Electronic – Need help on 2N3055 12v DC to 220v AC Inverter Circuit

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I am about to build a 12V DC to 220V AC inverter using power transistor 2N3055.
I am following this circuit diagram.
12V DC to 220V AC Inverter Circuit with 2N3055

The transformer is 220V to 12V step down (12-0-12) 4 Amp transformer. And the battery is 12V 7 Ah Lead Acid battery.

First of all – the circuit doesn't work on Simulator. However, I found several blogs claiming that the circuit is valid and works. Could you please let me know why it doesn't work on simulators?
And secondly, are the values of R1 – R4 correct in order to allow 2N3055 to oscillate? I am planning to use all the 4 resistances 10Watt rated.

Best Answer

This kind of oscillator depends on the transformer reaching saturation. Most simulators only have "ideal" transformers, and will not show the behavior required for oscillation.

If it weren't for saturation, one transistor would switch on and the current through it would increase indefinitely. In a real transformer, the core reaches saturation and this causes the base drive for that transistor to disappear, triggering the circuit to switch to the opposite state.