Selective Notch Frequency Technology for EMI Noise Reduction in DC–DC Converters: A Review

This review presents our band-selective frequency technology of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) noise spread spectrum in the DC–DC switching converter for communication devices. The DC–DC switching converter generates electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise. To comply with EMI regulations and re...

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Main Authors: Yasunori Kobori, Yifei Sun, Haruo Kobayashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/10/3196
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Summary:This review presents our band-selective frequency technology of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) noise spread spectrum in the DC–DC switching converter for communication devices. The DC–DC switching converter generates electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise. To comply with EMI regulations and reduce the need for bulky filters and shielding, noise spread spectrum technology is commonly employed. However, conventional methods may allow noise to encroach upon the signal band. To address this issue, selective notch frequency technology has been developed. This technology creates notch characteristic spectrum bands, ensuring a low noise level within the received frequency range. It detects the received frequency and generates a notch band there using a switching pulse control technology. This technology employs pulse coding techniques, including pulse width coding, pulse phase coding, and a combination of pulse width and phase coding. Then, we demonstrate a technique that tunes the notch band frequency to the received signal one automatically. We review their underlying principles, theoretical analyses, and experimental results, which validate the effectiveness of the selective notch frequency technology. Also, possible applications of this technology to sensor systems are discussed.
ISSN:1424-8220