UC3827-1: Error in Application Note U-140 written by Lloyd Dixon

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Hi,
I have found this paper that does the current loop compensation differently and it states that this approximation of Rf/Ri=Gain is not accurate. this paper shows better representation of the poles and zeros of current loop. which one to follow at the end ?
'' the first constraint is presented in [6], it avoids clipping of
the current amplifier at low duty ratios or high line, thus
avoiding switching instabilities. The second constraint,
given in [9], also avoids switching instability. In (14) the
min(x, y) functional notation means the minimum of x or y
and lVol is the absolute value of Vo to address the buck-
boost case (V, c 0). To simplify the design an
approximation for IGc-(s)l at s =jusis R C L ~ R C L I .However,
this approximation is only exact if the compensator pole is
actually placed beyond the switching frequency. It is more
accurate to use IGcL(j~s)l.Some iteration may be necessary.
The current loop design is now complete.''

u.dianyuan.com/.../414741241078795.pdf

  • Hi,

    The paper is old so its author may not be ok to contact.

    We do not have good position to comment what to follow as to do so we would need to test each to find which is better.

    I think this is applicable to you unless you want examine each approach.

    Our typical approach is to pick up any as starting then tune up on bench debugging.

    You can evaluate through simulation but you need to get your simulation circuit to work first as mentioned in the other thread of yours.