The TEA152x family STARplug is a Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) controller IC
that operates directly from the rectified universal mains. It is implemented in the
high-voltage EZ-HV SOI process, combined with a low-voltage Bipolar Complementary
Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (BiCMOS) process. The device includes a high-voltage
power switch and a circuit for start-up directly from the rectified mains voltage.
A dedicated circuit for valley switching is built in, which makes a very efficient slim-line
electronic power-plug concept possible.
In its most basic version of application, the TEA152x family acts as a voltage source.
Here, no additional secondary electronics are required. A combined voltage and current
source can be realized with minimum costs for external components. Implementation of
the TEA152x family renders an efficient and low cost power supply system.
2. Features and benefits
Designed for general purpose supplies up to 30 W
Integrated power switch:
Æ TEA1520x: 48 Ω; 650 V
Æ TEA1521x: 24 Ω; 650 V
Æ TEA1522x: 12 Ω; 650 V
Æ TEA1523P: 6.5 Ω; 650 V
Operates from universal AC mains supplies (80 V to 276 V)
Adjustable frequency for flexible design
RC oscillator for load insensitive regulation loop constant
Valley switching for minimum switch-on loss
Frequency reduction at low power output makes low standby power possible
(< 100 mW)
Adjustable overcurrent protection
Undervoltage protection
Temperature protection
Short-circuit winding protectio n
Simple application with both primary and secondary (opto) feedback
Available in DIP8 and SO14 packages
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3. Applications
Chargers
Adapters
Set-Top Box (STB)
DVD
CD(R)
TV/monitor standby supplies
PC peripherals
Microcontroller supplies in home applications and small portable equipment, etc.
4. Quick reference data
Table 1.Quick reference data
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
V
R
V
f
osc
I
drain
drain
DSon
CC
voltage on pin DRAINTj>0°C−0.4-+650 V
drain-source on-state
resistance
supply voltagecontinuous−0.4-+40V
oscillator frequency10100200kHz
current on pin DRAINV
RC 36frequency setting
REG47regul ation input
AUX58input for voltage from the auxiliary winding for timing
SOURCE611source of the internal MOS switch
n.c.712, 13not connected
DRAIN814drain of the internal MOS switch; input for the start-up current
11supply voltage
ground
5, 9, 10
(demagnetization)
and valley sensing
DRAIN
9
8. Functional description
The TEA152x family is the heart of a compact flyback converter, with the IC placed at the
primary side. The auxiliary winding of the transformer can be used for indirect feedback to
control the isolated output. This additional winding also powers the IC. A more accurate
control of the output voltage and/or current can be implemented with an additional
secondary sensing circuit and optocoupler feedback.
The TEA152x family uses voltage mode control. The frequency is determined by the
maximum transformer demagnetizing time and the time of the oscillator. In the first case,
the converter operates in the Self-Oscillating Power Supply (SOPS) mode. In the latter
case, it operates at a constant frequency, which can be adjusted with external
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components RRC and CRC. This mode is called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM).
Furthermore, a primary stroke is started only in a valley of the secondary ringing. This
valley switching principle minimizes capacitive switch-on losses.
8.1 Start-up and Underoltage lockout
Initially , the IC is self supplying from the rectified main s volt age. The IC st art s switching as
soon as the voltage on pin VCC passes the V
the auxiliary winding of the transformer as soon as V
from the line is stopped for high efficiency operation.
When for some reason the auxiliary supply is not sufficient, the high-voltage supply also
supplies the IC. As soon as the voltage on pin V
stops switching and restarts from the rectified mains voltage.
8.2 Oscillator
The frequency of the oscillator is set by the external resistor and capacitor on pin RC. The
external capacitor is charged rapidly to the V
stroke, it discharges to the V
relative sensitivity of the duty factor to the regulation voltage at low duty factor is almost
equal to the sensitivity at high duty factors. This results in a more constant gain over the
duty factor range compared to PWM systems with a linear sawtooth oscillator. Stable
operation at low duty factors is easily realized. For high efficiency, the frequency is
reduced as soon as the duty factor drops below a certain value. This is accomplished by
increasing the oscillator charge time.
SMPS ICs for low-power systems
CC(startup)
RC(max)
level. Because the discharge is exponential, the
RC(min)
level. The supply is taken over by
is high enough and the supply
CC
drops below the V
CC
CC(stop)
level and, starting from a new primar y
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level, the IC
To ensure that the capacitor can be charged within the cha rge time, the value of the
oscillator capacitor should be limited to approximately 1 nF.
8.3 Duty factor control
The duty factor is controlled by the internal regulation voltage and the oscillator signal on
pin RC. The internal regulation volt age is eq ual to the extern al reg ulation voltage (−2.5 V)
multiplied by the gain of the error amplifier (typically 20 dB which is 10×).
8.4 Valley switching
A new cycle is started when the primary switch is switched on (see Figure 4). After a
certain time (determined by the oscillator voltage RC and the internal regulation level), the
switch is turned off and the secondary stroke starts. The internal regulation level is
determined by the voltage on pin REG.
