ZXSC440EV1 User Guide Issue 1

ZXSC440EV1
ZXSC440EV1 USER GUIDE
DESCRIPTION
The ZXSC440EV1 is a dedicated photoflash charger,
charging an 80␮F photoflash capacitor to 300V in 3.5
seconds from a 5V supply.
The Charge pin enables the circuit to be initiated from
the camera's microprocessor, using negligible current
when flash is not being used.
The flyback conversion efficiency is typically 75%,
much higher than the commonly used discrete
charging circuits.
The Ready pin signals the microprocessor when the
flash is charged and ready to be fired.
FEATURES
• Charges a 80␮F photoflash capacitor to 300V in 3.5
seconds from 5V
• Charges various value photoflash capacitors
• Over 75% flyback efficiency
• Charge and Ready pins
• Consumes only 4.5␮A when not charging
• Small MSOP8 Low profile package
APPLICATIONS
• Digital camera flash unit
• Film camera flash unit
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
• Camera-phone flash unit
ORDER NUMBER
ZXSC440EV1
Please note evaluation boards are subject to
availability and qualified leads.
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REFERENCE DESIGN
ZXSC440EV1 is configured to the reference design
below. The target application is a photoflash charger
for a Xenon strobe typically used in SLR, DSC and
Camera-phone flash units.
For other reference designs or further applications
information please refer to the ZXSC440 datasheet.
The input voltage is typically 5V for the ZXSC440EV1
with a minimum of 4V and a maximum of 8V.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
MATERIALS LIST
REF
VALUE
U1
Q1
PACKAGE
PART NUMBER
MANUFACTURER
MSOP8
ZXSC440X8
Zetex
NOTES
SOT-23
ZXMN6A07F
Zetex
60V N-channel MOSFET
D1 (1)
200V/200mA
SOT23
BAS21
Philips
200V fast rectifier diodes
connected in series
D2 (1)
200V/200mA
SOT23
BAS21
Philips
200V fast rectifier diodes
connected in series
T-16-024A
Tokyo Coil Eng
Various
Tx1
R1
22m⍀
0805
Generic
R2
10M⍀/2kV
2010
HVC201010MFI
Welwyn
10⍀W/2kV 1% tolerance
R3
9.1k⍀
1206
Generic
Various
1% tolerance
R4
100k⍀
0603
Generic
Various
5% tolerance
C1
100␮F/6V3
2220
GRM43SR60J10
7ME20L
Murata
X5R dielectric, ceramic
capacitor
C2
10pF/500V
1206
Generic
Various
Output voltage seen across
capacitor
C3
10nF/6V3
1206
Generic
Various
Y5V dielectric, ceramic
capacitor
C4
80␮F/330V
Radial
FW Series
Rubycon
Photoflash capacitor
(1)
Two 200V BAS21 fast rectifier diodes are connected in series for improved switching and higher efficiency.
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PERFORMANCE GRAPHS
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WAVEFORMS
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ZXSC440EV1 OPERATION
Connection Diagram
ZXSC440EV1 Set-up and test
1. Connect VIN and GND to positive and zero volts of the
power supply respectively.
2. Connect CHG pin to positive of power supply.
If CHG pin is left floating start up cannot be guaranteed.
3. Connect DVM to COUT positive and GND terminals.
4. Connect discharge resistor (2) to DVM ensuring that the discharge resistor, SW1, is in the open position.
5. Set the power supply to 5V.
6. Turn on power supply.
7. The output voltage should charge up to 300V ±15V - THIS IS A FUNCTIONAL EVAL BOARD.
8. Turn PSU off.
9. Switch the discharge resistor to the close position.
10. The output voltage should read 0V.
CAUTION: HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT
DO NOT TOUCH AND/OR SHORT CIRCUIT COUT LEADS WHEN PSU IS ON AND COUT IS CHARGED i.e.
DISCHARGE RESISTOR SET TO OPEN POSITION AND/OR IS DISCONNECTED.
Discharge Resistor and SW1. (2)
The discharge resistor should be rated at 1⍀ / 10Watts / 500V and placed in series with a Single Pole Single Throw
Switch (SPST) of similar rating. Attach insulated leads with 4mm plugs for connection to DVM.
(2)
If connecting directly to a Xenon tube with discharge circuit the discharge resistor is not needed.
Please ensure all exposed areas of this test set-up are fully insulated from the person testing, as potentially lethal
voltages are present.
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Low voltage operation
For operation at lower input voltages, say a Lithium-Ion battery, rated at 4.2V to 3.3V, it is possible to split the
inputs so that the power line of the primary winding can be connected to VIN with the low power line Vcc of the
ZXSC440 connected to a separate 5V supply. To implement this cut the bottom track from Vcc to the transformer
primary winding. Connect the low voltage input directly to the transformer primary winding and the low power
5V supply to the Vcc input of the ZXSC440EV1.
Connect low power 5V supply
Cut track on
underside of PCB
Connect low voltage supply
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Layout considerations
PCB tracks should be kept as short as possible to minimise ground bounce, and the ground pin of the device
should be soldered directly to the ground plane. It is particularly important to mount the coil and the input/output
capacitors close to the device to minimise parasitic resistance and inductance, which will degrade efficiency. The
FB pin is a high impedance input, so PCB track lengths to this should also be kept as short as possible to reduce
noise pickup. Excess capacitance from the FB pin to ground should be avoided.
Below is the recommended layout of the ZXSC440EV1.
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