NSC LM3444

National Semiconductor
Application Note 2097
Clinton Jensen
May 3, 2011
Introduction
Key Features
This demonstration board highlights the performance of a
LM3444 based Flyback LED driver solution that can be used
to power a single LED string consisting of 4 to 10 series connected LEDs from an 180 VRMS to 265 VRMS, 50 Hz input
power supply. The key performance characteristics under
typical operating conditions are summarized in this application note.
This is a four-layer board using the bottom and top layer for
component placement. The demonstration board can be
modified to adjust the LED forward current, the number of series connected LEDs that are driven and the switching frequency. Refer to the LM3444 datasheet for detailed instructions.
A bill of materials is included that describes the parts used on
this demonstration board. A schematic and layout have also
been included along with measured performance characteristics.
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•
•
Line injection circuitry enables PFC values greater than
0.98
Adjustable LED current and switching frequency
Flicker free operation
Applications
•
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Solid State Lighting
Industrial and Commercial Lighting
Residential Lighting
Performance Specifications
Based on an LED Vf = 3.6V
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
VIN
Input voltage
180 VRMS
230 VRMS
265 VRMS
VOUT
LED string voltage
13 V
21.5 V
36 V
ILED
LED string average current
-
350 mA
-
POUT
Output power
-
7.5 W
-
fsw
Switching frequency
-
67 kHz
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LM3444 - 230VAC, 8W Isolated Flyback LED Driver
LM3444 - 230VAC, 8W
Isolated Flyback LED Driver
Demo Board
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LM3444 230VAC, 8W Isolated Flyback LED Driver Demo Board Schematic
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Warning: The LM3444 evaluation board has exposed high voltage components that present a shock hazard. Caution must be taken when handling the evaluation
board. Avoid touching the evaluation board and removing any cables while the evaluation board is operating.
Warning: The ground connection on the evaluation board is NOT referenced to earth ground. If an oscilloscope ground lead is connected to the evaluation
board ground test point for analysis and the mains AC power is applied (without any isolation), the fuse (F1) will fail open. For bench evaluation, either
the input AC power source or the bench measurement equipment should be isolated from the earth ground connection. Isolating the evaliation board
(using 1:1 line isolation transformer) rather than the oscilloscope is highly recommended.
Warning: The LM3444 evaluation board should not be powered with an open load. For proper operation, ensure that the desired number of LEDs are connected
at the output before applying power to the evaluation board.
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LM3444 Device Pin-Out
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Pin Descriptions – 10 Pin MSOP
Pin #
Name
Description
1
NC
No internal connection.
2
NC
No internal connection.
3
NC
No internal connection.
4
COFF
5
FILTER
6
GND
Circuit ground connection.
7
ISNS
LED current sense pin. Connect a resistor from main switching MOSFET source, ISNS to GND to set the maximum
LED current.
8
GATE
Power MOSFET driver pin. This output provides the gate drive for the power switching MOSFET of the buck
controller.
9
VCC
Input voltage pin. This pin provides the power for the internal control circuitry and gate driver.
10
NC
No internal connection.
OFF time setting pin. A user set current and capacitor connected from the output to this pin sets the constant OFF
time of the switching controller.
Filter input. A capacitor tied to this pin filters the error amplifier. Could also be used as an analog dimming input.
