The AC/DC and DC/DC Books Of Knowledge

RECOMの「DC/DC Book of Knowledge/ DC/DC知識の本」は、様々なDC/DCコンバータのトポロジー、帰還ループ(アナログおよびデジタル)、試験、測定、保護、フィルタリング、安全、信頼性、定電流デバイス、そしてDC/DCアプリケーションついての詳細な入門書です。技術的な知識は必要ですが、技術者、設計者、学生が読み通せる本です。

あらゆるAC/DCコンバータまたはDC/DCコンバータ・モジュールの機能は、以下のいずれかまたは複数の要件に合致します。
  • 2次負荷を1次電源と整合させること
  • 1次回路と2次回路間の絶縁を提供すること
  • 障害、短絡、または過熱の影響から保護すること
  • 安全性、性能、EMCに関する法令への準拠を容易にすること
是非読んでください。

DC/DC Book of Knowledge

Chapter 1: Power Regulation
This chapter is a comprehensive overview of DC/DC power supply topologies: linear and switching regulators, buck, boost and buck-boost converters and flyback, forward and push-pull topologies. If you want to know your SEPIC from your ZETA, you need to read this chapter!

Chapter 2: Feedback Loops
Feedback is the essence of every stable system. How can I design my analogue or digital power supply to react quickly to sudden changes in load or input voltage, but stay smooth when the load is constant? And why do I have to worry about my right half plane stability?

Chapter 3: Understanding Datasheet Parameters
If in doubt, read the datasheet! This chapter explains what all the parameters mean so your DC/DC design behaves the way you expect it to. What is the worst case performance I can expect?

Chapter 4: DC/DC Converter Protection
Prevention is better than cure. How to protect my DC/DC converter and how my DC/DC converter can protect my application. Read this or be sorry!

Chapter 5: Input and Output Filtering
Input and output filtering is one of the most important and most poorly understood aspects of any DC/DC converter design. Sort out your common mode from your differentials, and you don’t have to worry about your back ripple any more.

Chapter 6: Safety
Safety first. This chapter explains the hazards, risks and countermeasures that you need to know to make a safe design that meets the regulatory requirements. Get creepages and your clearances right and your design can pass the safety certification first time.

Chapter 7: Reliability
All manufacturers say that their product is reliable, but how do you design for high reliability? Find out which factors do the most harm to the lifetime of DC/DC converters.

Chapter 8: LED Characteristics
Power LEDs for lighting run best from a constant current supply, not a constant voltage. How do you protect your LEDs from being overdriven or over-heating? And which is better: Analogue or PWM dimming?

Chapter 9: DC/DC Application Ideas
This chapter is a collection of DC/DC tips and tricks that every designer might find useful: How can I double the output power? Can I connect DC/DC converters in series? How can I increase the isolation?

Chapter 10: Magnetics
The heart of a DC/DC converter is the magnetic component. This chapter takes you through the entire design process from choosing the right magnetic core and topology, to coping with the losses and handling the leakage inductances and capacitances.

Chapter 11: Advanced Assembly and Packaging
The new 3DPP® chapter explores the different methods and techniques that have led to this paradigm shift. New packaging technologies have more than doubled the power density, so that a complete 15W converter in 3x3x1.5mm is now possible.

AC/DC Book of Knowledge

第1章:歴史的序説
なぜ115VACや230VACの主電源電圧、あるいは50Hzや60Hzがあるのか不思議に思ったことはありませんか?誰がこれらの数字を選んだのでしょうか?この章では、交流電力の発展の歴史を説明します。

第2章:リニアAC/DC電源
現代ではリニアAC/DC電源に余裕があるのか? あるいはスイッチング電源が唯一の答えなのか?

第3章:皮相電力、無効電力、有効電力
ビールのジョッキを例にとると、有効電力はビール、無効電力はビールの泡、皮相電力は満杯のグラスになります。この章では、「使える電気」と「無駄な電気」の数学的な関係を説明します。

第4章:交流理論
交流理論の章では、インピーダンス図、フェーザー、マイナス1の虚数平方根の重要性について解説しています。偏光とマクスウェルの電磁場方程式との関係は?

第5章:受動部品
電源装置の動作寿命は、非常に多くの場合コンデンサの選択によって制限されます。100μFのコンデンサが100μFのコンデンサではないのは、どのような場合でしょうか?この章では、ストレス要因と寿命20年以上のAC/DCコンバータの設計方法について解説します。

第6章:能動部品
MosFET、IGBT、SiC、それともGaN?この章では、パワー・スイッチング・トランジスタの動作の基礎と、高信頼性スイッチングのための設計手法について説明します。

第7章:力率補正
力率補正は、しばしばAC/DCコンバータの規制要件となっています。どのような技術があり、それぞれの利点と欠点は何でしょうか?

