implement a dither signal on a pwm signal to control a servo valve

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navidelec

Joined Jul 12, 2014
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I would like to implement a signal on a pwm signal, what is the requirements and limitation through this?
 
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crutschow

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The main requirement is that the PWM frequency be higher than the Nyquist limit of twice the highest modulation frequency. For good response a value at least 10 times the highest dither frequency or ≥3000Hz is recommended..
 

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navidelec

Joined Jul 12, 2014
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The main requirement is that the PWM frequency be higher than the Nyquist limit of twice the highest modulation frequency. For good response a value at least 10 times the highest dither frequency or ≥3000Hz is recommended..
dear friend, I should take this requirement as a report to my presentation, where can I find this requirements, I mean a text or book or ...?
 
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crutschow

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But my servo valve current is so high (about 1 amp) to be applicable due to 3000Hz PWM, I wnoder if you tell me what should I do?
The servo likely has inductance which will smooth and average the PWM pulses into a steady current, which is what you want. A higher frequency actually helps, since there is less ripple in the average current value.
The PWM driver just needs sufficient current capacity to provide the 1 amp current.

Do you understand how PWM works?
 

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navidelec

Joined Jul 12, 2014
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The servo likely has inductance which will smooth and average the PWM pulses into a steady current, which is what you want. A higher frequency actually helps, since there is less ripple in the average current value.
The PWM driver just needs sufficient current capacity to provide the 1 amp current.

Do you understand how PWM works?
yes, i got it.
 
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