ETC NCP1217/D

NCP1217
Enhanced PWM Current−Mode
Controller for High−Power
Universal Off−Line Supplies
Housed in an SO−8 or PDIP−7 package, the NCP1217 represents
the enhanced version of the NCP1203−based controllers. Thanks to its
high drive capability, NCP1217 drives large gate−charge MOSFETs,
which together with internal ramp compensation and built−in
overvoltage protection, ease the design of modern AC/DC adapters.
NCP1217 offers a true alternative to UC384X−based designs.
With an internal structure operating at different fixed frequencies
(65–100–133 kHz), the controller features a high−voltage start−up
FET, which ensures a clean and loss less start−up sequence. Its
current−mode control topology provides an excellent input audio−
susceptibility and inherent pulse−by−pulse control. Internal ramp
compensation easily prevents subharmonic oscillations from taking
place in continuous conduction mode designs.
When the current setpoint falls below a given value, e.g. the output
power demand diminishes, the IC automatically enters the so−called
skip cycle mode and provides excellent efficiency at light loads.
Because this occurs at a user adjustable low peak current, no acoustic
noise takes place.
The NCP1217 features two efficient protective circuitries: 1) In
presence of an overcurrent condition, the output pulses are disabled
and the device enters a safe burst mode, trying to restart. Once the
default has gone, the device auto−recovers. 2) If an external signal
(e.g. a temperature sensor) pulls pin1 above 3.2 V, output pulses are
immediately stopped and the NCP1217 stays latched in this position.
Reset occurs when the VCC collapses to ground, e.g. the user unplugs
the power supply.
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MINIATURE PWM
CONTROLLER FOR HIGH
POWER AC/DC WALL
ADAPTERS AND OFFLINE
BATTERY CHARGERS
MARKING
DIAGRAMS
8
SO−8
D SUFFIX
CASE 751
8
17Dyy
ALYW
1
1
PDIP−7
P SUFFIX
CASE 626B
P1217Pxxx
AWL
YYWW
8
1
1
Features
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Current−Mode with Adjustable Skip−Cycle Capability
Built−in Internal Ramp Compensation
Auto−Recovery Internal Output Short−Circuit Protection
Full Latch−Off if Adjustment Pin is Brought High
Extremely Low No−Load Standby Power
Internal Temperature Shutdown
500 mA Peak Current Capability
Fixed Frequency Versions at 65 kHz, 100 kHz and 133 kHz
Direct Optocoupler Connection
Internal Leading Edge Blanking
SPICE Models Available for TRANsient and AC Analysis
Typical Applications
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High Power AC/DC Converters for TVs, Set−Top Boxes, etc.
Offline Adapters for Notebooks
Telecom DC−DC Converters
All Power Supplies
xxx
yy
= Device Code: 065, 100 or 133
= Device Code:
06 for 65
10 for 100
13 for 133
A
= Assembly Location
WL, L = Wafer Lot
YY, Y = Year
WW, W = Work Week
PIN CONNECTIONS
Adj 1
8
HV
FB 2
7
NC
CS 3
6
VCC
Gnd 4
5
Drv
(Top View)
ORDERING INFORMATION
See detailed ordering and shipping information in the package
dimensions section on page 15 of this data sheet.
 Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, 2003
September, 2003 − Rev. 0
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Publication Order Number:
NCP1217/D
NCP1217
See Application
Section
VOUT
+
Aux.
+
NCP1217
Adj
1
FB
2
EMI
FILTER
Gnd Drv
4
8
7
CS VCC
3
UNIVERSAL
INPUT
HV
6
5
Ramp Adjustment
+
Figure 1. Typical Application Example
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PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Pin No.
Pin Name
Function
Description
1
Adj
Adjust the skipping peak current
This pin lets you adjust the level at which the cycle skipping process
takes place. Shorting this pin to ground permanently disables the skip
cycle feature.
By bringing this pin above 3.1 V, you permanently shut off the device.
2
FB
Sets the peak current setpoint
By connecting an optocoupler to this pin, the peak current setpoint is
adjusted accordingly to the output power demand.
3
CS
Current sense input
This pin senses the primary current and routes it to the internal
comparator via an L.E.B. By inserting a resistor in series with the pin, you
control the amount of ramp compensation you need.
