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The following user guide supports the FAN9611 300W evaluation board for interleaved
boundary-conduction-mode power-factor-corrected supply. It should be used in
conjunction with the FAN9611 datasheet, Fairchild application note AN-6086 —Design
Considerations for Interleaved Boundary-Conduction Mode PFC Using FAN9611 /
FAN9612
and FAN9611/12 PFC Excel®-based Design Tool.
1. Overview of the Evaluation Board
The FAN9611 interleaved, dual Boundary-Conduction-Mode (BCM), Power-FactorCorrection (PFC) controllers operate two parallel-connected boost power trains 180º out
of phase. Interleaving extends the maximum practical power level of the control
technique from about 300W to greater than 800W. Unlike the Continuous Conduction
Mode (CCM) technique often used at higher power levels, BCM offers inherent zerocurrent switching of the boost diodes (no reverse-recovery losses), which permits the use
of less expensive diodes without sacrificing efficiency. Furthermore, the input and output
filters can be smaller due to ripple current cancellation between the power trains and
doubling of effective switching frequency.
The advanced line feed-forward with peak detection circuit minimizes the output voltage
variation during line transients. To guarantee stable operation with less switching loss at
light load, the maximum switching frequency is clamped at 525kHz. Synchronization is
maintained under all operating conditions.
Protection functions include output over-voltage, over-current, open-feedback, undervoltage lockout, brownout, and redundant latching over-voltage protection. FAN9611 is
available in a lead-free, 16-lead, Small-Outline Integrated-Circuit (SOIC) package.
This FAN9611 evaluation board uses a four-layer Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designed
for 300W (400V/0.75A) rated power. The maximum rated power is 350W and the
Maximum On-Time (MOT) power limit is set to 360W. The FEBFAN9611_S01U300A
is optimized to demonstrate all the FAN9611 efficiency and protection features in a lowprofile height form factor less than 18mm.
180° Out-of-Phase Synchronization
Automatic Phase Disable at Light Load
1.8A Sink, 1.0A Source, High-Current Gate Drivers
Transconductance (g
Voltage-Mode Control with (V
Closed-Loop Soft-Start with Programmable Soft-Start Time for Reduced Overshoot
Minimum Restart Timer Frequency to Avoid Audible Noise
Maximum Switching Frequency Clamp
Brownout Protection with Soft Recovery
Non-Latching OVP on FB Pin and Second-Level Latching Protection on OVP Pin
Open-Feedback Protection
Over-Current and Power-Limit Protection for Each Phase
Low Startup Current: 80µA Typical
Works with DC input or 50Hz to 400Hz AC Input
This evaluation board has been designed and optimized for the conditions in Table 1.
Table 1. Electrical and Mechanical Requirements
Min. Typ. Max.
V
80V 120V 265V
IN_AC
P
P
V
V
V
OUT_PFC_RIPPLE
P
OUT_PFC(MOT LIMIT)
t
SOFT_START
t
ON_OVERSHOOT
>30%P
OUT
>30%P
OUT
90V
IN_AC(ON)
IN_AC(OFF)
f
50Hz 60Hz 65Hz
VIN_AC
V
395V 400V 405V
OUT_PFC
P
300W 350W
OUT_PFC
f
18kHz 300kHz
SW_P FC
t
20ms
HOLD_UP
250ms 300ms
_PFC_120V
OUT(TYP)
_PFC_230V
OUT(TYP)
PF
0.991
_120V
PF
0.980
_230V
Height 18mm
JC
80V
10V 11V
360W
10V
96% 96.5%
95% 98%
Mechanical and Thermal
60⁰C
The trip points for the built-in protections are set as below in the evaluation board.
The line UVLO (brownout protection) trip point is set at 80V
(10VAC hysteresis).
AC
The pulse-by-pulse current limit for each MOSFET is set at 6A.
