Nov 20, 2018 #1 Z Zak28 Advanced Member level 2 Joined Aug 19, 2016 Messages 579 Helped 6 Reputation 12 Reaction score 6 Trophy points 18 Activity points 4,681 I read its safe to stack boost converters in series to obtain higher voltages but only if they are galvinacally isolated, does this mean each module needs its own isolated power supply on the input side?
I read its safe to stack boost converters in series to obtain higher voltages but only if they are galvinacally isolated, does this mean each module needs its own isolated power supply on the input side?
Nov 20, 2018 #2 barry Advanced Member level 7 Joined Mar 31, 2005 Messages 6,333 Helped 1,194 Reputation 2,400 Reaction score 1,389 Trophy points 1,393 Location California, USA Activity points 34,478 I think it means the OUTPUTS are isolated from their inputs. That way you can use a single supply for all the inputs.
I think it means the OUTPUTS are isolated from their inputs. That way you can use a single supply for all the inputs.
Nov 20, 2018 #3 FvM Super Moderator Staff member Joined Jan 22, 2008 Messages 52,409 Helped 14,749 Reputation 29,780 Reaction score 14,095 Trophy points 1,393 Location Bochum, Germany Activity points 298,049 The term "boost converter" is mostly used to describe specific topologies of non-isolated converters. In so far the question needs clarification. What are the actual application requirements?
The term "boost converter" is mostly used to describe specific topologies of non-isolated converters. In so far the question needs clarification. What are the actual application requirements?