The LX1570/71 series of controller ICs are
designed to provide all control functions in
a secondary-side regulator for isolated auxiliary or secondary power supplies. Auxiliary
or secondary-side controllers are used in a
variety of applications including multiple
output off-line power supplies, commonly
found in desktop computers, as well as telecommunications applications. Although they
can be used in all secondary output applications requiring precision regulation, they are
mainly optimized for outputs delivering more
than 3A current where standard three-terminal regulators lack the desired efficiency. For
these applications, the Mag Amp regulators
have traditionally been used. However, Mag
Amps have several disadvantages. First, because they have to withstand the maximum
input voltage during a short-circuit condition,
they are "over designed", typically by 2 times,
increasing the cost and size of the power
supply. Second, Mag Amps are inherently
leading edge modulators, so they can only
approach a certain maximum duty cycle, limited by the minimum delay and the magnetic BH loop characteristic of the Mag Amp
core. This forces an increase in the size of
the main transformer as well as the output
inductor, resulting in higher overall system
cost. The LX1570/71 eliminates all the
disadvantages of the Mag Amp approach
as well as improving system performance and reducing overall system cost.
The LX1570/71 is a current mode controller IC that controls the duty cycle of a switch
in series with the secondary AC output of
the power transformer in buck-derived applications, such as forward or bridge topologies. It offers features such as 100% duty
cycle operation for maximum energy transfer, pulse-by-pulse and hiccup current limiting with long off-time between the cycles
for reduced power dissipation, high-frequency operation for smaller magnetics, softstart, and current mode control for excellent dynamic response.
P RELIMINARY DATA SHEET
p REPLACES COSTLY MAG-AMP CORES WITH
A LOW ON-RESISTANCE MOSFET
p LOOK-AHEAD SWITCHING
SWITCH TURN ON BEFORE THE AC INPUT
TO ACHIEVE 100% ENERGY TRANSFER
p LOWER OVERALL SYSTEM COST
p LOWER PEAK CURRENT STRESS ON THE
PRIMARY SWITCH
p ALLOWS HIGHER OPERATING FREQUENCY
AND SMALLER OUTPUT INDUCTOR
p EASY SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION
p CURRENT MODE APPROACH ACHIEVES
EXCELLENT DYNAMIC RESPONSE
APPLICATIONS
■ SECONDARY-SIDE REGULATOR IN OFF-LINE
POWER SUPPLIES
■ COMPUTER POWER SUPPLIES, 3.3V OUTPUT
FOR NEW LOW-VOLTAGE PROCESSORS
AND MEMORIES
■ TELECOMMUNICATION AND MILITARY
DC/DC CONVERTERS
TM
ENSURES
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
Aux Outpu
12V/8A
A VAILABLE OPTIONSPER PART #
Part #
LX1570-0.2V
LX15711V
OUT
DRV
V
CC
C.S.
V
FB
LX1571
C
COMP
GND
S.S.
T
PACKAGE ORDER INFORMATION
T
(°C)
A
Plastic DIP
M
8-pin
Plastic SOIC
DM
8-pin
Ceramic DIP
Y
8-pin
0 to 70LX157xCMLX157xCDM—
-40 to 85LX157xIMLX157xIDM—
-55 to 125——LX157xMY
Note: All surface-mount packages are available in Tape & Reel.
Append the letter "T" to part number. (i.e. LX157xCDMT)
(Unless otherwise specified, these specifications apply over the ranges TA = -55 to 125ºC for the LX1570M/1571M, TA = -40 to 85ºC for the
LX1570I/1571I, and T
Reference Section
Initial AccuracyVRITA = 25ºC, measured at F.B pin
Line Regulation∆V
Temp Stability∆V
Timing Section
Initial Accuracyf
Line Voltage Stability∆f
Charging CurrentI
Discharging CurrentI
Leakage CurrentI
Ramp PK to PKV
Error Amp / Soft Start Comp Section
Transconductanceg
Input Bias CurrentI
Open Loop GainA
Output Sink CurrentI
Output Source CurrentI
Output HI VoltageV
Output LO VoltageV
Slew RateS
Soft-Start Section
Soft Start Timing FactorK
Soft Start Discharge CurrentI
Current Sense Section
Input RangeLX1570V
Input CurrentLX1570I
C.S. Amplifier GainLX1570A
Minimum Current Threshold VoltageLX1570V
C.S. Delay to Driver Output10% Overdrive
C.L. Pulse-By-Pulse Threshold VoltageLX1570V
C.L. Hiccup Threshold VoltageLX1570V
Voltage Hiccup ThresholdV
Note 2. Although this parameter is guaranteed, it is not 100% tested in production.
= 0 to 70ºC for LX1570C/1571C. VCC = 15V. Typ. number represents TA = 25ºC value.)
E.A. Output to PWM Drive OffsetV
Fixed Duty CycleD
Output Drive Section
Rise / Fall TimetR / tFCL = 1000pF
Output HIV
Output LOV
Output Pull DownV
UVLO Section
Start-Up ThresholdV
Turn Off ThresholdV
HysterisesV
Supply Current Section
Dynamic Operating CurrentI
Start-Up CurrentI
AC S
RELIMINARY DAT A SHEET
Symbol
OFS
DHISOURCE
DLISINK
DPDVCC
ST
OFF
H
Qd
ST
YNCHRONOUS SECONDARY-SIDE CONTROLLER
Test ConditionsUnits
= 200mA, VCS = 0V, VFB = 2.3V
= 200mA, VCS = 1.2V, VFB = 2.3V
= 0V, I
Out Freq = 100kHz, CL = 0
PULL UP
= 2mA
LX1570/1571
Min.Typ.Max.
1.72.02.4V
525456%
50ns
13.5V
0.8V
1V
151617V
91011V
5.566.5V
1830mA
150250µA
Pin#Description
S.S.1
V
FB
COMP3
C.S.4
GND5
OUT6
DRV
V
CC
This pin acts as the soft-start pin. A capacitor connected from this pin to GND allows slow ramp up of the NI input
resulting in output soft start during start up. This pin is clamped to the internal voltage reference during the normal
operation and sets the reference for the feedback regulator.
This pin is the inverting input of the Error Amplifier. It is normally connected to the switching power supply output
2
through a resistor divider to program the power supply voltage. This pin instead of the NI pin is internally trimed to
1% tolerance to include the offset voltage error of the error amp.
This pin is the Error Amplifier output and is made available for loop compensation. Typically a series R&C network
is connected from this pin to GND.
A voltage proportional to the inductor current is sensed by an external sense resistor (1570) or current transformer (1571)
in series with the return line and is connected to this pin. The output drive is terminated and latched off when this voltage
amplified by the internal gain (see option table) exceeds the voltage set by the E.A output voltage. The maximum
allowable voltage at this pin during normal operation is -0.8V typ for LX1570 and 6V typ for LX1571.
This pin is combined control circuitry and power GND. All other pins must be positive with respect to this pin, except
for C.S pin.
This pin drives a gate drive transformer which drives the power mosfet. A Schottky diode such as 1N5817 must be
connected from this pin to GND in order to prevent the substrate diode conduction.
7
This pin is the positive supply voltage for the control IC. A high frequency capacitor must be closely placed and
connected from this pin to GND to provide the turn-on and turn-off peak currents required for fast switching of the power
Mosfet.