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Loop analysis is a tool that allows the user to arbitrarily draw a transfer function by varying the coefficient or component from the feedback block. On the other hand, curve fitting can be done by entering points of expected gain or expected phase, by pressing "Automatic Compensation", and so the coefficient of the transfer function or components will be changed to fit those points.
8.1.2 How to start Loop Analysis as a Standalone ToolBack to top
Click on "Loop & Stability" on the left main menu to start Loop Analysis.
8.1.3 Introduction to Interface (Standalone Tool)Back to top
Top Bar
Change transfer function coefficients (ai and bi)
Define the range of each coefficient for Automatic Compensation
The Generic transfer function is shown in the top bar. For other functions in the top bar, please refer to Session 9.3.7--Top bar.
8.1.3.2 Change transfer function coefficients (ai and bi)Back to top
Users can input ai and bi and set the number of parameters by setting n., where n is the order of the transfer function.
8.1.3.3 Define the range of each coefficient for Automatic CompensationBack to top
The range of ai and bi should be specified for curve fitting purpose. For coefficients which users may not want to be changed by our non-linear regression curve fitting engine, users can simply uncheck the box as shown above.
After modification, click [Automatic Compensation] to apply the new value.
Click on [Compensation Setting]. Users can set the expected Gain and Phase at different frequencies, then click [close] to close this window and click on [Automatic Compensation].
After Automatic Compensation, a non-linear regression curve fitting will change ai and bi values to fit the expected gain and expect phase to be as close as possible. The adjusted ai and bi are shown on the parameter setting interface.
On the right, users can change the fmin and fmax. Information about the gain margin, phase margin and cross-over frequency are shown on the right of the loop chart.
Users can change the expected DC gain, phase margin and cross-over frequency for automatic compensation. After the new values have been inputted, click [Apply] or [Automatic Compensation] to update.
Click on [Compensation Setting]. On the Compensation Setting page, enable [Use Advance Setting] in order to enable the input box at the bottom. Users can then set the expected Gain and Phase at different frequencies. Then, click [close] to close this window and click on [Automatic Compensation].
In the component list, the range of automatic compensation for each component is shown. To change the component, click the blue button with the designator on the left to enter the component finder page.
After Automatic Compensation, a non-linear regression curve fitting will change the ai and bi values to fit the expected gain and expect phase as close as possible. The adjusted ai and bi are shown on the parameter setting interface.
On the right, users can change the fmin and fmax. Information about loop analysis are shown on the right of the loop chart.
Transient Analysis is a tool simulating the output voltage response under a user defined loading current profile. The tool has a simplistic interface allowing users to use a set of points to define the current loading profile by current level at different times. The tool will combine a small signal approach and large signal analysis to simulate the output voltage change against time.
If the user has already selected a design, this tool will inherently retrieve all necessary parameters from the design and show the corresponding result at just the click of the mouse.
If no design is selected, the tool will assume a power supply with a loop response defined in ¡°Equivalent Output Circuit¡±.
8.2.2 How to start Transient Analysis as a Standalone ToolBack to top
Click on [Loop & Stability] on the left main menu to start Loop Analysis. Then, click [Transient Analysis] on the Loop Analysis page.
8.2.3 Introduction to Interface (Standalone Tool)Back to top
Users can modify the loading waveform. The loading waveform is shown on the left while usesr can modify the waveform on the right. After any modification, click [Apply] to update.
Users can change the frequency of the loading waveform.
Two types of waveform are provided. Users can choose between step loading waveforms or sine loading waveforms. Users can also modify the detail value for each type of waveform.
Click [Advanced User Setting]. Users can set the output impedance of a generic power supply by setting "Output Capacitor", "Output Inductor", "Loading Capacitor", "Max. positive supply current" and "Min. negative supply current" to customize the generic power supply characteristics.
Users can modify the loading waveform. The loading waveform is shown on the left while users can modify the waveform on the right. After any modification, click [Apply] to update.
Users can change the frequency of the loading waveform.
Two types of waveform are provided. Users can choose between step loading waveforms or sine loading waveforms. Users can also modify the detail value for each type of waveform.