MOTOROLA UC3843BD

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The UC3842B, UC3843B series are high performance fixed frequency
current mode controllers. They are specifically designed for Off–Line and
dc–to–dc converter applications offering the designer a cost–effective
solution with minimal external components. These integrated circuits feature
a trimmed oscillator for precise duty cycle control, a temperature
compensated reference, high gain error amplifier, current sensing
comparator, and a high current totem pole output ideally suited for driving a
power MOSFET.
Also included are protective features consisting of input and reference
undervoltage lockouts each with hysteresis, cycle–by–cycle current limiting,
programmable output deadtime, and a latch for single pulse metering.
These devices are available in an 8–pin dual–in–line and surface mount
(SO–8) plastic package as well as the 14–pin plastic surface mount (SO–14).
The SO–14 package has separate power and ground pins for the totem pole
output stage.
The UCX842B has UVLO thresholds of 16 V (on) and 10 V (off), ideally
suited for off–line converters. The UCX843B is tailored for lower voltage
applications having UVLO thresholds of 8.5 V (on) and 7.6 V (off).
• Trimmed Oscillator for Precise Frequency Control
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HIGH PERFORMANCE
CURRENT MODE
CONTROLLERS
N SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 626
8
1
D1 SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 751
(SO–8)
8
1
D SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 751A
(SO–14)
14
1
Oscillator Frequency Guaranteed at 250 kHz
Current Mode Operation to 500 kHz
PIN CONNECTIONS
Automatic Feed Forward Compensation
Latching PWM for Cycle–By–Cycle Current Limiting
Compensation
Voltage Feedback
Current Sense
RT/CT
Internally Trimmed Reference with Undervoltage Lockout
High Current Totem Pole Output
Undervoltage Lockout with Hysteresis
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
Vref
VCC
Output
Gnd
(Top View)
Low Startup and Operating Current
Compensation
NC
Voltage Feedback
NC
Current Sense
NC
RT/CT
Simplified Block Diagram
VCC
7(12)
1
14
2
13
3
12
4
11
5
10
6
9
7
8
Vref
NC
VCC
VC
Output
Gnd
Power Ground
(Top View)
Vref
5.0V
Reference
8(14)
R
Vref
Undervoltage
Lockout
R
RT/CT
2(3)
Output
Compensation
1(1)
ORDERING INFORMATION
VC
7(11)
Output
Oscillator
4(7)
Voltage
Feedback
Input
VCC
Undervoltage
Lockout
Latching
PWM
+
–
Error
Amplifier
6(10)
Power
Ground
5(8)
Current
Sense
3(5) Input
Gnd
5(9)
Pin numbers in parenthesis are for the D suffix SO–14 package.
Operating
Device
Temperature Range
UC384XBD
UC384XBD1
TA = 0° to +70°C
UC384XBN
UC284XBD
TA = – 25° to +85°C
UC284XBD1
UC284XBN
UC384XBVD
UC384XBVD1 TA = – 40° to +105°C
UC384XBVN
X indicates either a 2 or 3 to define specific device part
numbers.
 Motorola, Inc. 1996
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
Package
SO–14
SO–8
Plastic
SO–14
SO–8
Plastic
SO–14
SO–8
Plastic
Rev 1
1
UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Rating
Symbol
Value
Unit
(ICC + IZ)
IO
30
mA
1.0
A
Output Energy (Capacitive Load per Cycle)
W
5.0
µJ
Current Sense and Voltage Feedback Inputs
Vin
IO
– 0.3 to + 5.5
V
10
mA
PD
RθJA
862
145
mW
°C/W
PD
RθJA
702
178
mW
°C/W
PD
RθJA
TJ
1.25
100
W
°C/W
+150
°C
Total Power Supply and Zener Current
Output Current, Source or Sink (Note 1)
Error Amp Output Sink Current
Power Dissipation and Thermal Characteristics
D Suffix, Plastic Package, SO–14 Case 751A
Maximum Power Dissipation @ TA = 25°C
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Air
D1 Suffix, Plastic Package, SO–8 Case 751
Maximum Power Dissipation @ TA = 25°C
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Air
N Suffix, Plastic Package, Case 626
Maximum Power Dissipation @ TA = 25°C
Thermal Resistance, Junction–to–Air
Operating Junction Temperature
Operating Ambient Temperature
UC3842B, UC3843B
UC2842B, UC2843B
UC3842BV, UC3843BV
Storage Temperature Range
°C
TA
0 to + 70
– 25 to + 85
–40 to +105
Tstg
°C
– 65 to +150
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (VCC = 15 V [Note 2], RT = 10 k, CT = 3.3 nF. For typical values TA = 25°C, for min/max values TA is
the operating ambient temperature range that applies [Note 3], unless otherwise noted.)