4
Gnd
The IC ground
5
Drv
Driving pulses
The driver’s output to an external MOSFET.
6
VCC
Supplies the IC
This pin is connected to an external bulk capacitor of typically 22 F.
7
NC
8
HV
−
−
Ensures a clean and lossless
start−up sequence
This unconnected pin ensures adequate creepage distance.
Connected to the high−voltage rail, this pin injects a constant current into
the VCC capacitor during the start−up sequence.
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Latch−Off
Comparator
+
−
Adj
1
+
−
HV
8
Set
3.1 V
HV Current
Source
UVLO
Reset
Latch
80 k
FB
1.1 V
2
Skip Cycle
Comparator
+
−
NC
7
UVLO High and Low
Internal VCC
24 k
Reset
Current
Sense
250 ns
L.E.B.
3
65−100−133 kHz
Clock
Q Flip−Flop
DCmax = 74%
Set
VCC
Q
Overload
Management
Reset
6
19 k
Ramp
Compensation
20 k
Drv
Ground
4
+
−
57 k
+
−
VREF
25 k
±500 mA
1V
5
Figure 2. Internal Circuit Architecture
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MAXIMUM RATINGS
Rating
Symbol
Value
Unit
VCC
16
V
−
−0.3 to 10
V
Maximum Voltage on Pin 8 (HV), Pin 6 (VCC) Decoupled to Ground with 10 F
VHV
500
V
Maximum Voltage on Pin 8 (HV), Pin 6 (VCC) Grounded
VHV
450
V
−
5.0
mA
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Case
RθJ−C
57
°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Air, PDIP−7 Version
Thermal Resistance, Junction−to−Air, SO−8 Version
RθJ−A
RθJ−A
100
178
°C/W
Maximum Junction Temperature
Power Supply Voltage
Power Supply Voltage on All Other Pins Except Pin 8 (HV), Pin 6 (VCC) and
Pin 5 (Drv)
Maximum Current into All Pins Except VCC (6) and HV (8) when 10 V ESD
Diodes are Activated
TJMAX
150
°C
Temperature Shutdown
−
155
°C
Hysteresis in Shutdown
−
30
°C
Storage Temperature Range
−
−60 to +150
°C
ESD Capability, HBM Model (All Pins Except VCC and HV)
−
2.0
kV
ESD Capability, Machine Model
−
200
V
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (For typical values TJ = 25°C, for min/max values TJ = 0°C to +125°C, Max TJ = 150°C,
VCC= 11 V unless otherwise noted.)
Characteristic
Pin
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
SUPPLY SECTION (All frequency versions, unless otherwise noted)
Turn−On Threshold Level, VCC Going Up
6
VCCON
11.8
12.8
13.8
V
Minimum Operating Voltage After Turn−On
6
VCCmin
6.9
7.6
8.3
V
VCC Decreasing Level at which the Latch−Off Phase Ends
6
VCClatch
−
5.6
−
V
Internal IC Consumption, No Output Load on Pin 5, FSW = 65 kHz
6
ICC1
−
960
1110
(Note 1)
A
Internal IC Consumption, No Output Load on Pin 5, FSW = 100 kHz
6
ICC1
−
1020
1180
(Note 1)
A
Internal IC Consumption, No Output Load on Pin 5, FSW = 133 kHz
6
ICC1
−
1060
1200
(Note 1)
A
Internal IC Consumption, 1.0 nF Output Load on Pin 5,
FSW = 65 kHz
6
ICC2
−
1.7
2.0
(Note 1)
mA
Internal IC Consumption, 1.0 nF Output Load on Pin 5,
FSW = 100 kHz
6
ICC2
−
2.1
2.4
(Note 1)
mA
Internal IC Consumption, 1.0 nF Output Load on Pin 5,
FSW = 133 kHz
6
ICC2
−
2.4
2.9
(Note 1)
mA
Internal IC Consumption, Latch−Off Phase, VCC = 6.0 V
6
ICC3
−
230
−
A
