OWE: AUM4-PT3-EV (Design an electric driveline)

PWM switching
Theory

G. Angelino

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PWM switching theory

pulse width modulation PWM

PWM switching theory

PWM decreases transistor losses

load curve during switching

on
off

U  0   U B  I C  R L  U CE  0

U CE  U B  I C  RL
  

 
PWM switching theory

Current response during on- and off time

PWM switching theory

Current response during on- and off time

 
  
   
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Current response during on- and off time

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the current ripple