Design, Build, and Simulate Buck-Boost DC-DC Converter

The report explores the design, construction, and simulation of a buck-boost DC-DC converter. The converter operates at 200 watts with an output current calculated based on given parameters. Key components include selecting capacitors and resistors, and incorporating IGBT full wave rectifiers to minimize waveform distortions caused by inductors and capacitors. The multism software was used for simulation, revealing distinct DC waveforms with characteristic distortions due to the charging and discharging cycles of inductors and capacitors. The report concludes that while successful design and simulation were achieved, future designs should incorporate MOSFETs to reduce switching losses, allowing for higher operating frequencies.