The ML4801 is a controller for power factor corrected,
switched mode power supplies. Key features of this
combined PFC and PWM controller are low start-up and
operating currents. Power Factor Correction (PFC) allows
the use of smaller, lower cost bulk capacitors, reduces
power line loading and stress on the switching FETs, and
results in a power supply that fully complies with
IEC1000-2-3 specifications. The ML4801 includes circuits
for the implementation of a leading edge, average current
“boost” type power factor correction and a trailing edge
pulse width modulator (PWM).
The PFC frequency of the ML4801 is automatically set at
half that of the PWM frequency generated by the internal
oscillator. This technique allows the user to design with
smaller output components while maintaining the
optimum operating frequency for the PFC. An overvoltage comparator shuts down the PFC section in the
event of a sudden decrease in load. The PFC section also
includes peak current limiting and input voltage brownout protection.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
FEATURES
■ Internally synchronized PFC and PWM in one IC
■ Low start-up current (200µA typ.)
■ Low operating current (5.5mA typ.)
■ Low total harmonic distortion
■ Reduces ripple current in the storage capacitor
between the PFC and PWM sections
■ Average current continuous boost leading edge PFC
■ High efficiency trailing edge PWM optimized for
current mode operation
■ Current fed gain modulator for improved noise
immunity
■ Brown-out control, overvoltage protection, UVLO, and
soft start
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ML4801
PIN CONFIGURATION
ML4801
16-Pin PDIP (P16)
16-Pin Narrow SOIC (S16N)
IEAO
I
SENSE
V
RMS
V
RTC
RAMP 1
PIN DESCRIPTION
PINNAMEFUNCTION
1IEAOPFC transconductance current error
amplifier output
2I
AC
3I
SENSE
PFC gain control reference input
Current sense input to the PFC current
limit comparator
I
AC
SS
DC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
T
8
TOP VIEW
16
VEAO
15
V
FB
14
V
REF
13
V
CC
12
PFC OUT
11
PWM OUT
10
GND
9
RAMP 2
PINNAMEFUNCTION
9RAMP 2PWM ramp current sense input
10GNDGround
11PWM OUT PWM driver output
12PFC OUTPFC driver output
4V
RMS
Input for PFC RMS line voltage
compensation
5SSConnection point for the PWM soft start
capacitor
6V
DC
PWM voltage feedback input
13V
14V
15V
CC
REF
FB
Positive supply (connected to an
internal shunt regulator).
Buffered output for the internal 7.5V
reference
PFC transconductance voltage error
amplifier input
7R
TCT
Connection for oscillator frequency
setting components
16VEAOPFC transconductance voltage error
amplifier output
8RAMP 1PFC ramp input
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ML4801
Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which
the device could be permanently damaged. Absolute
maximum ratings are stress ratings only and functional
device operation is not implied.
Junction Temperature ............................................. 150°C
Storage Temperature Range ...................... –65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) ..................... 260°C