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Bill of Materials
Designator
Description
Manufacturer
Part Number
RoHS
U1
Offline LED Driver, PowerWise
National
Semiconductor
LM3444MM
Y
C1
Ceramic, X7R, 250VAC, 10%
Murata Electronics
North America
DE1E3KX332MA5BA01
Y
C2
Ceramic, Polypropylene, 400VDC, 10%
WIMA
MKP10-.033/400/5P10
Y
C3
CAP, CERM, 330pF, 630V, +/-5%, C0G/NP0, 1206
TDK
C3216C0G2J331J
Y
C4
Ceramic, X7R, 250V, X2, 10%, 2220
Murata Electronics
North America
GA355DR7GF472KW01L
Y
C5
CAP, Film, 0.033µF, 630V, +/-10%, TH
EPCOS Inc
B32921C3333K
Y
CAP, CERM, 1µF, 50V, +/-10%, X7R, 1210
MuRata
GRM32RR71H105KA01L
Y
C10
CAP, CERM, 0.47µF, 50V, +/-10%, X7R, 0805
MuRata
GRM21BR71H474KA88L
Y
C12
Aluminium Electrolytic, 680uF, 35V, 20%,
Nichicon
UHE1V681MHD6
Y
C13
CAP, CERM, 1µF, 35V, +/-10%, X7R, 0805
Taiyo Yuden
GMK212B7105KG-T
Y
C14
CAP, CERM, 0.1µF, 25V, +/-10%, X7R, 0603
MuRata
GRM188R71E104KA01D
Y
C15
CAP, TANT, 47uF, 16V, +/-10%, 0.35 ohm, 6032-28
SMD
AVX
TPSC476K016R0350
Y
C18
CAP, CERM, 2200pF, 50V, +/-10%, X7R, 0603
MuRata
GRM188R71H222KA01D
Y
C20
CAP, CERM, 330pF, 50V, +/-5%, C0G/NP0, 0603
MuRata
GRM1885C1H331JA01D
Y
D1
DIODE TVS 250V 600W UNI 5% SMD
Littelfuse
P6SMB250A
Y
D2
Diode, Switching-Bridge, 600V, 0.8A, MiniDIP
Diodes Inc.
HD06-T
Y
D3
Diode, Silicon, 1000V, 1A, SOD-123
Comchip Technology CGRM4007-G
Y
D4
Diode, Schottky, 100V, 1A, SMA
STMicroelectronics
STPS1H100A
Y
Diode, Zener, 13V, 200mW, SOD-323
Diodes Inc
DDZ13BS-7
Y
Diode, Zener, 36V, 550mW, SMB
ON Semiconductor
1SMB5938BT3G
Y
Diode, Schottky, 100V, 150 mA, SOD-323
STMicroelectronics
BAT46JFILM
Y
Fuse, 500mA, 250V, Time-Lag, SMT
Littelfuse Inc
0443.500DR
Y
H1, H2, H5, H6 Standoff, Hex, 0.5"L #4-40 Nylon
Keystone
1902C
Y
H3, H4, H7, H8 Machine Screw, Round, #4-40 x 1/4, Nylon, Philips
panhead
B&F Fastener Supply NY PMS 440 0025 PH
Y
C9, C11
D5, D10
D6
D7, D8, D9
F1
J1, J2
Conn Term Block, 2POS, 5.08mm PCB
Phoenix Contact
1715721
Y
L1, L2
Inductor, Radial Lead Inductors, Shielded, 4.7mH,
130mA, 12.20ohm, 7.5mm Radial,
TDK Corporation
TSL080RA-472JR13-PF
Y
Terminal, 22 Gauge Wire, Terminal, 22 Guage Wire
3M
923345-02-C
Y
Q1
MOSFET, N-CH, 600V, 200mA, SOT-223
Fairchild
Semiconductor
FQT1N60CTF_WS
Y
Q2
Transistor, NPN, 300V, 500mA, SOT-23
Diodes Inc.
