Buck DC-DC converter for embedded control system

Chern Yi Yeoh, Xin Wang, Wai Yie Leong, Chingseong Tan, Cho Giap Wong, Yit Fung Lee

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Abstract

This paper investigated the use of the dc-to-dc switching converter on a mobile snake-like robot. The mentioned dc-to-dc power converter would be the buck converter using IRF540N MOSFET by International Rectifier on continuous-conduction mode. Circuit simulations were performed, the circuit was constructed for comparison with a readily available buck converter in the market. The National Semiconductor's Simple Switcher buck converter chip, LM2678T-ADJ, has been used for comparison purposes. The analysis shows that the switching regulator is more efficient compared to linear regulator in low-voltage high-current applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE Conference on Sustainable Utilization Development in Engineering and Technology, STUDENT 2011
Pages144-149
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 IEEE Conference on Sustainable Utilization Development in Engineering and Technology, STUDENT 2011 - Semenyih, Malaysia
Duration: 20 Oct 201121 Oct 2011

Publication series

Name2011 IEEE Conference on Sustainable Utilization Development in Engineering and Technology, STUDENT 2011

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE Conference on Sustainable Utilization Development in Engineering and Technology, STUDENT 2011
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CitySemenyih
Period20/10/1121/10/11

Keywords

  • buck converter
  • continuous conduction mode
  • dc-dc power converter
  • IRF540N
  • LM2678T-ADJ
  • Snake-like robot

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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