I2 average current mode control for switching converters

The constant frequency average current mode control is a widely used control scheme for the converters requiring precise current control, but its transient response is relatively slow, while the switching loss and driving loss significantly diminish the light load efficiency. To solve these issues, the I2 control average current mode is proposed. By combining the fast direct current feedback and integral feedback, the I2 control achieves both wide bandwidth and accurate current control. As a particular embodiment of this concept, by adopting constant on-time modulation, constant on-time I2 control needs no artificial ramp, and has fast dynamic response. Moreover, due to the decrease of switching frequency, constant on-time I2 control improves the efficiency in discontinuous-conduction-mode. The concept of I2 control can be extended to other modulations. Small signal model using describing function based equivalent circuit model is proposed. The model is accurate up to 1/2 switching frequency. Based on model, the design guidelines are discussed. The proposed control is verified with simulation and hardware measurement results.

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