Masters Theses

Abstract

"The oscillation on the phase voltage is due to the resonant structure formed by a parasitic loop (consisting of two FETs and the input decoupling capacitors) inductance and the output capacitance of the low side FET. Therefore, it is important to minimize this parasitic loop inductance. A simulation guideline is developed on full-wave modeling and simulation of buck converter layouts to estimate the parasitic loop inductances. Furthermore, this method is taken one step further to estimate the far-field radiation from the loop. These simulations were verified on six PCB variants of the buck converter and were compared with measurements in a semi anechoic chamber.

Later a layout optimization technique for dc-dc synchronous buck converter to suppress its EMI and minimize its parasitic loop inductance is discussed. Three different loop orientations were optimized for lowest loop inductance by proper placement of FETs, decoupling capacitors, vias, etc. The radiated emissions of these loops were compared and were also compared with full-wave simulation.

Co-simulation is a method which combines full-wave and non-linear SPICE solutions to obtain a model which reflects the real circuit behavior of the PCB. In the first part of this thesis, co-simulation is used to estimate the EMC related parameters of the dc-dc synchronous buck converter. Three different co-simulated strategies were examined and analyzed. Initially the phase voltage ringing was estimated and compared with the measured ringing on the phase voltage. After achieving a decent match, EMC parameters such as coupling in a TEM cell and coupled voltage on a conical antenna were co-simulated. These simulations were then verified by lab measurements. Important aspects, pros and cons of co-simulation are also discussed"--Abstract, page iv.

Advisor(s)

Pommerenke, David

Committee Member(s)

Beetner, Daryl G.
Corzine, Keith, 1968-

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Publisher

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Publication Date

Spring 2010

Journal article titles appearing in thesis/dissertation

  • EMI prediction in switched power supplies by full-wave and non-linear circuit co-simulation
  • Full-wave passive simulation strategy for buck converter EMI analysis
  • Reduction of EMI and parasitic loop inductance of DC-DC converters by layout optimization
  • DC-DC converter EMI reduction using PCB layout modification and its dipole moment estimation using GTEM cell

Pagination

xi, 94 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Rights

© 2010 Ankit Bhargava, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

DC-to-DC convertersElectric current convertersElectromagnetic compatibilityInductanceOscillators, MicrowaveSPICE (Computer file)

Thesis Number

T 9601

Print OCLC #

680073616

Electronic OCLC #

911037544

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