Linear fast shutdown technology based on self-resonant constant voltage clamping

Transient electromagnetic method(TEM)has been widely used in the field of medium and shallow underground detection due to its high detection efficiency and large detection depth.However,due to the long turn-off time of the transmitting current caused by the inductive characteristics of the transmitting coil,the early signals will be overwhelmed by primary field.Since the early signals contain most of shallow geological signals,it is necessary to reduce the long turn-off time to get shallow layer signal.Due to lack of a reliable and effective clamping method for high-power transmission at present,we design a TEM transmitter fast turn-off circuit,combining self-resonant zero-voltage switching technology with the corresponding timing control circuit to solve this problem effectively.A transient electromagnetic transmitter based on self-resonant constant voltage clamping technology was fabricated to charge the clamping capacitor.The rated transmitting current of the transmitter is 20 A,and the turn-off time is continuously adjustable from 550-50μs.Moreover,the current drop process is approximately linear rather than exponential attenuation.Compared with the existing clamping methods,the proposed clamping method solves the problems that transient voltage suppressor(TVS)clamping cannot be used in high-power occasions and has a high failure rate.It also solves the problem of long pre-charge time in traditional capacitor clamping methods due to insufficient inductance of the small size transmitting coil.The proposed method can provide a reference for fast shutdown of large current.

Low voltage substrate current： a monitor for interface states generation in ultra-thin oxide n-MOSFETs under constant voltage stresses

The low voltage substrate current （Ib） has been studied based on generation kinetics and used as a monitor of interface states （Nit） generation for ultra-thin oxide n-MOSFETs under constant voltage stress. It is found that the low voltage Ib is formed by electrons tunnelling through interface states, and the variations of Ib（△Ib） are proportional to variations of Nit （△Nit）. The Nit energy distributions were determined by differentiating Nit（Vg）. The results have been compared with that measured by using gate diode technique.

Centralized Solar PV Systems for Static Loads Using Constant Voltage Control Method

The alternative energy resources, like solar, are always complementary due to environmental changes. Energy generation with the sources such as solar and wind is gaining importance and of that photovoltaic conversion is the main focus of researches due to its promising potential as the electrical source. This paper presents the constant voltage method of control where the output of the converter is maintained constant irrespective of the variations in the irradiance with the high step-up isolated efficient single switch DC-DC converter for the solar PV systems. Constant voltage method of control uses the array of photovoltaic systems as its energy source. The output of the Solar PV systems is nonlinear and has its dependency on temperature and irradiance by which the panel voltage and current varies with the variation in irradiance. Constant voltage control method always operates in such a way that the converter voltage is tried to be maintained constantly to the reference voltage which is set by the user. The system used here utilizes high step single switch isolated DC-DC converter and monitors the voltage continuously by varying the duty cycle to maintain the converter voltage always constant. As a way of improving the performance, both the open and closed loop analysis is done where the closed loop analysis uses the PI controller for its performance. The model is implemented in MATLAB and it accepts the irradiance as the input and outputs the constant voltage from the converter and the feasibility of the proposed converter topology is confirmed with experimental results of the prototype model.

Power optimization of photovoltaic modules under varying environmental conditions based on current equalization collaborating with constant voltage control

The performance of photovoltaic(PV)modules is affected by environmental factors such as irradiance and temperature,which can lead to a decrease in output performance or even damage.This study proposes an improved formula for calculating the real maximum power of PV modules by analysing the influence of irradiance and temperature.A simulation model is developed using PLECS software to simulate the global maximum power of PV modules under different environmental conditions and the results are compared with the calculated real maximum power.A power optimization scheme for PV modules is then proposed based on current equalization and constant voltage control.This scheme employs a single-switch multi-winding forward-flyback converter to equalize the mismatched currents between cell strings,thereby enhancing the output performance.Traditional proportional-integral controllers are utilized to achieve constant voltage control and obtain the real maximum power of PV modules.Simulation models are built in the PLECS simulation platform to evaluate the performance of a global maximum power point tracking scheme based on the traditional perturb-and-observe(TPO)algorithm with current equalization,a segment perturb-and-observe algorithm without current equalization,and the proposed power optimization scheme.The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed constant voltage control has greater efficiency than the TPO algorithm.The proposed scheme achieves a significant improvement in efficiency,with a 27.87%increase compared with the segment perturb-and-observe algorithm without current equalization.

