The power electronics controlled current source utilized in the reference current generator

Abstract

The paper considers wide-band voltage controlled power electronics current source. The current source has been designed as a part of 1-channel reference current generator designed for current meters testing. The control module of the generator utilizes specialized Analog Devices Inc. DSPs based microcomputer module for power electronics applications. Used solutions have allowed obtain high quality referencing of the output current within reference signal. The paper presents the structure and selected aspects of the control algorithm of the current source. Also selected investigations results of laboratory prototype of generator with utilization of controlled current source are presented