50 W STB Power Supply GreenPoint® Reference Design

TND334/D
Rev. 3, JUN -- 2010
50 W Four--Output Internal Power
Supply for Set Top Box
Reference Design Documentation Package
© Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, 2010
June, 2010 -- Rev. 3
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50 W Four-- Output Internal
Power Supply for Set Top
Box
Reference Design Documentation
Package
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TECHNICAL NOTE
1 Overview
This reference document describes a built--and--tested,
GreenPoint® solution for a 40 W (40 W nominal power,
50 W peak power) set--top box (STB) power supply. This
document presents the results of various secondary
rectification and regulation techniques that were used to find
the highest practical efficiency scheme for a four--output,
40 watt set top box power supply.
The power supply design is built around
ON Semiconductor’s NCP1308 Current--Mode controller,
on the primary side, using free running quasi--resonance
operation. The secondary side offers four outputs (+5 V,
--5 V, 3.3 V and 12 V). The +5 V output is the main channel
with the closed PWM loop while the 3.3 V output is derived
by using the NCP1587 in a buck (step--down) DC--DC
topology with synchronous rectification. The 12 V output is
derived from +5 V by stacking the 12 V secondary winding
onto the 5 V winding.
Figure 1. shows a simplified block diagram of the reference design circuit.
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2 Introduction
Across the United States, millions of electronic devices
help consumers enjoy pay--TV programming. Known as
set--top boxes (STB), these products allow consumers to
receive and display programming services like cable and
satellite on their TVs. Set--top boxes now consume more
energy than many common home appliances. Taken
together, the box and its attached TV could easily consume
more energy per year than a refrigerator. For example, a new
high--definition set--top box with built--in DVR consumes
about 350 kWh per year. With 1 to 2 set--top boxes in most
U.S. households, it is estimated that these appliances
consume over 23 billion kWh of electricity nationwide,
resulting in power plant emissions of over 15 million tons of
carbon dioxide (CO2), a heat--trapping greenhouse gas
responsible for global warming (source: NRDC & Ecos
Consulting).
These figures could double in the coming decade as many
pay--TV service providers retire their older set--top boxes in
favor of newer boxes with built--in digital video recorder
(DVR) capabilities. This transition would require the
equivalent of 7 to 8 new power plants to support the growth
in electricity demand.
As the boxes are currently designed, they cannot be
significantly powered down without unplugging them from
the wall. It is estimated that over 10 billion kWh per year (the
equivalent electricity output of three 600--MW power
plants) could be saved if today’s boxes could automatically
drop into low power states when not being actively used, like
many other consumer electronics (source: NRDC & Ecos
Consulting).
For more information and facts on the current set--top box
market and on the energy savings opportunities in set--top
boxes, check
http://www.efficientproducts.org/stbs/#efficiency
3 Definitions
The term STB can apply to any electronic device that is
connected to a television. A majority of these boxes are
designed to take a signal from a cable feed, satellite dish,
broadcast antenna, or other source and convert it into a
signal that can be viewed on a TV. These types of STBs range
from simple converter devices all the way up to computer
type boxes that are capable of displaying HDTV signals and
incorporate digital video recorders (DVRs). Other STBs are
designed to allow users to play video games (such as the
X--box), or digitally record programming (e.g. TiVot
boxes). STBs can be divided into several basic categories,
also shown in the Figure 2 below in order of increasing
functionality and on mode power use (source:
http://www.efficientproducts.org/stbs/#stock):
Figure 2.
an 8 W internal power supply for DTA at
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?type=Reference%20Designs: a STB designed to
convert digital or analog cable/satellite signals into
digital or analog signals useable by a TV. Cable/satellite
can also be used to descramble premium pay content on
cable/satellite networks.)
• Digital television adapter (DTA): form of STB
designed to take broadcast digital TV signals and
convert them into an analog format useable by analog
TVs. For more information on DTAs, check the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for DTAs at
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=dta.pr_dta.
You can also check the GreenPoint reference design for
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provides the following definitions for the different
operational modes and power states:
• On/Active: An operational state in which the STB is
actively delivering one or more of its principal
functions and some or all of its applicable secondary
functions.
• Sleep: A state in which the STB has less power
consumption, capability, and responsiveness than in the
On/Active state. The STB may enter a Sleep state from
the On/Active state after:
• Cable/satellite converter: a STB designed to convert
•
•
•
•
digital or analog cable/satellite signals into digital or
analog signals useable by a TV. Cable/satellite can also
be used to descramble premium pay content on
cable/satellite networks.
