The UC3842A, UC3843A series of high performance fixed
frequency current mode controllers are specifically designed for
off–line and dc–to–dc converter applications offering the designer a
cost effective solution with minimal external components. These
integrated circuits feature a trimmed oscillator for precise duty cycle
control, a temperature compensated reference, high gain error
amplifier, current sensing comparator, and a high current totem pole
output ideally suited for driving a power MOSFET.
Also included are protective features consisting of input and
reference undervoltage lockouts each with hysteresis, cycle–by–cycle
current limiting, programmable output deadtime, and a latch for single
pulse metering.
These devices are available in an 8–pin dual–in–line plastic package
as well as the 14–pin plastic surface mount (SO–14). The SO–14
package has separate power and ground pins for the totem pole output
stage.
The UCX842A has UYLO thresholds of 16 V (on) and 10 V (off),
ideally suited for off–line converters. The UCX843A is tailored for
lower voltage applications having UVLO thresholds of 8.5 V (on) and
7.6 V (off).
• Trimmed Oscillator Discharge Current for Precise Duty Cycle
Control
• Current Mode Operation to 500 kHz
• Automatic Feed Forward Compensation
• Latching PWM for Cycle–By–Cycle Current Limiting
• Internally Trimmed Reference with Undervoltage Lockout
• High Current Totem Pole Output
• Undervoltage Lockout with Hysteresis
• Low Startup and Operating Current
• Direct Interface with ON Semiconductor SENSEFET Products
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14
8
PIN CONNECTIONS
Compensation
Voltage Feedback
Current Sense
R
T/CT
Compensation
NC
Voltage Feedback
NC
Current Sense
NC
R
T/CT
PDIP–8
N SUFFIX
CASE 626
SO–14
D SUFFIX
CASE 751A
1
SO–8
D1 SUFFIX
(Top View)
(Top View)
CASE 751
8
V
ref
7
V
CC
6
Output
Gnd
14
V
ref
13
NC
12
V
CC
11
V
C
10
Output
9
Gnd
Power Ground
8
1
1
2
3
45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, 2001
October, 2001 – Rev. 3
ORDERING INFORMATION
See detailed ordering and shipping information in the package
dimensions section on page 15 of this data sheet.
DEVICE MARKING INFORMATION
See general marking information in the device marking
section on page 16 of this data sheet.
1Publication Order Number:
UC3842A/D
UC3842A, UC3843A, UC2842A, UC2843A
V
7(12)
CC
V
R
Voltage
Feedback
Input
Output
Compensation
ref
8(14)
TCT
4(7)
2(3)
1(1)
R
R
Oscillator
+
-
Error
Amplifier
Pin numbers in parenthesis are for the D suffix SO-14 package.
V
Undervoltage
Lockout
Gnd5(9)
5.0V
Reference
ref
Latching
PWM
Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram
MAXIMUM RATINGS
RatingSymbolValueUnit
Bias and Driver Voltages (Zero Series Impedance, see also Total Device spec)VCC, V
Total Power Supply and Zener Current(ICC + IZ)30mA
Output Current, Source or Sink (Note 1)I
Output Energy (Capacitive Load per Cycle)W5.0µJ
Current Sense and Voltage Feedback InputsV
Error Amp Output Sink CurrentI
Power Dissipation and Thermal Characteristics
D Suffix, Plastic Package
Maximum Power Dissipation @ T
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Air
N Suffix, Plastic Package
Maximum Power Dissipation @ T
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Air
Operating Junction TemperatureT
Operating Ambient Temperature
UC3842A, UC3843A
UC2842A, UC2843A
Storage Temperature RangeT
1. Maximum Package power dissipation limits must be observed.
= 25°C
A
= 25°C
A
V
CC
Undervoltage
Lockout
V
7(11)
Output
6(10)
5(8)
3(5)
P
R
P
R
T
C
Power
Ground
Current
Sense
Input
O
in
O
D
θ
JA
D
θ
JA
J
A
stg
C
– 0.3 to + 5.5V
862
145
1.25
100
+ 150°C
0 to + 70
– 25 to + 85
– 65 to + 150°C
30V
1.0A
10mA
mW
°C/W
W
°C/W
°C
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (V
= 15 V, [Note 2], RT = 10 k, CT = 3.3 nF, TA = T
CC
low
to T
[Note 3],
high
unless otherwise noted.)