UC284XB
Characteristics
UC384XB, XBV
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Vref
Regline
Regload
4.95
5.0
5.05
4.9
5.0
5.1
V
–
2.0
20
–
2.0
20
mV
–
3.0
25
–
3.0
25
mV
mV/°C
REFERENCE SECTION
Reference Output Voltage (IO = 1.0 mA, TJ = 25°C)
Line Regulation (VCC = 12 V to 25 V)
Load Regulation (IO = 1.0 mA to 20 mA)
Temperature Stability
Total Output Variation over Line, Load, and Temperature
Output Noise Voltage (f = 10 Hz to 10 kHz, TJ = 25°C)
Long Term Stability (TA = 125°C for 1000 Hours)
Output Short Circuit Current
TS
Vref
Vn
–
0.2
–
–
0.2
–
4.9
–
5.1
4.82
–
5.18
V
–
50
–
–
50
–
µV
S
–
5.0
–
–
5.0
–
mV
ISC
– 30
– 85
–180
– 30
– 85
–180
mA
49
48
225
52
–
250
55
56
275
49
48
225
52
–
250
55
56
275
∆fOSC/∆V
∆fOSC/∆T
–
0.2
1.0
–
0.2
1.0
%
–
1.0
–
–
0.5
–
%
VOSC
Idischg
–
1.6
–
–
1.6
–
V
7.8
7.5
–
8.3
–
–
8.8
8.8
–
7.8
7.6
7.2
8.3
–
–
8.8
8.8
8.8
OSCILLATOR SECTION
Frequency
TJ = 25°C
TA = Tlow to Thigh
TJ = 25°C (RT = 6.2 k, CT = 1.0 nF)
Frequency Change with Voltage (VCC = 12 V to 25 V)
Frequency Change with Temperature
TA = Tlow to Thigh
Oscillator Voltage Swing (Peak–to–Peak)
Discharge Current (VOSC = 2.0 V)
TJ = 25°C
TA = Tlow to Thigh (UC284XB, UC384XB)
TA = Tlow to Thigh (UC384XBV)
fOSC
kHz
mA
NOTES: 1. Maximum Package power dissipation limits must be observed.
2. Adjust VCC above the Startup threshold before setting to 15 V.
3. Low duty cycle pulse techniques are used during test to maintain junction temperature as close to ambient as possible.
Tlow = 0°C for UC3842B, UC3843B
Thigh = +70°C for UC3842B, UC3843B
Tlow = –25°C for UC2842B, UC2843B
Thigh = +85°C for UC2842B, UC2843B
Tlow = –40°C for UC3842BV, UC3843BV
Thigh = +105°C for UC3842BV, UC3843BV
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (VCC = 15 V [Note 2], RT = 10 k, CT = 3.3 nF. For typical values TA = 25°C, for min/max values TA is
the operating ambient temperature range that applies [Note 3], unless otherwise noted.)
UC284XB
Characteristics
UC384XB, XBV
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VFB
2.45
2.5
2.55
2.42
2.5
2.58
V
IIB
–
– 0.1
–1.0
–
– 0.1
– 2.0
µA
AVOL
65
90
–
65
90
–
dB
BW
0.7
1.0
–
0.7
1.0
–
MHz
PSRR
60
70
–
60
70
–
dB
ISink
ISource
2.0
– 0.5
12
–1.0
–
–
2.0
– 0.5
12
–1.0
–
–
VOH
VOL
5.0
6.2
–
5.0
6.2
–
–
–
0.8
–
1.1
–
–
–
0.8
0.8
1.1
1.2
2.85
–
3.0
–
3.15
–
2.85
2.85
3.0
3.0
3.15
3.25
0.9
–
1.0
–
1.1
–
0.9
0.85
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.1
PSRR
–
70
–
–
70
–
dB
IIB
–
– 2.0
–10
–
– 2.0
–10
µA
–
150
300
–
150
300
ns
–
–
–
13
–
12
0.1
1.6
–
13.5
–
13.4
0.4
2.2
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
13
12.9
12
0.1
1.6
1.6
13.5
13.5
13.4
0.4
2.2
2.3
–
–
–
VOL(UVLO)
–
0.1
1.1
–
0.1
1.1
V
Output Voltage Rise Time (CL = 1.0 nF, TJ = 25°C)
tr
–
50
150
–
50
150
ns
Output Voltage Fall Time (CL = 1.0 nF, TJ = 25°C)
tf
–
50
150
–
50
150
ns
15
7.8
16
8.4
17
9.0
14.5
7.8
16
8.4
17.5
9.0
9.0
7.0
10
7.6
11
8.2
8.5
7.0
10
7.6
11.5
8.2
ERROR AMPLIFIER SECTION
Voltage Feedback Input (VO = 2.5 V)
Input Bias Current (VFB = 5.0 V)
Open Loop Voltage Gain (VO = 2.0 V to 4.0 V)
Unity Gain Bandwidth (TJ = 25°C)
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (VCC = 12 V to 25 V)
Output Current
Sink (VO = 1.1 V, VFB = 2.7 V)
Source (VO = 5.0 V, VFB = 2.3 V)
Output Voltage Swing
High State (RL = 15 k to ground, VFB = 2.3 V)
Low State (RL = 15 k to Vref, VFB = 2.7 V)
(UC284XB, UC384XB)
(UC384XBV)
mA
V
CURRENT SENSE SECTION
Current Sense Input Voltage Gain (Notes 4 & 5)
(UC284XB, UC384XB)
(UC384XBV)
AV
Maximum Current Sense Input Threshold (Note 4)
(UC284XB, UC384XB)
(UC384XBV)
Vth
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
VCC = 12 V to 25 V, Note 4
Input Bias Current
Propagation Delay (Current Sense Input to Output)
tPLH(In/Out)
V/V
V
OUTPUT SECTION
Output Voltage
Low State (ISink = 20 mA)
(ISink = 200 mA)
VOL
High State
VOH
(UC284XB, UC384XB)
(UC384XBV)
(ISource = 20 mA) (UC284XB, UC384XB)
(UC384XBV)
(ISource = 200 mA)
Output Voltage with UVLO Activated
VCC = 6.0 V, ISink = 1.0 mA
V
UNDERVOLTAGE LOCKOUT SECTION
Startup Threshold (VCC)
UCX842B, BV
UCX843B, BV
Minimum Operating Voltage After Turn–On (VCC)
UCX842B, BV
UCX843B, BV
Vth
V
VCC(min)
V
NOTES: 2. Adjust VCC above the Startup threshold before setting to 15 V.