Stand--alone Digital Video Recorders (DVRs): STBs
such as the TiVot that are designed to digitally record
TV content for instant playback
Game Console: STB that allows the user to play video
games, browse web pages or otherwise interact with
audiovisual content displayed on a TV
Cable/Satellite Multi--function STBs: a form of
cable/satellite converter that may contain a DVR, DVD
recorder, multiple cable/satellite tuners, etc. This type
of box is one focus of discussion on Efficient
Products.org
Media PC: a personal computer designed to tune
cable/satellite signals and that can display digital media
content on a TV screen without the need for
intermediary audio or video adapters
a)
the user pushes a power/standby button on the
remote or on the unit; or
b)
the STB auto power downs to a Sleep state. The
energy consumption after auto power down to
Sleep and after a user--initiated power down to
Sleep may, or may not be, equivalent.
Note: EPA has decided to use the term “Sleep” rather than
“Standby” to avoid confusion with other EPA specifications
and international standards.
4 STB Power Supply Specification
The ENERGY STAR® specification for set--top boxes is
currently under revision. On its web site, ENERGY STAR®
The power supply specification called for four regulated
outputs with the following general requirements:
Input: Vin: 90 to 135 Vac, 55 to 65 Hz
Outputs
Vout
Regulation Range
Ripple (p/p)
Inominal
Imax
Imin
3.3 Vdc
3.3 to 3.35 V
40 mV
3.37 A
3.9 A
1.85 A
5.0 Vdc
4.9 to 5.25 V
40 mV
1.52 A
2.2 A
0.70 A
12 Vdc
11.4 to 12.6 V
120 mV
0.78 A
1.2 A
0.24 A
--5.0 Vdc
--4.85 to --5.25 V
20 mV
38 mV
58 mA
18 mA
28.27 W
38.56 W
12.57 W
Total Power Output =
Over--current protection on all outputs with self recovery
Efficiency: > 80%
Five different secondary output configurations were implemented using the same primary “front end” quasi--resonant (QR)
flyback converter stage, and the efficiency and performance characteristics of each were measured.
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5 Operation of Main Converter
The design of the flyback converter stage was the same for
all of the different output secondary configurations and was
designed around one of ON Semiconductor’s quasi-resonant (QR), critical conduction mode flyback
controllers. The NCP1308 was used in this particular design,
however, the NCP1207, NCP1377, or NCP1337 controllers
could have also been used as well. The QR flyback converter
was chosen for this application because of its inherent
simplicity, low cost and high conversion efficiency. The
latter characteristic is achieved by operating the flyback in
the critical conduction mode and allowing the primary
Mosfet to switch back on only when the drain--to--source
voltage is at a minimum during the flyback ring--out
(quasi--resonant via valley switching). This technique
insures low switching losses in both the Mosfet and the
output rectifiers. Details of critical conduction mode and QR
switching can be found in the numerous application notes
for the above mentioned QR controllers at
AC Input
TH1
C1
0.22uF
”X” cap
L1
L2
D2
C2
D4
R1
1M
0.22uF
”X” cap
C3
Q1
D3
C5
1nF
”Y”
R4
4.7K
R5
4.7K
U1
5
QR
Controller
NCP1308
2
C6
1nF
8
6
D6
MMSD4148T
1
4
3
C7
22uF
35V
T1
R2
C4
47K
2.2nF
0.5W
1kV
D5
MRA4007
270
400V
D1
T
10 ohm
3 amp
QR Flyback
Converter
MRA4007 x 4
R7
R8
1K
R6
150
82K
C8
100pF
Primary
2.5A
EMI Filter
NDF
04N60Z
R3
0.33
1W
Flyback Xfmr
F1
ON Semiconductor’s website (see references at the end of
this document.)
Although the primary and Vcc windings on the various
flyback transformer implementations were identical, the
secondary windings had to be different for each secondary
configuration necessitating a different transformer design
for each. The schematic of the primary part of the flyback
converter is shown in Figure 3. Note that a two stage EMI
filter (L1, L2 and associated “X” caps) is employed for
maximum attenuation of conducted EMI. The main control
loop feedback from the sensed output to the NCP1308
controller U1 is accomplished by optocoupler U2. The Vcc
winding on T1 provides the operating voltage for the
controller after startup and also provides the valley detection
feedback signal to pin 1 of the controller. R3 is the peak
current sense resistor that sets the inverter peak over current
level as well as current sensing for the current mode control
mechanism in U1.
Vcc
Feedback
Optocoupler
4 U2 1
3
Figure 3. Quasi--resonant flyback converter design
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6 Secondary Circuit Approaches
Five different secondary circuit designs were tested. The
circuitry included the use of Mosfet synchronous rectifiers
for the main flyback winding and synchronous Mosfet buck
converters for low voltage post regulators in several
different configurations which are described below.
transformer was difficult because of the low number of turns
required for the 3.3 V output. The transformer utilized 2
turns of copper foil for the 3.3 V winding and a multi--filar
5 turn wire winding for the 12 V which was in turn stacked
on top of the 3.3 V winding. This configuration required the
primary to have approximately twice as many turns as what
would be necessary to satisfy the core’s maximum flux
density requirements. As a consequence the 12 V output was
satisfactory with full loading on the 3.3 V output, but below
the minimum specified level of 11.4 V with minimum
loading on the 3.3 V output. A conventional low forward
voltage drop Schottky diode (D11) was initially used for the
12 V flyback rectifier. This was later replaced with a
synchronous rectifier in Configuration 1A.
