Current-Mode Control (Coursera)

Current-Mode Control (Coursera)

This is Course #4 in the Modeling and Control of Power Electronics course sequence. The course is focused on current-mode control techniques, which are very frequently applied in practical realizations of switched-mode. Practical advantages of peak current mode control are discussed, including built-in overcurrent protection, simpler and more robust dynamic responses, as well as abilities to ensure current sharing in parallel connected converter modules.

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For peak current-mode controlled converters, slope compensation, and high-frequency effects are discussed in detail. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to understand, analyze, model, and design high-performance current-mode controllers for dc-dc power converters, including peak current-mode controllers and average current-mode controllers.
We strongly recommend students complete the CU Boulder Power Electronics specialization as well as Course #1 (Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation) before enrolling in this course (the course numbers provided below are for students in the CU Boulder's MS-EE program):
Introduction to Power Electronics (ECEA 5700)
Converter Circuits (ECEA 5701)
Converter Control (ECEA 5702)
Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation (ECEA 5705)
After completing this course, you will be able to:
● Understand conducted electromagnetic interference (EMI) and the need for input filter
● Understand input filter design principles based on attenuation requirements and impedance interactions.
● Design properly damped single-stage input filters.
● Design properly damped multi-stage input filters.
● Use computer-aided tools and simulations to verify input filter design
Course 4 of 5 in the Modeling and Control of Power Electronics Specialization

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Peak Current-Mode Control: Simple Model
Introduction to peak current-mode control, simple model, and the need for slope compensation

WEEK 2
Peak Current-Mode Control: More Accurate Model
More accurate averaged model, averaged circuit simulations, and design of control loops

WEEK 3
High-Frequency Effects in Peak Current-Mode Control
Introduction to the sampled-data nature of switching converters and high-frequency effects in peak current-mode controlled converters

WEEK 4
Average Current-Mode Control
Averaged current-mode control and design of current and voltage control loops

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