UC284XAUC384XA
CharacteristicsSymbolMinTypMaxMinTypMaxUnit
REFERENCE SECTION
Reference Output Voltage (I
= 1.0 mA, TJ = 25°C)V
O
Line Regulation (VCC = 12 V to 25 V)Reg
Load Regulation (IO = 1.0 mA to 20 mA)Reg
Temperature StabilityT
Total Output Variation over Line, Load, TemperatureV
Output Noise Voltage (f = 10 Hz to 10 kHz,
Long Term Stability (TA = 125°C for 1000 Hours)S–5.0––5.0–mV
Output Short Circuit CurrentI
SC
– 30– 85– 180– 30– 85– 180mA
OSCILLATOR SECTION
osc/∆V
∆f
osc/∆T
I
dischg
f
osc
osc
47
46
52
–
60
57
47
46
52
–
60
57
–0.21.0–0.21.0%
–5.0––5.0–%
–1.6––1.6–V
7.5
7.2
8.4
–
9.5
9.3
7.5
7.2
8.4
–
9.5
9.3
Frequency
= 25°C
T
J
= T
T
to T
A
low
high
Frequency Change with Voltage (VCC = 12 V to 25 V)∆f
Frequency Change with Temperature
T
= T
to T
A
low
high
Oscillator Voltage Swing (Peak–to–Peak)V
Discharge Current (V
T
= 25°C
J
= T
T
to T
A
low
high
= 2.0 V)
osc
ERROR AMPLIFIER SECTION
Voltage Feedback Input (V
Input Bias Current (VFB = 2.7 V)I
Open Loop Voltage Gain (VO = 2.0 V to 4.0 V)A
= 2.5 V)V
O
FB
IB
VOL
2.452.52.552.422.52.58V
––0.1–1.0––0.1–2.0µA
6590–6590–dB
Unity Gain Bandwidth (TJ = 25°C)BW0.71.0–0.71.0–MHz
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (VCC = 12 V to 25 V)PSRR6070–6070–dB
Output Current
Sink (V
Source (V
= 1.1 V, VFB = 2.7 V)
O
= 5.0 V, VFB = 2.3 V)
O
I
Sink
I
Source
2.0
–0.512–1.0
–
–
2.0
–0.512–1.0
–
–
Output Voltage Swing
High State (R
Low State (R
= 15 k to ground, VFB = 2.3 V)
L
= 15 k to V
L
, VFB = 2.7 V)
ref
V
OH
V
OL
5.0
–
0.8
6.2
1.1
–
5.0
–
0.8
6.2
–
1.1
2. Adjust VCC above the Startup threshold before setting to 15 V.
3. Low duty cycle pulse techniques are used during test to maintain junction temperature as close to ambient as possible.
=0°C for UC3842A, UC3843AT
T
low
–25°C for UC2842A, UC2843A+85°C for UC2842A, UC2843A
= +70°C for UC3842A, UC3843A
high
kHz
mA
mA
V
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (V
= 15 V, [Note 4], RT = 10 k, CT = 3.3 nF, TA = T
CC
low
to T
[Note 5],
high
unless otherwise noted.)
UC284XAUC384XA
CharacteristicsSymbolMinTypMaxMinTypMaxUnit
CURRENT SENSE SECTION
Current Sense Input Voltage Gain (Notes 6 & 7)
Maximum Current Sense Input Threshold (Note 6)V
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
= 12 to 25 V (Note 6)
V
CC
Input Bias CurrentI
Propagation Delay (Current Sense Input to Output)t
A
V
th
PSRR
IB
PLH(in/out)
2.853.03.152.853.03.15V/V
0.91.01.10.91.01.1V
–70––70–
––2.0–10––2.0–10µA
–150300–150300ns
OUTPUT SECTION
Output Voltage
Low State (I
Low State (I
High State (I
High State (I
= 20 mA)
Sink
= 200 mA)
Sink
= 20 mA)
Sink
= 200 mA)
Sink
Output Voltage with UVLO Activated
V
CC
= 6.0 V, I
= 1.0 mA
Sink
Output Voltage Rise Time (CL = 1.0 nF, TJ = 25°C)t
Output Voltage Fall Time (CL = 1.0 nF, TJ = 25°C)t
V
OL
V
OH
V
OL(UVLO)
–
–
13
12
0.1
1.6
13.5
13.4
0.4
2.2
–
–
–
–
13
12
0.1
1.6
13.5
13.4
–0.11.1–0.11.1
r
f
–50150–50150ns
–50150–50150ns
UNDERVOLTAGE LOCKOUT SECTION
Startup Threshold
UCX842A
UCX843A
Minimum Operating Voltage After Turn–On
UCX842A
UCX843A
V
V
CC(min)
th
15
7.8
9.0
7.0
16
8.4
10
7.6
17
9.0
11
8.2
14.5
7.8
8.5
7.0
16
8.4
10
7.6
PWM SECTION
Duty Cycle
Maximum
Minimum
DC
DC
max
min
94
–
–
96
–
0
94
–
–
96
TOTAL DEVICE
Power Supply Current (Note 4)
I
CC
Startup:
(VCC = 6.5 V for UCX843A,
= 14 V for UCX842A) Operating
(V
CC
Power Supply Zener Voltage (ICC = 25 mA)V
Z
–
–
0.5
12
1.0
17
–
–
0.5
12
3036–3036–V
4. Adjust VCC above the Startup threshold before setting to 15 V.
5. Low duty cycle pulse techniques are used during test to maintain junction temperature as close to ambient as possible.
