Design Methodology for Multiresonant Gate Drivers: A SPICE-Based Optimization
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Abstract
This study presents a novel optimization technique based on parameter sweep using a Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis (SPICE) for Multi Resonant Gate Drivers (MRGD) that are used in resonant power converters and Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) applications. Unlike standard design approaches that use numerical methods as reported in previous studies, the proposed approach streamlines the design process and shortens the product development time by relying on data from simulation models. The proposed optimization is carried out in LTspice, optimizing only the key parameters that affect the frequency response of the multi-resonant filter. The MRGD aims to maximize operational efficiency at high frequencies when used in SMPS and resonant power converters. The proposed concepts are assessed and validated through a hardware prototype. With the help of simulation and hardware verification, the MRGD demonstrated improved efficiency, achieving a 34.8% reduction in gate drive losses compared to an off-the-shelf conventional Voltage Source Gate Driver (VSGD) based on UCC27517.
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