Title :
A power quality monitoring system: a case study in DSP-based solutions for power electronics
Author :
Lakshmikanth, A. ; Morcos, Medhat M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Kansas State Univ., Manhattan, KS, USA
fDate :
6/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Programmable digital signal processors (DSPs) are emerging as the processors of choice in monitoring and control of high-end power electronics systems. This paper adopts a case study approach to illustrate a development methodology for DSP-based solutions. The unique features of DSP chips that make them ideal for real-time applications are highlighted. Power electronics systems where DSPs have been used are indicated. A case study in which a DSP-based solution was developed for a power quality monitoring application is presented. Through the case study, the issues involved in adopting a system architecture, selecting a DSP, and developing software for an application are discussed. The methodology described in this paper presents broad guidelines which can be intelligently applied to develop DSP-based solutions to meet specific requirements
Keywords :
computerised monitoring; digital signal processing chips; power electronics; power measurement; DSP chips; dual processor architecture; embedded system; power electronics; power quality monitoring; programmable digital signal processors; real-time applications; Application software; Computer architecture; Control systems; Digital signal processing; Digital signal processing chips; Digital signal processors; Guidelines; Monitoring; Power electronics; Power quality;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on