Buck Converter Closed Loop

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onceinalifetim

Joined Feb 9, 2014
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Hello

I really need help in this. i know how open loop buck converter works,
but i don't know how does closed loop buck converter works.. pls help
 

MrAl

Joined Jun 17, 2014
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Hello,

What do you need to know about this? There are various aspects of the circuit.
Also, do you already know how a linear (non switching) regulator works?
 

Papabravo

Joined Feb 24, 2006
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Well in a closed loop system the output voltage is monitored and some aspect of the control is altered to raise or lower the output voltage ass appropriate.
 

ian field

Joined Oct 27, 2012
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One of the simplest PWM buck designs is the hysteretic.

There are some reference designs incorporating linear type regulators as voltage sensing devices incorporated within a hysteretic design.

IIRC; the TL431 application notes include such a circuit example - most of the main manufacturers include pretty much the same examples in their appnotes, but the hysteretic design isn't in every manufacturers offering.
 

crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
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In general a closed-loop buck converter feeds back voltage from the output, compares it to a desired reference voltage, and adjusts the PWM duty-cycle to keep the output voltage at the reference voltage (negative feedback).
If you use linear feedback, the loop will generally require some frequency compensation circuits to stabilize the loop and prevent it from oscillating.
If it's a hysteretic (bang-bang) converter than you don't need compensation.
 
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