The MIC38HC4x family are fixed frequency current-mode
PWM controllers with 1A drive current capability. Micrel’s
BiCMOS devices are pin-compatible with 384x bipolar devices. Their high output drive, with fast rise and fall times,
combined with low startup current make it an ideal PWM
controller where high efficiency is required.
Undervoltage lockout circuitry allows the ’42 and ’44 versions
to start up at 14.5V and operate down to 9V, and the ’43 and
’45 versions start at 8.4V with operation down to 7.6V. All
versions operate up to 20V.
When compared to bipolar UC384x devices operating from a
15V supply, start-up current has been reduced to 50µA
typical and operating current has been reduced to 4.0 mA
typical. Decreased output rise and fall times drive larger
MOSFETs, and rail-to-rail output capability increases efficiency, especially at lower supply voltages. The MIC38HC4x
also features a trimmed oscillator discharge current and
bandgap reference.
MIC38HC4x-1 is available in 14-pin plastic DIP and SOIC
packages. 8-pin devices feature small size, while 14-pin
devices separate the analog and power connections for
improved performance and power dissipation.
Features
• Fast 20ns output rise and 15ns output fall times
• –40°C to +85°C temperature range
exceeds UC284x specifications
• High-performance, low-power BiCMOS Process
• Ultralow start-up current (50µA typical)
• Low operating current (4mA typical)
• High output drive (1A peak current, HC version)
• CMOS outputs with rail-to-rail swing
• Current-mode operation up to 500kHz
• Trimmed 5V bandgap reference
• Pin-for-pin compatible with UC3842/3843/3844/3845(A)
• Trimmed oscillator discharge current
• UVLO with hysteresis
• Low cross-conduction currents
Applications
• Current-mode, off-line, switched-mode power supplies
• Current-mode, dc-to-dc converters.
• Step-down “buck” regulators
• Step-up “boost” regulators
• Flyback, isolated regulators
• Forward converters
• Synchronous FET converters
Functional Diagram
VDD
7 (12)
VREF
8 (14)
RT/CT
4 (7)
FB
2 (3)
2.5V
( ) pins are on MIC38HC4x-1 (14-lead) versions only
* MIC38HC4x (8-lead) versions only
†
MIC38HC42, MIC38HC43 (96% max. duty cycle) versions only
‡
MIC38HC44, MIC38HC45 (50% max. duty cycle) versions only
35V
COMP
1 (1)
5V
Reference
Oscillator
2R
R
GND*(AGND)
5 (9)
ISNS
3 (5)
UVLO
*
TQ
S
Q
R
*
(VD)
†
‡
(11)
OUT
6 (10)
(PGND)
(8)
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Total Output VariationLine, Load, Temp., Note 14.825.18V
Output Noise Voltage10Hz ≤ f ≤ 10kHz, TA = 25°C, Note 150µV
Long Term StabilityTA = 125°C, 1000 hrs., Note 1525mV
Output Short Circuit–30–80–180mA
Oscillator Section
Initial AccuracyTA = 25°C, Note 5495255kHz
Voltage Stability12 ≤ VDD ≤ 18V, Note 60.21.0%
Temp. StabilityT
Clock RampTA = 25°C, V
Reset CurrentTA = T
AmplitudeV
Error Amp Section
Input VoltageV
Input Bias CurrentVFB = 5.0V–0.1–2µA
A
VOL
Unity Gain BandwidthNote 10.71.0MHz
≤ TA ≤ T
MIN
to T
MIN
peak to peak1.9Vp-p
RT/CT
= 2.5V2.422.502.58V
COMP
2 ≤ VO ≤ 4V6590dB
, Note 10.04%/°C
MAX
= 2V7.78.49.0mA
RT/CT
MAX
7.28.49.5mA
PSRR12 ≤ VDD ≤ 18V60dB
Output Sink CurrentVFB = 2.7V, V
Output Source CurrentVFB = 2.3V, V
V
HighVFB = 2.3V, RL = 15k to ground56.8V
OUT
V
LowVFB = 2.7V, RL = 15k to V
OUT
= 1.1V214mA
COMP
= 5V–0.5–1mA
COMP
REF
0.11.1V
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ParameterTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnits
Current Sense
GainNotes 2, 32.853.03.15V/V
MaximumThresholdV
= 5V, Note 20.911.1V
COMP
PSRR12 ≤ VDD ≤ 18V, Note 270dB
Input Bias Current–0.1–2µA
Delay to Output120250ns
Output
R
R
‘HC’ HighI
DS(ON)
‘HC’ LowI
DS(ON)
SOURCE
SINK
= 200mA10Ω
= 200mA5.5Ω
Rise TimeTA = 25°C, CL = 1nF2050ns
Fall TimeTA = 25°C, CL = 1nF1540ns
Undervoltage Lockout
Start ThresholdMIC38HC42/413.514.515.5V
MIC38HC43/57.88.49.0V
Minimum Operating VoltageMIC38HC42/48910V
MIC38HC43/57.07.68.2V
Pulse Width Modulator
Maximum Duty CycleMIC38HC42/39496%
MIC38HC44/54650%
Minimum Duty Cycle0%
Total Standby Current
Start-Up CurrentVDD = 13V, 38HC42/4450200µA
VDD = 7.5V, 38HC43/45
Operating Supply CurrentVFB = V
Zener Voltage (VDD)I
= 25mA, Note 63037V
DD
= 0V4.06.0mA
ISNS
Note 1: These parameters, although guaranteed, are not 100% tested in production.
