PANASONIC AN8028

Voltage Regulators
AN8028
Self-excited RCC pseudo-resonance type
AC-DC switching power supply control IC
2.4±0.25
■ Overview
Unit: mm
3.3±0.25
6.0±0.3
2.54
9
0.5±0.1
8
7
23.3±0.3
6
1.5±0.25
5
1.5±0.25
3
2
1
■ Features
30°
4
1.4±0.3
The AN8028 is an IC developed for controlling the
self-excited switching power supply employing the RCC
pseudo-resonance type control method.
It is compact, equipped only with the necessary minimum functions.
The maximum on-period and the minimum off-period can be set separately by using the external capacitor
and resistor respectively.
It is suitable for the power supply of AV equipment.
0.3 +0.1
–0.05
• Operating supply voltage range:
3.0±0.3
Stop voltage (8.6 V typical) to 34 V
SIP009-P-0000C
• Output block employs the totem pole system.
• Power MOSFET can be directly driven.
(output peak current: ±1 A maximum)
• Small pre-start operating current (95 µA typical) allows using a small size start resistor.
• Built-in pulse-by-pulse overcurrent protection function
• Incorporating the protection circuit against malfunction at low voltage (start/stop: 14.9 V/8.6 V)
• Built-in overvoltage protection function (externally resettable)
• Built-in timer latch function
• Equipped with frequency (VF) control function.
• 9-pin single inline package expands the freedom of board design
■ Applications
VCC
• Televisions, facsimiles, printers, scanners, video equipment
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■ Block Diagram
Signal
U.V.L.O.
VREF
(7.1 V)
8.6 1.5
V V
TIM/OVP
FB
Current source
Switch
diode
8
TIM
IFB
9
Q Q
RS
latch
R
0.1 V
6
5
VOUT
GND
1
Low-side High-side
clamp
clamp
0V
2.8 V
S
0.32 V
CLM
4
CLM
3
TON
2
0.7 V
TOFF
TDL
IN
IN
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■ Pin Descriptions
Pin No.
Symbol
Description
1
TDL
Transformer reset detection
2
TOFF
Pin for connecting C and R to set minimum off-period
3
TON
Pin for connecting C to set minimum on-period
4
CLM
Input pin for overcurrent protection detection
5
GND
Grounding pin
6
VOUT
Output pin
7
VCC
Power supply voltage pin
8
TIM/OVP
9
FB
Pin for use both overvoltage protection circuit and timer latch
Photocoupler connection pin for error voltage feedback
■ Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Symbol
Rating
Unit
VCC
35
V
I6PEAK
±1
A
Power dissipation
PD
874
mW
Operating ambient temperature *
Topr
−30 to +85
°C
Storage temperature *
Tstg
−55 to +150
°C
Supply voltage
Peak output current
Note) *: Expect for the operating ambient temperature and storage temperature, all ratings are for Ta = 25°C.