MMBTA42-7-F
Y
Q3
MOSFET, N-CH, 650V, 800mA, IPAK
Infineon
Technologies
SPU01N60C3
Y
R1
RES, 221 ohm, 1%, 0.25W, 1206
Vishay-Dale
CRCW1206221RFKEA
Y
R2, R7
RES, 200k ohm, 1%, 0.25W, 1206
Vishay-Dale
CRCW1206200KFKEA
Y
R3, R8
RES, 309k ohm, 1%, 0.25W, 1206
Vishay-Dale
CRCW1206309KFKEA
Y
R4, R12
RES, 10k ohm, 5%, 0.25W, 1206
Vishay-Dale
CRCW120610K0JNEA
Y
R13
RES, 33.0 ohm, 1%, 0.25W, 1206
Vishay-Dale
CRCW120633R0FKEA
Y
R14
RES, 10 ohm, 5%, 0.125W, 0805
Vishay-Dale
CRCW080510R0JNEA
Y
R15
RES, 10.0k ohm, 1%, 0.1W, 0603
Vishay-Dale
CRCW060310K0FKEA
Y
R19
RES, 10 ohm, 5%, 0.1W, 0603
Vishay-Dale
CRCW060310R0JNEA
Y
R20
RES, 1.91k ohm, 1%, 0.1W, 0603
Vishay-Dale
CRCW06031K91FKEA
Y
R21
RES, 2.70 ohm, 1%, 0.25W, 1206
Panasonic
ERJ-8RQF2R7V
Y
LED+, LED-,
TP7, TP8
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Description
Manufacturer
Part Number
RoHS
R22
RES, 10.7 ohm, 1%, 0.125W, 0805
Vishay-Dale
CRCW080510R7FKEA
Y
R23
RES, 324k ohm, 1%, 0.1W, 0603
Vishay-Dale
CRCW0603324KFKEA
Y
RT1
Current Limitor Inrush, 60Ohm, 20%, 5mm Raidal
Cantherm
MF72-060D5
Y
T1
FLBK TFR, 2.07 mH, Np=140T, Ns=26T, Na= 20T
Wurth Elektornik
750815040 REV 1
Y
Terminal, Turret, TH, Double
Keystone Electronics 1502-2
Y
Varistor 275V 55J 10mm DISC
EPCOS Inc
Y
TP9, TP10
VR1
5
S10K275E2
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Transformer Design
Mfg: Wurth Electronics, Part #: 750815040 Rev. 01
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Parameter
Test Conditions
Value
D.C. Resistance (3-1)
20°C
1.91 Ω ± 10%
D.C. Resistance (6-4)
20°C
0.36 Ω ± 10%
D.C. Resistance (10-13)
20°C
Inductance (3-1)
10 kHz, 100 mVAC
0.12 Ω ± 10%
2.12 mH ± 10%
Inductance (6-4)
10 kHz, 100 mVAC
46.50 µH ± 10%
Inductance (10-13)
10 kHz, 100 mVAC
74.00 µH ± 10%
Leakage Inductance (3-1)
100 kHz, 100 mAVAC (tie 6+4, 10+13)
18.0 µH Typ., 22.60 µH Max.
Dielectric (1-13)
tie (3+4), 4500 VAC, 1 second
4500 VAC, 1 minute
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Turns Ratio
(3-1):(6-4)
7:1 ± 1%
Turns Ratio
(3-1):(10:13)
5.384:1 ± 1%
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Demo Board Wiring Overview
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Wiring Connection Diagram
Test Point
Name
I/O
Description
TP10, J2-1
LED +
Output
LED Constant Current Supply
Supplies voltage and constant-current to anode of LED string.
TP9, J2-2
LED -
Output
LED Return Connection (not GND)
Connects to cathode of LED string. Do NOT connect to GND.
J1-1
LINE
Input
AC Line Voltage
Connects directly to AC line of a 230VAC system.
J1-2
NEUTRAL
Input
AC Neutral
Connects directly to AC neutral of a 230VAC system.
