Inductor Saturation Current Measurement Jig and Constant Current Dummy Load

Background As I have only recently come to realize, inductor selection for boost converters is not a trivial matter at all. Every inductor I tried saturated way too early, causing progress for the SMPS Chronicles Boost Converter project to grind to a halt. After many frustrating afternoons, and several blown parts and melted breadboard holes, I had enough. Background As I have only recently come to realize, inductor selection for boost converters is not a trivial matter at all....

August 23, 2021 · 14 min · Infinus