■ Recommended Operating Range
Parameter
Supply voltage
Symbol
Range
Unit
VCC
From stop voltage to 34
V
■ Electrical Characteristics at VCC = 18 V, Ta = 25°C
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
U.V.L.O. start supply voltage
V7START
13.4
14.9
16.4
V
U.V.L.O. operation stop supply voltage
V7STOP
7.7
8.6
9.5
V
∆V7
5.7
6.3
6.9
V
OVP operation threshold voltage
V8OVP
6.1
7.3
8.5
V
OVP release voltage
V7OVP
7.4
8.2
9
V
OVP operating circuit current 1
I7OVP1
VCC = 9.1 V, VOVP = 8.5 V
0.56
0.79
1.02
mA
OVP operating circuit current 2
I7OVP2
VCC = 20 V, VOVP = 8.5 V
5.9
7.7
9.5
mA
TDL threshold voltage
V1TDL
0.22
0.32
0.42
V
U.V.L.O. start to stop supply voltage
2
Symbol
TDL upper limit clamp voltage
V1TDL/H
ITDL = 3mA
2
2.8
3.6
V
TDL lower limit clamp voltage
V1TDL/L
ITDL = −3mA
− 0.3
0
0.3
V
CLM threshold voltage
V4CLM
−220
−200
−180
mV
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■ Electrical Characteristics at VCC = 18 V, Ta = 25°C (continued)
Parameter
Symbol
TON maximum on-period current
I3TON
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
FB terminal = open
TON terminal = GND
−135
−110
−85
µA
TON upper limit voltage
V3TON/H FB terminal = open
0.55
0.7
0.85
V
TON lower limit voltage
V3TON/L FB terminal = open
− 0.1
0.05
0.2
V
TOFF upper limit voltage
V2TOFF/H
0.7
0.9
1.1
V
TOFF lower limit voltage
V2TOFF/L
− 0.1
0.05
0.2
V
55
65
75
kHz
5.05
6.8
8.55

VCC = 10 V, IOUT = 10 mA

1
1.25
V
Output oscillation frequency
fOSC
CON = 2 200 pF, ROFF = 1.5 kΩ
COFF = 1 000 pF
Output current feedback current gain
GIFB
IFB = −1 mA
Pre-start low-level output voltage
V6STB/L
Low-level output voltage 1
V6L(1)
IOUT = 10 mA

0.9
2
V
Low-level output voltage 2
V6L(2)
IOUT = 100 mA

1.1
2.2
V
High-level output voltage 1
V6H(1)
IOUT = −10 mA
15.7
16.5

V
High-level output voltage 2
V6H(2)
IOUT = −100 mA
15.5
16.3

V
Pre-start circuit current
I7STB
VCC = 12V
55
95
135
µA
Circuit current 1
I7OPR(1)
VCC = 18 V
TON terminal = GND
FB terminal = open
8.55
11.5
14.3
mA
Circuit current 2
I7OPR(2)
VCC = 34 V
TON terminal = GND
FB terminal = open
9.6
12.5
15.4
mA
VTDL = 0.5 V
−5
0

µA
TDL flowing-out current
I1TDL
■ Terminal Equivalent Circuits
Pin No.
1
Equivalent circuit
VREF
1
High- Lowside side
clamp clamp
2
VCC
Comp.
0.1 V
2
Description
I/O
TDL:
Transformer reset detection terminal.
When the transformer reset is detected and low
is inputted into the terminal, the output of the IC
(VOUT) becomes high. However, low-level signal under the minimum off-period determined
by the TOFF is ignored.
I
TOFF:
Terminal for connecting the resistor and capacitor for determining the minimum off-period (low)
of the IC output (VOUT).
An equation for approximate calculation of the
minimum off-period (TOFF) is as follows:
TOFF = 2.2 × C × R
C: External capacitance
R: External resistance

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■ Terminal Equivalent Circuits (continued)
Pin No.
Equivalent circuit
3
VCC
VREF
Comp.
0.7 V
3
FB
4
VREF
Comp.
Description
I/O
TON:
Terminal for connecting the capacitor for determining the maximum on-period (high) of the IC
output (VOUT). An equation for approximate
calculation of the maximum on-period (TON) is
as follows:
TON = 6 500 × C
C: External capacitance

CLM:
Input terminal for detection of the pulse-bypulse overcurrent protection.
Normally, it is recommended that a filter be
attached externally.
I
4 (−)
5
5
6
VCC
6
7
7
4
GND:
Grounding terminal.

VOUT:
Output terminal for directly driving the power
MOSFET.
It uses the totem pole type output.
The maximum rating of the output current:
Peak: ±1 A
DC: ±150 mA
O
VCC:
Terminal for applying power supply voltage.
It monitors the supply voltage and has the operation threshold of start/stop/OVP reset.

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■ Terminal Equivalent Circuits (continued)
Pin No.
Equivalent circuit
8
VCC
Comp.