Demo Board Assembly
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(Note 1, Note 2, Note 3)
Efficiency vs. Line Voltage
Original Circuit
Efficiency vs. Line Voltage
Modified Circuits
0.97
10 LEDs
0.93
8 LEDs
EFFICIENCY
EFFICIENCY
0.87
0.85
6 LEDs
0.82
0.89
Mod C (10 LEDs)
Mod B (8 LEDs)
0.85
0.81
0.77
0.73
4 LEDs
0.80
Original (6 LEDs)
Mod A (4 LEDs)
0.68
0.64
0.78
180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260
0.60
180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260
INPUT VOLTAGE (VRMS)
INPUT VOLTAGE (VRMS)
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LED Current vs. Line Voltage
Original Circuit
LED Current vs. Line Voltage
Modified Circuits
600
650
LED CURRENT (mA)
450
550
4 LEDs
550
LED CURRENT (mA)
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Typical Performance Characteristics
6 LEDs
350
250
8 LEDs
150
450
Mod B (8 LEDs)
400
350
300
250
200
150
10 LEDs
Original (6 LEDs)
Mod A (4 LEDs)
100
180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260
50
180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260
INPUT VOLTAGE (VRMS)
INPUT VOLTAGE (VRMS)
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Mod C (10 LEDs)
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Power Factor vs. Line Voltage
Output Power vs. Line Voltage
Original Circuit
1.000
12
0.995
11
0.990
POWER FACTOR
OUTPUT POWER (W)
0.985
0.980
0.975
0.970
0.965
0.960
10
9
8
10 LEDs
8 LEDs
4 LEDs
7
6 LEDs
6
5
4
0.955
3
0.950
180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260
2
180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260
LINE VOLTAGE (VRMS)
INPUT VOLTAGE (VRMS)
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Output Power vs. Line Voltage
Modified Circuits
Line Voltage and Line Current
(VIN = 230VRMS, 6 LEDs, ILED = 350mA)
25.0
OUTPUT POWER (W)
22.5
20.0
Mod B (8 LEDs)
17.5
15.0
Mod C (10 LEDs)
12.5
10.0
7.5
5.0
2.5
Mod A (4 LEDs)
Original (6 LEDs)
0.0
180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260
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Ch1: Line Voltage (100 V/div); Ch3: Line Current
(20 mA/div); Time (4 ms/div)
INPUT VOLTAGE (VRMS)
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Output Voltage and LED Current
(VIN = 230VRMS, 6 LEDs, ILED = 350mA)
Power MOSFET Drain and ISNS (Pin-7) Voltage
(VIN = 230VRMS, 6 LEDs, ILED = 350mA)
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Ch1: Output Voltage (10 V/div); Ch3: LED Current
(100 mA/div); Time (4 ms/div)
Ch1: Drain Voltage (100V/div); Ch4: ISNS Voltage
(500 mV/div); Time (4 µs/div)
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FILTER (Pin-5) and ISNS (Pin-7) Voltage
(VIN=230VRMS, 6 LEDs, ILED = 350mA
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Ch1: FILTER Voltage (200 mV/div); ISNS Voltage
(200 mV/div); Time (4 µs/div)
Note 1: Original Circuit (6 LEDs operating at 350mA): R21 = 2.7Ω; Modification A (10 LEDs operating at 375mA): R21 = 1.8Ω; Modification B (8 LEDs operating
at 350mA): R21 = 2.2Ω; Modification C (4 LEDs operating at 315mA): R21 = 3.9Ω
Note 2: The output power can be varied to achieve desired LED current by interpolating R21 values between the maximum of 3.9 Ω and minimum of 1.8 Ω
Note 3: The maximum output voltage is clamped to 36 V. For operating LED string voltage > 36 V, replace D6 with suitable alternative
PCB Layout
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The LED driver is designed to accurately emulate an incandescent light bulb and therefore behave as an emulated
resistor. The resistor value is determined based on the LED
string configuration and the desired output power. The circuit
then operates in open-loop, with a fixed duty cycle based on
a constant on-time and constant off-time that is set by selecting appropriate circuit components.
PERFORMANCE
In steady state, the LED string voltage is measured to be
21.55 V and the average LED current is measured as 347.5
MEASURED EFFICIENCY AND LINE REGULATION (6 LEDS)
VIN (VRMS)
IIN (mARMS)
PIN(W)
VOUT (V)
ILED (mA)
POUT (W)
Efficiency (%) Power Factor
180
30.65
5.42
20.59
219.40
4.52
83.3
0.9867
190
32.35
6.06
20.80
242.55
5.05
83.3
0.9869
200
34.21
6.75
21.00
267.37
5.62
83.2
0.9870
210
36.01
7.47
21.18
293.39
6.21
83.2
0.9871
220
37.74
8.20
21.37
320.18
6.84
83.3
0.9872
230
39.44
8.96
21.55
347.51
7.49
83.6
0.9873
240
41.22
9.76
21.72
375.52
8.15
83.6
0.9874
250
43..29
10.62
21.90
404.82
8.86
83.5
0.9875
260
45.06
11.57
22.07
436.75
9.64
83.3
0.9877
the fundamental current (as shown in the following table) and
therefore meets the requirements of the IEC 61000-3-2
Class-3 standard. Total harmonic distortion was measured to
be less than 1.2%.
