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[Shared] C-7. Buck Converter 2-Phase Vo=250V Io=40A

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TDFS Loop Stability for Step-Down DC to DC (Buck) Converter - Switching

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This example demonstrates the TDFS (Time Domain Frequency Sweep) Loop Stability Instrument Model. It is used to compute the open-loop transfer function of an operating (closed-loop) switching power converter. There is no need for state-average or continuous equivalent models for the modulator section of the design, as normally needed for frequency-domain (or "AC") analysis. Rather, the actual circuit component models can be used directly, because the open-loop transfer function is computed from time-domain simulation results.In this case, the converter is operating at 200kHz switching frequency, and is converting the 12V DC input to a regulated 5V output, while supplying a 5A current to the 1 Ohm load resistor. The TDFS measurement instrument indicates that the open-loop gain crossover frequency is at 26 kHz, and the phase margin is just under 60 degrees. This verifies that the opamp-based lead-lag compensator is providing adequate stability margin under these operating conditions.Note that the TDFS instrument model characterizes the open loop transfer function by injecting a small sinusoidal stimulus signal in series with the loop, and then measures the complex ratio of the return signal to the injected signal, is described in:D. Venable, “Testing Power Sources for Stability”, Venable technical paper #1, Venable Industries.The companion example, "Step-Down (Buck) DC to DC Converter - Switching", shows the line and load transient response of this converter design. Another companion example, "Step-Down (Buck) DC to DC Converter - Continuous", uses a state-average model of the switching (or modulator) section of the converter, so it supports traditional "AC" or frequency-domain analysis.

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Buck Converter Reference

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TDFS Loop Stability for Buck DC to DC Converter - Switching

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This design demonstrates the use of the TDFS (Time Domain Frequency Sweep) simulation method, to measure the open-loop frequency response of an operating closed-loop system containing switching elements.

The stability of the "Buck DC to DC Converter - Switching" design is assessed. This is a switching circuit, it does not use a state-average model for the modulator, so the standard AC Analysis method cannot be used. Rather, the frequency response is generated from time-domain simulation results. The TDFS approach can also be used for systems that contain sampling or digital control aspects.

This particular example is directly comparable to the design titled "TDFS Loop Stability for Buck DC to DC Converter - State Average". In that design, both the TDFS and AC Analysis methods are used to measure the open loop transfer function of an equivalent non-switching circuit.

Note that the approach used to characterize the loop stability, by injecting a small sinusoidal stimulus signal in series with the loop and then measuring the complex ratio of the ground referenced return signal to the injected signal, is described in:

D. Venable, “Testing Power Sources for Stability”, Venable technical paper #1, Venable Industries

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