Systems and methods for controlling current during electrochemical processes

Abstract

Systems and methods for controlling current during electrochemical processes, such as electroplating, anodizing, and others. The disclosed systems and methods utilize a microcontroller system that receives inputs from various current and voltages sensors and monitors the various current and voltage readings throughout the system. The microcontroller system further compares the measured system current to a target system operating current, which the microcontroller may have established based on a user inputting desired features, values, and parameters of the system, and the microcontroller identifies deviations between the measured current and target system operating current. The microcontroller system may then adjust semiconductor arrays to maintain the modulated current generally at a target system operating current, may shut the system down if the measured current exceeds a certain predetermined safe operating threshold, and may send alerts to a user to notify the user of various information regarding the system, such as when a safe operating parameter is exceeded or when another threshold is met or exceed.

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