This user guide supports the 306 W evaluation board for the 80Plus Platinum solution
based on a Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM) PFC and LLC convertor using the
FAN6982 with the FAN7688. It should be used in conjunction with the FAN7688
datasheet as well as Fairchild’s application notes and technical support team. Please visit
Fairchild’s website at www.fairchildsemi.com.
1. Introduction
The LLC converter in this Evaluation Board (EVB) is controlled by the FAN7688; it’s a
16-pin controller and locates in secondary side. The FAN7688 includes PFM and PWM
controls to optimization efficiency for all loading, its combine advantage SR control
improves efficiency. It employs a current mode control technique based on charge
control; this provides a better control-to-output and line-to-output transfer function of the
power stage, simplifying the feedback loop design while allowing true input power limit
capability. The PFC is controlled by the FAN6982, based on Continuous Conduction
Mode (CCM), which employs leading edge modulation for average current control and
has a number of advanced features for better performance and reliability.
1.1. Features
LLC:
Secondary Side PFM Controller with Synchronous Rectifier Control
Charge Current Control for better Transient Response and Simplified Feedback Loop
Design
Adaptive Synchronous Rectification Control with Dual Edge Tracking
Closed Loop Soft-Start
Green Functions to Improve Light Load Efficiency
- Symmetric PWM Control at Light Load to Limit the Switching Frequency while
Reducing Switching Losses
- Disabling SR During Light Load Operation
Complete Protection Functions with Auto-Restart PFC:
Continuous Conduction Mode and Average-Current-Mode Control
Power-On Sequence Control
Brownout Protection
Fulfills Class-D Requirements of IEC 61000-3-2
Universal AC Input Voltage
Efficiency Optimization by External Output Voltage Adjustable Circuit
Figure 12. Input Current Waveform and THD Test Result in 115 V
AC
75 W Load, 100 V/50 Hz
Figure 13. Input Current Waveform and THD Test Result in 115 VAC, Mid. Load
Input Voltage
Condition
PF
THD (%)
Class D
100 V/50 Hz
Input 75 W
0.983
14.170
Pass
Mid. Load
0.980
13.390
Pass
100% Load
0.992
8.310
Pass
230 V/50 Hz
Input 75 W
0.879
17.330
Pass
Mid. Load
0.939
16.410
Pass
100% Load
0.976
11.560
Pass
9. Performance of Evaluation Board
9.1. Current Harmonic Test:
Test Condition:
Measure input current power factor (PF) and total harmonic distortion (THD, IEC610003-2, Class D) at various line and output loading.
A PF less than 0.95 in 230 V/50 Hz can cause a fast response of PFC voltage loop in
some test requirement; it can be fine tuned to meet PF > 0.95 when it is needed.
Switch the input voltage from 90 V to 264 V or from 264 V to 90 V. The output voltages
should be normal and the output of PFC bus should be less than 450 V.
Test Results:
Figure 18. Test Waveform of AC Trim Up & Trim Down
9.3. Efficiency
Test Condition:
Measure input current Power Factor (PF) and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD, Class D)
at various line and output loading.
Figure 19 summarizes the expected output transient step sizes for each output. Input
=115 VAC; IO= 0~7.2 A or IO= 4.8~12 A. The transient load slew rate is = 1.0 A/µS.
After AC input drop 0.5 cycle, check system to ensure that no damage occurred and
behavior is correct. If the AC drop time increases to 1 cycle, the Vbulk will drop too
much to make the 12 V VO also drop. So, it’s also about min. frequency of controller.
Test Results:
9.9. AC Transient
Test Condition:
AC Transient in 115 V80 V115 V and 230 V160 V230 V conditions, check
system to ensure that no damage occurred and behavior is correct.
Figure 24 shows, this EVB is design and test with the metal case. If the user wants to
perform an EMI conduction test, connect power earth (PE) to secondary ground point and
flowing point of Y-cap C9.
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