The 5.0 volt output was derived from the 12 volt output by
using a synchronous buck converter using the NCP1587
controller (U4) and a pair of low on--state resistance
Mosfets. This technique provides a well regulated, low
ripple output with independent current limiting. The dc
input--to--output efficiency of the buck converter section
was measured at 94% at the specified full load of 2.2 amps.
Due to the very low output current (58 mA), the --5 volt
output design was the same for all of the tested secondary
configurations and was implemented from an auxiliary
winding on T1 followed by a simple MC79L05 negative
three terminal regulator (U5). This output was loaded to
50 mA for all efficiency and test measurements.
6.1 Configuration #1
The first secondary configuration is shown in Figure 4. In
this implementation the main channel is the 3.3 volt output
around which the PWM loop is closed. A TLV431A
programmable zener (U6) is used as the voltage sense error
amplifier and feedback to the primary PWM chip
(NCP1308) is accomplished via optocoupler U2. This
output was selected as the main channel because it has the
highest current output. A Mosfet synchronous rectifier
circuit was utilized in the positive leg of the 3.3 volt
secondary and is shown in the lower schematic section block
of Figure 4. The synchronous rectifier circuit controls the
Mosfet by sensing any significant current in the secondary
winding via sense transformer T2 and then switching it on
with the associated bipolar complementary driver circuit.
Power for the driver is provided by the 12 volt output.
The 12 volt channel was configured as a quasi--regulated
output with the lower part of the 12 volt secondary stacked
on the top of the 3.3 volt secondary for improved cross
regulation. Achieving an optimum integer turns ratio in the
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Synchronous Buck (5V)
D10
MURA110
6
R22
T1
D11
Synchronous
Rectifier
Block
C29
MURA110
D12
4
3
U2
R30
4.7uH
C27
L5
1200
6.3V
270
C30
25V U5 270
--5V 25V
reg
MC79L05
R24
12V
C21
0.1
C28
R29
10K
0.1
C31
0.1
3.3V
Com
--5V
39
1
R31
2 4.7K
4.7uH
C20
680
16V
C19
C18
1200uF
6.3V x 3
B C24,25,26
5V
1200
6.3V
680, 16V x 2 L4
MBR1045
Vcc
A
C15
1nF
C14
0.1
27K
5.1K
L3
NTD-4808N 0.1 C17
C16
10
4
3
R21
Q5
2.2K
50nF
10K
10uH
R23
C12
Q4
NTD4808N
NCP1587
C13
100pF
R20
C11
0.1
U4
1 5 2
8
7
R33
5.1K
R32 C32
(4.7K) 0.1
U6
TLV431A
R34
3.3K
3.3Vout
Error Amp
3.3 Vout Synchronous Rectifier Block
Vcc
Q6
NTB60N06LT
A
1T
C23
R27
20K
MMBT2907A MMBT2222A
0.1
50T
Q8
MMBT2222A R28
Q7
100
1K
1nF
B
T2
R25
C22
D12
MMSD4148T
Q9
1K
R26
Figure 4. Secondary Configuration #1
6.2 Configuration #1A
overall efficiency and placed the 3.3 V to 12 V
cross--regulation just within specification limits due to the
elimination of the Schottky diode forward drop that
subtracts from the effective output voltage.
In this configuration the Schottky rectifier for the 12 volt
channel (D11) was replaced with a synchronous rectifier
exactly like the one for the 3.3 V output and the efficiency
was measured again. This configuration did improve the
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6.3 Configuration #2
to the 5.0 volt buck in Configuration 1. The detailed
schematic of the buck converter block is shown at the lower
right of Figure 5. The measured dc input--to--output
efficiency of the 3.3 volt converter section was 92% with a
load of 3.9 amps.
The principle advantage of this particular configuration
was the simplicity of the flyback transformer design.
Because of the higher voltage of the 12 V secondary, it was
easy to configure the turns ratio of the windings for low
leakage inductance and minimal winding layers. In addition
the lack of quasi--regulated (slave) outputs eliminates all
cross--regulation issues and all outputs are tightly regulated
with low ripple and independently current limited.
In the second configuration, the main channel was the 12
volt output with the PWM loop closed around it. A TL431A
error amp and optocoupler combination was used in a
similar PWM feedback scheme as in Configuration 1. As
mentioned previously, the --5 V output was the same as in
Configuration 1. A current sensed synchronous rectifier
circuit was also used for this output, however, the circuit was
implemented in the lower leg of the secondary winding due
to the fact that the operating Vcc for the sync circuit had to
come from the 12 volt output also. The schematic of
Configuration 2 is shown in Figure 5 and the synchronous
rectifier schematic block is shown to the lower left of the
main schematic.
