Power Supply Control Circuit for Stable CC/CV Mode Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power supply control systems face instability and issues such as current undershoot when switching between constant current (CC) and constant voltage (CV) control modes, particularly when the power supply is turned off.
Innovation Solution
A power supply control circuit with a voltage control unit, current control unit, selection unit, auxiliary current control unit, and compound unit that operates in different modes to stabilize the control value, including diode OR connections and feedback controls to manage voltage and current errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the power supply is turned off using conventional control switching, then the power supply stops operation, but current undershoot occurs and control becomes unstable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by preparing the control circuit in advance for safe shutdown. Before turning off the power supply, the control circuit pre-adjusts the operation amount through filtering and gradual reduction, preventing current undershoot from occurring in the first place. This is achieved by continuously filtering the operation amount even during shutdown sequences, ensuring smooth transition to zero current without sudden negative spikes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback control by continuously monitoring the operation amount and using filtered feedback signals to adjust the control output. During power-off sequences, the feedback mechanism ensures that the control circuit responds to changing conditions in real-time, maintaining stability by adjusting the operation amount based on actual system state rather than abrupt command changes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If control switching between CC and CV modes is performed, then the power supply adapts to different operational requirements, but control instability occurs during mode transitions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses feedback control to maintain stability during mode transitions. By continuously monitoring the operation amount and applying filtering to the feedback signal, the control circuit smoothly adapts when switching between CC and CV modes, preventing instability that would otherwise occur during the transition period.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-filtering and preparing the operation amount before mode switching occurs. This ensures that when transitions between control modes are initiated, the control circuit is already in a stable state, preventing oscillations or instability during the switching event.
3Speed
If the operation amount is directly switched without filtering, then the response speed is fast, but control becomes unstable and current undershoot is generated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial filtering to the operation amount during normal operation to maintain fast response while preventing instability. Instead of excessive filtering that would slow response, the system uses targeted filtering that removes only the harmful high-frequency components causing instability while preserving the essential response characteristics needed for fast operation.
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AI summary
A power supply control circuit includes a voltage control unit configured to operate in a voltage control mode, a current control unit configured to operate in a current control mode, a selection unit connected to output sides of the voltage control unit and the current control unit and configured to output the control value in either one of the voltage control mode and the current control mode, an auxiliary current control unit configured to operate in an auxiliary current control mode, and a compound unit connected to output sides of the selection unit and the auxiliary current control unit and configured to output, to the power unit, the control value in a control mode output by the selection unit when the power supply is turned on, and output, to the power unit, the control value in the auxiliary current control mode when the power supply is turned off.


