Tested: HW-432 XL6009-based 3-32Vin 5-35Vout “4A” Boost Converter Module

When supplying power to electronics projects, it’s usually the case that one voltage won’t satisfy everything. As a result, the use of power conversion is often mandatory – either you can step down the voltage (using a linear regulator or a buck converter) or you can step-up the voltage (using a boost converter). The HW-432 is a boost converter module that can be found online at a wide variety of marketplaces. It is built around an XLSEMI XL6009 400kHz 60V/4A switching controller configured as a boost converter. Most marketplaces rate it as a 3-32V input for an adjustable 5-35V output at a 4A maximum current. This seems a bit ambitious, but let’s see how the module performs when it is put onto the test bench. The Unit It arrives sealed inside a static shielding bag. The module is a familiar size as it seems to have a layout similar to a prior design utilising an LM2596. This one is based on the XL6009 and is often touted as the superior alternative. The circuit appears to be a…