第8章:AC/DCコンバータのトポロジー
この章では、シングルエンド、疑似共振、2トランジスタ、インターリーブ、パラレル、ハーフブリッジとフルブリッジ、単相と3相のAC電源トポロジーについて包括的に解説します。ここに載っていないものは、おそらく必要ないでしょう!

第9章:トランスレス交流電源
すべてのAC/DC電源にトランスが必要なわけではありません。IoTは非絶縁型AC/DCコンバータと何の関係があるのでしょうか?

第10章:ワイヤレスパワー
ワイヤレス電力は、テスラの時代からの野望でした。今ではQiなどの規格の登場で、ワイヤレス電力は電動歯ブラシのみならず非常に便利な給電技術になりつつあります。

第11章:フィードバック
フィードバックは、すべての安定したシステムの本質となるものです。負荷や入力電圧の急激な変化に素早く反応し、負荷が一定のときにはスムーズに動作するような電源装置を設計するにはどうすればよいのでしょうか?なぜオプトカプラはチェーン中で弱いリンクであり、どのような代替案が存在するのでしょうか?

第12章:待機時の低消費電力化技術
マイクロプロセッサの消費電流は、フルスピードモードとディープスリープモードでは1億分の1にもなります。必要な時にフルパワーを供給し、負荷がゼロに近い時には消費電力をできるだけ少なくするように電源を設計するにはどうすればよいのでしょうか?

第13章:ACの測定
"測る者は屑を測る!" ACの測定はDCの測定ほど単純ではありません。この章では、異なるAC測定技術の概要を説明し、あなたのマルチメーターが正しい値を示していない可能性について説明します。

EMC Book of Knowledge

Chapter 1: EMC Basics
This introductory chapter covers the concepts of electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields, the fundamental maxwell equations, and how quickly electromagnetic waves move in different materials.

Chapter 2: Analysis
Building on chapter 1, this chapter explains the lumped circuit and skin effect models that can be used depending on wavelength to analyse circuit behaviour.

Chapter 3: Transmission Lines
At higher frequencies, EM waves move along conductors suffering from resonances, reflections, and standing wave effects. These phenomena can cause a significant deterioration in signal integrity and generate excessive radiated interference, so impedance matching may be required. Equally, correct matching is required for intentional PCB antennas for peak performance.

Chapter 4: EM coupling
This chapter covers the difference between near-field and far-fields and how these fields can couple across from a noise source to a victim circuit, along with different countermeasures that can be used to block the interference, whether it be capacitive, inductive, or galvanic coupling.

Chapter 5: Noise reduction techniques
Knowing which kind of noise interference (differential or common mode) allows the designer to identify the placement and type of noise filter that will be most effective.

Chapter 6: PCB Layout Impedance
PCB tracks and vias have an inherent DC resistance and AC impedance which will affect the flow of current in the circuit. This chapter details how to calculate these values to reach the required target impedance depending on the frequency of the signals used and introduces the concepts of the Fourier transform and harmonic spectra.

Chapter 7: Filters
Filters can be categorized by type, topology, grade, and mode of operation, so knowing which kind of filter will block or channel noise interference is crucial for a good design. This chapter also covers filter frequency and phase response (bode diagrams) and EMI countermeasures using filters and ferrite beads. This chapter also expands on the previous chapter to cover unintentional antennas and poor filter performance due to incorrect PCB layout.

Chapter 8: EMC standards
There are many technical standards that electronic circuits have to meet to pass the EMC regulations and the sheer number of them can be daunting. This chapter introduces the concepts of generic, basic, and product standards and goes through the most important ones, explaining what each standard covers depending on the required class and level, and how they are tested. It is important to know in advance which standard an application has to meet as compliance may mean physical changes to the PCB, changes to the design, or changes to the bill of materials.

Chapter 9: PFC
Power factor correction is an essential requirement for many power supplies and LED drivers. This chapter covers the basic terms (apparent, reactive and active power, and power factor) and the solutions that can be used for power factor correction and to limit THD.

Chapter 10: Measuring EMC
This chapter covers the equipment needed to test and measure products to check if they will meet the required EMC standard, including antennas, chambers, EM receivers, and LISNs.

EMC Book of Knowledge, Italian

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