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TYPICAL DESIGN FLOW
Client Concept & Specifications.
Client Concept & Specifications.
Client Concept & Specifications.
Client required boost converter design operating from 11 V to 33 VDC @ 6.6 A for mobile application. Efficiency to be > 90% at full load.
Design & Schematics.
Client Concept & Specifications.
Client Concept & Specifications.
Initial design, components selection and schematic capture of all modules of the dual interleaved converter. Creation of parts, models and foot-prints.
Simulation & Verification.
Client Concept & Specifications.
Simulation & Verification.
Simulation of the dual inter-leaved converter demonstrating harmonic reduction of switching frequency components.
Iteration & Optimization.
Iteration & Optimization.
Simulation & Verification.
Iteration and optimization of magnetic and current density specifications using FEA and EM analysis tools. Studying of loop current areas and current crowding.
Prototype Layout.
Iteration & Optimization.
Prototype & Testing.
Completion of PCB artwork-layout and procurement of first prototype PCB. Construction of test prototype board.
Prototype & Testing.
Iteration & Optimization.
Prototype & Testing.
Testing of first hardware prototype to verify design and simulation results. Testing all operating parameters according to design specifications.
Thermal Evaluation.
Thermal Evaluation.
Thermal Evaluation.
Thermal evaluation against maximum ambient temperature operating conditions. Unit tested in an controlled temperature chamber to verify temperature rise and thermal stability.
Efficiency Testing.
Thermal Evaluation.
Thermal Evaluation.
Load testing to verify efficiency and dynamic transient-step performance. Evaluated for minimum and maximum input voltage and full power load.
Stability Testing.
Thermal Evaluation.
EMI/EMC Performance.
Measurement and evaluation of control loop performance to meet required phase/gain margins for stability, through FRA techniques. Stability measurements verified against simulation results.
EMI/EMC Performance.
Documentation & Reports.
EMI/EMC Performance.
Evaluate conducted and radiated emissions levels. Examining of emission levels against industry standard profiles.
Worse Case Testing.
Documentation & Reports.
Documentation & Reports.
Test for worst case boundary conditions and stress limits to determine reliability.
Documentation & Reports.
Documentation & Reports.
Documentation & Reports.
Generate all performance reports, BOM and any documentation needed for manufacture.