The current-limit function can be observed by measuring the individual inductor current
waveforms while operating at 85V
power limit is set at ~120% of the rated output power. The power-limit function can be
observed while operating at >115V
operating in power limit, the output voltage drops and the COMP voltage is saturated, but
the AC line current remains sinusoidal. The phase-management function permits phase
shedding / adding ~18% of the nominal output power for high line (230V
can be increased by modifying the MOT resistor (R6) as described in Fairchild
Application Note AN-6086 —Design Considerations for Interleaved Boundary-
Before applying power to the FEBFAN9611_S01U300A evaluation board; the DC bias
supply for V
should be connected to the board as shown in Figure 5.
Table 2. Specification Excerpt from FAN9611 Datasheet
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply
I
STARTUP
IDD
I
DD_DYM
VON
V
OFF
V
HYS
4.1.Safety Precautions
The FEBFAN9611_S01U300A evaluation module produces lethal voltages and the bulk
output capacitors store significant charge. Please be extra careful when probing and
handling the module and observe a few precautions:
, AC voltage supply for line input, and DC electronic load for output
DD
Startup Supply Current VDD = VON – 0.2V
Operating Current Output Not Switching
Dynamic Operating Current fSW = 50kHz; C
UVLO Start Threshold VDD Increasing
UVLO Stop Threshold Voltage VDD Decreasing
UVLO Hysteresis V
ON
– V
OFF
80 110 µA
3.7 5.2 mA
= 2nF
LOAD
4 6 mA
9.5 10.0 10.5 V
7.0 7.5 8.0 V
2.5 V
Start with a clean working surface, clear of any conductive material.
Be careful while turning on the power switch to the AC source.
Never probe or move a probe on the DUT while the AC line voltage is present.
Ensure the output capacitors are discharged before disconnecting the test leads. One
way to do this is to remove the AC power with the DC output load still switched on.
The load then discharges the output capacitors and the module is safe to disconnect.
Power-On Procedure
1. Supply V
specification for V
2. Connect the AC voltage (90~265V
FAN9611 has brownout protection, any input voltage less than the designed
minimum AC line voltage triggers brownout protection. FEBFAN9611_S01U300A
does not start until the AC input voltage is greater than 90V
3. Change load current (0~0.75A) and check the operation
4. Verify the output voltage is regulating between 395V
for the control chip first. It should be higher than 10.5V (refer to the
All efficiency data shown in this document was taken using the test set up shown in
Figure 5 with the output voltage being measured directly at the output bulk capacitors
(not through the output connector (J2)).
Power-Off Procedure
1. Make sure the electronic load is set to draw at least 100mA of constant DC current.
2. Disconnect (shut down) AC line voltage source.
3. Disconnect (shut down) 12V DC bias power supply.
4. Disconnect (shut down) DC electronic load last to ensure that the output capacitors
are fully discharged before handling the evaluation module.
The evaluation board includes an inrush current limiting circuit comprised of the highlighted
components shown in
Figure 15.
Since the inrush current limiting circuit has a negative impact on light-load efficiency and may not
be required by all offline applications, the evaluation board is configured with the inrush circuit
fully populated, but disabled, as shown in Figure 15. R18 and R39 are installed on the PCB;
purposely electrically open. To enable and test the inrush current limiting circuit, rotate R18 and
R39 to complete the proper series connection shown in the schematic. Remove R38 to allow the
33Ω NTC thermistor (R15) to limit the inrush current during startup. Input current measurements
can be made by removing the R16, 0Ω jumper and installing a loop of wire connected to the holes
provided within the R16 PCB pad locations. A current probe can then be connected to the wire
loop. The effectiveness of the inrush current limiting function is shown below in Figure 16.
Figure 17 and Figure 18 show the startup operation at 115VAC line voltage for no-load
and full-load condition, respectively. Due to the closed-loop soft-start, almost no
overshoot is observed for no-load startup and full-load startup.