High−Voltage Current Source, VCC = 10 V
8
IC1
3.5
(Note 2)
6.0
7.8
mA
High−Voltage Current Source, VCC = 0
8
IC2
−
7.0
−
mA
Output Voltage Rise−Time @ CL = 1.0 nF, 10−90% of a 12 V
Output Signal
5
Tr
−
60
−
ns
Output Voltage Fall−Time @ CL = 1.0 nF, 10−90% of a 12 V
Output Signal
5
Tf
−
20
−
ns
Source Resistance
5
ROH
15
20
35
Sink Resistance
5
ROL
5.0
10
18
INTERNAL START−UP CURRENT SOURCE (TJ 0°C)
DRIVE OUTPUT
CURRENT COMPARATOR (Pin 5 Unloaded)
Input Bias Current @ 1.0 V Input Level on Pin 3
3
IIB
−
0.02
−
A
Maximum Internal Current Setpoint
3
ILimit
0.9
1.0
1.1
V
Default Internal Current Setpoint for Skip Cycle Operation
3
ILskip
−
330
−
mV
Propagation Delay from Current Detection to Gate OFF State
3
TDEL
−
90
150
ns
Leading Edge Blanking Duration
3
TLEB
−
250
−
ns
Oscillation Frequency, 65 kHz Version
−
fOSC
58.5
65
71.5
kHz
Oscillation Frequency, 100 kHz Version
−
fOSC
90
100
110
kHz
Oscillation Frequency, 133 kHz Version
−
fOSC
120
133
146
kHz
Maximum Duty−Cycle, NCP1217
−
Dmax
69
74
80
%
INTERNAL OSCILLATOR (VCC = 11 V, Pin 5 Loaded by 1.0 k)
1. Maximum Value @ TJ = 0°C.
2. Minimum Value @ TJ = 125°C.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (For typical values TJ = 25°C, for min/max values TJ = 0°C to +125°C,
Max TJ = 150°C, VCC= 11 V unless otherwise noted.)
Characteristic
Pin
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
FEEDBACK SECTION (VCC = 11 V, Pin 5 Loaded by 1.0 k)
Internal Pull−Up Resistor
2
Rup
−
19
−
k
Pin 2 (FB) to Internal Current Setpoint Division Ratio
−
Iratio
−
3.3
−
−
Default Skip Mode Level
1
Vskip
0.93
1.1
1.26
V
Pin 1 Internal Output Impedance
1
Zout
−
27
−
kΩ
Internal Ramp Level @ 25°C (Note 3)
3
Vramp
2.6
2.9
3.2
V
Internal Ramp Resistance to CS Pin
3
Rramp
−
19
−
kΩ
1
Vlatch
2.69
3.10
3.42
V
SKIP CYCLE GENERATION
INTERNAL RAMP COMPENSATION
ADJUSTMENT LATCH−OFF LEVEL
Latching Level
3. A 1.0 M resistor is connected to the ground for the measurement.
80
14.0
70
13.5
60
VCCOFF, (V)
HV PIN LEAKAGE CURRENT @ 500V (µA)
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
50
40
30
13.0
12.5
12.0
20
11.5
10
0
−25
0
25
50
75
11.0
−25
125
100
0
50
75
100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 3. High Voltage Pin Leakage Current vs.
Temperature
Figure 4. VCCOFF vs. Temperature
9.0
125
1200
1100
8.5
100 kHz
133 kHz
1000
ICC1, (µA)
VCCMIN, (V)
25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
8.0
900
65 kHz
800
700
7.5
600
7.0
−25
0
25
50
75
100
500
−25
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0
25
50
75
100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 5. VCCMIN vs. Temperature
Figure 6. ICC1 (@ VCC=11V) vs. Temperature
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
2.80
150
2.60
133 kHz
133 kHz
130
2.40
100 kHz
FOSC, (kHz)
ICC2, (mA)
2.20
110
2.00
1.80
65 kHz
100 kHz
90
1.60
1.40
65 kHz
70
1.20
1.00
−25
0
25
50
75
100
50
−25
125
0
25
50
75
100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 7. ICC2 vs. Temperature
Figure 8. Switching Frequency vs.