Chip Design of Li-Ion Battery Charger Operating in Constant-Current/Constant-Voltage Modes

A design for a Li-ion battery charger IC that can operate in a constant current-constant voltage （CC- CV） charge mode is proposed. In the CC-CV charge mode,the charger IC provides a constant charging current at the beginning, and then the charging current begins to decrease before the battery voltage reaches its final value. After the battery voltage reaches its final value and remains constant,the charging current is further reduced. This approach prevents charging the battery with full current near its saturated voltage,which can cause heating. The novel design of the core of the charger IC realizes the proposed CC-CV charge mode. The chip was implemented in a CSMC 0.6μm CMOS mixed signal process. The experimental results verify the realization of the proposed CC- CV charge mode. The voltage of the battery after charging is 4. 1833V.

An Approach to the Ultimate Goal of Power Grid Development—Constant Voltage Operation

The concept of constant voltage operation is proposed in this paper and it is demonstrated that the ultimate goal of power grid development is constant voltage operation.The topic is expanded into three aspects:the benefits of constant voltage operation,the technology and equipment to realize constant voltage operation,and the reactive power compensation capacity needed for constant voltage operation.The benefits of constant voltage operation have four aspects:1)Constant voltage operation is the ultimate presentation of the strong smart grid;2)Constant voltage operation can resist grid disturbances in the most powerful manner and greatly improve the power system stability;3)Constant voltage operation can effectively eliminate the voltage fluctuation problem involved with the integration of large scale renewable energy;4)Constant voltage operation can minimize the grid power loss.The means to realize constant voltage operation is primarily the modular multilevel converter based STATCOM(MMC-STATCOM),which has encountered great acceptance during recent years.Simualtion verifications are run in a modified IEEE 300-bus system and the Pearl River Delta grid in PSS/E.The results indicate that constant voltage operation can greatly improve the stability of power systems and the capacity of installed MMC-STATCOMs is within an acceptable range.

On maximum power point tracking control strategy for variable speed constant frequency wind power generation

Based on the characteristic of AC-excited variable speed constant frequency(VSCF)wind power generation,the vector control technique was applied in a doubly fed induction generator(DFIG).Maximum wind energy or maximum output power point can be tracked by decoupling control of active power and reactive power.The research result shows that the net power of generation system delivered to grid in maximum wind energy tracking mode is not the most.We presented a novel maximum power point tracking(MPPT)control strategy by analyzing the DFIG mathematic model and power relations which delivered the maximum power to the grid.The maximum power point could be tracked automatically without measuring wind speed in the control strategy and the control was independent of optimal turbine power curve,which had excellent dynamic and static performances and robustness.Simulation and experimental results testify the accuracy and validity of the control strategy.

Design of digital control DC voltage source based on AT89C52 MCU

the system to DC voltage source as the core, AT89C52 MCU as the main controller, the output voltage to set the DC power supply through the keyboard, with a step function voltage to reality, the actual output value. This design is divided into four modules： SCM control and display module, digital to analog （D/A） conversion module, a constant voltage source module, output module. MCU control module as the core, the input signal is converted to digital quantity output; constant current source module voltage D/A conversion to analog conversion into constant pressure through a constant voltage circuit. The system has good reliability, high precision.

CC-CV charge protocol based on spherical diffusion model

A new insight into the constant current-constant voltage （CC-CV） charge protocol based on the spherical diffusion model was presented. From the model, the CV-charge process compensates, to a large extent, the capacity loss in the CC process, and the capacity loss increases with increasing the charging rate and decreases with increasing the lithium-ion diffusion coefficient and using a smaller r value （smaller particle-size and larger diffusion coefficient） and a lower charge rate will be helpful to decreasing the capacity loss. The results show that the CC and the CV charging processes, in some way, are complementary and the capacity loss during the CC charging process due to the large electrochemical polarization can be effectively compensated from the CV charging process.

