This user guide supports the Evaluation kit for the FL7701. It should be used in
conjunction with the FL7701 datasheet as well as Fairchild’s application notes and
technical support team. Please visit Fairchild’s website at www.fairchildsemi.com
1. Introduction
This document describes the proposed solution for a universal-input 2.4W LED ballast
using the FL7701. The input voltage range is 90V
output with a constant current of 85mA at 28V
description of FL7701, the power supply specification, schematic, bill of materials, and
the typical operating characteristics.
1.1. General Description
The FL7701 LED lamp driver is a simple IC with PFC function. The special “adopted
digital” technique automatically detects input voltage condition and sends an internal
reference signal, resulting in high power factor. When an AC input voltage is applied to
the IC, the PFC function is automatically enabled. Otherwise, when a DC input is applied
to the IC, the PFC function is automatically disabled. The FL7701 does not require a bulk
capacitor (electrolytic capacitor) for supply rail stability, which can significantly affect
LED reliability.
– 265V
RMS
. This document contains general
MAX
and there is one DC
RMS
.
1.2. Key Features
Digitally Implemented Active PFC Function
Built-in Self-Biasing HV Startup Circuit
Application Input Range: 80V
AOCP Function with Auto-Restart Mode
Built-in Over-Temperature Protection
Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit
Current-Sense Pin Open Protection
Low Operating Current: 0.85mA (Typical)
Under-Voltage Lockout with 5V Hysteresis
Programmable Oscillator Frequency
Programmable LED Current
Analog Dimming Function
Fixed Soft-Start Function
Precise Internal Reference: ±3%
Current Sense. Limits output current, depending on the sensing resistor
voltage. The CS pin is also used to set the LED current regulation.
Output. Connects to the MOSFET gate.
Supply Voltage. Supply pin for stable IC operation; ZCD signal detection used
for accurate PFC function.
Resistor. Programmable operating frequency using an external resistor
connected to this PIN and the IC has fixed frequency when this pin is left open
or floating.
Analog Dimming. Connects to the internal current source and can change the
output current using an external resistor. If ADIM is not used, connect a 0.1µF
bypass capacitor between ADIM and GND.
GROUND. Ground for the IC.
High Voltage. Connect to the high-voltage line and supply current to the IC
AC Source: PCR500L by Kikusui
Power Meter: PZ4000 by Yokogawa
Oscilloscope: Waverunner 64Xi by Lecroy
EMI Test Receiver: ESCS30 by ROHDE & SCHWARZ
Two-Line V-Network: ENV216 by ROHDE & SCHWARZ
Thermometer: CAM SC640 by FLIR SYSTEMS
LED: EHP-AX08EL/GT01H-P03 (3W) by Everlight
Figure 8 through Figure 11 show the typical startup performance at different input
voltage conditions. When AC input voltage is applied to the system, the FL7701
automatically operates in AC Mode after finishing an internally fixed, seven-cycle, softstart period. Figure 10 and Figure 11 show the soft-start characteristics when a DC input
voltage is applied.
CH1: VCC, CH2:
DRAIN
, CH3: V
LED
, CH4: I
LED
Figure 8. Soft-Start Characteristics, AC Mode, 90V
CH1: VCC, CH2:
DRAIN
, CH3: V
LED
, CH4: I
LED
Figure 10. Soft-Start Characteristics, DC Mode, 100V
CH1: VCC, CH2:
Figure 9. Soft-Start Characteristics, AC Mode, 265V
AC
CH1: VCC, CH2:
Figure 11. Soft-Start Characteristics, DC Mode, 200V
The programmable switching frequency is between 20kHz ~ 250kHz, determined by
selecting the RT resistor value. If no RT resistor is used (RT pin OPEN), the FL7701
default switching frequency is set to 45kHz. The maximum duty ratio is fixed below 50%
and has a fixed minimum typical on-time of 400ns. There are two crucial points to design
properly. The first is consideration of the minimum duty ratio at minimum input voltage
because the FL7701 is limited to 50% duty ratio. The second consideration is minimum
on-time at maximum input voltage condition. The FL7701 cannot control output power
when the operating conditions are such that the required on-time is less than the 400ns
minimum on-time.
Figure 13 through Figure 22 show the normal operation waveform by input voltage &
input frequency. The output voltage and current maintains a certain output level with
120Hz ripple, as shown in the test results in Table 2.
Figure 23 and Figure 24 show the open-load condition test method and result. When the LED
disconnects from the system, the IC cannot operate beca use the HV pin is discon nected.
8.5. Typical Waveforms: Abnormal Mode (Inductor Short
Condition)
Figure 25 and Figure 26 show the test method and result of an inductor short condition.
The FL7701 uses an abnormal over-current protection (AOCP) function, limiting the
current on RCS in the event of an inductor short condition.
Figure 25. Inductor Short Condition
When CS pin voltage reached
2.5V, AOCP operates after
internal delay time 70ns (typical)
CH1: VCS, CH2: V
DRAIN
, CH3: V
LED
, CH4: I
LED
Figure 26. Test Results of Inductor Short Condition
Figure 27 shows the system PF performance for the entire input voltage range (90V to
265V) at different input frequency conditions (47Hz, 64Hz). The PF slightly changes
according to the input frequency but can achieve over 86% at 265V
Figure 28 shows system efficiency results for different AC input voltage frequency
conditions. As shown, the input frequency has negligible effect on system efficiency.
Figure 30 through Figure 37 show the steady-state thermal results with different input
voltage conditions. Inductor L3 has the highest temperature on the top side of the PCB
due to copper resistance. The FL7701 has the highest temperature on the bottom side of
the PCB due to power loss associated with the high-voltage device. The IC temperature is
66.5°C for the 220V
Figure 30. Thermal Test Result, Bottom-Side
Temperature at 90V
Condition (IC)
AC
input condition.
AC
Figure 31. Thermal Test Result, Top-Side Temperature
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