Random Slope PWM for Harmonic Dispersion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power electronic technologies using pulse width modulation with fixed switching frequency generate harmonic waves with prominent peaks near the switching frequency, leading to noise and mechanical vibration, and existing solutions for suppression and reduction are costly, complex, and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
The multi-frequency uniformization carrier wave slope random distribution pulse width modulation method combines carrier wave phase-shifting with random distribution to increase the frequency domain bandwidth of harmonic waves, dispersing peaks and reducing noise and vibration without additional equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If fixed switching frequency pulse width modulation is used, then the control is simple and stable, but the output harmonic waves have prominent peaks near the switching frequency causing noise and mechanical vibration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from fixed frequency to random variable frequency pulse width modulation. The switching frequency is made dynamic through randomization, where the carrier wave frequency varies randomly within a specified range rather than remaining constant. This dynamic approach disperses the harmonic energy that would otherwise concentrate at specific peak frequencies, thereby reducing noise and mechanical vibration while maintaining control simplicity through the use of standardized random modulation techniques.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If filters and vibration damping equipment are added to suppress electromagnetic interference and reduce noise, then the harmonic suppression effect is improved, but the cost increases and the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful concentrated harmonic peaks into beneficial dispersed spectral distribution. By using random variable frequency modulation, the harmonic energy that would normally appear as intense peaks at specific frequencies is transformed into a more uniformly distributed spectral pattern. This conversion eliminates the need for additional filtering equipment while achieving the same or better electromagnetic interference suppression and vibration reduction effects.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If passive filters are used to filter harmonic waves, then the electromagnetic interference is suppressed, but the dynamic response is slow and the filtering effect on fast-changing processes is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by addressing the harmonic problem at its source through frequency randomization rather than attempting to filter it afterward. By pre-modulating the carrier wave frequency randomly before the harmonic generation occurs, the harmful harmonic peaks are prevented from forming in the first place. This proactive approach achieves both harmonic suppression and maintains fast dynamic response capability, as no additional filtering stage is required that would introduce delay.
4Object-generated harmful factors
If additional filters and vibration reduction equipment are added, then the noise reduction effect is improved, but the occupying space and overall weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the pulse width modulation system to suppress its own harmful harmonics and noise through internal frequency randomization. The random variable frequency modulation is implemented within the existing control architecture, allowing the system to self-regulate its spectral distribution without requiring external filtering equipment or vibration damping components. This eliminates the need for additional weight-bearing structures while achieving effective noise reduction.
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AI summary
A multi-frequency uniformization carrier wave slope random distribution pulse width modulation method, includes: (1) selecting a required random carrier wave sequence and a modulating wave, and after the two are compared, generating a switch device drive signal for pulse width modulation; (2) determining a multiple n of an equivalent carrier frequency f of the random carrier wave sequence, and selecting a main circuit topology; and (3) inputting the switch device drive signal generated in (1) into the main circuit topology of (2) to perform multi-frequency uniformization carrier wave slope random distribution pulse width modulation. The disclosure can improve a frequency domain distribution bandwidth of a harmonic wave without changing the mean and variance of a random carrier wave sequence, and realizes uniform distribution of carrier waves and multiple harmonic peaks near a doubled frequency of the carrier waves in a wider frequency domain.


