Abstract
This paper discusses the design of a flyback regulator implemented without a dedicated flyback controller integrated circuit (IC). Instead, all aspects of the voltage-mode controller are implemented discretely using a series of timing ICs, logic gates, and comparators. Utilizing a flyback transformer and an optoisolator, galvanic isolation is maintained in the design of a 12V-25V input, 5V/1A output, DC-DC flyback regulator with a constant switching frequency of 100kHz and fixed duty cycle of 0.443. After performing calculations to determine performance parameters, parts are selected to meet design specifications, schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) layout are performed, the PCB is fabricated, and its performance is evaluated. Metrics including load regulation, voltage ripple, line regulation, and efficiency are examined. Across the full input range, the averaged output voltage remained within 1% of the target 5V output. Voltage ripple was kept to within 5% of the output voltage across all output currents.
Publication Date
12-2021
Document Type
Master's Project
Student Type
Graduate
Degree Name
Electrical Engineering (MS)
Department, Program, or Center
Electrical Engineering (KGCOE)
Advisor
Mark A. Indovina
Advisor/Committee Member
Ferat Sahin
Recommended Citation
Even, Joseph, "Discrete Implementation of a Discontinuous Conduction Mode Flyback Regulator" (2021). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/11013
Campus
RIT – Main Campus