Author : Sri Harsh Pakala
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)
Book Synopsis Frequency Control Techniques for Low-cost Ripple-based DC-DC Converters by : Sri Harsh Pakala
Download or read book Frequency Control Techniques for Low-cost Ripple-based DC-DC Converters written by Sri Harsh Pakala and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current-mode ripple-based DC-DC converters have become a widely adopted choice of topology due to their inherent advantages of improved dynamic transient response along with a simple control loop. However, the switching frequency of such converters is a function of the converter's duty cycle and inherent circuit delays. Wide frequency variability could result in potential device reliability issues and increased complexity of the required input EMI filter. Frequency control of the converter is achieved through the implementation of a novel frequency-to-voltage converter that obviates the need for an external clock. Two converters are implemented that utilized the proposed clockless frequency control scheme. A constant switching frequency buck converter is designed using the proposed frequency stabilization scheme. This is followed by a spread spectrum-mode enabled buck converter. Both these solutions greatly lower system costs through reduced system complexity and lower bill-of-materials (BOM). The proposed solution is attractive when implemented as a dual-mode buck converter for wireless sensor networks (WSNs). The fixed frequency-mode buck enables improved efficiency when a WSN is in sense mode, while the spread-spectrum mode of the buck reduces spurious noise at the output node, thereby lowering EMI during transmit mode of a WSN.