Linear-non-linear digital control for dc/dc converters with fast transient response

International Journal of Power and Energy Systems

Volumn 29, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 38-47

  Boscaino, V ^a   Livreri, P ^a   Marino, F ^b   Minieri, M ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PALERMO   (Italy)

^b STMICROELECTRONICS   (Italy)

Author keywords

DC DC converter; Fast transient response; Non linear control; VRM

Indexed keywords

DIGITAL CONTROL; FAST TRANSIENT RESPONSE; HARDWARE TEST; LIMIT-CYCLE; NON LINEAR CONTROL; NON-LINEAR; OUTPUT VOLTAGES; PHASE STEPS; RECOVERY TIME; SIMULATION MODEL;

CONTROL SYSTEM STABILITY; DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS; LINEAR CONTROL SYSTEMS; SYSTEM STABILITY; TRANSIENT ANALYSIS;

DC-DC CONVERTERS;

EID: 77950788874     PISSN: 10783466     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2316/Journal.203.2009.1.203-4021     Document Type: Article

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