Boost Convertor not Working as Expected

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vandveuser16776

Joined Feb 21, 2026
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Hi guys.
I have spent hours but I cannot figure out what is wrong with the design. The output does not yield anything unless I increase the Boot cap to ridiculous 50uF. The 1:6 ratio still does not give anything remotely close to x6.
Here is the schematic. The duty cycle is near 50%.
 

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schmitt trigger

Joined Jul 12, 2010
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Divide and conquer.
As a very first step, replace the 1N4148 with a proper fast recovery diode like the UF4007.
Then we’ll start figuring it from there.

Also show the waveforms for Bin and Tin.
 

crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
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The 1:6 ratio still does not give anything remotely close to x6.
That's because you do not have a 1:6 turns ratio.
The reflected inductance is proportional to the square of a transformer's turns-ratio, so you need 36mH on the secondary for a 1:6 turns-ratio.

You need to brush-up on your transformer theory.

And a ST noted, the 1n4148 is not appropriate for this application, as it is a small signal diode, not a power rectifier.
Best to use a Schottky rectifier for good efficiency.
 
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vandveuser16776

Joined Feb 21, 2026
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That's because you do not have a 1:6 turns ratio.
The reflected inductance is proportional to the square of a transformer's turns-ratio, so you need 36mH on the secondary for a 1:6 turns-ratio.

You need to brush-up on your transformer theory.
Thanks! So it is not the same as ferrite cores? I learned something new!! :)
 
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