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Zhongping Wu1,2, Kuiyuan Zhang1,2, Rongbo Zhang1,2
1School of Geophysics and Information Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China.
Abstract:
This paper presents a compact, high-efficiency electromagnetic transmitter for Controlled-source Audio-frequency Magnetotelluric (CSAMT) applications, operating in the 10-100 kHz range. A novel bipolar square-wave inverter topology is proposed, which directly modulates the transformer's secondary-side AC output, eliminating conventional rectification and filtering stages. This design reduces system losses (simulated efficiency > 90%) and achieves an approximately 40% reduction in both volume and weight. The power stage uses a full-bridge bipolar inverter topology with SiC-MOSFETs, combined with a high-frequency transformer for voltage gain. Simulation, laboratory testing, and EMI evaluation confirm stable square-wave generation and full compliance with EN55032 Class A standards. Field validation with a CSAMT receiver demonstrates effective signal transmission and high-resolution subsurface imaging, thereby improving the efficiency and portability of urban geophysical exploration.
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