3. Low duty cycle pulse techniques are used during test to maintain junction temperature as close to ambient as possible.
Tlow = 0°C for UC3842B, UC3843B
Thigh = +70°C for UC3842B, UC3843B
Tlow = –25°C for UC2842B, UC2843B
Thigh = +85°C for UC2842B, UC2843B
Tlow = –40°C for UC3842BV, UC3843BV
Thigh = +105°C for UC3842BV, UC3843BV
4. This parameter is measured at the latch trip point with VFB = 0 V.
∆V Output Compensation
5. Comparator gain is defined as: AV
∆V Current Sense Input
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
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UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (VCC = 15 V [Note 2], RT = 10 k, CT = 3.3 nF, for typical values TA = 25°C, for min/max values TA
is the operating ambient temperature range that applies [Note 3], unless otherwise noted.)
UC284XB
Characteristics
UC384XB, BV
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
DC(max)
94
–
–
96
–
–
–
–
0
94
93
–
96
96
–
–
–
0
–
0.3
0.5
–
0.3
0.5
–
12
17
–
12
17
30
36
–
30
36
–
Unit
PWM SECTION
Duty Cycle
Maximum (UC284XB, UC384XB)
Maximum (UC384XBV)
Minimum
%
DC(min)
TOTAL DEVICE
Power Supply Current
Startup (VCC = 6.5 V for UCX843B,
Startup (VCC 14 V for UCX842B, BV)
Operating (Note 2)
ICC + IC
Power Supply Zener Voltage (ICC = 25 mA)
mA
VZ
V
NOTES: 2. Adjust VCC above the Startup threshold before setting to 15 V.
3. Low duty cycle pulse techniques are used during test to maintain junction temperature as close to ambient as possible.
Tlow = 0°C for UC3842B, UC3843B
Thigh = +70°C for UC3842B, UC3843B
Tlow = –25°C for UC2842B, UC2843B
Thigh = +85°C for UC2842B, UC2843B
Tlow = –40°C for UC3842BV, UC3843BV
Thigh = +105°C for UC3842BV, UC3843BV
Figure 1. Timing Resistor
versus Oscillator Frequency
Figure 2. Output Deadtime
versus Oscillator Frequency
80
100
% DT, PERCENT OUTPUT DEADTIME
R T, TIMING RESISTOR (k Ω)
50
20
8.0
5.0
2.0
0.8
10 k
VCC = 15 V
TA = 25°C
20 k
50 k
100 k
200 k
500 k
fOSC, OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
1. CT = 10 nF
50 2. CT = 5.0 nF
3. CT = 2.0 nF
4. CT = 1.0 nF
20 5. CT = 500 pF
6. CT = 200 pF
10 7. CT = 100 pF
D max , MAXIMUM OUTPUT DUTY CYCLE (%)
I dischg , DISCHARGE CURRENT (mA)
VCC = 15 V
VOSC = 2.0 V
8.5
8.0
7.5
4
0
25
50
75
TA, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
5
6
7
VCC = 15 V
TA = 25°C
20 k
50 k
100 k
200 k
500 k
fOSC, OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
1.0 M
Figure 4. Maximum Output Duty Cycle
versus Timing Resistor
9.0
– 25
1
2.0
Figure 3. Oscillator Discharge Current
versus Temperature
7.0
– 55
3
2
5.0
1.0
10 k
1.0 M
4
125
100
90
80
Idischg = 7.5 mA
70
60
Idischg = 8.8 mA
50
40
0.8
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
RT, TIMING RESISTOR (kΩ)
VCC = 15 V
CT = 3.3 nF
TA = 25°C
5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
Figure 5. Error Amp Small Signal
Transient Response
VCC = 15 V
AV = –1.0
TA = 25°C
VCC = 15 V
AV = –1.0
TA = 25°C
20 mV/DIV
3.0 V
2.50 V
/
2.55 V
Figure 6. Error Amp Large Signal
Transient Response
2.5 V
2.45 V
2.0 V
0.5 µs/DIV
1.0 µs/DIV
VCC = 15 V
VO = 2.0 V to 4.0 V
RL = 100 K
TA = 25°C
80
Gain
60
0
30
60
40
90
Phase
20
120
0
150
100
1.0 k
10 k
100 k
1.0 M
180
10 M
VCC = 15 V
1.0
0.8
TA = 25°C
0.6
TA = 125°C
0.4
TA = –55°C
0.2
0
Figure 9. Reference Voltage Change
versus Source Current
Figure 10. Reference Short Circuit Current
versus Temperature
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– 4.0
– 8.0
TA = –55°C
–12
TA = 125°C
–16
– 20
TA = 25°C
20
40
60
80
100
Iref, REFERENCE SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
120
I SC , REFERENCE SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT (mA)
2.0
4.0
6.0
VO, ERROR AMP OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VCC = 15 V
0
1.2
f, FREQUENCY (Hz)
0
– 24
Vth, CURRENT SENSE INPUT THRESHOLD (V)
100
– 20
10
∆ Vref , REFERENCE VOLTAGE CHANGE (mV)
Figure 8. Current Sense Input Threshold
versus Error Amp Output Voltage
φ, EXCESS PHASE (DEGREES)
A VOL , OPEN LOOP VOLTAGE GAIN (dB)
Figure 7. Error Amp Open Loop Gain and
Phase versus Frequency
0
8.0
ÄÄÄÄ
ÄÄÄÄ
110
VCC = 15 V
RL ≤ 0.1 Ω
90
70
50
– 55
– 25
0
25
50
75
100
125
TA, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
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UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
Figure 12. Reference Line Regulation
∆ V O , OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (2.0 mV/DIV)
∆ V O , OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHANGE (2.0 mV/DIV)
Figure 11. Reference Load Regulation
VCC = 15 V
IO = 1.0 mA to 20 mA
TA = 25°C
2.0 ms/DIV
VCC = 12 V to 25
TA = 25°C
2.0 ms/DIV
0
– 2.0
Source Saturation
(Load to Ground)
Figure 14. Output Waveform
VCC = 15 V
80 µs Pulsed Load
