Stabilization of carrier-frequency servomechanisms. III. Methods of obtaining required carrier phase-shift

Abstract

In a servomechanism using a two-phase alternating current control motor, a 90° difference is required in the phases of the carrier-frequency voltages applied to the fixed and control windings. This part describes and compares various methods of obtaining the phase difference. The question of the possibility of a phase-shifting proportional-derivative parallel “T” is answered in the negative, by the result that in any parallel “T” transfer characteristic, if the quadratic factor in the numerator is of the proportional-derivative form at the correct resonant frequency, the amount of phase shift which may be obtained from the remaining portion of the transfer characteristic is less than are tan ( 2 n ) , where n is twice the carrier frequency divided by notch width. Thus for values of n high enough to have an appreciable stabilizing effect, the maximum obtainable intrinsic phase shift is negligible. In order to obtain a large phase shift it is necessary to add either a series input or a load impedance to the parallel “T,” or to use a phase-shifting network preceding or following the parallel “T.” Formulae and design charts are given for determination of the values of the components of phase lag networks. The method of calculation of tolerance requirements on the components, in terms of allowable deviation from the correct phase, is illustrated by an example of a phase lag network used in conjunction with a bridge “T” proportional-derivative network.