A novel highvoltage pulse generator based on pulse transformer and marx generator is designed. Pdf the design of a compact pulse transformer david. Pulse transformer would be saturation if the current across it continues in a long duration 7 8 9. In section 2 the influence of the parasitic elements l p and c. A 12pulse rectifier uses two 6pulse rectifiers in parallel 12 diodes to feed a common dc bus. As shown in the following figure, vbb is considered zero or too. Download adobe pdf for engineering documention pearson electronics specializes in the design of high voltage pulse transformers. G030 coupled inductors improve multiphase buck efficiency by john gallagher, 106 g031 pick the right inductor construction for a desktopcpu by john gallagher, 406 g032 designing coupled inductors, by john gallagher, 406 g033 selecting a power inductor for your smps design, by gerard healy, 806 g034 optimize flyback magnetics to empower the pd, by john gallagher, 307. Design and simulation of gate driver circuit using pulse. A stepbystep design procedure walks you through all the basic stages. Pulse transformer operating principles butler winding. The first step is the conversion of the low voltage dc power to a high voltage dc source, and the second step is the conversion of the high dc source to an ac waveform using pulse width. It consists of a td300 pulse transformer driver, a pcb based transformer and an isolated secondary circuit.
Introduction this paper gives detailed information about design of hv pulse transformer which is of solid state type used for piii application. If there is a requirement for a safety standard ul, vde, cul, iec or tuv, then the design must involve certain creepage and clearances. What is a pulse rectifier and what kinds are there. It is important to understand the pulse application you are designing for. Gate pulse information for the primary transistor is transmitted through a pulse transformer that is shown to be smaller than an optoisolator. High voltage pulse transformers pearson electronics, inc. A typical pulse transformer design requires the parameters shown in table 1. Also, the fact that the source will never produce an ideal rectangular pulse adds to the problems of distortion. In general, a pulse transformer transfers a pulse of current or voltage from the primary, or.
In general, a pulse transformer transfers a pulse of current or voltage from the primary, or generating, side of the circuit, to the secondary, or load, side of the circuit. Highfrequency transformer design for solidstate transformers in electric power distribution systems a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of science in electrical engineering by roderick javier garcia montoya. This application note gives the design guidelines of a pulse transformer that can be used for hightemperature isolated data transmission using the xtr40010 isolated twochannel transceiver. The pulse transformer under analysis in this thesis is a prototype ma chine variation of. It performs three fundamental capacities such as to get proper output voltage. In recent years, a compact marx generator without pfl has been applied to drive low impedance load 2. To improve the pulse shape and to obtain spl mus order pulse duration on a diode load in an inductive energy storage system, an oilsubmerged compact pulse transformer with diameter of 20 cm and.
Pulsetransformer design and fabrication 145 magnetizingcurrentmay usually be neglected. In order to avoid saturation, the magnetizing inductance of the pulse transformer must be increased to. The assembly of the transformer can include pcb through hole mounting. The method, in which the low voltage dc power is inverted, is completed in two steps. This plays a very important role in the selection of the best pulse transformer topology. So called picket fence triggering, 50% pwm, at 50100khz, using a small ferrite tx, works well, unipolar pulses out of the tx via one diode, can keep this gate drive going for at least 50% of the desired on time of the scr to ensure turn on. Pulse transformer is always used to be the isolator between gate driver and power mosfet. A transformer with one primary and two secondary windings creates a 30 degree phase shift between. So this thread starts with a request for help in designing a pulse transformer with little pertinent.
The size of the device and, by extension, the overall transformer design determines its function. Pulse transformer design part i synertronic designs. In general, a pulse transformer transfers a pulse of current or voltage from the. Pulse electronics power bus skilled engineers manufacture and even custom design some of the highest quality, industry compliant power. With these equations the volume andor the efficiency ofa pulse modulator is optimised in this paper which results in a smaller pulse transformer volume and optimal designoftheresetcircuit. Pulse circuits blocking oscillators tutorialspoint. Signal types, which are smaller transformers, handle relatively low power levels and deliver a series of pulses or pulse like signals. Pspice modeling shows you how to verify your design. Report pulse transformer design for magnet powering in. If you need assistance with your design, please contact butler winding and ask for engineering. Most important criterion of adequate broadband or pulse transformer design is effect of the transformer on amplitude and shape of the output signal. It may normally be assumed that a step voltage is impressed on the primary ofthe pulse transformer that gives an output rise time related to the leakage inductance and. Design procedure for compact pulse transformers with.
With these equations the volume andor the efficiency ofa pulse. If there is a requirement for a safety standard ul, vde, cul, iec or tuv, then the design must involve certain creepage and. With an extensive line of stateoftheart catalog products as well as custom capabilities, pulse is a global. The discussion includes transformer reset technique, pulse edge transmission circuit design and forward converter design procedure. The specification analysis is based on the retained transformer equivalent circuit of fig. Specifications for pulse transformer design it is of primary importance to correctly specify the pulse transformer in order to leave the designer maximum freedom for optimization while considering the. Switching transformer pdf pulse transformer pdf current transformer pdf power inductor pdf general design spec. The pulse transformer used here has a turns ratio of n. It has been optimized for both capacitive load drive and pulse transformer demagnetization.