120 Hz Rate
VCC = 15 V
CL = 1.0 nF
TA = 25°C
90%
TA = – 55°C
3.0
TA = – 55°C
2.0
TA = 25°C
1.0
0
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ÄÄÄÄÄ
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ÄÄÄÄ
ÄÄÄ
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VCC
TA = 25°C
–1.0
0
200
Sink Saturation
(Load to VCC)
Gnd
400
600
10%
800
50 ns/DIV
Figure 16. Supply Current versus Supply Voltage
Figure 15. Output Cross Conduction
20
15
10
5
0
0
10
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ÄÄÄÄ
ÄÄÄÄ
RT = 10 k
CT = 3.3 nF
VFB = 0 V
ISense = 0 V
TA = 25°C
UCX842B
UCX843B
20 V/DIV
100 ns/DIV
I CC , SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
25
VCC = 30 V
CL = 15 pF
TA = 25°C
100 mA/DIV
V O , OUTPUT VOLTAGE
IO, OUTPUT LOAD CURRENT (mA)
I CC , SUPPLY CURRENT
Vsat, OUTPUT SATURATION VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 13. Output Saturation Voltage
versus Load Current
20
30
40
VCC, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
6
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Pin
8–Pin
14–Pin
F
Function
i
1
1
Compensation
This pin is the Error Amplifier output and is made available for loop compensation.
2
3
Voltage
Feedback
This is the inverting input of the Error Amplifier. It is normally connected to the switching power
supply output through a resistor divider.
3
5
Current
Sense
A voltage proportional to inductor current is connected to this input. The PWM uses this
information to terminate the output switch conduction.
4
7
RT/CT
The Oscillator frequency and maximum Output duty cycle are programmed by
connecting resistor RT to Vref and capacitor CT to ground. Operation to 500 kHz
is possible.
5
D
Description
i i
Gnd
This pin is the combined control circuitry and power ground.
6
10
Output
This output directly drives the gate of a power MOSFET. Peak currents up to 1.0 A are sourced
and sunk by this pin.
7
12
VCC
This pin is the positive supply of the control IC.
8
14
Vref
This is the reference output. It provides charging current for capacitor CT through resistor RT.
8
Power
Ground
This pin is a separate power ground return that is connected back to the power source. It is used
to reduce the effects of switching transient noise on the
control circuitry.
11
VC
The Output high state (VOH) is set by the voltage applied to this pin. With a separate power
source connection, it can reduce the effects of switching transient noise on the control circuitry.
9
Gnd
This pin is the control circuitry ground return and is connected back to the power source ground.
2,4,6,13
NC
No connection. These pins are not internally connected.
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
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UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
OPERATING DESCRIPTION
The UC3842B, UC3843B series are high performance,
fixed frequency, current mode controllers. They are
specifically designed for Off–Line and dc–to–dc converter
applications offering the designer a cost–effective solution
with minimal external components. A representative block
diagram is shown in Figure 17.
Oscillator
The oscillator frequency is programmed by the values
selected for the timing components RT and CT. Capacitor CT
is charged from the 5.0 V reference through resistor RT to
approximately 2.8 V and discharged to 1.2 V by an internal
current sink. During the discharge of CT, the oscillator
generates an internal blanking pulse that holds the center
input of the NOR gate high. This causes the Output to be in a
low state, thus producing a controlled amount of output
deadtime. Figure 1 shows RT versus Oscillator Frequency
and Figure 2, Output Deadtime versus Frequency, both for
given values of CT. Note that many values of RT and CT will
give the same oscillator frequency but only one combination
will yield a specific output deadtime at a given frequency. The
oscillator thresholds are temperature compensated to within
±6% at 50 kHz. Also because of industry trends moving the
UC384X into higher and higher frequency applications, the
UC384XB is guaranteed to within ±10% at 250 kHz. These
internal circuit refinements minimize variations of oscillator
frequency and maximum output duty cycle. The results are
shown in Figures 3 and 4.
In many noise–sensitive applications it may be desirable
to frequency–lock the converter to an external system clock.
This can be accomplished by applying a clock signal to the
circuit shown in Figure 20. For reliable locking, the
free–running oscillator frequency should be set about 10%
less than the clock frequency. A method for multi–unit
synchronization is shown in Figure 21. By tailoring the clock
waveform, accurate Output duty cycle clamping can be
achieved.