=0°C for UC3842A, UC3843AT
T
low
–25°C for UC2842A, UC2843A+85°C for UC2842A, UC2843A
= +70°C for UC3842A, UC3843A
high
6. This parameter is measured at the latch trip point with VFB = 0 V.
7. Comparator gain is defined as: A
∆V Output Compensation
V
∆V Current Sense Input
dB
V
0.4
2.2
–
–
V
V
17.5
9.0
V
11.5
8.2
%
–
0
mA
1.0
17
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80
50
Ω, TIMING RESISTOR (k )
20
8.0
5.0
VCC = 15 V
2.0
T
R
T
= 25°C
A
0.8
10 k20 k50 k100 k200 k500 k1.0 M
f
, OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (Hz)
OSC
Figure 2. Timing Resistor versus
Oscillator Frequency
9.0
VCC = 15 V
V
= 2.0 V
OSC
8.5
100
VCC = 15 V
50
T
= 25°C
A
20
10
5.0
2.0
% DT, PERCENT OUTPUT DEADTIME
1.0
10 k20 k50 k100 k200 k500 k1.0 M
, OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (Hz)
f
OSC
Figure 3. Output Deadtime versus
Oscillator Frequency
100
VCC = 15 V
CT = 3.3 nF
90
T
= 25°C
A
I
dischg
= 7.2 mA
80
8.0
, DISCHARGE CURRENT (mA)
7.5
dischg
I
7.0
-55-250255075100125
, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
T
A
Figure 4. Oscillator Discharge Current
versus Temperature
VCC = 15 V
2.55 V
2.5 V
AV = -1.0
T
= 25°C
A
, MAXIMUM OUTPUT DUTY CYCLE (%)
D
3.0 V
2.5 V
20 mV/DIV
70
60
50
max
40
I
dischg
= 9.5 mA
800 1.0 k2.0 k3.0 k4.0 k6.0 k8.0 k
R
, TIMING RESISTOR (Ω)
T
Figure 5. Maximum Output Duty Cycle
versus Timing Resistor
VCC = 15 V
AV = -1.0
T
= 25°C
A
200 mV/DIV
2.45 V
0.5 µs/DIV
Figure 6. Error Amp Small Signal
Transient Response
2.0 V
0.1 µs/DIV
Figure 7. Error Amp Large Signal
Transient Response
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)
100
80
Gain
60
40
20
, OPEN LOOP VOLTAGE GAIN (dB)
0
VOL
A
-20
1001.0 k10 k100 k1.0 M
f, FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 8. Error Amp Open Loop Gain and
Phase versus Frequency
0
-4.0
-8.0
VCC = 15 V
VO = 2.0 V to 4.0 V
RL = 100 K
T
= 25°C
A
Phase
VCC = 15 V
0
30
60
90
120
150
180
10 M10
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
, EXCESS PHASE (DEGREES)
0.2
φ
, CURRENT SENSE INPUT THRESHOLD (V
th
0
V
110
90
VCC = 15 V
T
= 25°C
A
T
= 125°C
A
T
= -55°C
A
0
2.04.06.08.0
, ERROR AMP OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
V
O
Figure 9. Current Sense Input Threshold
versus Error Amp Output Voltage
VCC = 15 V
R
≤ 0.1 Ω
L
-12
T
-16
-20
ref
V
∆, REFERENCE VOLTAGE CHANGE (mV)
-24
020406080100120
= 125°C
A
T
= 25°C
A
I
, REFERENCE SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
ref
T
A
= 55°C
Figure 10. Reference Voltage Change
versus Source Current
VCC = 15 V
IO = 1.0 mA to 20 mA
T
= 25°C
A
70
, REFERENCE SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT (mA)
50
SC
I
-55-250255075100125
T
, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
A
Figure 11. Reference Short Circuit Current
versus Temperature
VCC = 12 V to 25 V
T
= 25°C
A
O
V
∆, OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (2.0 mV/DIV)
Figure 12. Reference Load Regulation
2.0 ms/DIV
O
V
∆, OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (2.0 mV/DIV)
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Figure 13. Reference Line Regulation
UC3842A, UC3843A, UC2842A, UC2843A
0
-1.0
-2.0
3.0
2.0
, OUTPUT SATURATION VOLTAGE (V)
1.0
sat
V
0
, OUTPUT VOLTAGEV
O
V
CC
T
T
= 25°C
A
= -55°C
A
Source Saturation
(Load to Ground)
T
= -55°C
A
Sink Saturation
(Load to VCC)
I
, OUTPUT LOAD CURRENT (mA)
O
VCC = 15 V
80 µs Pulsed Load
120 Hz Rate
T
Gnd
Figure 14. Output Saturation Voltage
versus Load Current
VCC = 30 V
CL = 15 pF
T
= 25°C
A
= 25°C
A
VCC = 15 V
90%
CL = 1.0 nF
T
= 25°C
A
10%
8006004002000
50 ns/DIV