Both the 5 volt and 3.3 volt channels were derived from
the 12 volt output with NCP1587 buck converters identical
12Vin
3.3V Synchronous
Buck Block
12Vin
T1
5V Synchronous
Buck Block
Vout
3.3V
Com
Vout
5V
Com
L4
680uF,16V x 2
C18
C19
Synchronous
Rectifier
Block
B
C24
270
25V
U5
--5V
reg
MURA110
D10
R30
U2 1
4
2
3
C25
270
25V
0.1
Com
C26
R24
10K
0.1
--5V
MC79L05
470
12V Error Amp
R31
1K
12V
C21
C20
680
16V
Vcc
A
4.7uH
R32 C27
10K
U6
TL431A
R33
13K
0.1
R29
3.3K
12 Vout Synchronous Rectifier Block
C22
Q8
1K
R28
1nF
MMBT2222A
Q7
100
D12
MMSD4148T
1K
R26
Q9
C13
100pF
C12
R20
(10K)
50nF
12Vin
C11
U4 0.1
1 5 2
8
7
D11
6
R21
R22
R25
MURA110
B
0.1
50T
MMBT2907A MMBT2222A
T2
C23
R27
Vset
5.1K
C14
0.1
NCP1587
NTB60N06LT
1T
A
Synchronous Buck Block
Vcc
Q6
3
4
C15
1nF
20K
Figure 5. Secondary Configuration #2
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NTD4808N
10uH
L3
Vout
Q5
R23
NTD-10
4808N 0.1 C17
C16
1200
6.3V
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6.4 Configuration #3
in Configuration 1 due to the so called “magic ratio” of 3 to
7 turns for the 5 V and 12 V outputs respectively. In this case
the quasi--regulated 12 volt secondary winding was again
“stacked” onto the 5 volt winding with an additional 4 turns
for improved cross regulation. And indeed, the 12 volt
output setpoint was just slightly above 12 volts and never
exceeded 12.8 volts under asymmetrical loading.
This configuration is essentially the same as
Configuration 1 with the 3.3 V and 5 V channel circuit
implementation swapped and is shown in Figure 6. The 5
volt output is now the main channel with the closed PWM
loop while the 3.3 V output is derived from the synchronous
NCP1587 buck converter. The transformer windings in this
configuration were definitely easier to implement than those
Synchronous Buck (3.3V)
D10
MURA110
D11
Vcc
A
Synchronous
Rectifier
Block
C29
MURA110
D12
4
3
U2
R30
C15
1nF
R31
2 4.7K
4.7uH
C20
680
16V
C19
C18
1200uF
6.3V x 3
B C24,25,26
4.7uH
C27
L5
1200
6.3V
270
C30
25V U5 270
--5V 25V
reg
MC79L05
R24
R29
10K
C31
0.1
C32
0.1
10K
U6
TL431A
R34
5.1K
5.0 Vout
Error Amp
5.0 Vout Synchronous Rectifier Block
Vcc
Q6
NTB60N06LT4G 1T
A
B
C23
0.1
R27
20K
T2
50T
Q8
MMBT2222A R28
Q7
100
R25
1K
C22
1nF
D12
MMSD4148T
Q9
1K
R26
Figure 6. Secondary Configuration #3
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0.1
R33
5.1K
R32
12V
C21
C28
75
1
3.3V
1200
6.3V
680, 16V x 2 L4
MBR1045
L3
NTD-4808N 0.1 C17
C16
10
4
3
C14
0.1
16K
5.1K
MMBT2907A MMBT2222A
T1
R22
R21
Q5
2.2K
6
10uH
R23
50nF
10K
Q4
NTD4808N
NCP1587
C12
R20
C11
0.1
U4
1 5 2
8
7
C13
100pF
5V
Com
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6.5 Configuration #4
rectifier drive circuit, the synchronous rectifier circuit block
had to be moved to the lower winding node where it connects
to the “top” of the 5 V secondary winding. It was also
necessary to configure the synchronous rectifier circuit in a
“reverse” manner for the 12 V output due to the current flow
direction in the bottom winding leg.