Error Amplifier
A fully compensated Error Amplifier with access to the
inverting input and output is provided. It features a typical dc
voltage gain of 90 dB, and a unity gain bandwidth of 1.0 MHz
with 57 degrees of phase margin (Figure 7). The
non–inverting input is internally biased at 2.5 V and is not
pinned out. The converter output voltage is typically divided
down and monitored by the inverting input. The maximum
input bias current is –2.0 µA which can cause an output
voltage error that is equal to the product of the input bias
current and the equivalent input divider source resistance.
The Error Amp Output (Pin 1) is provided for external loop
compensation (Figure 31). The output voltage is offset by two
diode drops (≈1.4 V) and divided by three before it connects
to the non–inverting input of the Current Sense Comparator.
This guarantees that no drive pulses appear at the Output
(Pin 6) when pin 1 is at its lowest state (VOL). This occurs
when the power supply is operating and the load is removed,
8
or at the beginning of a soft–start interval (Figures 23, 24).
The Error Amp minimum feedback resistance is limited by the
amplifier’s source current (0.5 mA) and the required output
voltage (VOH) to reach the comparator’s 1.0 V clamp level:
Rf(min) ≈
3.0 (1.0 V) + 1.4 V
= 8800 Ω
0.5 mA
Current Sense Comparator and PWM Latch
The UC3842B, UC3843B operate as a current mode
controller, whereby output switch conduction is initiated by
the oscillator and terminated when the peak inductor current
reaches the threshold level established by the Error Amplifier
Output/Compensation (Pin 1). Thus the error signal controls
the peak inductor current on a cycle–by–cycle basis. The
Current Sense Comparator PWM Latch configuration used
ensures that only a single pulse appears at the Output during
any given oscillator cycle. The inductor current is converted
to a voltage by inserting the ground–referenced sense
resistor RS in series with the source of output switch Q1. This
voltage is monitored by the Current Sense Input (Pin 3) and
compared to a level derived from the Error Amp Output. The
peak inductor current under normal operating conditions is
controlled by the voltage at pin 1 where:
V
– 1.4 V
Ipk = (Pin 1)
3 RS
Abnormal operating conditions occur when the power
supply output is overloaded or if output voltage sensing is
lost. Under these conditions, the Current Sense Comparator
threshold will be internally clamped to 1.0 V. Therefore the
maximum peak switch current is:
Ipk(max) =
1.0 V
RS
When designing a high power switching regulator it
becomes desirable to reduce the internal clamp voltage in
order to keep the power dissipation of RS to a reasonable
level. A simple method to adjust this voltage is shown in
Figure 22. The two external diodes are used to compensate
the internal diodes, yielding a constant clamp voltage over
temperature. Erratic operation due to noise pickup can result
if there is an excessive reduction of the Ipk(max) clamp
voltage.
A narrow spike on the leading edge of the current
waveform can usually be observed and may cause the power
supply to exhibit an instability when the output is lightly
loaded. This spike is due to the power transformer
interwinding capacitance and output rectifier recovery time.
The addition of an RC filter on the Current Sense Input with a
time constant that approximates the spike duration will
usually eliminate the instability (refer to Figure 26).
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
Figure 17. Representative Block Diagram
VCC
VCC
7(12)
36V
Vref
Reference
Regulator
8(14)
R
2.5V
RT
Vin
+
–
VCC
UVLO
Internal
Bias
R
+
–
3.6V
(See
Text)
VC
7(11)
Vref
UVLO
Output
Q1
Oscillator
CT
4(7)
6(10)
+ 1.0mA
S
Voltage
Feedback
Input 2(3)
Output/
Compensation 1(1)
2R
Q
R
Error
Amplifier
R
Power Ground
PWM
Latch
1.0V
Current Sense
Comparator
Gnd
5(8)
Current Sense Input
3(5)
RS
5(9)
Pin numbers adjacent to terminals are for the 8–pin dual–in–line package.
Pin numbers in parenthesis are for the D suffix SO–14 package.
= Sink Only Positive True Logic
Figure 18. Timing Diagram
Capacitor CT
Latch
“Set” Input
Output/
Compensation
Current Sense
Input
Latch
“Reset” Input
Output
Large RT/Small CT
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
Small RT/Large CT
9
UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
Undervoltage Lockout
Two undervoltage lockout comparators have been
incorporated to guarantee that the IC is fully functional before
the output stage is enabled. The positive power supply
terminal (VCC) and the reference output (Vref) are each
monitored by separate comparators. Each has built–in
hysteresis to prevent erratic output behavior as their
respective thresholds are crossed. The VCC comparator
upper and lower thresholds are 16 V/10 V for the UCX842B,
and 8.4 V/7.6 V for the UCX843B. The Vref comparator upper
and lower thresholds are 3.6 V/3.4 V. The large hysteresis
and low startup current of the UCX842B makes it ideally
suited in off–line converter applications where efficient
bootstrap startup techniques are required (Figure 33). The
UCX843B is intended for lower voltage dc–to–dc converter
applications. A 36 V zener is connected as a shunt regulator
from VCC to ground. Its purpose is to protect the IC from
excessive voltage that can occur during system startup. The
minimum operating voltage (VCC) for the UCX842B is 11 V
and 8.2 V for the UCX843B.