Figure 15. Output Waveform
25
20
15
, SUPPLY CURRENT
CC
I
100 mA/DIV20 V/DIV
10
, SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
CC
I
5
UCX843A
UCX842A
RT = 10 k
CT = 3.3 nF
VFB = 0 V
I
Sense
T
= 25°C
A
0
100 ns/DIV
010203040
VCC , SUPPLY VOLTAGE
Figure 16. Output Cross ConductionFigure 17. Supply Current versus
Supply Voltage
= 0 V
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V
CC
7(12)
V
V
CC
in
V
R
T
C
T
Voltage Feedback
Input
Output
Compensation
ref
8(14)
2.5V
R
Internal
Bias
R
4(7)
Oscillator
+
1.0mA
+
2(3)
-
Error
2R
R
Amplifier
1(1)
5(9)Gnd
Pin numbers in parenthesis are for the D suffix SO-14 package.
Figure 18. Representative Block Diagram
Reference
Regulator
+
3.6V
-
1.0V
Current Sense
Comparator
+
-
+
V
ref
UVLO
S
R
V
CC
UVLO
QT
Q
PWM
Latch
+
-
+
+
-
=
36V
V
C
7(11)
Output
6(10)
Power Ground
5(8)
Current Sense Input
3(5)
Sink Only
Positive True Logic
Q1
R
S
Capacitor C
Latch
``Set'' Input
Output/
Compensation
Current Sense
Input
Latch
``Reset'' Input
Output
T
Large RT/Small C
T
Small RT/Large C
T
Figure 19. Timing Diagram
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OPERATING DESCRIPTION
The UC3842A, UC3843A series are high performance,
fixed frequency, current mode controllers. They are
specifically designed for Off–Line and dc–to–dc converter
applications offering the designer a cost effective solution
with minimal external components. A representative block
diagram is shown in Figure 18.
Oscillator
The oscillator frequency is programmed by the values
selected for the timing components RT and CT. Capacitor C
is charged from the 5.0 V reference through resistor RT to
approximately 2.8 V and discharged to 1.2 V by an internal
current sink. During the discharge of CT, the oscillator
generates and internal blanking pulse that holds the center
input of the NOR gate high. This causes the Output to be in
a low state, thus producing a controlled amount of output
deadtime. Figure 2 shows RT versus Oscillator Frequency
and Figure 3, Output Deadtime versus Frequency, both for
given values of CT. Note that many values of RT and CT will
give the same oscillator frequency but only one combination
will yield a specific output deadtime at a given frequency.
The oscillator thresholds are temperature compensated, and
the discharge current is trimmed and guaranteed to within
±10% at T
= 25°C. These internal circuit refinements
J
minimize variations of oscillator frequency and maximum
output duty cycle. The results are shown in Figures 4 and 5.
In many noise sensitive applications it may be desirable to
frequency–lock the converter to an external system clock.
This can be accomplished by applying a clock signal to the
circuit shown in Figure 21. For reliable locking, the
free–running oscillator frequency should be set about 10%
less than the clock frequency. A method for multi unit
synchronization is shown in Figure 22. By tailoring the
clock waveform, accurate Output duty cycle clamping can
be achieved.
Error Amplifier
A fully compensated Error Amplifier with access to the
inverting input and output is provided. It features a typical
dc voltage gain of 90 dB, and a unity gain bandwidth of
1.0 MHz with 57 degrees of phase margin (Figure 8). The
noninverting input is internally biased at 2.5 V and is not
pinned out. The converter output voltage is typically divided
down and monitored by the inverting input. The maximum
input bias current is –2.0 µA which can cause an output
voltage error that is equal to the product of the input bias
current and the equivalent input divider source resistance.