This configuration is identical to Configuration 3,
however, a synchronous rectifier is substituted for the
Schottky flyback rectifier (D11 of Figure 6) in the 12 V
output. This implementation is shown in Figure 7. Note that
in order to use the 12 V output to power the synchronous
Synchronous Buck (3.3V)
D10
MURA110
6
T1
R22
R21
4.7uH
Vcc
A 5V Sync B
Rectifier
4.7uH
C27
L5
1200
6.3V
270
C30
25V U5 270
MURA110
--5V 25V
reg
D12
MC79L05
C29
3
U2
R30
R31
2 4.7K
R24
R29
10K
R33
5.1K
R32
C32
0.1
10K
U6
TL431A
R34
5.1K
5.0 Vout
Error Amp
Synchronous Rectifier Block
Vcc
Q6
NTB60N06LT4G 1T
A
C23
0.1
50T
Q8
R27
20K
MMBT2222A
Q7
1K
R28
100
B
T2
R25
C22
1nF
D12
MMSD4148T
Q9
1K
R26
Figure 7. Secondary Configuration #4
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12V
C21
0.1
C28
75
1
MMBT2907A MMB2222A
4
C20
680
16V
C19
C18
1200uF
6.3V x 3
C24,25,26
3.3V
1200
6.3V
680,16V x 2 L4
Vcc
B 12V Sync A
Rectifier
L3
NTD-4808N
0.1 C17
C16
C15
1nF
C14
0.1
16K
5.1K
10
4
3
Q5
2.2K
50nF
10K
10uH
R23
C12
Q4
NTD4808N
NCP1587
C13
100pF
R20
C11
0.1
U4
1 5 2
8
7
0.1
C31
0.1
5V
Com
--5V
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7 Test Results
7.1 Active Mode Efficiency
The measured efficiency for each configuration is as
follows:
The throughput efficiency of each of the configurations
was measured using fixed precision resistive loads and a
Voltech PM1000 line analyzer. The power supply input
voltage was 117 Vac and the loads were configured for the
following currents at the nominal output voltage:
Configuration
Efficiency
Configuration #1:
77.6%
Configuration #1A:
78.5%
Configuration #2:
79.5%
Configuration #3:
80.2%
Configuration #4:
81%
Original Load Profile
Vout Nominal
Output Current
Watts
3.3 Vdc
3.4 A
11.22
5.0 Vdc
2.0 A
10.0
12.0 Vdc
1.2 A
14.4
--5.0 Vdc
50 mA
0.25
Since Configuration #4 produced the highest efficiency
for the specified loading, a new pc board layout was
implemented and optimized for this configuration. Five
additional loading profiles were tested to determine the
effect of the load distribution on efficiency. Tests were
performed with an input of 120 Vac and a total load of
40 watts. The --5 volt output was loaded to 50 mA in each
case. The results are shown in Table 1.
Total Output Power = 35.87 W
Table 1. Efficiency vs. Output Loading Profile
Wattage per Channel (Total = 40 W)
Different Load Profile of Outputs
for Configuration 4
Efficiency
3.3 V
5.0 V
12 V
Original load profile
81%
11.22 W
10 W
14.4 W
1
78.20%
15 W
15 W
10 W
2
81.20%
11 W
10 W
18 W
3
81.80%
8W
15 W
18 W
4
82.70%
8W
10 W
24 W
5
83.60%
5.4 W
10 W
24 W
7.2 Comments and Conclusions
issues, but was still unable to attain 80% efficiency.
Additional testing of Configuration #2 was
performed in which the 12 V output was loaded to
the full 36 watts (3 A load) and the two dc--dc
synchronous bucks for 3.3 V and 5 V and the
--5 Vout were disconnected. The efficiency of this
single output configuration was 85.6%.
The product of this efficiency, which is essentially
the efficiency of the flyback conversion stage, times
the average efficiency of the two dc--dc synchronous
bucks (92%, see Configuration #2 in section 6.2)
mentioned in the Configuration #2 description
above, yields a total throughput efficiency of 79.5%
(86.5% * 92% = 79.5%) which is exactly what the
measured efficiency of Configuration #2 was (see
test results in section 7.1).
3. Using the ideal 3 to 7 turns ratio for the 5 V and
12 V transformer windings in Configuration #3
and #4, closing the PWM loop around the 5 V
output, and deriving the 3.3 V via a synchronous
buck appears to be the best compromise for
highest efficiency. Also replacing the 12 Vout
Schottky rectifier with a synchronous rectifier
The efficiency results show that for the original tested load
profile, which is just slightly less than the maximum
specified loads but greater than the nominal load, only two
configurations produced an efficiency of 80% or better.
Also, the fact that the efficiency spread is concentrated
around an average of about 79% indicates that it is probably
difficult to obtain greater efficiencies (with the specified
load distribution) without some serious circuit design
compromises. Some other interesting observations are as
follows:
1. Having to resort to multiple winding techniques
(foil and wire), and greater than optimal primary
turns to accommodate proper turns ratios as in
Configuration 1, can result in detrimental leakage
inductance effects (as well as more expensive
magnetics). Adding the synchronous rectifier of
Configuration #1A did improve the efficiency and
cross--regulation but was not sufficient to achieve
80%.