These devices contain a single totem pole output stage
that was specifically designed for direct drive of power
MOSFETs. It is capable of up to ±1.0 A peak drive current and
has a typical rise and fall time of 50 ns with a 1.0 nF load.
Additional internal circuitry has been added to keep the
Output in a sinking mode whenever an undervoltage lockout
is active. This characteristic eliminates the need for an
external pull–down resistor.
The SO–14 surface mount package provides separate
pins for VC (output supply) and Power Ground. Proper
implementation will significantly reduce the level of switching
transient noise imposed on the control circuitry. This
becomes particularly useful when reducing the Ipk(max) clamp
level. The separate VC supply input allows the designer
added flexibility in tailoring the drive voltage independent of
VCC. A zener clamp is typically connected to this input when
driving power MOSFETs in systems where VCC is greater
than 20 V. Figure 25 shows proper power and control ground
connections in a current–sensing power MOSFET
application.
Reference
The 5.0 V bandgap reference is trimmed to ±1.0%
tolerance at TJ = 25°C on the UC284XB, and ±2.0% on the
UC384XB. Its primary purpose is to supply charging current
to the oscillator timing capacitor. The reference has short–
circuit protection and is capable of providing in excess of
20 mA for powering additional control system circuitry.
Design Considerations
Do not attempt to construct the converter on
wire–wrap or plug–in prototype boards. High frequency
circuit layout techniques are imperative to prevent
pulse–width jitter. This is usually caused by excessive noise
pick–up imposed on the Current Sense or Voltage Feedback
inputs. Noise immunity can be improved by lowering circuit
impedances at these points. The printed circuit layout should
contain a ground plane with low–current signal and
high–current switch and output grounds returning on
separate paths back to the input filter capacitor. Ceramic
bypass capacitors (0.1 µF) connected directly to VCC, VC,
and Vref may be required depending upon circuit layout. This
provides a low impedance path for filtering the high frequency
noise. All high current loops should be kept as short as
10
possible using heavy copper runs to minimize radiated EMI.
The Error Amp compensation circuitry and the converter
output voltage divider should be located close to the IC and
as far as possible from the power switch and other
noise–generating components.
Current mode converters can exhibit subharmonic
oscillations when operating at a duty cycle greater than 50%
with continuous inductor current. This instability is
independent of the regulator’s closed loop characteristics
and is caused by the simultaneous operating conditions of
fixed frequency and peak current detecting. Figure 19A
shows the phenomenon graphically. At t0, switch conduction
begins, causing the inductor current to rise at a slope of m1.
This slope is a function of the input voltage divided by the
inductance. At t1, the Current Sense Input reaches the
threshold established by the control voltage. This causes the
switch to turn off and the current to decay at a slope of m2,
until the next oscillator cycle. The unstable condition can be
shown if a perturbation is added to the control voltage,
resulting in a small ∆I (dashed line). With a fixed oscillator
period, the current decay time is reduced, and the minimum
current at switch turn–on (t2) is increased by ∆I + ∆I m2/m1.
The minimum current at the next cycle (t3) decreases to (∆I +
∆I m2/m1) (m2/m1). This perturbation is multiplied by m2/m1
on each succeeding cycle, alternately increasing and
decreasing the inductor current at switch turn–on. Several
oscillator cycles may be required before the inductor current
reaches zero causing the process to commence again. If
m2/m1 is greater than 1, the converter will be unstable. Figure
19B shows that by adding an artificial ramp that is
synchronized with the PWM clock to the control voltage, the
∆I perturbation will decrease to zero on succeeding cycles.
This compensating ramp (m3) must have a slope equal to or
slightly greater than m2/2 for stability. With m2/2 slope
compensation, the average inductor current follows the
control voltage, yielding true current mode operation. The
compensating ramp can be derived from the oscillator and
added to either the Voltage Feedback or Current Sense
inputs (Figure 32).
Figure 19. Continuous Current Waveforms
(A)
∆I
Control Voltage
m2
m1
Dl )
Inductor
Current
Dl mm2
1
Dl ) Dl m2
m
1
m2
m1
Oscillator Period
t0
t1
t2
t3
(B)
Control Voltage
∆I
m3
m1
m2
Inductor
Current
Oscillator Period
t4
t5
t6
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
Figure 20. External Clock Synchronization
Figure 21. External Duty Cycle Clamp and
Multi–Unit Synchronization
Vref
8(14)
R
8(14)
Bias
RT
R
Bias
8
Osc
4(7)
CT
5.0k
6
3
+
0.01
5
5.0k
+
7
2R
S
R
EA
4(7)
Q
2
2(3)
Osc
R
2R
47
R
4
RB
External
Sync
Input
R
RA
5.0k
C
1(1)
2(3)
MC1455
R
EA
1
1(1)
5(9)
The diode clamp is required if the Sync amplitude is large enough to cause the bottom
side of CT to go more than 300 mV below ground.