Temperature
5.90
125
400
5.80
ICC3, (µA)
VCClatch, (V)
350
5.70
5.60
300
5.50
250
5.40
5.30
−25
0
25
50
75
100
200
−25
125
100
Figure 10. ICC3 vs. Temperature
125
1.10
CURRENT SENSE LIMIT, (V)
DRIVER RESISTANCE, ()
75
Figure 9. VCClatch vs. Temperature
Source
15
Sink
5
0
−25
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
25
10
25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
30
20
0
0
25
50
75
100
1.05
1.00
0.95
0.90
−25
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0
25
50
75
100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 11. Drive Sink and Source Resistance
vs. Temperature
Figure 12. Current Sense Limit vs.
Temperature
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
1.20
80
78
DUTY CYCLE, (%)
Vskip, (V)
1.15
1.10
1.05
76
74
72
1.00
−25
0
25
50
75
100
70
−25
125
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
25
50
75
100
125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 13. Vskip vs. Temperature
Figure 14. Max Duty−Cycle vs. Temperature
8.0
3.10
3.05
7.0
2.95
IC1, (mA)
Vramp, (V)
3.00
2.90
2.85
2.80
6.0
5.0
4.0
2.75
2.70
−25
0
25
50
75
100
3.0
−25
125
0
25
50
75
100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 15. Vramp vs. Temperature
Figure 16. High Voltage Current Source
(@ Vcc=10V) vs. Temperature
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Introduction
The NCP1217 implements a standard current mode
architecture where the switch−off event is dictated by the
peak current setpoint. This component represents the ideal
candidate where low part−count is the key parameter,
particularly in low−cost AC/DC adapters, TV power
supplies, etc. Due to its high−performance High−Voltage
technology, the NCP1217 incorporates all the necessary
components normally needed in UC384X based supplies:
timing components, feedback devices, low−pass filter and
start−up device but also enhances the original component
by offering: 1) an externally triggerable latch−off
2) ramp compensation and finally, 3) short−circuit
protection. Due to its high−voltage current source,
ON Semiconductor’s NCP1217 does not need an external
start−up resistance but supplies the start−up current directly
from the high−voltage rail. On the other hand, more and
more applications are requiring low no−load standby power,
e.g. for AC/DC adapters, VCRs, etc. UC384X series have a
lot of difficulty to reduce the switching losses at low power
levels. NCP1217 elegantly solves this problem by skipping
unwanted switching cycles at a user−adjustable power level.
By ensuring that skip cycles take place at low peak current,
the device ensures quiet, noise−free operation:
Current−Mode Operation: As the UC384X series, the
NCP1217 features a well−known current mode control
architecture which provides superior input audio−
susceptibility compared to traditional voltage−mode
controllers. Primary current pulse−by−pulse checking
together with a fast over current comparator offers greater
security in the event of a difficult fault condition, e.g. a
saturating transformer.
Ramp Compensation: By inserting a resistor between the
current−sense (CS) pin and the actual sense resistor, it
becomes possible to inject a given amount of ramp
compensation since the internal saw tooth clock is routed to
the CS pin. Subharmonic oscillations in Continuous
Conduction Mode (CCM) can thus be compensated via a
single resistor.
Adjustable Skip Cycle Level: By offering the ability to
tailor the level at which the skip cycle takes place, the
designer can make sure that the skip operation only occurs
at low peak current. This point guarantees a noise−free
operation with cheap transformers. Skip cycle offers a
proven mean to reduce the standby power in no or light loads
situations.
Wide Switching−Frequency Offer: Three different options
are available: 65 kHz–100 kHz–133 kHz. Depending on the
application, the designer can pick up the right device to help
reducing magnetics or improve the EMI signature before
reaching the 150 kHz starting point.
Over Current Protection (OCP): By continuously
monitoring the FB line activity, NCP1217 enters burst mode
as soon as the power supply undergoes an overload. The
device enters a safe low power operation, which prevents
from any lethal thermal runaway. As soon as the default
disappears, the power supply resumes operation. Unlike
other controllers, overload detection is performed
independently of any auxiliary winding level. In presence of
a bad coupling between both power and auxiliary windings,
the short circuit detection can be severely affected. The DSS
naturally shields you against these troubles.
Over Voltage Protection (OVP): If pin1 is brought to a
level higher than the internal 3.2 V reference voltage, the
controller is permanently shut down until the user cycles the
VCC OFF and ON again. This allows the building of efficient
and low−cost over voltage protection circuits.
