Sensors and I/O

12V to 220V DC Boost Module (MAX1771)

A MAX1771-based DC-DC boost converter that steps 12V up to 220V DC, designed for high-voltage loads such as Nixie tubes and tube amplifiers.

Sensors and I/O boost converterhigh voltageNixie tubetube amplifier MAX1771

Official path: https://oshwhub.com/aknice/zhi-liu-sheng-gao-ya-mo-kuai

01 Overview

Input 12V DC, output up to 220V DC, driven by the MAX1771 current-mode PWM controller.

On-board inductor, MOSFET, flyback diode, and feedback resistor divider; output voltage is adjustable.

Suitable for Nixie tubes, tube amplifiers, and other high-voltage DC loads.

02 Hardware

Controller: MAX1771 (current-mode boost controller with integrated gate driver).

Input: 12V DC, recommended supply current ≥2A depending on load power.

Output: up to 220V DC, set by the feedback resistor divider.

Key components: power inductor (e.g., 100µH), N-MOSFET (e.g., IRF540), fast recovery diode (e.g., UF4007), output capacitor (≥10µF/250V).

Board interfaces: input terminals (VIN/GND), output terminals (VOUT/GND), trimmer resistor for fine-tuning output voltage.

03 Software flow

Pure hardware module; no firmware required.

For regulated control, an external MCU (e.g., ESP32) can adjust the feedback reference via PWM or DAC to implement dynamic voltage scaling.

Verify load voltage rating before power-up to avoid overvoltage damage.

04 Core points

MAX1771 boost topology, switching frequency approximately 300kHz.

Output voltage set by feedback resistor ratio: VOUT = 1.5V × (1 + R1/R2).

Efficiency typically 80-90%, depending on input voltage, load, and component selection.

中文

传感器与外设

12V升220V直流升高压模块(MAX1771)

基于MAX1771的12V转220V直流升压模块,适合辉光管、胆机等高压直流负载。

传感器与外设 boost converterhigh voltageNixie tubetube amplifier MAX1771

官方路径: https://oshwhub.com/aknice/zhi-liu-sheng-gao-ya-mo-kuai

01 项目概述

输入12V直流,输出最高220V直流,由MAX1771电流模式PWM控制器驱动。

板载电感、MOSFET、续流二极管和反馈分压电阻,输出可调。

适用于辉光管、胆机等需要高压直流供电的场景。

02 项目硬件描述

主控:MAX1771(电流模式升压控制器,内置开关管驱动)。

输入:12V直流,建议电流≥2A(视负载功率)。

输出:最高220V直流,通过反馈电阻分压调节。

关键元件:功率电感(如100µH)、N-MOSFET(如IRF540)、快恢复二极管(如UF4007)、输出电容(≥10µF/250V)。

板载接口:输入端子(VIN/GND),输出端子(VOUT/GND),可调电阻用于微调输出电压。

03 项目软件流程描述

纯硬件模块,无需固件。

如需稳压控制,可外接MCU(如ESP32)通过PWM或DAC调节反馈基准,实现动态调压。

上电前确认负载耐压,避免过压损坏。

04 项目核心点

MAX1771升压拓扑,开关频率约300kHz。

输出电压由反馈电阻比决定,典型公式:VOUT = 1.5V × (1 + R1/R2)。

效率约80-90%,具体取决于输入电压、负载和元件选择。