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.
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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.