Auto-tuning of PID controller with phase margin specification for digital voltage-mode buck converter

Yan Yan, Ahmed Shehada, Abdul R. Beig, Igor Boiko

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Abstract

This paper presents an application of an auto-tuning method based on the modified relay-feedback test (MRFT) to a digitally-controlled voltage-mode DC-DC buck converter. PID controller parameters are calculated using the proposed tuning rules that guarantee a specified phase margin. The inputs to the PID tuning rules are the measured frequency and amplitude of the oscillations produced by the MRFT. It is mathematically proven in the paper that the specified phase margin is guaranteed - provided certain given constraints on the controller parameters are satisfied. Another contribution of this paper is the implementation of the MRFT on a DC-DC buck converter. The transient performance of the auto-tuned PID controller is experimentally tested, and is compared to the response of an optimal but non-auto-tuned controller. The results show good performance of the proposed method. Finally, some practical considerations regarding the application of the MRFT-based auto-tuning to switching converters are discussed.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationCCTA 2020 - 4th IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages801-806
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728171401
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2020
Event4th IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications, CCTA 2020 - Virtual, Montreal, Canada
Duration: 24 Aug 202026 Aug 2020

Publication series

NameCCTA 2020 - 4th IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications

Conference

Conference4th IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications, CCTA 2020
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVirtual, Montreal
Period24/08/2026/08/20

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