INPUT DIFFERENTIAL-MODE EMI OF CRM BOOST

PFC CONVERTER
ABSTRACT
In this project, the differential-mode (DM) electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise of a
single-phase boost power factor correction converter operating in critical current mode was
analyzed. The DM noise spectra are calculated based on the mathematical model of EMI receiver
and the required corner frequencies of DM filter are obtained. It can be seen that the minimum
corner frequencies are determined by the maximum noises at 150 kHz. With the relation between
the magnitude of the inductor current ripple and the DM noise, the characteristics of noise at 150
kHz are obtained by analyzing the current ripple magnitude at 150 kHz; thus, the worst
conditions which have the maximum noise value are figured out. Meanwhile, the maximum
noises at 150 kHz for different input voltages are identical, so the DM filter can be designed
based on one worst spectrum at one input voltage without testing the spectra in other conditions.
The hardware design is implemented by a PIC16F877A controller circuit.

BLOCK DIAGRAM

EXISTING SYSTEM
The boost converter is one of the preferred topologies for PFC converter because the
boost inductor is in series with the line which leads to low input current ripple. When operating
in critical current mode (CRM), the boost PFC converter features high PF, lower inductance

compared with continuous current mode (CCM), lower peak inductor current compared with
discontinuous current mode (DCM), zero-current turn-on for the power switch and no reverse
recovery of the diode, and it is suitable for low- and medium-power applications.

EXISTING SYSTEM TECHNIQUE

The design of the DM filter is based on its minimum corner frequency, which can be
obtained according to the noise at the critical frequency in the worst noise spectrum. Unlike the
constant-frequency operation manner of the boost PFC converter in CCM or DCM, where the
noises just exist at the switching frequency and the multiples of switching frequency, and their
maximum values normally happen at the low line with full load, the CRM boost PFC converter
operates with variable frequency, and the noise spectrum is continuous and varies in a
complicated manner. Thus, it is not easy to figure out the condition of the worst spectrum.

DISADVANTAGES OF EXISTING SYSTEMS

Low power factor
Low efficiency
High EMI
DM noise high.
PROPOSED SYSTEM
Power factor correction (PFC) converters have been widely used in acdc power
conversions to achieve high power factor (PF) and low harmonic distortion. The differentialmode (DM) electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise of a single-phase boost power factor
correction converter operating in critical current mode was analyzed. The design of
electromagnetic interference (EMI) input filters, needed for switched power converters to fulfill
the regulatory standards, is typically associated with high development effort. This paper
presents a guideline for a simplified differential-mode (DM) filter design.

PROPOSED SYSTEM TECHNIQUE

Unlike the constant-frequency operation manner of the boost PFC converter in CCM or
DCM, where the noises just exist at the switching frequency and the multiples of switching
frequency, and their maximum values normally happen at the low line with full load, the CRM
boost PFC converter operates with variable frequency, and the noise spectrum is continuous and
varies in a complicated manner. Thus, it is not easy to figure out the condition of the worst
spectrum. Moreover, due to the special signal processing of the EMI receiver, the harmonics in
the inductor current obtained simply from Fourier transform or fast Fourier transform cannot be
used directly as EMI noise. This necessitates significant simulations and experimental tests for
designing the DM filter. Recently, the mathematical modeling of EMI receiver has been
developed, and the noise spectrum can be calculated, making it possible to calculate the noise
spectra for analyzing and predicting the worst conditions of the spectrum.

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
Power MOSFET
Driver IC
Capacitor
Inductor
Controller
Regulators
Diodes

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IRF840
IR2112
470uF (25V); 1000uF; 470uF(400V)
5mH; 200uH
PIC16F877A
LM7805; LM7812
1N4000; 1N5408

ADVANTAGES OF PROPOSED SYSTEM

High power factor
Increased efficiency
Less EMI

APPLICATIONS
Battery Chargers
UPS system