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What about triangular waveform?

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If SMPSs' have problems with pulsed and quasi-sinewaves, then how about triangular instead?

Sputnik :idea:
 

Can you elaborate pleas.
 

What is there to elaborate on?

Pulsed and quasi-sinewave forms are not entirely suitable for Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) as the current passes through the zero-crossing to fast (pulsed waveform) or sits at zero for a while (quasi-waveform) which can make a SMPS behave erratically.

So, instead of a pure sinewave which can be more complex to produce (unless a microcontroller is implemented), would a triangular waveform be a suitable alternative?

Sputnik :idea:
 

Is this waveform produced before entering the filter? Square waves are produced generally to keep the power devices from entering linear region. They are either fully ON or OFF. Won't your triangular waveform dissipate power?
 

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