Note 2: Parameter measured at trip point of latch with VEA = 0.
Note 3: Gain defined as:
∆
V
PIN1
A =
V (I)
TH
;≤≤
0 V (I) 0.8V
TH
SNS
SNS
Note 4: Adjust VDD above the start threshold before setting at 15V.
Note 5: Output frequency equals oscillator frequency for the MIC38HC42 and MIC38HC43. Output frequency for the MIC38HC44, and
MIC38HC45 equals one half the oscillator frequency.
Note 6: On 8-pin version, 20V is maximum input on pin 7, as this is also the supply pin for the output stage. On 14-pin version, 40V is
maximum for pin 12 and 20V maximum for pin 11.
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Typical Characteristics
Oscillator Frequency
100
RESISTANCE (kΩ)
R
10
T
1
1x10
Configuration
200pF
470pF
1nF
1.8nF
4.7nF
10nF
VDD = 15V
4
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (Hz)
1x10
5
1x10
Current Sense Amplifier
vs. Error Amplifier Output
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
CURRENT SENSE AMP THRESHOLD (V)
125°C
25°C
-50°C
02468
ERROR AMPLIFIER OUTPUT (V)
MIC38C/HC42/43 Output Dead
Time vs. Oscillator Frequency
100
VDD = 15V
4.7nF
10
10nF
OUTPUT DEAD TIME (%)
1
6
1x10
4
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1x10
18nF
5
1nF
200pF
470pF
1x10
6
Short-Circuit Reference
Current vs. Temperature
120
100
80
60
40
VDD = 15V
20
SHORT CURCUIT CURRENT (mA)
0
REF
-60 -30 0 30 60 90 120 150
V
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Oscillator Discharge
Current vs. Temperature
9.0
8.8
8.6
8.4
8.2
8.0
7.8
7.6
7.4
7.2
7.0
OSC. DISCHARGE CURRENT (mA)
-60 -30 0 30 60 90 120 150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VDD = 15V
V
= 2V
OSC
MIC38C4x
Output Waveform
25
20
15
10
5
0
-5
VD = 15V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
-10
C
= 1nF
L
-15
0.00.20.40.60.81.0
TIME (µs)
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Package Information
PIN 1
DIMENSIONS:
INCH (MM)
.235 (5.969)
.215 (5.461)
.160 MAX
(4.064)
0.018 (0.57)
0.100 (2.54)
0.380 (9.65)
0.370 (9.40)
8-Pin Plastic DIP (N)
.770 (19.558) MAX
.060 (1.524)
.045 (1.143)
0.135 (3.43)
0.125 (3.18)
0.130 (3.30)
0.0375 (0.952)
0.255 (6.48)
0.245 (6.22)
0.300 (7.62)
0.013 (0.330)
0.010 (0.254)
0.380 (9.65)
0.320 (8.13)
PIN 1
.310 (7.874)
.280 (7.112)
.080 (1.524)
.015 (0.381)
.015 (0.381)
.160 (4.064)
.100 (2.540)
.110 (2.794)
.090 (2.296)
.060 (1.524)
.045 (1.143)
.023 (.5842)
.015 (.3810)
.400 (10.180)
.330 (8.362)
.008 (0.2032)
14-Pin Plastic DIP (N)
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0.026 (0.65)
MAX)
PIN 1
0.157 (3.99)
0.150 (3.81)
0.064 (1.63)
0.045 (1.14)
0.154 (3.90)
0.026 (0.65)
MAX)
0.050 (1.27)
TYP
0.197 (5.0)
0.189 (4.8)
0.050 (1.27)
TYP
0.020 (0.51)
0.013 (0.33)
0.0098 (0.249)
0.0040 (0.102)
0°–8°
SEATING
PLANE
8-Pin SOIC (M)
PIN 1
0.016 (0.40)
TYP
0.006 (0.15)
DIMENSIONS:
INCHES (MM)
0.050 (1.27)
0.016 (0.40)
0.244 (6.20)
0.228 (5.79)
DIMENSIONS:
INCHES (MM)
45°
0.010 (0.25)
0.007 (0.18)
0.193 (4.90)
45°
3°–6°
0.244 (6.20)
0.228 (5.80)
0.057 (1.45)
0.049 (1.25)
0.344 (8.75)
0.337 (8.55)
SEATING
PLANE
14-Pin SOIC (M)
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