Pulse Voltage Device EMI Reduction via Diode Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing pulse power supply designs radiate significant electromagnetic interference (EMI) due to nonlinear elements, affecting nearby radio-electronic apparatuses and failing to meet electromagnetic compatibility requirements, especially in distributed power systems.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a second controllable switch and a square pulse duration converter to manage the switching of the booster diode, ensuring it is closed before the controllable gates, thereby eliminating in-rush current and reducing EMI by correlating the diode switching time with the gate closure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If nonlinear elements (booster diode, controllable gates) are used in the pulse power supply circuit, then voltage boosting and pulse generation functions are achieved, but electromagnetic interference (EMI) and pulse noise radiation increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoltage boosting capabilityVSAvoidelectromagnetic interference radiation
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The anode of the booster diode is connected to the negative terminal of the LDCVS in advance, before the controllable gates are activated. This preliminary connection ensures that when the booster diode switches on, no in-rush current flows through it, thereby preventing EMI generation while maintaining the voltage boosting function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

By pre-connecting the anode of the booster diode to the negative terminal of the LDCVS, the circuit creates a condition that prevents harmful in-rush current from occurring when the diode switches on. This anti-action eliminates the root cause of EMI before it can manifest

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

2Device complexity

If the booster diode switching time is not synchronized with gate closure, then circuit operation is simpler, but in-rush current flows through the diode causing pulse noise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveswitching control simplicityVSAvoidpulse noise from in-rush current
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The circuit is configured so that the anode connection is established in advance before diode switching. This preliminary arrangement automatically prevents in-rush current without requiring complex timing control circuits, maintaining simplicity while eliminating pulse noise

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The negative terminal of the LDCVS serves as an intermediary connection point for the anode of the booster diode. This intermediary connection provides a safe reference potential that prevents in-rush current during diode switching transitions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach significantly decreases pulse noise radiation into the environment, enhancing electromagnetic compatibility and improving the operational reliability of electronic units.

Implementation Method 1

an inductive load (made as a primary winding of a transformer, a secondary winding thereof being connected to a rectifier)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a second (booster) capacitor connected by one (a first) plate thereof to a cathode of the first diode

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Data Source

PatentEP3618276B1Device for generating a high pulse voltage
Publication Date: 2023.06.21 CLOSED UP JOINT STOCK COMPANY DRIVE
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AI summary

A device for generating a high pulse voltage comprises a high DC voltage source (1), an inductive load (9), two controllable gates (7) and (12), a controllable switch (41) and, connected in series, a capacitor (31), a diode (30) and an additional controllable switch (47), as well as a controllable pulse duration converter (52) for pulses from a rectangular pulse generator (21). This results in a reduction in the level of interference emitted into the surroundings.