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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when a DC-DC boost converter reaches its maximum duty cycle?
A)Capacitor voltage remains unchanged
B)Inductor current runs away✓
C)Switching losses greatly diminish
D)Output regulation is automatically achieved
💡 Explanation
Inductor current runs away on a boost converter when duty cycle is maxed because the inductor never discharges due to maximum switch on-time, therefore the averaged voltage method predicts infinite current increase, rather than output regulation achieved at lower duty cycles.
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