>> - Input 10-15v DC  (Assume to be dirty, as source will be car
>> alternator, generator, car battery, solar panels, etc.)
>> - Output regulated 16v, 5a DC
>> - filtered output
>> - simple components, nothing exotic

> http://bobblick.com/techref/projects/mp3book/mp3book2/mp3book2.html

> You could use the 12 volt portion of this power supply I designed. 
> If you
> can see what parts to remove to suit your application, then you are
> probably able to build it. Note that you may not need the remote 
> turn-on
> either so you can leave those parts off.

Bob's solution has the advantage over the more normal boost converter 
of having no DC output when off. Whether this matters depend son you 
application. The boost converter connects Vin to Vout via the main 
power diode. The series capacitor's ripple current rating may need 
looking at. Bob can probably comment further on that.

Your main challenge here is the inductor and that's not terrible. But 
be sure the inductor is properly* rated for the currents drawn. ** - 
here properly means doesn't saturate much, doesn't get too too hot and 
doesn't emit magic smoke).



        Russell



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