Spread Spectrum - Quantum E240 User Manual

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SPREAD SPECTRUM

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With Spread Spectrum enabled (factory default configuration), a sawtooth voltage signal is
generated on pin 9 (SYNC/SS) of the QT240; this is used to modulate the QT240's burst
frequency. As pin 9 ramps up, the sample burst frequency increases. The effect of Spread
Spectrum operation is twofold:
- Peak EMC emissions are reduced by up to 10dB, and,
- The E240's susceptibility to external interference is reduced by a similar amount.
These benefits are highly significant in all applications. The burst and spread modulation
waveforms are as shown:
The burst frequency centers at ~100KHz. The 2V SPREAD sawtooth causes the oscillator to
sweep about ±7% around the center frequency. If the burst length is adjusted (e.g. by changing
the Cs sample capacitors), the SPREAD signal may need to be tweaked to maintain the ±7%
sweep. The easiest way to do this is to change C9. For longer burst lengths, increase C9
(factory default value is 22nF, X7R type) to maintain a ~2V peak amplitude on the SPREAD
waveform.