The Error Amp Output (Pin 1) is provide for external loop
compensation (Figure 31). The output voltage is offset by
two diode drops (≈ 1.4 V) and divided by three before it
connects to the inverting input of the Current Sense
Comparator. This guarantees that no drive pulses appear at
the Output (Pin 6) when Pin 1 is at its lowest state (V
OL
This occurs when the power supply is operating and the load
is removed, or at the beginning of a soft–start interval
(Figures 24, 25). The Error Amp minimum feedback
resistance is limited by the amplifier’s source current
(0.5 mA) and the required output voltage (V
comparator’s 1.0 V clamp level:
R
f(min)
Current Sense Comparator and PWM Latch
T
The UC3842A, UC3843A operate as a current mode
3.0 (1.0 V) + 1.4 V
≈
0.5 mA
= 8800 Ω
controller, whereby output switch conduction is initiated by
the oscillator and terminated when the peak inductor current
reaches the threshold level established by the Error
Amplifier Output/Compensation (Pin1). Thus the error
signal controls the peak inductor current on a
cycle–by–cycle basis. The current Sense Comparator PWM
Latch configuration used ensures that only a single pulse
appears at the Output during any given oscillator cycle. The
inductor current is converted to a voltage by inserting the
ground referenced sense resistor R
in series with the source
S
of output switch Q1. This voltage is monitored by the
Current Sense Input (Pin 3) and compared a level derived
from the Error Amp Output. The peak inductor current under
normal operating conditions is controlled by the voltage at
pin 1 where:
– 1.4 V
V
Ipk =
(Pin 1)
3 R
S
Abnormal operating conditions occur when the power
supply output is overloaded or if output voltage sensing is
lost. Under these conditions, the Current Sense Comparator
threshold will be internally clamped to 1.0 V. Therefore the
maximum peak switch current is:
I
pk(max)
1.0 V
=
R
S
When designing a high power switching regulator it
becomes desirable to reduce the internal clamp voltage in
order to keep the power dissipation of RS to a reasonable
level. A simple method to adjust this voltage is shown in
Figure 23. The two external diodes are used to compensate
the internal diodes yielding a constant clamp voltage over
temperature. Erratic operation due to noise pickup can result
if there is an excessive reduction of the I
voltage.
A narrow spike on the leading edge of the current
waveform can usually be observed and may cause the power
supply to exhibit an instability when the output is lightly
loaded. This spike is due to the power transformer
interwinding capacitance and output rectifier recovery time.
The addition of an RC filter on the Current Sense Input with
a time constant that approximates the spike duration will
usually eliminate the instability; refer to Figure 27.
).
) to reach the
OH
pk(max)
clamp
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PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Pin
8–Pin14–Pin
11CompensationThis pin is Error Amplifier output and is made available for loop compensation.
23Voltage
35Current SenseA voltage proportional to inductor current is connected to this input. The PWM uses this
47RT/C
5–GndThis pin is the combined control circuitry and power ground (8–pin package only).
610OutputThis output directly drives the gate of a power MOSFET. Peak currents up to 1.0 A are
712V
814V
–8Power GroundThis pin is a separate power ground return (14–pin package only) that is connected back
–11V
–9GndThis pin is the control circuitry ground return (14–pin package only) and is connected back to
–2,4,6,13NCNo connection (14–pin package only). These pins are not internally connected.
FunctionDescription
Feedback
T
CC
ref
C
This is the inverting input of the Error Amplifier. It is normally connected to the switching
power supply output through a resistor divider.
information to terminate the output switch conduction.
The Oscillator frequency and maximum Output duty cycle are programmed by connecting
resistor R
sourced and sunk by this pin.
This pin is the positive supply of the control IC.
This is the reference output. It provides charging current for capacitor CT through
resistor R
to the power source. It is used to reduce the effects of switching transient noise on the
control circuitry.
The Output high state (VOH) is set by the voltage applied to this pin (14–pin package only).
With a separate power source connection, it can reduce the effects of switching transient
noise on the control circuitry.
the power source ground.
to V
and capacitor CT to ground. Operation to 500 kHz is possible.
T
ref
.
T
Undervoltage Lockout
Two undervoltage lockout comparators have been
incorporated to guarantee that the IC is fully functional
before the output stage is enabled. The positive power
supply terminal (V
) and the reference output (V
CC
ref
) are
each monitored by separate comparators. Each has built–in
hysteresis to prevent erratic output behavior as their
respective thresholds are crossed. The VCC comparator
upper and lower thresholds are 16 V/10 V for the UCX842A,
and 8.4 V/7.6 V for the UCX843A. The V
comparator
ref
upper and lower thresholds are 3.6V/3.4 V. The large
hysteresis and low startup current of the UCX842A makes
it ideally suited in off–line converter applications where
efficient bootstrap startup techniques are required
(Figure 34). The UCX843A is intended for lower voltage dc
to dc converter applications. A 36 V zener is connected as
a shunt regulator form V
to ground. Its purpose is to
CC
protect the IC from excessive voltage that can occur during
system startup. The minimum operating voltage for the
UCX842A is 11 V and 8.2 V for the UCX843A.
