SLVS790E November 2007 – April 2019 TPS61165
PRODUCTION DATA.
The overcurrent limit in a boost converter limits the maximum input current and thus maximum input power for a given input voltage. Maximum output power is less than maximum input power due to power conversion losses. Therefore, the current limit setting, input voltage, output voltage and efficiency can all change maximum current output. The current limit clamps the peak inductor current; therefore, the ripple has to be subtracted to derive maximum dc current. The ripple current is a function of switching frequency, inductor value and duty cycle. The following equations take into account of all the above factors for maximum output current calculation.
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For instance, when VIN is 3 V, 8 LEDs output equivalent to VOUT of 26 V, the inductor is 22 μH, the Schottky forward voltage is 0.2 V, the maximum output current is then 110 mA in typical condition. When VIN is 5 V, 10 LEDs output equivalent to VOUT of 32 V, the inductor is 22 μH, the Schottky forward voltage is 0.2 V, the maximum output current is 150 mA in typical condition.