7.3 V
5 µA
8
9
VCC
TON
Description
I/O
TIM/OVP:
Terminal for use both OVP (overvoltage protection circuit) and timer latch.
[OVP]
When overvoltage signal of the power supply is
detected and high is inputted to the terminal, it
turns off the internal circuit. At the same time, it
holds that condition (latch). To reset the OVP
latch, the VCC should be decreased to a voltage
lower than the release voltage.
[Timer latch]
It detects the output voltage fall due to the
overcurrent condition of the power supply output through the current level inputted to IFB.
When the IIFB decreases under the current of
certain value, the charge current flows in the
capacitor which is connected to this terminal.
Then, when the capacitor is charged up to the
threshold voltage of the OVP, the OVP works so
that the IC could keep the operation stop condition.
I
FB:
Terminal for connecting the photocoupler for
error voltage feedback of the power supply output.
It is possible to cancel about 180 µA of the dark
current of photocoupler.
I
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■ Application Notes
[1] Operation descriptions
1. Start/stop circuit block
• Start mechanism
When AC voltage is applied and the supply
voltage reaches the start voltage through the
current from start resistor, the IC starts operation. Then the power MOSFET driving starts.
Thereby, bias is generated in the transformer
and the supply voltage is given from the bias
coil to the IC. (This is point a in figure 1 )
During the period from the time when the
start voltage is reached and the voltage is generated in the bias coil to the time when the IC
is provided with a sufficient supply voltage,
the supply voltage of the IC is supplied by the
capacitor (C8) connected to VCC .
After AC rectification
Start resistance
R1
VCC
VOUT
GND
C8
Before start
Start
voltage
Stop
voltage
Start
Voltage supplied
from bias coil
a
Start condition
b
c Start failure
Figure 1
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■ Application Notes (continued)
[1] Operation descriptions (continued)
1. Start/stop circuit block (continued)
• Start mechanism (continued)
Since the supply voltage continuously decreases during the above period (area b in figure 1), the power supply
is not able to start (state c in figure 1), if the stop voltage of the IC is reached before the sufficient supply voltage is
supplied from the bias coil.
• Function
The start/stop circuit block is provided with the function to monitor the VCC voltage, and to start the operation
of IC when VCC voltage reaches the start voltage (14.9 V typical), and to stop when it decreases under the stop
voltage (8.6 V typical). A large voltage difference is set between start and stop (6.3 V typical), so that it is easier
to select the start resistor and the capacitor to be connected to VCC .
Note) To start up the IC operation, the startup current which is a pre-start current plus a circuit drive current is necessary.
Set the resistance value so as to supply a startup current of 350 µA.
2. Oscillation circuit
The oscillation circuit generates the pulse signal for turning on/off the power MOSFET by using charge/
discharge of the C2, R2 and C3 connected to TOFF (pin 2), TON (pin 3) respectively.
The concept of constant voltage control at the time of making up the switching power supply is fixing the offperiod of the power MOSFET and achieving the control by changing the on-period. This on-period control is
performed by directly changing the output pulse width of the oscillation circuit.
During the on-period of the power MOSFET, the C2 is charged to the constant voltage (approximately 0.9 V).
On the other hand, the C3 is charged from almost 0 V by the charge current from the TON terminal. When the
voltage across the both ends of the C3 reaches approximately 0.7 V (Ta = 75°C), the oscillation circuit output is
reversed and the power MOSFET is turned off. At the same time, the C3 is rapidly discharged by the discharge
circuit inside the IC and its voltage across the both ends becomes almost 0 V. The charge current from the TON
terminal is changed by the feedback signal to the FB terminal (pin 9). (Described later.)