After the secondary stroke, the drain voltage shows an oscillation with a frequency of
approximately:
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3
As soon as the oscillator voltage is high again and the secondary stroke has ended, the
circuit waits for a low drain voltage before starting a new primary stroke.
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SMPS ICs for low-power systems
Figure 4
shows the drain voltage together with the valley signal, the signal indicating the
secondary stroke and the RC voltage.
The primary stroke starts some time before the actu al valley at low ringing frequencies,
and some time after the actual valley at high ringing frequencies.
secondary
ringing
B
A
drain
valley
secondary
stroke
RC
oscillator
primary
stroke
secondary
stroke
regulation level
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A: Start of new cycle with valley switching
B: Start of new cycle in a classical PWM system
Fig 4.Signals for valley switching
Figure 5 shows a typical curve for a reflected output voltage N × Vo of 80 V. This voltage is
the output voltage Vo (see
the factor N (determined by the turns ratio of the transformer).
Figure 6) transferred to the primary side of the transformer with
Figure 5 shows that the
system switches exactly at minimum drain voltage for ringing frequencies of 480 kHz, thus
reducing the switch-on losses to a minimum. At 200 kHz, the next primary stroke is started
at 33° before the valley. The switch-on losses are still reduced significantly.
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Fig 5.Typical phase of drain ringing at switch-on (at N × Vo=80V)
40
phase
(deg)
20
0
−20
−40
0200400800
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SMPS ICs for low-power systems
600
f (kHz)
8.5 Demagnetization
The system operates in discontinuous conduction mode all the time. As long as the
secondary stroke has not ended, the oscillator will not start a new primary stroke. During
the first t
seconds, demagnetization recognition is suppressed. This suppressio n may
suppr
be necessary in applications where the transformer has a large leakage induct ance and at
low output voltages.
8.6 Minimum and maximum duty factor
The minimum duty factor of the switched mode power supply is 0 %. The maximum duty
factor is set to 75 % (typical value at 100 kHz oscillation frequency).
8.7 OverCurrent Protection (OCP)
The cycle-by-cycle peak drain current limit circuit uses the external source resistor RI to
measure the current. The circuit is activated after the leading edge bla nking time t
protection circuit limits the source voltage to V
source(max)
, and thus limits the primary peak
current.
8.8 Short-circuit winding protection
The short-circuit winding protection circuit is also activated af ter the leading edge bla nking
time. If the source voltage exceeds the short-circuit winding protection voltage V
stops switching. Only a power-on reset will restart normal operation. The short-circuit
winding protection also protects in case of a secondary diode short circuit.
leb
swp
. The
, the IC
8.9 OverTemperature Protection (OTP)
An accurate temperature protection is provided in the device. When the junction
temperature exceeds the thermal shutdown temperature, the IC stops switching. During
thermal protection, the IC current is lowered to the start-up current. The IC continues
normal operation as soon as the overtemperature situation has disapp eared.
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8.10 OverVoltage Protection (OVP)
Overvoltage protection can be achieved in the application by pulling pin REG above its
normal operation level. The current primary stroke is terminated immediately, and no new
primary stroke is started until the voltage on pin REG drops to its normal operation level.
Pin REG has an internal clamp. The current feed into this pin must be limited.
8.1 1 Output characteristics of complete power-plug
Typical characteristics:
• Output power: A wide range of output power levels can be handled by choosing the
• Accuracy: The accuracy of the complete conv er te r, functioning as a voltage source
• Efficiency: An efficiency of 75 % at maximum output power can be achieved for a
• Ripple: A minimum ripple is obtained in a system designed for a maximum duty factor
TEA152x
SMPS ICs for low-power systems
R
with primary sensing, is approximately 8 % (mainly dependent on the transformer
coupling). The accuracy with secondary sensing is defined by the accuracy of the
external components. For safety requirements in case of optocoupler feedback loss,
the primary sensing remains active when an over vo ltage circuit is conn ec te d.
complete converter designed for universal mains.
of 50 % under normal operating conditions, and a minimized dead time. The
magnitude of the ripple in the output voltage is determined by the frequency and duty
factor of the converter, the output cur rent level and the value and ESR of the output
capacitor.
and package of the TEA152x family. Power levels up to 30 W can be realized.
DS(on)
8.12 Input characteristics of complete power-plug
Typical characteristics:
• The input voltage range comprises the universal AC mains (80 V to 276 V)
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9. Limiting values
Table 4.Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). All voltages are measured
with respect to ground; positive currents flow into the device; pins V
current driven and pins REG and AUX are not allowed to be voltage driven.
SymbolParameterConditionsMinMaxUnit
Voltages
V
CC
V
RC
V
source
V
drain
Currents
I
REG
I
AUX
I
source
I
drain
General
P
tot
T
stg
T
j
V
esd
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SMPS ICs for low-power systems
and RC are not allowed to be
CC
supply voltagecontinuous−0.4+40V
voltage on pin RC−0.4+3V
voltage on pin SOURCEDMOS power
transistor
voltage on pin DRAINTj>0°C−0.4+650V
current on pin REG-6mA
current on pin AUX−10+5mA
source current
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