STMicroelectronics AN2052 VIPer53 Frequency Modulation Application Note

This report describes how the frequency modulation reduces electromagnetic interference on an SMPS using Viper53 as primary PWM-switch. For your reference, comparison of EMI measurement data will be presented.


STMicroelectronics AN2052 VIPer53 Frequency Modulation Application Note - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
7
File format
PDF
File size
355 KB
Published
06 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
VIPER53
MD5 checksum
948E8B5A8BA206599868FA82B1691F81

About this manual

The document details how frequency modulation (FM) reduces electromagnetic interference when using the VIPer53 as a primary PWM switch. It presents test results comparing original fixed-frequency operation against two FM configurations, demonstrating significant improvements in average noise levels below 10MHz.

The note provides specific circuit descriptions and resistor calculations for implementing Configuration "A" (50Hz cycle) and Configuration "B" (700Hz cycle). It also analyzes the difference between peak and average EMI measurements and offers optimization guidelines for the external oscillator to balance noise reduction with audible noise concerns.

What's inside

  • Test Results
  • Circuit Description
  • Configuration A
  • Configuration B
  • Analysis of Measurements
  • Optimization of External Oscillator

Frequently asked questions

What is the target FM percentage for the VIPer53?

The target FM percentage is +/-10%.

What is the primary purpose of using frequency modulation with the VIPer53?

The frequency modulation technique reduces electromagnetic interference on a switched-mode power supply using the VIPer53 as the primary PWM-switch.

How much EMI reduction is achieved below 200kHz using configuration "A" or "B"?

Using configuration "A" or "B" results in a 5 dBuV/m drop for frequencies lower than 200kHz.

What is the maximum switching frequency achieved in the tested configurations?

The maximum value of the switching frequency is 77 kHz.

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