DRV1
COMP
V
OUT
Line
Current
CH1: Gate Drive 1 Voltage (20V/div), CH2: COMP Voltage (2V/div),
CH3: Output Voltage (200V/div), CH4: Line Current (5A/div), Time (100ms/div)
Figure 17. No-Load Startup at 115V
AC
DRV1
COMP
V
OUT
Line
Current
CH1: Gate Drive 1 Voltage (20V/div), CH2: COMP Voltage (2V/div),
CH3: Output Voltage (200V/div), CH4: Line Current (5A/div), Time (200ms/div)
Figure 21 and Figure 22 show the two inductor currents and the sum of the two inductor
currents operating at full load for 90V
inductor currents has relatively small ripple due to the ripple cancellation of interleaving.
IL2
I
L1
I
+ IL2
L1
and 230VAC line voltage. The sum of the
AC
CH3: Inductor L2 Current (5A/div), CH4: Inductor L1 Current (5A/div),
CH2: Sum of Two Inductor Currents (5A/div), Time (2ms/div, zoom to 10s/div)
Figure 21. Zoom of Inductor Current Waveforms at Full-Load and 90V
AC
IL2
I
L1
I
+ IL2
L1
CH3: Inductor L1 Current (2A/div), CH4: Inductor L2 Current (2A/div),
CH2: Sum of Two Inductor Current (2A/div), Time (2ms/div)
Figure 22. Zoom of Inductor Current Waveforms at Full-Load and 230V
Figure 29 and Figure 30 show the line transient operation and minimal effect on output
voltage due to the line feed-forward function. When the line voltage changes from
230V
observed. When the line voltage changes from 115V
nominal output voltage) voltage overshoot is observed.
to 115VAC, about 20V (5% of nominal output voltage) voltage undershoot is
AC
Rectified
Line
Voltage
OUT
COMP
Line
Current
to 230VAC, about 6V (1.5% of
AC
CH1: Rectified Line Voltage (200V/div), CH2: Output Voltage (20V/div, AC),
CH3: COMP Voltage (2V/div), CH4: Line Current (5A/div), Time (50ms/div)
Figure 29. Line Transient Response at Full-Load Condition (230VAC 115VAC)
Rectified
Line
Voltage
OUT
COMP
Line
Current
CH1: Rectified Line Voltage (200V/div), CH2: Output Voltage (10V/div, AC),
CH3: COMP Voltage (2V/div), CH4: Line Current (5A/div), Time (50ms/div)
Figure 30. Line Transient Response at Full-Load Condition (115V
Figure 31 and Figure 32 show the load-transient operation. When the output load changes
from 100% to 0%, 20V (5% of nominal output voltage) voltage overshoot is observed.
When the output load changes from 0% to 100%, 34V (8.5% of nominal output voltage)
voltage undershoot is observed.
Rectified
Line
Voltage
OUT
COMP
Line
Current
CH1: Rectified Line Voltage (100V/div), CH2: Output Voltage (20V/div, AC),
CH3: COMP Voltage (2V/div), CH4: Line Current (5A/div), Time (50ms/div)
Figure 31. Load Transient Response at 115VAC (Full Load No Load)
Figure 35 shows the startup operation while slowly increasing the line voltage. The
power supply starts up when the line voltage reaches around 90V
shutdown operation while slowly decreasing the line voltage. The power supply shuts
down when the line voltage reaches around 80V
Line
Voltage
DRV1
Line
Current
AC
. Figure 36 shows the
AC
.
CH1: Line Voltage (100V/div), CH2: Gate Drive 1 Voltage (10V/div),
CH4: Line Current (5A/div), Time (200ms/div)
Figure 35. Startup Slowly Increasing the Line Voltage
Line
Voltage
DRV1
Line
Current
CH1: Line Voltage (100V/div), CH2: Gate Drive 1 Voltage (10V/div),
CH4: Line Current (5A/div), Time (20ms/div)
Figure 36. Shutdown Slowly Decreasing the Line Voltage
Figure 37 and Figure 38 show the phase-shedding waveforms. As observed, when the
gate drive signal of Channel 2 is disabled, the duty cycle of Channel 1 gate drive signal is
doubled to minimize the line current glitch and guarantee smooth transient.
