The regular switching action of a pulse-width modulated (PWM) circuit generates conducted and radiated electromagnetic interference (EMI), and may also generate acoustical disturbances. Programmed pulse-width modulation techniques have been applied using various methods to control harmonics inherent in switched power circuits. In this paper, a method to generate an optimal programmed switching waveform for a DC-DC converter is presented. This switching waveform is optimized to reduce the amplitude of harmonic peaks in the EMI generated by the converter. Experimental results, a brief discussion of sensitivity, and practical implementation of a circuit to generate the PWM waveform are given.
Original Title
Programmed Pulsewidth Modulated Waveforms for Electromagnetic Interference Mitigation in DC-DC Converters
The regular switching action of a pulse-width modulated (PWM) circuit generates conducted and radiated electromagnetic interference (EMI), and may also generate acoustical disturbances. Programmed pulse-width modulation techniques have been applied using various methods to control harmonics inherent in switched power circuits. In this paper, a method to generate an optimal programmed switching waveform for a DC-DC converter is presented. This switching waveform is optimized to reduce the amplitude of harmonic peaks in the EMI generated by the converter. Experimental results, a brief discussion of sensitivity, and practical implementation of a circuit to generate the PWM waveform are given.
The regular switching action of a pulse-width modulated (PWM) circuit generates conducted and radiated electromagnetic interference (EMI), and may also generate acoustical disturbances. Programmed pulse-width modulation techniques have been applied using various methods to control harmonics inherent in switched power circuits. In this paper, a method to generate an optimal programmed switching waveform for a DC-DC converter is presented. This switching waveform is optimized to reduce the amplitude of harmonic peaks in the EMI generated by the converter. Experimental results, a brief discussion of sensitivity, and practical implementation of a circuit to generate the PWM waveform are given.