On-period Off-period
0.9 V
200 Ω
TON
TOFF
Voltage across
both ends of C2 0.1 V
0.7 V
Voltage across
both ends of C3 0 V
C3
C2
R2
IC output
0V
Figure 2. Oscillation circuit operation
An equation for approximate calculation of the maximum on-period TON(max) of the power MOSFET is as follows:
TON(max) = 6 500 × C3
When the power MOSFET is off, the TOFF terminal becomes a high impedance state and the C2 starts
discharging by the R2. When the voltage across the both ends of C2 decreases to approximately 0.1 V, the oscillation
circuit output is reversed again to turn on the power MOSFET. At the same time, the C2 is rapidly charged to
approximately 0.9 V. An equation for approximate calculation of the minimum off-period TOFF(min) is as follows:
TOFF(min) = 2.2 × C2 × R2
However, when the voltage-time fed back to the TDL terminal (pin 1) is longer than the TOFF period determined
by the C2 and R2, the off-period in the pseudo-resonance circuit operation described below is determined by the
former.
By repeating the above operation, the power MOSFET is turned on and off continuously. Figure 2 shows the
oscillation waveform at the time when the TDL terminal is pulled down to the GND.
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■ Application Notes (continued)
[1] Operation descriptions (continued)
3. Power supply output control system (FB : feedback)
The constant voltage control of the power supply output is achieved by fixing the off-period of the power
MOSFET and changing the on-period. The control of on-period is performed by changing the charge current from
the TON terminal to the C3 through the following process: the photocoupler connected to the FB terminal (pin 9)
absorbs, from the FB terminal, the feedback current corresponding to the output signal of the output voltage
detection circuit provided in the secondary side output. A current approximately 7 times of the current flowing out
of the FB terminal flows out of the TON terminal as the charge current for the C3. (Refer to figure 3.)
The higher the AC input voltage of the current becomes, or the smaller the load current becomes, the larger the
current flowing out of the FB terminal becomes. When the current flowing out of the FB terminal becomes larger,
the charging to C3 becomes faster and the on-period becomes shorter.
In addition, the system has cancellation capability of about 180 µA for the dark current of the photocoupler.
(Refer to figure 4.)
1:7
PC
PC
C3
C2
Secondary side power
supply output
AN1431T/M
TOFF
TON
FB
200 Ω
R2
Primary
side
Secondary
side
Figure 3. Power supply output control system
ITON (mA)
−10
−8
−6
−4
−2
0
Dark
current
− 0.2
− 0.4
− 0.6
− 0.8
−1.0
IFB (mA)
Figure 4. Feedback current versus charge current characteristics
4. Pseudo-resonance operation (Power MOSFET turn-on delay circuit)
For the AN8028, the pseudo-resonance operation becomes possible by making connection as shown in figure 5.
The C7 is a resonance capacitor, and the R9 and C9 constitute the delay circuit for regulating the turn-on of power
MOSFET. When the power MOSFET is turned off, the voltage generated in the drive coil is inputted to the TDL
(time delay) terminal (pin 1) through the R9 and C9. While high-level signal (higher than threshold voltage 0.32
V) is inputted, the power MOSFET remains off. Also, the TDL terminal has the high/low-side clamping capability.
The upper limit of clamping voltage is 2.8 V typical (when sink current: −3 mA) and the lower limit of clamping
voltage is approximately 0 V typical (when source current: 3 mA). The off-period of the power MOSFET is
determined by the following periods whichever longer: the period until the TDL terminal input voltage becomes
a voltage lower than the threshold voltage as the transformer started the resonance operation and the drive coil
voltage drops, and the minimum off-period TOFF(min) of the internal oscillation circuit. (Refer to description on the
oscillation circuit.)
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■ Application Notes (continued)
[1] Operation descriptions (continued)
4. Pseudo-resonance operation (Power MOSFET turn-on delay circuit) (continued)
As for the turn-on of power MOSFET, determine the delay time by selecting the constant of the R9 and C9 so
that it turns on at 1/2 cycle of the resonance frequency.
In a simplified method, select so that the voltage waveform turns on at zero voltage. (Refer to figure 6.)
