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What is Pulse Width Modulation?
Pulse-width modulation, commonly known as PWM, is a modulation method that changes the pulse signal's width
In electrical systems to regulate the average power supplied to a load. PWM Is particularly helpful for effectively
regulating the output of audio amplifiers, the speed of motors, and the brightness of light. PWM is an elegant way
of referring to a particular kind of digital signal. Applications for pulse width modulation are numerous and include
complex control circutts.
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Pulse width modulation enables us to adjust the amount of time the signal is high in an analog fashion, allowing
us to achieve a range of effects in both applications. Although the signal can only ever be high ( often SV) or low
(ground) at one point in time, we can alter the ratio of high to low signal times over a regular length of time. PWM
is stil essential to contemporary electronics as technology develops, and for convenience of use, itis frequently
Included in microcontrollers and specialist PWM controller integrated circuits (ICs). Because of its versatility and
effectiveness, itis @ key componentin the design and management of a broad range of electronic systems,
greatly advancing the fields of power electronics and control engineering.Applications of PWM
+ Modulation in electronics refers to the application of a regulating or shifting force on an object. Similar to the
human voice, we also refer to it as a variation in the pitch, intensity, or tone of a frequency.
+ We frequently witness the usage of modulation techniques to operate devices such as | D's or DC motors.
‘+ Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) in conjunction with PWM isa crucial technique for reducing a solar
panel's output in order to align it with a battery's use
+ By adjusting the duty cycle, an LED's brightness can be somewhat controlled. By diluting each of the three hues
with varying amounts, an RGB (red, green, and blue) LED allows you to regulate the quantity of each color you
require in the blend of variety.
+ The PWM process regulates the fan within the PC's CPU, which effectively disperses heat.
Advantages and Disadvantages of PWM
Given Below are Advantages and Disadvantages of PWM
Advantages
+ PWM technology keeps LEDs from overheating while preserving their brightness,
‘+ PWM technology responds quickly and with accuracy,
+ Ahigh input power factor is provided by the PWM technique.
‘+ Motors may provide their full torque even at lower speeds thanks to the PWM technology
Disadvantages
+ The significant switching losses are a result of the high PWM frequency.
+ Radio Frequency Interference is caused by it (RFI)Duty Cycle of PWM.
We refer to this as “on time” when the signal is high. We employ the idea of duty cycle to define the quantity of “on
time’. A duty cycle's percentage is expressed. The proportion of time a digital signal is on throughout a period of
lume or interval is precisely described by the percentage duty cycle. The waveforrr's time is equal to its inverse
frequency.
Duty Cycle: On Time / On Time + Off Time
We would say a digital signal has a 50% duty cycle and looks like a perfect square wave if it is on for half of the
time and off for the other half. The digital signal spends more time in the high state than the low state if the
percentage is greater than 50%, and vice versa if the duty cycle is lower than 50% Here is @ graph depicting the
three scenarios.
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‘A100% duty cycle is equivalent to a 5 volt (high) voltage setting, Grounding the signal would be equivalent to 0%
duty cycleAdvantages of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM):
1. The noise interference is less due to amplitude has been
made constant.
2. Signal can be separated very easily at demodulation and
noise can also be separated easily.
3.Synchronization between transmitter and receiver is not
required unlike pulse position modulation.Disadvantages of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM):
1. Power will be variable because of varying in width of
pulse. Transmitt
2. Bandwidth is large as compared to BW of PAM.
Applications of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM):
1. PWM is used in telecommunication systems.
2. PWM can be used to control the amount of power
delivered to a load without incurring the losses.
So, this can be used in power delivering systems.
3. Audio effects and amplifications purposes also used.
4. PWM signals are used to control the speed of the robot by
controlling the motors.
oApplications of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM):
1. PWN is used in telecommunication systems. ~
2. PWM can be used to control the amount of power
delivered to a load without incurring the losses.
So, this can be used in power delivering systems.
3. Audio effects and amplifications purposes also used.
4. PWM signals are used to control the speed of the robot by
controlling the motors.
5. PWM is also used in robotics.
6. Embedded applications.
7. Analog and digital applications etc.Demodulation of PPM‘ @a<:
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1. Pulse position modulation has low noise interference as
compared to PAM ( Noise does not distort info )
2. Noise removal and separation is very easy in pulse
position modulation.
3. Power usage is also very low when compared to other
modulations due to constant pulse amplitude and width.G@a<:i
Disadvantages of Pulse Position Modulation (PPM):
1. The synchronization between transmitter and receiver is
required. Transmitter has to send synchronizing pulse to
operate the timing circuit in the reciever.
3. Large bandwidth is required for transmission.Applications of Pulse Position Modulation (PPM):
1. Used in non coherent detection where a receiver does not
need any Phase lock loop for tracking the phase of carrier.
2. Used in radio frequency (RF) communication.
3. Also used in contactless smart card, high frequency, RFID
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