2. Using synchronous buck converters to produce the
two high current, low voltage outputs (5 V and
3.3 V) from the 12 V output (Configuration #2)
was the “cleanest” design from the standpoint of
the transformer construction and cross--regulation
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flyback transformer. This winding configuration
will have to have the exact turns ratios to achieve
the required output voltages, and a stacked and
interleaved winding structure such that leakage
inductance and cross--regulation issues are
minimized. This would probably mean a
somewhat larger and more expensive transformer
than the other configurations which rely on buck
post regulators to alleviate regulation issues.
increased the efficiency almost an extra point for
Configuration #4.
4. Higher efficiency, approaching 85%, could
probably be achieved by using a secondary
configuration similar to that shown in Figure 8
where no buck post regulators are used and all
output rectifiers are synchronous Mosfet circuits.
Unfortunately, such a configuration will require a
very sophisticated secondary structure on the
12V
Vcc
12V Sync
Rectifier
Vcc
5V Sync
Rectifier
5.0V
Vcc
3.3V Sync
Rectifier
3.3V
Com
--5V
Reg
MC79L05
4
U2
75
1
5.1K
1K
3
--5V
2
U6
10K
0.1
TL431A
5.0 Vout
Error Amp
5.1K
Figure 8. Possible Secondary Configuration #5 for Higher Efficiency
6. One can see from Table 1 that the loading profile
on the different outputs has a significant impact on
the overall efficiency. The efficiency is obviously
the worst when the highest output current goes
with the lowest output voltage as would be
expected.
5. Other circuit changes that could possibly result in
higher efficiency include using a flyback Mosfet
(Q1) with a lower Rds(on) rating; minimizing the
switching losses in Q1 by precisely tailoring the
snubber circuit (R2 and C4) and the transformer
primary inductance for minimal flyback ringing;
and by minimizing all dc resistance losses
associated with the input EMI filter and the circuit
board layout of the power trains.
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7.3 General Performance and Characteristics
and the 12 volt secondary was configured as a stacked winding
with a relatively manageable transformer design which is both
interleaved and multi--filar wound for the 5 volt and 12 volt
winding as well as the --5 volt winding (see Figure 13 for the
transformer design). Figures 9, 10, and 11 show representative
waveforms for the circuit of final Configuration #4. Figure 9
is the flyback voltage on the Q1 Mosfet drain at 50% loading
where the quasi--resonant valley switching at turn on can be
easily seen. Figures 10 and 11 show the 3.3 V and 5 V output
ripple waveforms, respectively.
Figure 12 is a complete schematic of the final set top box
power supply configuration.
The overall power supply performance of the different
configurations was generally very good with the exception
of the cross--regulation effects of Configuration #1 and #1A,
mainly due to the more complex transformer structure and
the associated leakage inductance effects. Configuration #2
was by far the “cleanest” in terms of overall performance
with respect to regulation, low output ripple, over--current
protection, and ease of testing due to the fact that all outputs
were regulated independently.
Configuration #4 was the most efficient because only one
synchronous post regulator was used and that was for the
3.3 volt output. The loop was closed around the 5 volt output
Figure 9. Flyback Q1 Mosfet Drain Waveform (50% load)
Figure 10. Synchronous Buck Output Ripple (3.3 V)
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Figure 11. Main 5 Volt Output Ripple
L1
L2
C1
AC Input
0.22uF
”X” cap
TH1
D2
D4
R1
1M
C2
0.22uF
”X” cap
10 ohm
3 amp
D3
C38
1nF
”Y”
R20
2.2nF
1kV
R5
220K
5
Input OVP
Q2
D6
(3.3V)
Power
Fail
Synchronous Rectifier Block
Vcc
Q6
NTB60N06LT
A
1T
R27
20K
MMBT2907A MMBT2222A
C23
0.1
50T
MMBT2222A
R28
1K
Q7
1nF
100
Sync
7
Rectifier
B Block Vcc
A
Sync
B
A
Rectifier
5
Block
D12
1K
R26
4
3
C7
22uF
35V
R11
1K
R9
(75)
R10
82K
1
4
9
R12
R14
R13 4.7K
1K
C18
C19
1200uF
6.3V x 3
C24,25,26
R30
1
Power Fail Detect
R17
R16
2
MMSZ5226B 47K
3
D9
(TBD)
H11A817A
U3 TL431
C9
R19
R15
10nF
1K
4.7K
R18
C10
4.7K
0.1
R31
1K
C20
680
16V
4.7uH
R29
10K
R24
12V
C21
0.1
C28
0.1
C31
0.1
100
Error Amp
R32 C32
10K
U6
TL431A
R33
5.1K
0.1
R34
5.1K
R25
NOTES:
