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An unstable power supply can cause severe system issues, such as audible noise from the passive components, unexpected jittering in the switching frequency, extreme oscillations on the output voltage during load transient events, and failures in the semiconductor switches.
In power supplies with external compensation networks, the compensation network is placed at the COMP pin. A quick way to tell if oscillations on the output are caused by an untuned compensation network would be to place a large capacitor at the COMP pin.
Another symptom of a bad power supply is strange noises. If you hear a buzzing, whining or humming noise coming from your computer or device, it could be a sign that the power supply is malfunctioning. The noise could be caused by loose or damaged components inside the power supply. The problem is frequently the radio frequency interface (RFI).
If a power supply is unable to provide a stable power source, it can cause the system to randomly crash or shut down. This can lead to data loss and can be particularly problematic for those using their computers or devices for work or mission-critical tasks. Thirdly, identifying a bad power supply early can save you money in the long run.
As discussed earlier, the instability in a switching regulator can be verified by looking at its transient response to a load change. Figure 1 showed an example of an unstable power supply, which exhibited several oscillations on the output voltage when a load transition occurred. Figure 4 shows the bode plot for the power supply in Figure 1.
3. Power components Power switching components, or MOSFETS, which take the brunt force of operation of the power supply, can sometimes cause failure if the heat sinking is inadequate, or if the drain overvoltage, drain overcurrent, gate overvoltage, or the internal antiparallel diode is overstressed.
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An unstable power supply can cause severe system issues, such as audible noise from the passive components, unexpected jittering in the switching frequency, extreme oscillations on …