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AC-to-DC PWM Converters Week 4. What is it?. PWM PULSE WIDTH MODULATION. Output signal alternates between on and off within specified period Controls power received by a device The voltage seen by the load is directly proportional to the source voltage.
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What is it? PWMPULSE WIDTH MODULATION • Output signal alternates between on and off within specified period • Controls power received by a device • The voltage seen by the load is directly proportional to the source voltage
Switching pattern of a hypothetical four-state PWM converter
Generation of a space vector of the stator MMFs in a three-phase electric ac machine: (a) phasor diagram of stator currents, (b) vectors of MMFs
MMF Magnetomotive force is a quantity appearing in the equation for the magnetic flux in a magnetic circuit, sometimes known as Hopkinson's law: where Φ is the magnetic flux and R is the reluctance of the circuit. Magnetic reluctance, or magnetic resistance, is a concept used in the analysis of magnetic circuits. It is analogous to resistance in an electrical circuit, but rather than dissipating electric energy it stores magnetic energy
Magnetic flux in a magnetic circuit ℱ= NI where N is the number of turns in the coil and • I is the electric current through the circuit 2. ℱ= ΦR where Φ is the magnetic flux and • R is the reluctance 3. ℱ= HL where H is the magnetizing force (the strength of the magnetizing field) and • L is the mean length of a solenoid or the circumference of a toroid
Introduction and definitions • Types of PWM • Methods of generation • Characteristics of PWM • Applications and examples
Definitions • Duty Cycle: on-time / period • Vlowis often zero
Types of Pulse Width • Pulse center fixed, edges modulated • Leading edge fixed, tailing edge modulated • Tailing edge fixed, leading edge modulated • Pulse Width constant, period modulated
Analog Generation of PWM Analog PWM signals can be made by combining a saw- tooth waveform and a sinusoid PWM output is formed by the intersection of the saw-tooth wave and sinusoid
Digital Methods of Generating PWM • Digital: Counter used to handle transition • Delta : used to find the PWM at a certain limit • Delta Sigma: used to find the PWM but has advantage of reducing optimization noise
Applications to DC Motors • The voltage supplied to a DC motor is proportional to the duty cycle • Both brushed and brushless motors can be used with PWM • Both analog and digital control techniques and components are available
Three Phase AC motors with PWM • 3 different AC currents at different phases • Phase: 120 degrees apart • Creates constant power transfer • Rotating magnetic field • Pulses substitute for AC current
Space Vector Modulation • Used for three-phase AC motors • Convert DC current to AC current • Gates turned on/off at different intervals • 3 PWM created
Advantages of PWM • Average value proportional to duty cycle, D • Low power used in transistors used to switch the signal • Fast switching possible due to MOSFETS and power transistors at speeds in excess of 100 kHz • Digital signal is resistant to noise • Less heat dissipated versus using resistors for intermediate voltage values
Cost Complexity of circuit Radio Frequency Interference Voltage spikes Electromagnetic noise Disadvantages of PWM
Introduction and definitions • Types of PWM • Methods of generation • Characteristics of PWM • Applications and examples
Applications of PWM • In the past, motors were controlled at intermediate speed by using resistors to lower delivered power • Electric stove heater • Lamp dimmers • Voltage regulation – convert 12 volts to 5 volts by having a 41.7% duty cycle • Sound production: PWM controlled signals give sound effects similar to a chorus • Power transfer: PWM used to reduce the total power given to a load without relying on resistive losses
PWM used with D/A conversion • Commonly used in toys • Lowpass filter smooths out transients from harmonic effects • Frequency values of harmonics doesn’t change, but the amplitude does, which adjusts the analog output signal
PWM used to transmit data in telecommunications • Clock signal is found “inside” PWM signal • More resistant to noise effects than binary data alone • Effective at data transmission over long distance transmission lines
Frequency of the PWM Signal Upper Limits Lower Limits If too high the inductance of the motor causes the current drawn to be unstable MOSFET transistor generates heat during switching Limited by resolution of controller Eddy currents generated in electromagnetic coils which lead to adverse heating Heat losses in electromagnetic materials is proportional to frequency squared Must be at least 10 times higher than the control system frequency Higher than 20kHz – audible frequency of sounds to avoid annoying sound disturbances, caused by magnetostriction If too low the motor is pulsed, not continuous, because the motor’s inductance can not maintain the current Inverse of frequency should be much less than the motor/load time constant Higher error from ripple voltages
Example: PWM with 555 Timer Potentiometer is used to adjust the duty cycle
Example: Specifying circuit elements Requirements • Maxon EC-16 brushless motor, • Time constant = 8.75 ms • 2. Want to avoid audible frequencies • f ≥ 20 kHz • 3. PID control loop running at 150 Hz • f ≥ 10 ∙ 150 Hz
Example: Specifying circuit elements This circuit has a PWM frequency according to: Set f to 25 kHz to add in a factor of safety Choosing C1to be 100 nF, R1 is 576 Ω ~ 500 Ω Recalculating with these values f = 28.8 kHz Check constraints ≥ 117 Hz ≥ 20 kHz ≥ 1.5 kHz f
Where can I buy a PWM controller? Texas Instruments Digikey Mouser Electronics Critical Velocity Motor Control HUGE BIGGER SMALL Texas Instruments TAS5508B 8-Channel Digital Audio PWM Processor 64 pin chip, max 192 kHz frequency $7.25 120 amps, used for hybrid vehicles $469.00 18 kHz frequency Continuous 28 amps $55.95
Reference current vector in the vector space of input currents of a current-type PWM rectifier
Example waveforms of switching variables in one switching cycle of a current-type PWM rectifier
Waveforms of output voltage and current in a current-type PWM rectifier: (a) m = 0.75, (b) m = 0.35 (fsw/fo = 24, RLE load)
Waveforms of the input current and its fundamental in a current-type PWM rectifier: (a) m = 0.75, (b) m = 0.35 (fsw/fo = 24, RLE load)
Waveforms of (a) output voltage and current, (b) input current and its fundamental, in a current-type PWM rectifier: in the inverter
Harmonic spectra of input current in a current-type PWM rectifier: (a) fsw/fo = 24, (b) fsw/fo = 48
Input-voltage space vectors of a voltage-type PWM rectifier: (a) line-to-line voltages, (b) line-to-neutral voltages
Reference voltage vector in the vector space of line-to-neutral input voltages of a voltage-type PWM rectifier
Principle of voltage-oriented control of a voltage-type PWM rectifier
Control system of a voltage-type PWM rectifier using a rotating reference frame and Space Vector PWM (SVPWM)
Waveforms of input voltage and current in a voltage-type PWM rectifier at unity power factor
Waveforms of output voltage and current in a voltage-type PWM rectifier
Plane of operation, operating area, and operating quadrants of a rotating electric machine