DRV1
DRV2
I
L1
I
L2
CH1: Gate Drive 1 Voltage (20V/div), CH2: Gate Drive 2 Voltage (20V/div),
CH3: Inductor L1 Current (1A/div), CH4: Inductor L2 Current (1A/div), Time (5ms/div)
Figure 37. Phase-Shedding Operation
DRV1
DRV2
I
L1
I
L2
CH1: Gate Drive 1 Voltage (20V/div), CH2: Gate Drive 2 Voltage (20V/div),
CH3: Inductor L1 Current (1A/div), CH4: Inductor L2 Current (1A/div), Time (5µs/div)
Figure 39 and Figure 40 show the phase-adding waveforms. As observed, just before the
Channel 2 gate drive signal is enabled, the duty cycle of Channel 1 gate drive signal is
reduced by 50% to minimize the line current glitch and guarantee smooth transient. In
Figure 40, the first pulse of gate drive 2 during the phase-adding operation is skipped to
ensure 180° out-of-phase interleaving operation during transient.
DRV1
DRV2
I
L1
I
L2
CH1: Gate Drive 1 Voltage (20V/div), CH2: Gate Drive 2 Voltage (20V/div),
CH3: Inductor L1 Current (1A/div), CH4: Inductor L2 Current (1A/div), Time (5ms/div)
Figure 39. Phase-Adding Operation
DRV1
DRV2
I
L1
I
L2
CH1: Gate Drive 1 Voltage (20V/div), CH2: Gate Drive 2 Voltage (20V/div),
CH3: Inductor L1 Current (1A/div), CH4: Inductor L2 Current (1A/div), Time (5µs/div)
Figure 41 and Figure 42 show the measured efficiency of the 300W evaluation board
with R
threshold on the test evaluation board is approximately 15% of the nominal output power.
The threshold can be adjusted upwards to achieve a more desirable efficiency profile by
increasing the MOT resistor. Figure 43 and Figure 44 show the light-load efficiency
improvement that can be achieved when the threshold is adjusted to 30% by increasing
the MOT resistor to 120kΩ.
Since phase shedding reduces the switching loss by effectively decreasing the switching
frequency at light load, greater efficiency improvement is achieved at 230V
switching losses dominate. Relatively less improvement is obtained at 115V
MOSFET is turned on with zero voltage and switching losses are negligible. The
efficiency measurements include the losses in the EMI filter, cable loss and power
consumption of the control IC.
=60.4kΩ at input voltages of 115VAC and 230VAC. The phase management
Figure 45 and Figure 46 show a direct comparison of light-load efficiency benefit gained
when increasing the MOT resistor. For R
=120kΩ, the phase threshold is adjusted
MOT
upward from 18% to approximately 30% of nominal maximum output power. It is not
recommended to adjust the phase threshold near the 50% nominal maximum output
power, since each individual BCM PFC channel is optimally designed to process 50%
(plus 20% margin) of the total output power required by the load.
100%
Efficiency(% )
(115VAC,400VDCOutput,R
95%
90%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Efficiencyvs.Load
Comparison,NoInrushCircuit)
MOT
OutputPower(%)
RMOT=60.4KΩ
RMOT=120KΩ
Figure 45. Efficiency vs. Load (115V
The FEBFAN9611_S01U300A evaluation board is configured with R
sets the maximum output power limit to about 360W. Because of the highly optimized,
low-profile cross-section of this design; the EFD30 inductors are not rated to process
more than 200W each (400W total output power). When the MOT resistor is increased to
120kΩ, the maximum allowable output power is also increased to greater than 400W. To
fully protect the power stage, a simple voltage divider and PNP clamp should be applied
to the FAN9611 COMP voltage (pin 7) as detailed in AN-6086
Figure 47 and Figure 48 compare the measured harmonic current with EN61000 Class D
and Class C, respectively, at input voltages of 115V
TV and PC power, while Class C is applied to lighting applications. As can be observed,
both regulations are met with sufficient margin.
Figure 49 shows the measured power factor at input voltage of 115V
observed, high power factor above 0.95 is obtained from 100% to 50% load. Figure 50
shows the total harmonic distortion at input voltages of 115V
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