≤D<1. The output capacitor supplies load current between energy-transfer intervals and reduces output ripple. Key relation: V_o=V_in/(1−D); ΔI_L≈V_in D/(Lf_s).

Exam focus: For an ideal boost, D=1−Vin/Vo. Common trap: A normal boost converter cannot produce Vo<Vin merely because D<0.5.

Vo=Vin/(1−D); ΔI_L≈Vin D/(Lfs).

Statement-wise Verification

  • Statement 1 - Incorrect.
    It can produce an output voltage lower than the input if the duty cycle is less than 0.5.
    An ideal boost converter has Vo=Vin/(1−D), so Vo cannot be below Vin for 0≤D<1
  • Statement 2 - Correct.
    The switch is subjected to the full output voltage when it is OFF.
    When the switch is off, it must block approximately the output voltage.
  • Statement 3 - Correct.
    The output capacitor reduces voltage ripple.
    The output capacitor supplies load current between energy-transfer intervals and reduces output ripple.

Core Concept

An ideal boost converter in continuous conduction has an output voltage greater than or equal to input for 0≤D<1. When the switch is off, it must block approximately the output voltage. The output capacitor supplies load current between energy-transfer intervals and reduces output ripple.

Formula / Key Relationship

V_o=V_in/(1−D); ΔI_L≈V_in D/(Lf_s).

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A is incorrect because it omits correct statement(s) 3. Option B is incorrect because it includes incorrect statement(s) 1 and omits correct statement(s) 3. Option D is incorrect because it includes incorrect statement(s) 1.

Exam Shortcut / Approach

For an ideal boost, D=1−Vin/Vo.

Common Mistake

A normal boost converter cannot produce Vo<Vin merely because D<0.5.

Quick Revision

Boost Conversion Ratio and Switch Stress is linked with Boost Converter, DC-DC Converters and Power Electronics. For an ideal boost, D=1−Vin/Vo.

Exam tipFor an ideal boost, D=1−Vin/Vo.
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