The approximate value of resonance frequency can be obtained by the following equations:
fSYNC =
1
2π √L · C
C: resonance capacitance
L: inductance of transformer's primary coil
[Hz]
Therefore, the turn-on delay time tpd(ON) for turning on the power MOSFET at 1/2 cycle of resonance frequency
is as follows:
tpd(ON) = π √L · C [s]
5. Notes on R9 and C9 selection
If too low resistance is selected for the R9, the current flowing into the TDL terminal after the start of power
supply exceeds the maximum rating value and there is a possibility of causing malfunction (destruction in the
worst case). It is recommended that about 8 kΩ to 10 kΩ be selected for the R9 though it depends on the supply
voltage from the bias coil.
Therefore, adjust tpd(ON) with C9 after converting from the inductance of transformer being used and the
resonance capacitance.
t
pd
VDS
VIN
After AC rectification
VP
VP
R1
VIN
0V
VCC
VTDL
C8
VTDL 2.8 V typ.
R9
0.32 V
TDL
SBD
VOUT
SBD
Figure 5
0 VI
C9
ID
R7
D
C7
0V
Figure 6
6. Overcurrent protection circuit
The overcurrent of the power supply output is proportional to the value of current flowing in the main switch
in the primary side (the power MOSFET). Taking advantage of the above fact, the overcurrent of the power supply
output is restricted by regulating the upper limit of the pulse current flowing in the main switch to protects the
parts easily damaged by the overcurrent.
The current flowing in the main switch is detected by monitoring the voltage of both ends of the low resistor
which is connected between the source of power MOSFET and the power supply GND. When the power MOSFET
is turned on and the threshold voltage of CLM (current limit) is detected, the circuit turns off the output and turns
off the power MOSFET to control so as not to allow further current flow. The threshold voltage of CLM is
approximately − 0.2 V (typical) under Ta = 25°C with respect to GND. This control is repeated for each cycle. Once
the overcurrent is detected, the off condition is kept during that cycle and it can not be turned on until the next
cycle. The overcurrent detection method described in the above is called "pulse-by-pulse overcurrent detection".
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■ Application Notes (continued)
[1] Operation descriptions (continued)
6. Overcurrent protection circuit (continued)
The R6 and C6 in figure 7 construct the filter circuit for removing the
noise generated by the parasitic capacitance equivalently accompanied
when turning on the power MOSFET.
For overcurrent detection resistance R7, the carbon resistor should
be used but not the wire winding resistor, because the high-frequency
current flows in it.
CLM
R6
R8
C6
GND
R7
to AC (−)
Figure 7
• Notes on the detection level precision
This overcurrent detection level reflects on the operating current level of the power supply overcurrent
protection. Therefore, if this detection level fluctuates with temperature or dispersion, the operating current level
of the overcurrent protection of power supply itself also fluctuates. Since such level fluctuation means the necessity for an increase in the withstanding capability of used parts and in the worst case it means the cause of
destruction, the accuracy of detection level is increased as much as possible for the AN8028 (approximately ±4%).
7. Overvoltage protection circuit (OVP)
OVP is an abbreviation of over voltage protection. It refers to a self-diagnosis function, which stops the power
supply to protect the load when the power supply output generates abnormal voltage higher than the normal output
voltage due to failure of the control system or an abnormal voltage applied from the outside. (Refer to figure 8.)
After AC rectification
Start resistor
R1
VCC
FRD
Load
TIM/OVP
VOUT
GND
Power supply
output
Abnormal voltage applied
from outside
It detects abnormal voltage applied from the outside to the
power supply output (the voltage which is higher than voltage
of the power supply output and may damage the load) by the
primary side of the bias coil and operates the OVP.
Figure 8
Basically, it is set to monitor the voltage of supply voltage VCC terminal of the IC. Normally, the VCC voltage
is supplied from the transformer drive coil. Since this voltage is proportional to the secondary side output voltage,
it still operates even when the secondary side output has overvoltage.