Wide Duty−Cycle Operation: Wide mains operation
requires a large duty−cycle excursion. The NCP1217 can go
up to 74% typically.
Low Standby−Power: If SMPS naturally exhibit a good
efficiency at nominal load, they begin to be less efficient
when the output power demand diminishes. By skipping
unneeded switching cycles, the NCP1217 drastically
reduces the power wasted during light load conditions. In
no−load conditions, the NPC1217 allows the total standby
power to easily reach next International Energy Agency
(IEA) recommendations.
No Acoustic Noise While Operating: Instead of skipping
cycles at high peak currents, the NCP1217 waits until the
peak current demand falls below a user−adjustable 1/3 of the
maximum limit. As a result, cycle skipping can take place
without having a singing transformer … You can thus select
cheap magnetic components free of noise problems.
External MOSFET Connection: By leaving the external
MOSFET external to the IC, you can select avalanche proof
devices, which in certain cases (e.g. low output powers), let
you work without an active clamping network. Also, by
controlling the MOSFET gate signal flow, you have an
option to slow down the device commutation, therefore
reducing the amount of ElectroMagnetic Interference
(EMI).
SPICE Model: A dedicated model to run transient
cycle−by−cycle simulations is available but also an
averaged version to help you closing the loop. Ready−to−use
templates can be downloaded in OrCAD’s Pspice and
INTUSOFT’s IsSpice from ON Semiconductor web site,
NCP1217 related section.
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Start−Up Sequence
12.8 V), the current source turns off and no longer wastes
any power. At this time, the VCC capacitor only supplies the
controller and the auxiliary supply is supposed to take over
before VCC collapses below VCCmin. Figure 17 shows the
internal arrangement of this structure.
When the power supply is first powered from the mains
outlet, the internal current source (typically 7.0 mA) is
biased and charges up the VCC capacitor. When the voltage
on this VCC capacitor reaches the VCCON level (typically
8
12.8 V/5.6 V
+
−
HV
6 mA or 0
6
CVCC
Aux
4
Figure 17. The Current Source Brings VCC Above 12.8 V and then Turns Off
level, preventing a bias current to circulate in the
optocoupler LED. As a result, the auxiliary voltage also
decreases because it also operates in Flyback and thus
duplicates the output voltage, providing the leakage
inductance between windings is kept low. To account for this
situation and properly protect the power supply, NCP1217
hosts a dedicated overload detection circuitry. Once
activated, this circuitry imposes to deliver pulses in a burst
manner with a low duty−cycle. The system auto−recovers
when the fault condition disappears.
During the start−up phase, the peak current is pushed to
the maximum until the output voltage reaches its target and
the feedback loop takes over. The auxiliary voltage takes
place after a few switching cycles and self−supplies the IC.
In presence of a short circuit on the output, the auxiliary
voltage will go down until it crosses the undervoltage
lockout level of typically 7.6 V. When this happens,
NCP1217 immediately stops the switching pulses and
unbiases all unnecessary logical blocks. The overall
consumption drops, while keeping the gate grounded, and
the VCC slowly falls down. As soon as VCC reaches typically
5.6 V, the start−up source turns−on again and a new start−up
sequence occurs, bringing VCC toward 12.8 V as an attempt
to restart. If the default has gone, then the power supply
normally restarts. If not, a new protective burst is initiated,
shielding the SMPS from any runaway. Figure 19 portrays
the typical operating signals in short circuit.
Once the power supply has started, the VCC shall be
constrained below 16 V, which is the maximum rating on
pin 6. Figure 18 portrays a typical start−up sequence with a
VCC regulated at 12.5 V.
13.5
12.5
REGULATION
12.8 V
11.5
10.5
9.5
3.00 M
8.00 M
13.0 M
18.0 M
23.0 M
t, TIME (sec)
Figure 18. A Typical Start−Up Sequence for
the NCP1217
Overload Operation
In applications where the output current is purposely not
controlled (e.g. wall adapters delivering raw DC level), it is
interesting to implement a true short−circuit protection. A
short−circuit actually forces the output voltage to be at a low
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VCCON = 12.8 V
VCCmin = 7.6 V
VCC
VCClatch = 5.6 V
DRIVING PULSES
Figure 19. Typical Waveforms in Short Circuit Conditions
Calculating the VCC Capacitor
The
The VCC capacitor can be calculated knowing the IC
consumption as soon as VCC reaches 12.8 V. Suppose that a
NCP1217P065 is used and drives a MOSFET with a 30 nC
total gate charge (Qg). The total average current is thus
made of ICC1 (750 A) plus the driver current,
Fsw * Qg 1.95 mA. The total current is therefore 2.7 mA.
