Abstract
DC/DC synchronous buck converters cause broadband emissions. A variety of methods are applied to analyze the root cause of the EMI. Time-domain voltage measurement and joint-time-frequency analysis allows to determine the location of the noise source. The near field scan reveals the current paths, and impedance measurement and 3D modeling can be used for further analysis of the noise source. A dual port TEM cell allows to distinguish E from H field coupling, This paper shows the application of those methods to a synchronous buck converter and reveals the sources of EMI leading to advice on the optimal PCB design. Finally, an innovative method of using a TEM cell measurement to predict the maximum possible radiated emissions is introduced.
Recommended Citation
D. Pommerenke et al., "EMI Analysis Methods for Synchronous Buck Converter EMI Root Cause Analysis," Proceedings of the 2005 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2008. EMC 2008, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Aug 2008.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/ISEMC.2008.4652125
Meeting Name
2005 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2008. EMC 2008
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
DC-to-DC converters; Electromagnetic interference
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2008 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Aug 2008