1. Crossed schematic lines are not connected.
2. Generic part types are indicated.
3. Q1 requires small heatsink.
4. D10 ident not used.
5. Heavy lines show recommended ground-plane/copper pour areas.
50 Watt, 4 Output Quasi--Resonant Set Top Box
Power Supply with Synchronous Rectifiers (Rev 6)
Figure 12. Schematic of Final Set Top Box Power Supply (Configuration #4 )
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3.3V
4.7uH
C27
L5
1200
6.3V
270
C30
25V U5 270
MURA110
--5V 25V
reg
D8
D13
MC79L05
U2
L3
NTD-4808N 0.1 C17
C16
1200
6.3V
C29
10 MMSD4148T
4
Q3
10uH
Q5
C15
1nF
8
13
C8
100pF
4
NTD4808N
T2
C22
MMSD4148T
Q9
B
2
C6
1nF
R7
1K
MMBT2222A
C5
0.1
6
3
Q4
680, 16V x 2 L4
D7
MMSD4148T
1
MMSZ5226B MMBT2222A
R6
4.3K
NCP1308
8
6
10
C14
0.1
16K
5.1K
6
R8
4.7K
U1
50nF
R21
R3
0.33
1W
R4
4.7K
C12
10K
D5
MRA4007T
2
Q1
NDF
04N60Z
270
400V
D1
T
C13
100pF
12
R2
47K
0.5W
C3
T1
C4
2.2K
2.5A
MRA4007T X 4
C11
U4 0.1
1 5 2
8
7
NCP1587
F1
QR Flyback
Converter
R22
EMI Filter
Coilcraft BU series
or similar
R23
D11
MURA110 Synchronous Buck (3.3V)
5V
Com
--5V
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MAGNETICS DESIGN DATA SHEET
Project / Customer: 50W, 4 Output Set Top Box PSU
Part Description: Quasi--resonant flyback transformer (type 3)
Schematic ID:
T1
Core Type: ETD29 (Ferroxcube 3C90 material or equivalent)
Core Gap: Gap for 400 uH +/-- 5%
Inductance: 380 to 420 uH nominal across primary (pins 13 to 1)
Bobbin Type: ETD29 13 pin horizontal pc mount (Ferroxcube PC1--29H)
Windings (in order):
Winding # / type
Turns / Material / Gauge / Insulation Data
Aux winding (1 -- 13)
7 turns of # 26HN spiral wound over bobbin base.
Self--leads to pins. Insulate for 1 kV to next winding.
Primary (2 -- 12)
42 turns of #26HN over one layer; cuff ends with tape.
Insulate with tape for 3 kV. Self--leads to pins
5V/--5V/12V Secondaries (5 -- 8)
(4 -- 9)
(6 -- 7)
3 turns multifilar of 5 strands of #26HN with 2 brown
strands (5V), 1 green strand (--5V) and 2 tan strands (12V).
Flat wind over one layer and then continue with the 2 tan
strands for one more turn. The tan wire is the 12V stacked
winding. Center winding by allowing approximately 5 mm
end margins. Self--leads to pins per schematic below.
Final insulate with tape.
.
Hipot: 3 kV primary/aux to all secondaries. Vacuum varnish.
Schematic
Lead Breakout / Pinout
Bottom (pin side) view
Pri
Aux
2
7
12
6
8
13
5
1
9
4
1 2 3
12V
4 5 6
5V
--5V
13 12 11 10 9 8 7
Figure 13. Flyback Transformer Design of Final
STB Power Supply (Configuration #4)
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8 Bill of Materials for Final Set Top Box PSU (Configuration #4)
Part
Qty
ID
Description
Comments
Semiconductors
MRA4007T3G
MMSD4148T1
MMBT2222AWT1
MMBT2907AWT1
NCP1308
NDF04N60Z
NTD4808N (DPak)
NTB60N06LT4G (D2Pak)
NCP1587
Optocoupler
MURA110
MMSZ5226B
MC79L05
TL431A (SOIC8)
5
4
6
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
D1, 2, 3, 4, 5
D7, D8, D12A, D12B
Q2, 3, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B
Q9A, Q9B
U1
Q1
Q4, Q5
Q6A, Q6B
U4
U2
D11, D13
D6, D9
U5
U3, U6
1A, 800V diode
100 mA signal diode
500 mA, 40V NPN xstr
500 mA, 40V PNP xstr
Ouasi--resonant PWM controller
4 Amp, 600 V Mosfet
N--channel Mosfet, 30V
N--channel Mosfet, logic level
Synchronous buck controller
H11A817A (4 pin) or similar
1A, 100V ultrafast diode
3.3V Zener diode
Negative 5V regulator, TO--92
Programmable zener
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Capacitors
”X” cap, (box package)
”Y” cap, disc package
Ceramic cap, disc
Ceramic cap, monolythic
Ceramic cap, monolythic
Ceramic cap, monolythic
Ceramic cap, monolythic
