Programmable Current Source Design for Multi-channel Magnetic Field Generator* Programmable current source

Abstract

The three-dimensional motion of magnetic micro-robots requires the control of multiple magnetic field generators working simultaneously. The current program-controlled current sources in the market are generally expensive and it is difficult to control multiple program-controlled current sources by a single controller to change the output current at the same time. In order to compress the experimental cost, reduce the experimental threshold, realize the simultaneous control of multiple magnetic field generators and make them work stably, this paper proposes a special program-controlled current source design for multiple magnetic field generators, and verifies the feasibility of the design through experimental tests. The results show that the dedicated current source is able to output 0.3∼6.5A under ±12V switching power supply test when each current source is connected to a 1.5 ohm solenoid coil with internal resistance. The system meets the requirements of 3% or less output current error and fast response time while greatly reducing costs and achieving good interactivity.