The V available to fully start−up the circuit (e.g. never
reach the 8.2 V VCCmin during power on) is
13.7−8.2 5.5 V best case or 4.9 V worse case (11.9−7.0) .
We have a capacitor that then needs to supply the NCP1217
with 2.7 mA during a given time until the auxiliary supply
takes over. Suppose that this time was measured at around
theoretical
power
transfer
is
therefore:
1 · Lp · Ip2 · Fsw 4.1 W. If this IC enters skip cycle
2
mode with a bunch length of 10 ms over a recurrent
period of 100 ms, then the total power transfer is:
4.1 * 0.1 410 mW.
To better understand how this skip cycle mode takes place,
a look at the operation mode versus the FB level
immediately gives the necessary insight.
FB
4.2 V, FB Pin Open
3.2 V, Upper
Dynamic Range
15 ms. CVCC is calculated using the equation C t · i or
V
C 8.3 F. Select a 22 F/25 V and this will fit.
NORMAL CURRENT
MODE OPERATION
Skipping Cycle Mode
SKIP CYCLE OPERATION
IP(min) = 333 mV/RSENSE
The NCP1217 automatically skips switching cycles when
the output power demand drops below a given level. This is
accomplished by monitoring the FB pin. In normal
operation, pin 2 imposes a peak current accordingly to the
load value. If the load demand decreases, the internal loop
asks for less peak current. When this setpoint reaches a
determined level (Vpin 1), the IC prevents the current from
decreasing further down and starts to blank the output
pulses: the IC enters the so−called skip cycle mode, also
named controlled burst operation. The power transfer now
depends upon the width of the pulse bunches (Figure 21).
Suppose we have the following component values:
Lp, primary inductance = 350 H
Fsw, switching frequency = 65 kHz
Ip skip = 600 mA (or 333 mV/Rsense)
1V
Time
Figure 20.
When FB is above the skip cycle threshold (1.0 V by
default), the peak current cannot exceed 1.0 V/Rsense.
When the IC enters the skip cycle mode, the peak current
cannot go below Vpin1/3.3. The user still has the flexibility
to alter this 1.0 V by either shunting pin 1 to ground through
a resistor or raising it through a resistor up to the desired
level. In this later case, care must be taken to keep sufficient
margin between this pin 1 adjustment level and the latch−off
level. Grounding pin 1 permanently invalidates the skip
cycle operation.
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Power P1
Power P2
Power P3
Figure 21. Output Pulses at Various Power Levels (X = 5.0 s/div) P1 P2 P3
MAX PEAK
CURRENT
300 M
SKIP CYCLE
CURRENT LIMIT
200 M
100 M
0
315.40 U
882.70 U
1.450 M
2.017 M
2.585 M
Figure 22. The Skip Cycle Takes Place at Low Peak Currents which Guarantees Noise−Free Operation
Sufficient margin shall be kept between normal pin1 level and the latch−off point in order to avoid false triggering.
Ramp Compensation
Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM) with a duty−cycle
greater than 50%. To lower the current loop gain, one usually
injects between 50 and 100% of the inductor down−slope.
Figure 23 depicts how internally the ramp is generated.
Ramp compensation is a known mean to cure
subharmonic oscillations. These oscillations take place at
half the switching frequency and occur only during
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Latching Off the NCP1217
Duty Cycle Typ = 74%
Total latched shutdown can easily be implemented
through a simple PNP bipolar transistor as depicted by
Figure 24. When OFF, Q1 is transparent to the operation.
When forward biased, the transistor pulls the ADJ pin
toward VCC and permanently latches−off the IC as soon Vadj
goes above the latching level (typical 3.1 V). Figure 24
shows how to wire the bipolar transistor to activate the
latch−off. A typical candidate for Q1 could be an
MMBT3906 from ON Semiconductor.