f
+
1.44
(RA
2RB)C
)
Figure 22. Adjustable Reduction of Clamp Level
VCC
D(max)
+ RA ) 2RB
RB
5(9)
To Additional
UCX84XBs
Figure 23. Soft–Start Circuit
Vin
7(12)
5.0V Ref
8(14)
5.0V Ref
8(14)
R
R
Bias
+
–
Bias
R
R
+
–
7(11)
+
–
Q1
Osc
Osc
4(7)
4(7)
6(10)
VClamp
+
R2
2(3)
Q
2(3)
R
2R
R
1.0V
5(8)
3(5)
VClamp ≈
ǒ )Ǔ
R2
R1
1
+ 0.33x10–3
ǒ)Ǔ
R1R2
R1 R2
2R
R
R
1.0V
1(1)
RS
C
5(9)
1.67
Q
EA
1.0M
Comp/Latch
1(1)
R1
S
1.0mA
S
1.0 mA
EA
+
Where: 0 ≤ VClamp ≤ 1.0 V
Ipk(max)
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
tSoft–Start ≈ 3600C in µF
5(9)
[ VClamp
RS
11
UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
Figure 24. Adjustable Buffered Reduction of
Clamp Level with Soft–Start
VCC
Figure 25. Current Sensing Power MOSFET
VCC
Vin
Vin
VPin 5
(12)
7(12)
S Ipk rDS(on)
[ RrDM(on)
) RS
If: SENSEFET = MTP10N10M
RS = 200
5.0V Ref
5.0V Ref
8(14)
Bias
R
Then : VPin 5
+
–
+
–
R
D
7(11)
+
–
Q1
S
G
Osc
4(7)
K
6(10)
VClamp
+
(10)
S
1.0 mA
R
2R
R
EA
R1
3(5)
(8)
RS
(5)
5(9)
MPSA63
VClamp
tSoft-Start
R
Comp/Latch
1(1)
C
Q
5(8)
Comp/Latch
1.0V
R2
[
ǒ )Ǔ
1.67
R2
1
R1
ƪ
ƫ
C
R1 R2
R2
R1
)
Ipk(max)
[
VClamp
RS
Figure 26. Current Waveform Spike Suppression
VCC
Virtually lossless current sensing can be achieved with the implementation of a
SENSEFET power switch. For proper operation during over–current conditions, a
reduction of the Ipk(max) clamp level must be implemented. Refer to Figures 22 and 24.
Figure 27. MOSFET Parasitic Oscillations
Vin
VCC
7(12)
Vin
7(12)
5.0V Ref
5.0V Ref
+
–
+
–
7(11)
+
–
7(11)
+
–
Rg
Q1
6(10)
S
Q
Comp/Latch
Q1
6(10)
S
5(8)
Q
R
R
3(5)
R
C
5(8)
Comp/Latch
RS
The addition of the RC filter will eliminate instability caused by the leading
edge spike on the current waveform.
12
Power Ground:
To Input Source
Return
RS
1/4 W
Control Circuitry Ground:
To Pin (9)
Where: 0 ≤ VClamp ≤ 1.0 V
C
+ * In 1 * 3 VVClamp
M
S
Q
2(3)
SENSEFET
(11)
+
–
[ 0.075 Ipk
3(5)
RS
Series gate resistor Rg will damp any high frequency parasitic oscillations
caused by the MOSFET input capacitance and any series wiring inductance in
the gate–source circuit.
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
Figure 28. Bipolar Transistor Drive
IB
Figure 29. Isolated MOSFET Drive
Vin
Vin
VCC
+
7(12)
0
Isolation
Boundary
Base Charge
Removal
–
5.0V Ref
+
–
C1
+
–
Q1
VGS Waveforms
7(11)
+
Q1
+
0
6(10)
0
–
–
50% DC
6(10)
S
5(8)
5(8)
Q
Ipk
R
3(5)
* 1.4
+ V(Pin1)
3 RS
NS
Np
R
3(5)
Comp/Latch
RS
ǒǓ
25% DC
C
RS
NS
NP
The totem pole output can furnish negative base current for enhanced transistor
turn–off, with the addition of capacitor C1.
Figure 30. Latched Shutdown
Figure 31. Error Amplifier Compensation
From VO
8(14)
2.5V
+
R
Ri
Bias
R
Rd
Cf
Osc
4(7)
2(3)
EA
EA
Rf
Rf ≥ 8.8 k
5(9)
2R
Error Amp compensation circuit for stabilizing any current mode topology except for boost and flyback
converters operating with continuous inductor current.
R
From VO
2.5V
+
1(1)
MCR
101
2N
3905
R
1(1)
+
1.0 mA
1.0mA 2R
2(3)
5(9)
2N
3903
Rp
Cp
1.0mA
Ri
Rd
2(3)
Cf
Rf
EA
2R
R
1(1)
The MCR101 SCR must be selected for a holding of < 0.5 mA @ TA(min). The simple two transistor circuit can
be used in place of the SCR as shown. All resistors are 10 k.
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
5(9)
Error Amp compensation circuit for stabilizing current mode boost and flyback
topologies operating with continuous inductor current.
13
UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
Figure 32. Slope Compensation
VCC
Vin
7(12)
36V
5.0V Ref
8(14)
RT
Bias
R
MPS3904
RSlope
From VO
+
–
+
1.0mA
Ri
2(3)
Cf
Rd
7(11)
Osc
4(7)
CT
+
–
R
–m
R
EA
Rf
1(1)
R
6(10)
S
2R
1.0V
Q
5(8)
Comp/Latch
3(5)
m
– 3.0m
RS
5(9)
The buffered oscillator ramp can be resistively summed with either the voltage
feedback or current sense inputs to provide slope compensation.
