Estimation of Common Mode noise and Differential Mode noise generated by DC-DC Power Converters

Abstract

The study contains a review of the body of knowledge regarding differential mode (DM) and common mode (CM)noise and how they affect power converter performance. With an emphasis on practical application, this work seeks to give an estimation of differential mode (DM) and common mode (CM) noise for cutting-edge DC-DC power converters such as Zeta converters, Single Ended Primary Inductance Converters (SEPIC), and Cuk converters. Active noise separators and Differential mode noise separators are used as a measurement technique to quantify DM and CM noise, considering a number of variables including input voltage, output voltage, load current, and switching frequency. By using filtering techniques, DM and CM noise can be reduced. Both CM noise and DM noise are created by the Zeta converter at 114 dBµV and 108 dBµV, respectively. CM noise from the SEPIC converter is 119 dBµV, and DM noise is 114 dBµV. With values of CM noise 98 dBµV and DM noise 106 dBµV, Cuk converter produces less noise when compared to Zeta and SEPIC converter. The results show that power converters can generate DM and CM noise, and that this noise is over the Comité International Special des Perturbations Radioélectriques [CISPR] limit line. The conducted emission range for various electronic devices is provided by this standard. This study provides useful insights for power converter designers and engineers to optimize the performance of their systems in practical applications.