2.9 V
0V
19 k
Rcomp
+
−
L.E.B.
CS
Rsense
VCC
From
Setpoint
Figure 23. Inserting a Resistor in Series with the Current
Sense Information Brings Ramp Compensation
Off
Q1
In the NCP1217, the ramp features a swing of 2.9 V with
a duty cycle max at 74%. Over a 65 kHz frequency, for
instance, it corresponds to a 254 mV/s ramp. In our
FLYBACK design, let’s suppose that our primary
inductance Lp is 350 H, delivering 12 V with a Np:Ns ratio
of 1:0.1. The OFF time primary current slope is thus given
by:
(Vout Vf) ·
Lp
Np
Ns
Rlimit
371 mAs or 37 mVs when
projected over an Rsense of 0.1 , for instance. If we select
75% of the downslope as the required amount of ramp
compensation, then we shall inject 27 mV/s. Our
internal compensation being of 254 mV/s, the divider
ratio (divratio) between Rcomp and the 19 k is 0.106.
A few lines of algebra to determine Rcomp:
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
Figure 24. A Simple Bipolar Transistor Totally
Disables the IC
19 k · divratio 2.26 k.
(1−divratio)
VCC
The start−up current source keeps the
device latched until reset occurs.
VCCON = 12.8 V
VCCmin = 7.6 V
VCCLATCH = 5.6 V
CVCC
Reset level
Time
Drv
Driver
Pulses
Latched−off
Time
Adj
Default
adj level
Fault brings adj above latching level
Time
Figure 25. When Vadj is Pulled Above 3.1 V, NCP1217 Permanently Latches−Off the Output Pulses
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output pulses are disabled as long as FB is pulled below
pin 1. As soon as FB is relaxed, the IC resumes its operation.
Figure 27 depicts the application example.
In normal operation, the Adj pin level is kept at a fixed
level, the default one or lower. As soon as some external
signal pulls this Adj pin level above 3.1 V typical, the output
pulses are permanently disabled. Care must be taken to limit
the injected current into pin 1 to less than 2.0 mA, e.g.
through a series resistor of 5.6 k with a 10 V VCC. The
start−up switch is activated every time VCC reaches 5.6 V
and maintains a VCC voltage ramping up and down between
5.6 V and 12.8 V. Reset occurs when VCC falls below 5.6 V,
e.g. when the user cycle the SMPS down. Figure 26
illustrates the operation. Adding a zener diode from Q1 base
to ground makes a cheap OVP, protecting the supply from
any lethal open−loop operation. If a thermistor (NTC) is
added in parallel with the zener−diode, overtemperature
protection is also ensured.
ON/OFF
Q1
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
Figure 27. Another Way of Shutting Down the IC
Without a Definitive Latch−Off State
Vaux
Protecting the Controller Against Negative Spikes
T
OVP
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
As with any controller built upon a CMOS technology, it
is the designer’s duty to avoid the presence of negative
spikes on sensitive pins. Negative signals have the bad habit
to forward bias the controller substrate and induce erratic
behaviors. Sometimes, the injection can be so strong that
internal parasitic SCRs are triggered, engendering
irremediable damages to the IC if a low impedance path is
offered between VCC and GND. If the current sense pin is
often the seat of such spurious signals, the high−voltage pin
can also be the source of problems in certain circumstances.
During the turn−off sequence, e.g. when the user unplugs the
power supply, the controller is still fed by its VCC capacitor
and keeps activating the MOSFET ON and OFF with a peak
current limited by Rsense. Unfortunately, if the quality
coefficient Q of the resonating network formed by Lp and
Cbulk is low (e.g. the MOSFET Rdson + Rsense are small),
conditions are met to make the circuit resonate and thus
negatively bias the controller. Since we are talking about ms
pulses, the amount of injected charge (Q = I * t) immediately
latches the controller that brutally discharges its VCC
capacitor. If this VCC capacitor is of sufficient value, its
stored energy damages the controller. Figure 28 depicts a
typical negative shot occurring on the HV pin where the
brutal VCC discharge testifies for latch−up.