CURRENT THD
The LED driver is able to achieve close to unity power factor
(PF ~ 0.98) which meets Energy Star requirements. This design also exhibits low current harmonics as a percentage of
MEASURED HARMONIC CURRENT
Harmonic
Class C Limit (mA)
Measured (mA)
2
0.78
0.022
3
11.61
0.125
5
3.90
0.11
7
2.73
0.105
9
1.95
0.11
11
1.73
0.15
13
1.73
0.093
15
1.73
0.071
17
1.73
0.154
19
1.73
0.165
21
1.73
0.065
23
1.73
0.065
25
1.73
0.08
27
1.73
0.084
29
1.73
0.065
31
1.73
0.07
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mA. The 100 Hz current ripple flowing through the LED string
was measured to be 194 mApk-pk at full load. The magnitude
of the ripple is a function of the value of energy storage capacitors connected across the output. The ripple current can
be reduced by increasing the value of energy storage capacitor or by increasing the LED string voltage.
The LED driver switching frequency is measured to be close
to the specified 67 kHz. The circuit operates with a constant
duty cycle of 0.21 and consumes near 9W of input power. The
driver steady state performance for an LED string consisting
of 6 series LEDs is summarized in the following table.
Experimental Results
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Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
The EMI input filter of this evaluation board is configured as
shown in the following circuit diagram.
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FIGURE 1. Input EMI Filter and Rectifier Circuit
In order to get a quick estimate of the EMI filter performance,
only the PEAK conductive EMI scan was measured and the
data was compared to the Class B conducted EMI limits published in FCC – 47, section 15.(Note 4)
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FIGURE 2. Peak Conductive EMI scan per CISPR-22, Class B Limits
Note 4: CISPR 15 compliance pending
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ILED = 348 mA
# of LEDs = 6
POUT = 7.2 W
The results are shown in the following figures.
Thermal Analysis
The board temperature was measured using an IR camera
(HIS-3000, Wahl) while running under the following conditions:
VIN = 230 VRMS
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FIGURE 3. Top Side Thermal Scan
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FIGURE 4. Bottom Side Thermal Scan
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TER pin, the on-time can be made to be constant. With a DCM
Flyback, Δi needs to increase as the input voltage line increases. Therefore a constant on-time (since inductor L is
constant) can be obtained.
By using the line voltage injection technique, the FILTER pin
has the voltage wave shape shown in Figure 6 on it. Voltage
at VFILTER peak should be kept below 1.25V. At 1.25V current
limit is tripped. C11 is small enough not to distort the AC signal
but adds a little filtering.
Although the on-time is probably never truly constant, it can
be observed in Figure 7 how (by adding the rectified voltage)
the on-time is adjusted.
Circuit Analysis and Explanations
INJECTING LINE VOLTAGE INTO FILTER (ACHIEVING
PFC > 0.98)
If a small portion (750mV to 1.00V) of line voltage is injected
at FILTER of the LM3444, the circuit is essentially turned into
a constant power flyback as shown in Figure 5.
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FIGURE 6. FILTER Waveform
For this evaluation board, the following resistor values are
used:
R3 = R8 = 309 kΩ
R20 = 1.91 kΩ
Therefore the voltages observed on the FILTER pin will be as
follows for listed input voltages:
For VIN = 180VRMS, VFILTER, Pk = 0.78V
For VIN = 230VRMS, VFILTER, Pk = 1.00V
For VIN = 265VRMS, VFILTER, Pk = 1.15V
Using this technique, a power factor greater than 0.98 can be
achieved without additional passive active power factor control (PFC) circuitry.
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FIGURE 5. Line Voltage Injection Circuit
The LM3444 works as a constant off-time controller normally,
but by injecting the 1.0VPk rectified AC voltage into the FIL-
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FIGURE 7. Typical Operation of FILTER Pin
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