Output
These devices contain a single totem pole output stage that
was specifically designed for direct drive of power
MOSFETs. It is capable of up to ±1.0 A peak drive current
and has a typical rise and fall time of 50 ns with a 1.0 nF load.
Additional internal circuitry has been added to keep the
Output in a sinking mode whenever an undervoltage lockout
is active. This characteristic eliminates the need for an
external pull–down resistor.
The SO–14 surface mount package provides separate pins
for V
(output supply) and Power Ground. Proper
C
implementation will significantly reduce the level of
switching transient noise imposed on the control circuitry.
This becomes particularly useful when reducing the I
pk(max)
clamp level. The separate VC supply input allows the
designer added flexibility in tailoring the drive voltage
independent of V
. A zener clamp is typically connected
CC
to this input when driving power MOSFETs in systems
where VCC is greater than 20 V. Figure 26 shows proper
power and control ground connections in a current sensing
power MOSFET application.
Reference
The 5.0 V bandgap reference is trimmed to ±1.0%
tolerance at TJ = 25°C on the UC284XA, and ± 2.0% on the
UC384XA. Its primary purpose is to supply charging current
to the oscillator timing capacitor. The reference has short
circuit protection and is capable of providing in excess of
20 mA for powering additional control system circuitry.
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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Do not attempt to construct the converter on
wire–wrap or plug–in pr ototype boards. High Frequency
circuit layout techniques are imperative to prevent
pulsewidth jitter. This is usually caused by excessive noise
pick–up imposed on the Current Sense or Voltage Feedback
inputs. Noise immunity can be improved by lowering circuit
impedances at these points. The printed circuit layout should
contain a ground plane with low–current signal and
high–current switch and output grounds returning on
separate paths back to the input filter capacitor. Ceramic
bypass capacitors (0.1 µF) connected directly to V
and V
may be required depending upon circuit layout.
ref
CC
, VC,
This provides a low impedance path for filtering the high
frequency noise. All high current loops should be kept as
short as possible using heavy copper runs to minimize
radiated EMI. The Error Amp compensation circuitry and
the converter output voltage divider should be located close
to the IC and as far as possible from the power switch and
other noise generating components.
Current mode converters can exhibit subharmonic
oscillations when operating at a duty cycle greater than 50%
with continuous inductor current. This instability is
independent of the regulators closed–loop characteristics
and is caused by the simultaneous operating conditions of
fixed frequency and peak current detecting. Figure 20A
shows the phenomenon graphically. At t
, switch
0
conduction begins, causing the inductor current to rise at a
slope of m1. This slope is a function of the input voltage
divided by the inductance. At t
, the Current Sense Input
1
reaches the threshold established by the control voltage.
This causes the switch to turn off and the current to decay at
a slope of m2 until the next oscillator cycle. The unstable
condition can be shown if a pertubation is added to the
control voltage, resulting in a small ∆I (dashed line). With
a fixed oscillator period, the current decay time is reduced,
and the minimum current at switch turn–on (t
) is increased
2
by ∆I + ∆I m2/m1. The minimum current at the next cycle
(t3) decreases to (∆I + ∆I m2/m1) (m2/m1). This pertubation
is multiplied by m2.m1 on each succeeding cycle, alternately
increasing and decreasing the inductor current at switch
turn–on. Several oscillator cycles may be required before
the inductor current reaches zero causing the process to
commence again. If m
is greater than 1, the converter
2/m1
will be unstable. Figure 20B shows that by adding an
artificial ramp that is synchronized with the PWM clock to
the control voltage, the ∆I pertubation will decrease to zero
on succeeding cycles. This compensation ramp (m
) must
3
have a slope equal to or slightly greater than m2/2 for
stability. With m2/2 slope compensation, the average
inductor current follows the control voltage yielding true
current mode operation. The compensating ramp can be
derived from the oscillator and added to either the Voltage
Feedback or Current Sense inputs (Figure 33).