Edn design highperformance pulse transformers in easy stage. In this type the gate circuit can produce a single pulse appearing periodically or. Our surface mount smt gate drive transformers feature basic and functional insulation and are available in various package sizes. Therefore, the size of pulse transformer will be large. This paper proposes a new topology circuit that uses. The transformer provides electrical isolation between the input and output. Pulse electronics is a worldwide leader in electronic component design and manufacturing. Report pulse transformer design for magnet powering in particle. The auto transformer costs less and requires less mounting space, but the isolation transformer was. Guidance is provided to xtr40010 users in order to specify the pulse transformer that fits their needs in terms of magnetic core character. So called picket fence triggering, 50% pwm, at 50100khz, using a small ferrite tx, works well, unipolar pulses out of the tx via one diode, can keep this gate drive. Disadvantages of a 12pulse rectifier are costdue to the special. Pdf the design of a compact pulse transformer researchgate. Optimal design of a dc reset circuit for pulse transformers.
G030 coupled inductors improve multiphase buck efficiency by john gallagher, 106 g031 pick the right inductor construction for a desktopcpu by john gallagher, 406 g032 designing coupled. A typical pulsetransformer design requires the parameters shown in table 1. Highvoltage pulse generator based on pulse transformer. There exists highpower pulse transformer designs that have exceeded 500 kilowatts of power capacity. Converter transformers for 12 pulse rectification type of connections no. This plays a very important role in the selection of the best. The methods of shortening rise time, diminishing droop and expanding output pulsewidth electrical parameter design, testing magnetic core materials magnetic. In this paper, a general step by step design procedure of a pulse transformer is presented. With an extensive line of stateoftheart catalog products as well as custom capabilities, pulse is a global supplier of electronic components to oems, contract manufacturers and cems. The transformer which handles voltages and currents in the form of pulse are called pulse transformer. The transformer under analysis is a prototype entity which is developed with the purpose of testing a design that later is to be.
Specifications for pulse transformer design it is of primary importance to correctly specify the pulse transformer in order to leave the designer maximum freedom for optimization while considering the minimal functional specifications. The transformer under analysis is a prototype entity which is developed with the purpose of testing a design that later is to be implemented as a part of klystron feeder system at the european spallation source. Designing and harmonic analysis of a new 24pulse rectifier using diodes with phase shifting transformer. The design of signal type of pulse transformer focuses on the. This paper is a brief summary of high power pulse transformer design. Consequently, the pulse transformer is one of the key components of pulse modulators, which mainly defines the achievable rise time t r and overshoot uv max of the output voltage pulse. Before reading this post it is important to maybe first read that post. This will limit the deterioration of the pulse shape. Small versions called signal types are used in digital logic and telecommunications circuits, often for matching logic drivers to transmission lines. Design of high voltage pulse transformer for solid state. The pulse transformer design offers galvanic isolation for gate drives of transformers.
There are many topologies about the peripheral circuit. These rectifiers are fed through a transformer with three or four secondary transformers respectively. A transformer with one primary and two secondary windings creates a 30 degree phase shift between the two current waveforms, which eliminates the 5 th and 7 th harmonics and reduces current thd to between 10 and 15 percent. In order to avoid saturation, the magnetizing inductance of the pulse transformer must be increased to decrease the magnetizing current. Custom pulse transformer circuit design for high load. Pulse transformer for some applications also gate transformer 1, gate drive transformer 2, trigger transformer 3, wideband transformer 4 5 or signal transformer 6 is a type of transformer. Sow forward converter with synchronous rectification and. Design procedure for compact pulse transformers with rectangular pulse shape and fast rise times. A resistance r is connected in series to the base of the transistor which controls the pulse duration.
These transformers are designed to provide dielectric isolation between drive controller and power output circuits. A pulse transformer is a transformer that is optimised for transmitting rectangular electrical pulses that is, pulses with fast rise and fall times and a relatively constant amplitude. Pdf to improve the pulse shape and to obtain spl mus order pulse duration on a diode load in an inductive energy storage system, an oilsubmerged. The transformers used in forward converter power supplies are essentially power type pulse transformers. This paper presents an optimal design procedure for pulse transformers fed by power converters for supplying pulsed current magnets in. Apr 25, 2020 the size of the device and, by extension, the overall transformer design determines its function. Highfrequency transformer design for solidstate transformers in electric power distribution systems a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of science in. Design highperformance pulse transformers in easy stage edn. Design evaluation of a high voltage high frequency pulse. The discussion includes transformerreset technique. An auto transformer could have been used in place of the isolation transformer. The described pulse transformers are intended for repetitive pulse operation with output voltages of about 200 kv into matched resistive.
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