1) When the voltage input to the OVP terminal exceeds the threshold voltage (7.3 V typical) as the result of
power supply output abnormality, the protective circuit shuts down the internal reference voltage of the IC to
stop all of the controls and keeps this stop condition.
2) The OVP reset is done by decreasing the supply voltage (VCC < 8.2 V typical: OVP release supply voltage).
(1) When the supply voltage becomes lower than the stop voltage,
(2) When the supply voltage becomes lower than the OVP release voltage,
The discharge circuit is incorporated so that the electric charge which is charged in the capacitor connected to
the OVP terminal can be discharged momentarily for the next re-start.
secondary side output voltage under normal operation VOUT
Vth(OUT) =
× V7
VCC terminal voltage under normal operation
V7 = Vth(OVP) + VZ
Vth(OUT) : Secondary side output overvoltage threshold value
Vth(OVP) : OVP operation threshold value
VZ
: Zener voltage (externally attached to OVP terminal)
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■ Application Notes (continued)
[1] Operation descriptions (continued)
7. Overvoltage protection circuit (OVP) (continued)
• Operating supply current characteristics
While the OVP is operating, the decrease of the supply current causes the rise of the supply voltage VCC , and
in the worst case, the guaranteed breakdown voltage of the IC (35 V) can be exceeded. In order to prevent the rise
of supply voltage, the IC is provided with such characteristics as that the supply current rises in the constant
resistance mode. This characteristics ensure that the OVP can not be released unless the AC input is cut, if the
supply voltage VCC under OVP operating has been stabilized over the OVP release supply voltage (which depends
on start resistor selection). (Refer to figure 9.)
The current supply from the start resistor continues
as long as the voltage of the power supply input (AC)
is given.
After AC rectification
Start resistor
R1
After OVP starts operation, since the output is
stopped, this bias coil does not supply current.
VCC
* Select the resistance value so that the following
relationship can be kept by current supply from
the start resistor: VCC > VCC−OVP
VOUT
GND
ICC
At VCC−OVP (voltage under which OVP is released)
as the boundary, the operating current is temporarily
increased.
This prevents VCC from exceeding the breakdown
voltage due to the current supplied from the above
start resistor.
VCC− OVP
VCC
Figure 9
8. Timer latch
When the short-circuit or overload of the power supply output continues for a certain period, the pulse-by-pulse
overcurrent protection is not sufficient for protection of the transformer, fast recovery diode (FRD), Schottky diode
in the secondary side, and the power MOSFET. For this reason, the timer latch function is employed, which stops
the power supply by hitting the OVP when the overcurrent condition continues for a certain period.
The short-circuit or overload of the power supply output is monitored as the decrease of the power supply
output (at this time the pulse-by-pulse overcurrent protector is in the operating condition). The decrease of the
power supply output is detected as the decrease of current amount at the current feedback terminal of IFB. When
the decrease amount of this current exceeds a certain value, the comparator inside the IC reverses, and the constant
current flows to the TIM/OVP terminal.
The external capacitor is connected to the TIM/OVP terminal. Electric charges are accumulated in this capacitor, rising the OVP terminal voltage. When the OVP operating threshold voltage (7.3 V typical) is reached, the OVP
starts operation to stop the IC, and keeps this stop condition. (Refer to figure 10.)
• Timer period
The period from the time when an error of the power supply output is detected to the time when the OVP starts
operation (hereinafter referred to as "timer period") should be longer than the rise time of the power supply. Since
at operation start the IC is in the same condition as the overload or output short-circuit condition, if the timer
period is shorter, the power supply works latch and can not start.
Therefore, the IC is designed so that the timer period can be set arbitrarily by the value of the external
capacitor connected to the TIM/OVP terminal. However, particular care should be taken, because too large value
of this capacitor may cause the breakdown of the power supply.