Ceramic cap, monolythic
Electrolytic cap
Electrolytic cap
Electrolytic cap
Electrolytic cap
Electrolytic cap
2
1
1
11
1
1
2
4
2
1
5
3
1
C1, C2
C38
C4
C5,10,11,14,17, 21,23A, 23B,28,31,32
C9
C12
C8, C13
C6, C15, C22A, C22B
C29, C30
C3
C16,24,25,26,27
C18, C19, C20
C7
220 nF ”X2” capacitor, 270 Vac
1 nF ”Y2” cap, 270 Vac
2.2 nF, 1 kV capacitor (snubber)
0.1 uF, 50V ceramic cap
10 nF, 50V ceramic cap
47 or 50 nF ceramic cap
100 pF, 100V ceramic
1 nF, 50V ceramic cap
270 uF, 25V
270 uF, 400Vdc
1200 uF, 6.3 V (low ESR)
680 uF, 16V
22 uF, 35V
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
Vishay
UCC, Rubycon
UCC, Rubycon
UCC, Rubycon
UCC, Rubycon
UCC, Rubycon
Resistors
Resistor, 1W
Resistor, 1/2W
Resistor, 1/2W
Resistor, 1/2W
Resistor, 1/4W
Resistor, 1/4W
Resistor, 1/4W
Resistor, 1/8W
Resistor, 1/8W
Resistor, 1/8W
Resistor, 1/8W
Resistor, 1/8W
Resistor, 1/8W
Resistor, 1/8W
Resistor, 1/8W
Resistor, 1/8W
Resistor, 1/8W
Resistor, 1/8W
Resistor, 1/8W
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
2
3
1
2
1
5
1
1
3
3
1
R3
R1
R2
R5
R25
R10
R24
R7, 11, 13, 19, 25A, 25B, 26A, 26B, 31
R12, R23
R28A, R28B, R30
R9
R27A, R27B
R6
R4,8,14,15,18
R21
R16
R20, R29, R32
R22, R33, R34
R17
0.33 ohm, 1W, axial lead
1 Meg, 1/2W, axial lead, metal film
47K, 1/2W, axial lead
220K, 1/2W, 5%, axial lead
1K, 1/4W, 1206 SMD
82K
2.2K
1K
10 ohms
100 ohms
75 ohms
20K
4.3K
4.7K
16K
47K
10K
5.11K
TBD (6.2K ?)
Ohmite
Ohmite
Ohmite
Ohmite
5% SMD (1206)
5% SMD (1206)
5% SMD (1206)
5% SMD (1206)
5% SMD (1206)
5% SMD (1206)
5% SMD (1206)
5% SMD (1206)
1% SMD (1206)
5% SMD (1206)
1% SMD (1206)
5% SMD (1206)
5% SMD (1206)
1% SMD (1206)
1% SMD (1206)
Miscellaneous
Fuse (TR5 type)
AC input connector
Heatsink for NTP06N65
PCB double sided, 2 layers
1
1
1
1
F1
J1
(Q1)
2.5A, 250 Vac
GIT # 406015--001--99
TO--220 type, # 542502d00000
Bussmann
IEC320??
Aavid
Magnetics
EMI Inductor
EMI Inductor
Choke, 4.7 uH, 4A
Choke, 10 uH, 3A
Flyback Transformer (custom)
Current sense transformer (1:50)
1
1
2
1
1
2
L1
L2
L4, L5
L3
T1
T2
BU10--1311R6BL
BU16--4021R5BL
RFB0807--4R7L
RFB0807--100L
ETD--29 core, Lp = 385 uH
T6522--AL
Coilcraft
Coilcraft
Coilcraft
Coilcraft
See drawing
Coilcraft
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10 Appendix
References:
• ENERGY STAR®: Set--top boxes specification
• MURA110: 1 A, 100 V Ultrafast Rectifier
• MMSD4148/D: 100 V Switching Diode
• MMSZ5226B: Zener Diode 500 mW 3.3 V ±5%
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=revisions.setto
p_box_spec
• EfficientProducts.org http ://www.efficientproducts.org/
•
Additional collateral from ON Semiconductor:
• NCP1308: Current--Mode Controller for Free Running
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Quasi--Resonant Operation
NCP1587: Low Voltage Synchronous Buck Controller
TL431A: Programmable Precision Reference
MC79L05: 100 mA, 5 V, Negative Voltage Regulator
MMBT2222AW: General Purpose Transistor NPN
MMBT2907AW: General Purpose Transistor PNP
NTD4808N: Power MOSFET 30 V, 63 A, N--Channel
NTB60N06L: Power MOSFET 60 Amps, 60 Volts,
Logic Level
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•
•
SOD--123
Design note DN06008/D: NCP1308: ±18 V Dual
Output Power Supply
Application Note AND8129/D: A 30 W Power Supply
Operating in a Quasi--Square Wave Resonant Mode
Application Note AND8089/D: Determining the
Free--Running Frequency for QR Systems
Application Note AND8252/D: High Efficiency 8
Output, 60 W Set Top Box Power Supply Design
GreenPoint® Reference Design TND332/D: 8 W DTA
Power Supply Reference Design Documentation
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