Optimal design of the active droop control method for the transient response

Use of the active droop control method is a popular way to achieve adaptive voltage position (AVP) for the voltage regulator (VR). This paper discusses the small-signal model of the active droop control method, which is shown to be a two-loop feedback control system. The compensator design impacts both the current and voltage loops, making the design complicated. An optimal design method is proposed in order to achieve equal crossover frequencies for the two loops so that constant output impedance is realized in the VR. Simulation and experimental results prove the good VR transient response and high efficiency.