The TPSF12C1EVM-FILTER evaluation module (EVM) is designed to conveniently
evaluate the performance of the TPSF12C1
active filter IC. The EVM helps to improve the CM EMI signature in single-phase AC
power systems.
The TPSF12C1
provides a low shunt impedance path for CM noise in the frequency range of interest
for EMI measurement and helps to meet prescribed limits for EMI standards, such
as:
- CISPR 11, EN 55011 – Industrial,
Scientific and Medical (ISM) applications
- CISPR 25, EN 55025 – Automotive
applications
- CISPR 32, EN 55032 – Multimedia
applications
Enabling up to 30 dB of CM noise reduction at the lower end of specified frequency
ranges (for example, 100 kHz to 3 MHz) significantly reduces the footprint, volume,
weight and cost of the CM filter implementation, especially the CM choke components that
are designed to attenuate lower-order harmonics – and hence are large size. The TPSF12C1
senses the high-frequency noise on each power line using two Y-rated sense capacitors
and injects a noise-canceling current back into the power lines using a Y-rated inject
capacitor. The GND terminal of the EVM requires a direct, low-inductance connection to
the chassis ground or Earth terminal of the filter circuit.