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■ Application Notes (continued)
[1] Operation descriptions (continued)
8. Timer latch (continued)
VO
Power supply stop
Power supply
output voltage
0
Time
Power supply stop
IDS
Power MOSFET
current
0
Time
VOVP
TIM/OVP
terminal voltage
Power supply stop
OVP
VTH = 7.3 V (typ.)
0
Time
Figure 10. Timer latch basic operation
9. Output block
In order to drive the power MOSFET which is a capacitive load at high speed, this IC is adopting the totem pole
(push-pull) type output circuit which performs the sink and source of the current with the NPN transistor as
shown in figure 11.
The maximum sink/source current is ±0.1 A (DC) and the current at peak is ±1.0 A (peak). The circuit is
provided with the sink capability even if the supply voltage VCC is under the stop voltage so that it turns off the
power MOSFET without fail.
The peak current capability is mainly required
and a particularly too large current is not required
constantly.
Because the power MOSFET becomes a capacitive load for the output, a large peak current
is required for driving it at a high speed. HowSchottky barrier
diode
ever, after the charge and discharge, a particularly
large current is not required to keep such condition. In the case of this IC, the peak current capability of ±1 A is ensured by taking a capacitance
Figure 11
value of the power MOSFET used into account.
The parasitic LC of the power MOSFET may produce ringing to decrease the output pin under the GND
potential. When the voltage decrease of the output pin becomes larger than the voltage drop of diode and its
voltage becomes negative, the parasitic diode consisting of the substrate and collector of the output NPN turns
on. This phenomenon can cause the malfunction of device. In such a case, the Schottky barrier diode should be
connected between the output and GND.
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■ Application Notes (continued)
[2] Design reference data
• How to start the soft start function by external parts
The power supply rises under overload condition due to the capacitor connected to the power supply output.
In this condition, since the voltage of the power supply output is low, the normal constant voltage control attempts
to rise the power supply output at the maximum duty. The control uses the pulse-by-pulse overcurrent protection
(CLM), attempting to limit the current. However, the pulse can not be brought down to zero due to delay of filter,
etc. As a result, a large current flows into the main switch (the power MOSFET) or the diode in the secondary
side, and in the worst case these parts are damaged. For this reason, the soft start function is used to suppress the
rush current at start of the power supply.
As shown in figure 12, the R3 and C4 are connected
After AC rectification
between the FB terminal (pin 9) and the GND terminal (pin
Start resistor
R1
5) to use the soft start function. When the supply voltage of
the IC reaches the start voltage and the start circuit begins
VCC
operation, the open bias is outputted to the FB terminal.
C8
By this voltage, the charge current flows in the C4 to
FB
become flowing-out current of the FB terminal (IFB), and output control begins under the condition in which TON period is
R3
short. The IFB decreases with elapse of time, since it changes
C4
proportionally to the charge current of the C4. The CLM
circuit operates, depending on the sum of the R7 end-to-end
VOUT
voltage by the current which flows in the power MOSFET at
power-on and the R6 end-to-end voltage by the charge current
CLM
of the C4.
R8 C6
GND
Therefore, since the current which flows in the power
MOSFET at power-on gradually increases, the rush current
can be suppressed.
R7
To AC (−)
Figure 12
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AC
SBD
C5
1 µF
TDL
OVP
Low-clamp
High-clamp
R2
1.5 kΩ
TDL 1
TIM/
OVP 8
VF
control
VREF
R3
15 kΩ
C3
C4
0.033 µF 1 800 pF
3 TON
2 TOFF
C2
1 000 pF
PCI
FB
U.V.L.O.
R1
68 kΩ
CLM
Drive
VCC 7
C9
470 pF
R9
10 kΩ
C1
560 µF
R5
22 Ω
R6
680 Ω
C6
R8
4 CLM 1.5 kΩ 2 200 pF
6 Out
C8
82 µF
D1
R7
0.11 Ω
C7
2 200 pF
C10
FRD
D2
AN1431T/M
PC1
R10
R12
R11
Voltage Regulators
AN8028
■ Application Circuit Example
5 GND
9 FB
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