16 V
CVCC
Laux
Figure 26. A Thermistor and a Zener Diode Offer
Both OVP and Overtemperature Latched−Off
Protection
Non−Latching Shutdown
In some cases, it might be desirable to shut off the part
temporarily and authorize its restart once the default has
disappeared. This option can easily be accomplished
through a single NPN bipolar transistor wired between FB
and ground. By pulling FB below the Adj pin 1 level, the
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Vcc 5 V/DIV
Vlatch 1 V/DIV
Time 10 ms/DIV
Figure 28. A Negative Spike Takes Place on the Bulk Capacitor at the Switch−Off Sequence
Another option (Figure 30) consists in wiring a diode
from VCC to the bulk capacitor to force VCC to reach
VCCON sooner and thus stops the switching activity before
the bulk capacitor gets deeply discharged. For security
reasons, two diodes can be connected in series.
Simple and inexpensive cures exist to prevent from
internal parasitic SCR activation. One of them consists in
inserting a resistor in series with the high−voltage pin to
keep the negative current to the lowest when the bulk
becomes negative (Figure 29). Please note that the negative
spike is clamped to (−2*Vf) thanks to the diode bridge. Also,
the power dissipation of this resistor is extremely small since
it only heats up during the startup sequence.
3
Rbulk
4.7 k
+
Cbulk
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
+
2
Cbulk
1
+
CVCC
Figure 29. A simple resistor in series avoids any
latch−up in the controller . . .
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
3
D3
1N4007
1
+
CVCC
Figure 30. . . . or one diode forces VCC to reach
VCCON sooner.
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Device
Version
Marking
Package
Shipping
NCP1217P065
65 kHz
P1217P065
PDIP−7
50 Units/Rail
2500 Units/Reel
NCP1217D065
65 kHz
17D06
SO−8
NCP1217P100
100 kHz
P1217P100
PDIP−7
50 Units/Rail
NCP1217D100
100 kHz
17D10
SO−8
2500 Units/Reel
NCP1217P133
133 kHz
P1217P133
PDIP−7
50 Units/Rail
NCP1217D133
133 kHz
17D13
SO−8
2500 Units/Reel
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
SO−8
D SUFFIX
CASE 751−07
ISSUE AA
NOTES:
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.
6. 751−01 THRU 751−06 ARE OBSOLETE. NEW
STANDARD IS 751−07.
−X−
A
8
5
0.25 (0.010)
S
B
1
M
Y
M
4
K
−Y−
G
C
N
X 45 SEATING
PLANE
−Z−
0.10 (0.004)
H
M
D
0.25 (0.010)
M
Z Y
S
X
S
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DIM
A
B
C
D
G
H
J
K
M
N
S
MILLIMETERS
MIN
MAX
4.80
5.00
3.80
4.00
1.35
1.75
0.33
0.51
1.27 BSC
0.10
0.25
0.19
0.25
0.40
1.27
0
8
0.25
0.50
5.80
6.20
INCHES
MIN
MAX
0.189
0.197
0.150
0.157
0.053
0.069
0.013
0.020
0.050 BSC
0.004
0.010
0.007
0.010
0.016
0.050
0
8
0.010
0.020
0.228
0.244
NCP1217
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
PDIP−7
P SUFFIX
CASE 626B−01
ISSUE A
J
8
5
M
B
1
L
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCING PER
ASME Y14.5M, 1994.
2. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS.
3. DIMENSION L TO CENTER OF LEAD
WHEN FORMED PARALLEL.
4. PACKAGE CONTOUR OPTIONAL
(ROUND OR SQUARE CORNERS).
5. DIMENSIONS A AND B ARE DATUMS.
4
DIM
A
B
C
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
F
A
NOTE 2
C
−T−
N
SEATING
PLANE
H
D
K
G
0.13 (0.005)
M
T A
M
B
M
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MIN
MAX
9.40 10.16
6.10
6.60
3.94
4.45
0.38
0.51
1.02
1.78
2.54 BSC
0.76
1.27
0.20
0.30
2.92
3.43
7.62 BSC
−−−
10 °
0.76
1.01
NCP1217
The product described herein (NCP1217), may be covered by the following U.S. patent: US 6,385,060. There may be other patents pending.
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