TIDUF03
December 2022
Description
Resources
Features
Applications
5
1
System Description
1.1
Key System Specifications
2
System Overview
2.1
Block Diagram
2.2
System Design Theory
2.2.1
Detection Principals
2.2.2
Saturation
2.2.3
General Mode of Operation
2.3
Highlighted Products
2.3.1
DRV8220
2.3.2
OPAx202
2.3.3
TLVx172
2.3.4
TLV7011
2.3.5
INA293
2.3.6
SN74LVC1G74
2.3.7
TLV767
3
Hardware, Software, Testing Requirements, and Test Results
3.1
Hardware
3.1.1
Board Overview
3.1.2
Filter Stage
3.1.3
Differential to Single-Ended Converter
3.1.4
Low-Pass Filter
3.1.5
Full-Wave Rectifier
3.1.6
DC Offset Circuit
3.1.7
Auto-Oscillation Circuit
31
3.1.8
DRV8220 H-Bridge
3.1.9
Saturation Detection Circuit
3.1.10
H-Bridge Controlled by DFF
3.1.11
MCU Selection
3.1.12
Move Away From Timer Capture
3.1.13
Differentiating DC and AC From the Same Signal
3.1.14
Fluxgate Sensor
3.2
Software Requirements
3.2.1
Software Description for Fault Detection
3.3
Test Setup
3.3.1
Ground-Fault Simulation
3.4
Test Results
3.4.1
Linearity Over Temperature
3.5
Fault Response Results
4
Design and Documentation Support
4.1
Design Files
4.1.1
Schematics
4.1.2
BOM
4.2
Documentation Support
4.3
Support Resources
4.4
Trademarks
5
About the Author
Features
Low-cost discrete AC and DC ground fault detection circuit
Designed to sense fault current thresholds of 6 mA DC, 30 mA
RMS
AC based off IEC62752 and IEC62955
Detection-to-response time < 25 ms (not including relay delay time)
Adjustable AC and DC trip thresholds via software
Auto-oscillation feedback circuit can drive different magnetic core materials with minimal changes to hardware
Active low-pass filter optimized to attenuate auto-oscillation frequency and amplify fault current signal