Triangle Waveform Control Circuit for Precise PWM Synchronization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current triangle waveform generators in pulse width modulation amplifiers cannot concurrently control wave amplitude, frequency, symmetry, and phase, limiting the accuracy of the triangle waveform and thus the quality of the pulse width modulated output.

Innovation Solution

A triangle waveform generator comprising a capacitive element, a regulator, and a control circuit that generates control signals responsive to the amplitude, frequency, phase, and symmetry of a reference waveform, allowing precise control over the triangle waveform generation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If traditional triangle waveform generators are used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the manufacturing precision of waveform parameters (amplitude, frequency, symmetry, phase) deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewaveform parameter precisionVSAvoidcontrol circuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control circuit is segmented into multiple independent control paths, each responsible for a specific waveform parameter (amplitude control path, frequency control path, symmetry control path, phase control path). This allows precise control of each parameter through dedicated circuitry while maintaining overall system manageability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The control circuit is designed as a multi-functional system that can simultaneously control multiple waveform parameters (amplitude, frequency, symmetry, and phase) through a unified architecture. This universal control approach enables precise manipulation of all critical waveform characteristics without requiring separate generator systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Manufacturing precision

If voltage controlled oscillators are used to generate triangle waves, then the ease of operation is improved, but the manufacturing precision of concurrent parameter control deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconcurrent parameter control precisionVSAvoidwaveform generation operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The waveform generation system employs dynamic control mechanisms where control signals can be adjusted in real-time to modify waveform parameters. The control circuit responds dynamically to input signals, enabling precise concurrent control of amplitude, frequency, symmetry, and phase while maintaining operational flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor waveform parameters and adjust control signals accordingly. This feedback loop ensures that all waveform parameters (amplitude, frequency, symmetry, phase) are maintained at precise desired values, enabling accurate concurrent parameter control while simplifying operation through automatic regulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

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

Enables accurate control of triangle waveform parameters, improving the quality of pulse width modulated outputs by minimizing signal corruption and ensuring precise synchronization of switching frequencies, thereby enhancing the efficiency and fidelity of audio amplification.

Implementation Method 1

A triangle waveform generator is set forth that comprises a capacitive element, a regulator, and a control circuit. The regulator is configured to charge the capacitive element in response to a first control signal and to discharge the capacitive element in response to a second control signal.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Data Source

PatentUS7919998B2Precision triangle waveform generator
Publication Date: 2011.04.05 HARMAN INT IND INC
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AI summary

A triangle waveform generator is set forth that comprises a capacitive element, a regulator, and a control circuit. The regulator is configured to charge the capacitive element in responsive to a first control signal and to discharge the capacitive element in response to a second control signal. The control circuit is responsive to a reference waveform to generate the first and second control signals. In one example, the control circuit generates the first and second control signals in response to the amplitude, frequency, phase, and symmetry of the reference waveform.