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Boost Converter Duty Cycle (D), Peak Inductor Current & Output Ripple Calculator

Easily calculate and compute boost converter duty cycle (d), peak inductor current & output ripple calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Source DC supply voltage.

Stepped-up DC output voltage.

Output DC current delivered to load.

PWM switching frequency.

Main boost power inductor inductance.

Calculated Result
0.67

Duty Cycle (D)

Duty Cycle (D)

0.67

Duty Cycle D

0.667

Duty Cycle Percent

66.7

Peak Inductor Current A

9.57

Average Inductor Current A

9

0.67

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaCalculates the required step-up duty cycle, peak MOSFET/inductor stress current, ripple amplitude, and conduction mode for boost DC-DC switching power converters.V_{out} = \frac{V_{in}}{1 - D}, \quad I_{peak} = \frac{I_{out}}{1-D} + \frac{V_{in} D}{2 L f_{sw}}

Boost Converter Duty & Current Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.00.30.50.81.0Duty Cycle (D)

What Is the Boost Converter Duty Cycle (D), Peak Inductor Current & Output Ripple Calculator?

This tool computes boost converter duty cycle (d), peak inductor current & output ripple calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the Boost Converter Duty Cycle (D), Peak Inductor Current & Output Ripple Calculator Work?

Calculates the required step-up duty cycle, peak MOSFET/inductor stress current, ripple amplitude, and conduction mode for boost DC-DC switching power converters.

Boost Converter Duty Cycle (D), Peak Inductor Current & Output Ripple Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

Vout=Vin1−D,Ipeak=Iout1−D+VinD2LfswV_{out} = \frac{V_{in}}{1 - D}, \quad I_{peak} = \frac{I_{out}}{1-D} + \frac{V_{in} D}{2 L f_{sw}}

Calculates the required step-up duty cycle, peak MOSFET/inductor stress current, ripple amplitude, and conduction mode for boost DC-DC switching power converters.

How to Use the Boost Converter Duty Cycle (D), Peak Inductor Current & Output Ripple Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Boost Converter Duty Cycle (D), Peak Inductor Current & Output Ripple Calculator Example

Input Values:

inputVoltageVin:12
outputVoltageVout:36
loadCurrentIout:3
switchingFrequencyKhz:150
inductorValueUH:47
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required .

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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