Design of a constant-voltage and constant-current controller with dual-loop and adaptive switching frequency control

A 5.0-V 2.0-A flyback power supply controller providing constant-voltage （CV） and constant-current （CC） output regulation without the use of an optical coupler is presented. Dual-close-loop control is proposed here due to its better regulation performance of tolerance over process and temperature compared with open loop control used in common. At the same time, the two modes, CC and CV, could switch to each other automatically and smoothly according to the output voltage level not sacrificing the regulation accuracy at the switching phase, which overcomes the drawback of the digital control scheme depending on a hysteresis comparator to change the mode. On-chip compensation using active capacitor multiplier technique is applied to stabilize the voltage loop, eliminate an additional package pin, and save on the die area. The system consumes as little as 100 mW at no-load condition without degrading the transient response performance by utilizing the adaptive switching frequency control mode. The proposed controller has been implemented in a commercial 0.35μm 40-V BCD process, and the active chip area is 1.5×1.0 mm^2. The total error of the output voltage due to line and load variations is less than 4-1.7%.

A stepless-power-reconfigurable converter for a constant current underwater observatory

The conversion from constant current(CC)to constant voltage(CV)is one of the key technologies of CC underwater observatory systems.A shunt regulator with high stability and high reliability is usually used.Applications,however,are limited by high heat dissipation and low efficiency.In this paper,with an improved shunt regulation method,a novel concept of stepless power reconfiguration(SPR)for the CC/CV module is proposed.In cases with stable or slowly changing load,two modes of CC/CV conversion are proposed to reduce unnecessary power loss of the shunt regulator while being able to retain any operatorpreset power margin in the system:(1)the manual SPR(MSPR)method based on single-loop control method;(2)the automatic SPR(ASPR)method based on inner-outer loop control method.The efficiency of the system is analyzed.How to select some key parameters of the system is discussed.Experimental results show that MSPR and ASPR are both effective and practical methods to reduce heat dissipation and improve the efficiency of the CC/CV module,while the high stability of the shunt regulator remains.

A multimode digital controller IC for flyback converter with high accuracy primary-side feedback

A digital controller IC for the flyback converter with primary-side feedback is proposed. The controller is used for adapter charger or LED driver applications. To obtain high accuracy for the primary-side feedback, a digital primary-side sensing technology is adopted, which can auto-track the knee point of the primary auxiliary winding voltage. Furthermore, an internal digital compensator eliminates the need for external loop compensation components while achieving excellent line and load regulation. The controller could output both constant voltage and constant current depending on the load current. Pulse width modulation and pulse frequency modulation are used in constant voltage mode while quasi-resonant control is used in constant current mode. The digital controller is validated by using FPGA.

Operation methods of resistive random access memory

In this paper, different electrical measurement and operation methods of resistive random access memory （RRAM） have been summarized, including voltage sweeping mode （VSM）, current sweeping mode （CSM）, co lstant current stress （CCS）, constant voltage stress （CVS）, rectangular pulse mode （RPM）, and triangle pulse mode （TPM）. Meanwhile, the effects of these meas- urement methods on the forming, set, reset and read operation as well as endurance performance have been compared. Finally, their respective controllability of various resistive switching parameters have been summar zeal and analyzed.

Analysis of series RL and RC circuits with time-invariant source using truncated M,Atangana beta and conformable derivatives

Complex processes of the physical world require novel and sophisticated mathematical notions to get deep insights.In this research analysis,two standard mathematical models for the series RL and RC circuits having time-invariant sources taken from the discipline of electrical engineering have been investigated with the help of differential operators known with the name of truncated M-derivative,Atangana beta-derivative,and the conformable derivative operators.The exact solutions for these two models have been found in terms of the transcendental exponential function of time under the truncated M-derivative,Atangana beta-derivative,and the conformable derivative operators.The numerical simulations carried out via MATLAB”9.4.0.813654(R2018a)”have been interpreted to explore new behavior for solutions of the models not possible to obtain through standard classical calculus wherein one is restricted to have integer-order derivatives unlike the differential operators used in the present research study.The models under consideration for the three differential operators have been investigated with varying parameters’values including the differential ordersαandβwhereupon the classical case is resumed forα=β=1 andτ=0.