Electronic Design

Extend Low-Voltage Digipot Resolution to Control an Adjustable Regulator

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. A common project requirement is to have an adjustable voltage regulator programmed to deliver a specific dc output.
EDN

The inductive nature of voltage-control loops

I'm frequently asked why I refer to the effective inductance of a voltage reference, voltage regulator, or op-amp in my articles. Others question “Is there really an inductor in there?”, “Where does ...
EDN

Control a Relay with Arduino – Tutorial #5

In this quick Arduino tutorial I will explain how you can control a relay using the Arduino Board, one 1K and one 10K resistors, 1 BC547 transistor, one 6V or 12V relay, one 1N4007 diode and a 12V fan ...
IEEE

Small-Signal Modeling and Loop Analysis of Ultrafast Series Capacitor Trans-Inductor Voltage Regulator With Constant On-Time Control

Abstract: In this article, a comprehensive small-signal model is developed for multiphase series capacitor trans-inductor voltage regulator (SCTLVR) with current mode constant-on time (CMCOT) control.
IEEE

Parameter Design for DC Voltage Loop Regulator and Phase-Locked Loop Regulator of Grid-Connected Inverter Under Weak Grid

Abstract: In the grid-connected inverter (GCI), the de voltage loop (DCVL) and the phase-locked loop (PLL) are utilized to generate the amplitude and phase reference for the current control loop, ...