This user guide supports the evaluation kit for the FL77944. It should be used in
conjunction with the FL77944 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 a direct AC line LED driver with a minimal number of external
components. The input voltage range of the LED driver board are classed as low-line
application for 98 VAC ~ 142 V
the Rcs value. This document contains a general description of the FL77944, the normal
configuration specification, schematic, bill of materials, and typical operating
characteristics.
1.1. General Description of FL77944MX
The FL77944 is a direct AC line LED driver with a minimal number of external RC
passive components. In normal configuration, one resistor is to adjust LED power, and
one capacitor is to provide a stable voltage to an internal biasing shunt regulator.
The FL77944 provides phase-cut dimming with wide dimming range, smooth dimming
control and good dimmer compatibility. It achieves the high efficiency with high PF and
low THD which makes the FL77944 suitable for high-efficiency LED lighting systems.
The FL77944 has a dedicated DIM pin which can be used with analog or digital PWM
dimming. The FL77944 can also be used with a rheostat dimmer switch which is suitable
for desktop or indoor lamps.
with a single DC output, constant current depends on
AC,
High wattage design of the FL77904 can be implemented with multiple IC embedded in
parallel for street lighting and down lighting applications.
1.2. Controller Features
The simplest Direct AC LED Driver with Only Two External RC Passive
Component
Wide AC Input Range : 90~305 V
Four Integrated High-Voltage LED Constant Current Sinks of up to 150 mA
(RMS) Capability
TRIAC Dimmable (Leading/Trailing Edge)
Rheostat Dimmable
Analog/Digital PWM Dimming Function
High Power Factor (above 0.98 in normal configuration)
Adjustable LED Power with an External Current Sense Resistor
Low Harmonic Content (THD under 20% in normal configuration)
SOP16 EP Package
Flexible LED Forward Voltage Configuration
Power Scalability with Multiple Driver ICs
Over-Temperature Protection (OTP)
AC Source: 6800 Series
Oscilloscope: LeCroy 104Xi-A
Power Meter: Yokogawa PZ4000
Multimeter: FLUKE 87 V
OL770: LED Test and Measurement System for Efficacy
Photo Sensor: Hamamatsu for Flicker Index
Test Items
1. Startup Performance
2. Normal Operation
3. Efficacy
4. Flicker Index
5. Power Factor
6. Total Harmonic Distortion(THD)
7. Dimming Performance
8. Conduction EMI
2.Evaluation Board Test Outline
Table 1. Evaluation Board Test Condition & Equipment List
With Heat Sink: 110 mm * 105 mm * 5 mm
Ambient Temperature: 25°C
Spot
Spot 1 = LED 1(78.6°C), Spot 2= LED 2(67.6°C)
Spot 3 = LED 3(70.5°C), Spot 4= LED 12(75.3°C)
Spot 5 = LED 6(73.3°C), Spot 6= LED 11(74.8°C)
Spot 7 = Heat sink(53.4°C), Spot 8= PCB(56.4°C)
Circle = IC (71.9°C)
Table 5. Key Performance Measurements for Low-Line without SVF
Note:
2. Lumen (lm): Measured after one minute by initial turn-on * 0.955 (temperature saturation factor).
Table 5 shows the key performance measurements for low-line without Self Valley Fill (SVF) condition
according to the input voltage (min: 108 VAC, typical: 120 VAC, max: 132 VAC) and 50 Hz / 60 Hz. Power
factor is higher than 0.98 at the input voltage range from 198 to 242 VAC. THD is reduced by an increased
input voltage. However the efficacy is decreased by increasing the input voltage. The input power rate
should be larger than the rise of the lumen.
Table 6. Startup Waveform According to Variable Input Voltage and Frequency
Table 6 shows the overall startup performance of low-line without SVF evaluation board at the variable
input voltage with 50 / 60 Hz when no dimmer is connected. The input current starts flowing at least 2 ms
after the AC input power switch turns-on for all condition.
Table 7. Normal Operation Waveform According to Variable Input Voltage and Frequency
Table 7 shows the normal operation waveform of low-line without SVF evaluation board at the variable
input voltage with 50 / 60 Hz when no dimmer is connected. The condition of the LED 4 pin is turned on
when the input voltage is larger than at least all string LED forward voltage (35 V * 4 ea = 140 V). Also
the conduction time of the LED 4 pin is depend on the input voltage.
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6.5. Dimming Operation & Performance
Table 8. Dimming Operation Waveform According to Variable Dimming Voltage
Figure 6. [Low-Line w/o SVF] Dimming Performance: Output Current vs. Analog Dimming
The FL77944 analog dimming function can be implemented with a few external components.
The converter output current at the rated line voltage can be adjusted within the range of 8.4% to 100% of
the nominal current value through 0 to 10 V A-DIM signal.
Table 10. Key Performance Measurements for Low-Line with SVF
Note:
3. Lumen (lm) : Measured after 1 minute by initial turn-on * 0.955 (temperature saturation factor).
Table 10 shows the key performance measurements for low-line with self valley fill Self Valley Fill
(SVF) condition according to the input voltage (min: 108 VAC, typical: 120 VAC, max: 132 VAC) and
50 Hz / 60 Hz. Power factor is higher than 0.98 at the input voltage range from 198 to 242 VAC. THD are
reduced by an increased input voltage. However the efficacy is decreased by increasing the input voltage.
The input power rate should be larger than the rise of the lumen.
Figure 10. Dimming Performance: Output Current vs. Analog Dimming
The FL77944 analog dimming function can be implemented with a few external components.
The converter output current at the rated line voltage can be adjusted within the range of 8.2% to 100% of
the nominal current value through 0 to 10 V A-DIM signal.
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