∆I
Control Voltage
m1
t
0
t
4
∆I + ∆I
Oscillator Period
m1
Inductor
Current
Control Voltage
∆I
Figure 20. Continuous Current Waveforms
(A)
m2
m
2
m
1
t
1
(B)
m3
Oscillator Period
t
t
2
m2
5
∆ I + ∆I
m
m
2
2
m
m
1
1
t
3
Inductor
Current
t
6
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V
ref
8(14)
R
T
External
Sync
Input
0.01
4(7)
C
T
47
2(3)
1(1)
The diode clamp is required if the Sync amplitude is large enough to
cause the bottom side of CT to go more than 300 mV below ground.
R
R
+
+
EA
Osc
Bias
R
A
8
R
B
5.0k
6
5
5.0k
2R
R
2
5.0k
C
4
+
R
Q
+
S
-
MC1455
8(14)
3
4(7)
7
2(3)
1
5(9)
R
1.44
f =
+ 2RB)C
(R
A
D
max
=
B
RA + 2R
1(1)
B
+
-
To
Additional
UCX84XA's
R
Bias
R
Osc
+
EA
2R
R
5(9)
Figure 21. External Clock Synchronization
Figure 22. External Duty Cycle Clamp and
Multi Unit Synchronization
V
V
R2
R1
Clamp
8(14)
4(7)
2(3)
1(1)
=
CC
7(12)
S
Q
R
Comp/Latch
+
+
-
7(11)
6(10)
5(8)
3(5)
5.0V
V
+
-
Clamp
ref
+
-
+
R
Bias
R
Osc
+
1.0mA
+
EA
2R
R
1.0V
5(9)
1.67
R
R
+ 0.33 x 10 - 3I
2
+ 1
1
R
1
R1 + R
R
2
2
pk(max)
VClamp
=
Where: 0 ≤ V
RS
Clamp
≤ 1.0 V
V
in
Q1
8(14)
R
Bias
R
Osc
4(7)
R
S
2(3)
1.0M
1(1)
C
t
Soft-Start
+
1.0mA
+
EA
3600C in µF
2R
Figure 23. Adjustable Reduction of Clamp LevelFigure 24. Soft–Start Circuit
V
V
CC
V
7(12)
S
Q
R
Comp/Latch
Where: 0 ≤ V
+
+
-
7(11)
6(10)
5(8)
3(5)
≤ 1.0 V
Clamp
V
C
Clamp
C
3V
5.0V
V
5(9)
=
t
Softstart
-
Clamp
ref
+
-
+
+
1.0V
VClamp
RS
= - In1 -
8(14)
R
Bias
R
Osc
4(7)
2(3)
R2
+
1.0mA
+
EA
2R
R
1(1)
MPSA63
C
R1
V
Clamp
1.67
=
R
2
R
1
+ 1
I
pk(max)
in
5.0V
ref
+
-
+
-
Q1
+
R
S
Virtually lossless current sensing can be achieved with the implementation of a
R
R
1
2
SENSEFET power switch. For proper operation during over current conditions, a
R
+ R
2
reduction of the I
1
+
-
S
Q
R
Comp/Latch
Control CIrcuitry
Ground:
To Pin (9)
clamp level must be implemented. Refer to Figures 23 and 25.
pk(max)
CC
(12)
+
-
D
(11)
G
(10)
M
(8)
(5)
R
S
1/4 W
5.0V
ref
+
-
+
-
+
R
1.0V
5(9)
V
in
RS Ipk r
5 =
V
Pin
r
DM(on)
If: SENSEFET = MTP10N10M
Then: V
SENSEFET
pin
S
K
Power Ground
To Input Source
Return
S
Q
R
DS(on)
+ R
R
= 200
S
5 = 0.075 I
S
pk
Figure 25. Adjustable Buffered Reduction of
Clamp Level with Soft–Start
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Figure 26. Current Sensing Power MOSFET
12
7(12)
UC3842A, UC3843A, UC2842A, UC2843A
V
CC
V
in
7(12)
V
CC
V
in
5.0V
ref
+
-
+
-
+
+
-
7(11)
Q1
6(10)
S
Q
R
+
Comp/Latch
The addition of the RC filter will eliminate instability caused by the leading
edge spike on the current waveform.
5(8)
3(5)
R
C
R
S
Figure 27. Current Waveform Spike Suppression
I
B
+
0
-
Base
Charge
Removal
C
6(1)
V
in
1
Q1
5.0V
ref
+
-
+
-
+
Series gate resistor R
caused by the MOSFET input capacitance and any series wiring inductance
in the gate-source circuit.
