PORTABLE BATTERY CHARGERS.

Abstract

Basic battery charging configurations permitting control of charging power by use of switch modulation methods are presented. Circuits using both transistor and silicon controlled rectifier switch power modulators are described and compared. Pulse-width and pulse frequency modulation methods are examined from the standpoint of suitability for control of charging power. It is conculed that use of pulse-width switch modulation control of charger power results in a smaller required output circuit smoothing choke than is required using the pulse frequency control method. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 28, 1964
Accession Number
AD0600044

Entities

People

  • Charles A. Moo
  • Robert B. Craven

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Battery Chargers
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Modulation
  • Modulation
  • Modulators
  • Pulse Frequency Modulation
  • Rectifiers
  • Silicon Controlled Rectifiers
  • Transistors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Electrical Engineering