Average simulations of FLYBACK converters with SPICE3

Within the wide family of Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS), the Flyback converter represents the preferred structure for use in small and medium power applications such as wall adapters, off-line battery chargers, fax machines, etc. The calculations involved in the design of a Flyback converter, especially one which operates in discontinuous mode, are not overly complex. However, the analysis of the impact of the environment upon the system may require a lengthy period of time: ESR variations due to temperature cycles, capacitor aging, load conditions, load and line transients, the effects of the filter stage, etc. must be considered. A SPICE simulator can help the designer to quickly implement his designs and show how they react to real world constraints. The simulation market constantly releases SMPS models, and the designer can rapidly lose himself in the eclecticism of the offer. This article will show how you can benefit from these new investigation tools.