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DC-DC Part 9 - Double

This document discusses different methods for sensing current in DC-DC converters, including using a resistor, current transformer, and active devices like Hall effect sensors. It notes that linear current transformers are only useful for measuring AC current since the DC component will saturate the transformer. For measuring pulsed currents, a pulse current transformer can be used which employs a reset mechanism like a resistor or clamp to discharge the transformer after each pulse. Proper placement of the current transformer in the circuit is also important.

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DC-DC Part 9 - Double

This document discusses different methods for sensing current in DC-DC converters, including using a resistor, current transformer, and active devices like Hall effect sensors. It notes that linear current transformers are only useful for measuring AC current since the DC component will saturate the transformer. For measuring pulsed currents, a pulse current transformer can be used which employs a reset mechanism like a resistor or clamp to discharge the transformer after each pulse. Proper placement of the current transformer in the circuit is also important.

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Prof. S.

Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 1]

Current Sensing

z 9.1 Resistor
z 9.2 Current transformer

Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 2]

Current Sensing
∗ Control PCM, ACM
∗ Protection
IR
Sense Resistor
VR
Problems IR

∗ Inductive component t
IR VR
L R
VR t

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Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 3]

Losses

Pd = R IRrms
2
= VRrmsIRrms

For a reasonable S VR ≈ 100 mV at least


N

Assuming VR, VRrms same order of magnitude

Pd ≈ 0.1 IRrms
Irms = 10 A Pd ≅ 1 W

Not practical for I>10A

Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 4]

Current transformer

IL IL

L
T
t

Iout Iout
t

DC component via primary lost !


DC component may saturate transformer !

2
Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 5]

Current Transformer
D
L VR
IS
R

IS

t
VR

? t

Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 6]

Current Transformer
+
IS Lm −
IR VR ILm
Im R VR
− +
1: n IS > 0 1: n IS = 0

VR

3
Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 7]

Conclusions

z Linear Current transformers are useful only if current


to be measured is AC

z In Power Electronics, Pulse Current transformer is


useful for measuring pulsed current

Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 8]

Pulse Current transformer Design

1. DC pulses

I VR
t t
?
1:n
R VR

1:n
I
During pulse VR = ⋅ R
n

4
Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 9]

Resistor reset

Im V2 VR

Rr RS
V2
Rr > Rs
VR
S1 t Vpk might be too
Re sonant S2 high for diode
effect

S1 = S2 Vpk

Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 10]

Reset
CD
Im
n Ct - Transformer capacitance
Ct CD - Diode capacitance
Rr RS
RT RT - Transformer Resistance

Ideal

Lm
Sometime no resistor is used.

5
Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 11]

Reset - Clamp

Im R

VR
treset

treset < toff


Re sonant
effect
( VZ + VD )

Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 12]

Place to put current transformer

O.K. avoid

G D

S
G D
S

Why ?

6
Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 13]

Measuring “DC” current with


pulse current transformer
Need to measure IL IL = ID + IFET
L D
IL ID
IFET

IL

IFET ID IFET ID
t

Inductor DC Current

VO VO

RS

Long wire for illustration only

7
Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 15]

Problem
I

n Im2 IR

I
= Im2 + IR
n

Im2 must be smaller than IR or 2πfsLm > R


This becomes a problem at low frequencies

Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 16]

Design of current transformer


VD
I V2 VD + VR
n Vav
V2 Lm2 VR t on

TS
Transformer operation is limited
by voltage NOT CURRENT

Bmax =
∫ vdt VR ≅ R
I Bmax =
IavRDmax
nA e n nA e fs
V D If Iav large need R small.
∫ Vdt = V t
av on = av on
fs Problem at low frequencies

8
Prof. S. Ben-Yaakov , DC-DC Converters [9- 17]

DC Current transformer
Active Device
Hall effect sensor

Null operation Φ=0


by feedback
I I
If ⋅ n = I Vo = RS
n n
If

Vo
RS

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