Figure 28. MOSFET Parasitic Oscillations
V
CC
7(12)
5.0V
ref
+
-
+
-
+
+
-
7(11)
+
+
-
S
Q
R
Comp/Latch
will damp any high frequency parasitic oscillations
g
Isolation
Boundary
6(1)
5(8)
3(5)
The totem-pole output can furnish negative base current for enhanced
transistor turn-off, with the addition of capacitor C
The MCR101 SCR must be selected for a holding of less than 0.5 mA at T
The simple two transistor circuit can be used in place of the SCR as shown. All
resistors are 10 k.
Error Amp compensation circuit for stabilizing any current-mode topology except
for boost and flyback converters operating with continuous inductor current.
From V
O
R
p
R
i
C
R
I
C
d
p
2.5V
+
2(3)
R
f
1.0mA
+
EA
2R
R
1(1)
5(9)
Error Amp compensation circuit for stabilizing current-mode boost and flyback
topologies operating with continuous inductor current.
UC3842A, UC3843A, UC2842A, UC2843A
V
CC
7(12)
V
in
18k
4.7k
0.01
4700pF
10k
100pF
From V
MPS3904
R
Slope
O
R
i
R
d
8(14)
5.0V
-m
1.0V
ref
+
-
+
-
-
+
Comp/Latch
m
R
T
R
Bias
R
4(7)
C
T
2(3)
C
R
f
f
1(1)
Osc
+
1.0mA
+
-
EA
-3.0 m
2R
R
5(9)
+
-
+
-
7(11)
6(10)
S
Q
R
5(8)
3(5)
The buffered oscillator ramp can be resistively summed with either the voltage feedback or current sense inputs to provide slope compensation.
Figure 33. Slope Compensation
MBR1635
T1
22001000
MUR110
1000
100010
MUR110
680pF
2.7k
L2, L3 - 25 µH at 1.0 A, Coilcraft Z7157.
T1 - Primary: 45 Turns # 26 AWG
T1 - Secondary ± 12 V: 9 Turns # 30 AWG
T1 - (2 strands) Bifiliar Wound
T1 - Secondary 5.0 V: 4 Turns (six strands)
T1 - #26 Hexfiliar Wound
T1 - Secondary Feedback: 10 Turns #30 AWG
T1 - (2 strands) Bifiliar Wound
T1 - Core: Ferroxcube EC35-3C8
T1 - Bobbin: Ferroxcube EC35PCB1
T1 - Gap ≈ 0.01" for a primary inductance of 1.0 mH
8(14)
4(7)
2(3)
1(1)
115Va
c
150k
4.7Ω
+
-
MDA
202
+
250
4.7k
56k
3300pF
1N49351N4935
7(12)
100
5.0V
ref
Bias
+
-
+
Osc
+
-
EA
+
Comp/Latch
+
-
+
7(11)
6(10)
S
Q
R
5(8)
3(5)
68
1N4937
22Ω
1.0k
470pF
++
47
MTP
4N50
0.5Ω
5(9)
Figure 34. 27 Watt Off–Line Flyback Regulator
R
S
L1
+
+
5.0V/4.0A
5.0V RTN
+
12V/0.3A
+L2
10
±12V RTN
++
-12V/0.3A
L3
1N4937
L1 - 15 µH at 5.0 A, Coilcraft Z7156.
TestConditionsResults
Line Regulation: 5.0 V
± 12 V
Load Regulation: 5.0 V
± 12 V
Output Ripple:5.0 V
± 12 V
Vin = 95 Vac to 130 Vac∆ = 50 mV or ± 0.5%
∆ = 24 mV or ± 0.1%
Vin = 115 Vac, I
V
= 115 Vac, I
in
= 1.0 A to 4.0 A
out
= 100 mA to 300 mA
out
∆ = 300 mV or ± 3.0%
∆ = 60 mV or ± 0.25%
Vin = 115 Vac40 mV
80 mV
EfficiencyVin = 115 Vac70%
All outputs are at nominal load currents, unless otherwise noted.
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI
Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER.
3. DIMENSIONS A AND B DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD PROTRUSION.
4. MAXIMUM MOLD PROTRUSION 0.15 (0.006)
–B–
P
7 PL
M
71
0.25 (0.010)B
C
X 45
R
K
M
S
B
T
S
M
M
F
J
PER SIDE.
5. DIMENSION D DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION. ALLOWABLE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION SHALL BE 0.127 (0.005) TOTAL
IN EXCESS OF THE D DIMENSION AT
MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION.
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI
Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER.
3. DIMENSION A AND B DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD
PROTRUSION.
4. MAXIMUM MOLD PROTRUSION 0.15 (0.006) PER
SIDE.
5. DIMENSION D DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION. ALLOWABLE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION SHALL BE 0.127 (0.005) TOTAL IN
EXCESS OF THE D DIMENSION AT MAXIMUM
MATERIAL CONDITION.
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