Figure 33. 27 W Off–Line Flyback Regulator
L1
MBR1635
4.7Ω
+
MDA
202
4.7k
250
3300
pF
56k
115 Vac
T1
2200
+
1000
+
5.0V RTN
MUR110
1N4935
7(12)
+
1N4935
68
1000
+
1000
0.01
8(14)
10k
R
10
+
10
+
–12V/0.3A
+
–
Bias
R
12V/0.3A
+
±12V RTN
1N4937
5.0V Ref
+ L2
47
100
5.0V/4.0A
MUR110
680pF
L3
7(11)
+
–
2.7k
22
1N4937
Osc
4700pF
4(7)
18k
2(3)
4.7k
1N5819
S
100
pF
150k
MTP
4N50
6(10)
+
Q
R
EA
5(8)
1.0k
Comp/Latch
3(5)
1(1)
0.5
470pF
5(9)
L1 – 15 µH at 5.0 A, Coilcraft Z7156
L2, L3 – 25 µH at 5.0 A, Coilcraft Z7157
Test
Conditions
Results
∆ = 50 mV or ± 0.5%
∆ = 24 mV or ± 0.1%
Line Regulation: 5.0 V
±12 V
Vin = 95 to 130 Vac
Load Regulation: 5.0 V
Vin = 115 Vac,
∆ = 300 mV or ± 3.0%
Iout = 1.0 A to 4.0 A
Vin = 115 Vac,
∆ = 60 mV or ± 0.25%
Iout = 100 mA to 300 mA
±12 V
Output Ripple:
Efficiency
5.0 V
±12 V
Vin = 115 Vac
40 mVpp
80 mVpp
Vin = 115 Vac
70%
T1 – Primary: 45 Turns #26 AWG
Secondary ±12 V: 9 Turns #30 AWG (2 Strands) Bifiliar
Wound
Secondary 5.0 V: 4 Turns (six strands) #26 Hexfiliar Wound
Secondary Feedback: 10 Turns #30 AWG (2 strands)
Bifiliar Wound
Core: Ferroxcube EC35–3C8
Bobbin: Ferroxcube EC35PCB1
Gap: ≈ 0.10” for a primary inductance of 1.0 mH
All outputs are at nominal load currents, unless otherwise noted
14
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
8
N SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 626–05
ISSUE K
5
NOTES:
1. DIMENSION L TO CENTER OF LEAD WHEN
FORMED PARALLEL.
2. PACKAGE CONTOUR OPTIONAL (ROUND OR
SQUARE CORNERS).
3. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI
Y14.5M, 1982.
–B–
1
4
F
DIM
A
B
C
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
–A–
NOTE 2
L
C
J
–T–
N
SEATING
PLANE
D
M
K
MILLIMETERS
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
INCHES
MIN
MAX
0.370
0.400
0.240
0.260
0.155
0.175
0.015
0.020
0.040
0.070
0.100 BSC
0.030
0.050
0.008
0.012
0.115
0.135
0.300 BSC
–––
10_
0.030
0.040
G
H
0.13 (0.005)
T A
M
M
B
M
D1 SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 751–06
(SO–8)
ISSUE T
D
A
8
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ASME
Y14.5M, 1994.
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETER.
3. DIMENSION D AND E DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD
PROTRUSION.
4. MAXIMUM MOLD PROTRUSION 0.15 PER SIDE.
5. DIMENSION B DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION. ALLOWABLE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION SHALL BE 0.127 TOTAL IN EXCESS
OF THE B DIMENSION AT MAXIMUM MATERIAL
CONDITION.
C
5
0.25
H
E
M
B
M
1
4
h
B
e
X 45 _
q
A
C
SEATING
PLANE
L
0.10
A1
B
0.25
M
C B
S
A
S
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
DIM
A
A1
B
C
D
E
e
H
h
L
q
MILLIMETERS
MIN
MAX
1.35
1.75
0.10
0.25
0.35
0.49
0.19
0.25
4.80
5.00
3.80
4.00
1.27 BSC
5.80
6.20
0.25
0.50
0.40
1.25
0_
7_
15
UC3842B, 43B UC2842B, 43B
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
D SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 751A–03
(SO–14)
ISSUE F
–A–
14
8
–B–
1
P 7 PL
0.25 (0.010)
7
G
M
B
F
–T–
M
K
D 14 PL
0.25 (0.010)
M
T B
S
M
R X 45 _
C
SEATING
PLANE
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER
ANSI Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER.
3. DIMENSIONS 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.
A
S
J
DIM
A
B
C
D
F
G
J
K
M
P
R
MILLIMETERS
MIN
MAX
8.55
8.75
3.80
4.00
1.35
1.75
0.35
0.49
0.40
1.25
1.27 BSC
0.19
0.25
0.10
0.25
0_
7_
5.80
6.20
0.25
0.50
INCHES
MIN
MAX
0.337
0.344
0.150
0.157
0.054
0.068
0.014
0.019
0.016
0.049
0.050 BSC
0.008
0.009
0.004
0.009
0_
7_
0.228
0.244
0.010
0.019
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4–32–1 Nishi–Gotanda, Shagawa–ku, Tokyo, Japan. 03–5487–8488
Customer Focus Center: 1–800–521–6274
Mfax: [email protected] – TOUCHTONE 1–602–244–6609
ASIA/PACIFIC: Motorola Semiconductors H.K. Ltd.; 8B Tai Ping Industrial Park,
Motorola Fax Back System
– US & Canada ONLY 1–800–774–1848 51 Ting Kok Road, Tai Po, N.T., Hong Kong. 852–26629298
– http://sps.motorola.com/mfax/
HOME PAGE: http://motorola.com/sps/
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