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GREEN Rectifier™ Controller Device
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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This
GREEN
Rectifier™
controller
is
a
high-performance controller and driver for standard
and logic-level N-channel MOSFET power devices
used for low-voltage secondary-side synchronous
rectification.
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Secondary-Side Controller Optimized for 5-V
Systems
Up to 600-kHz Operating Frequency
VDS MOSFET-Sensing
1.6-Ω Sink, 2.0-Ω Source Gate-Drive
Impedances
Micro-Power Sleep Current for 90+ Designs
Automatic Light-Load Management
Synchronous Wake-Up From Sleep and
Light-Load Modes
Protection Features on Programming Inputs
SYNC Input for CCM Operation
20-ns Typical Turn-Off Propagation Delay
Improved Efficiency and Design Flexibility
Over Traditional Diode Solution
May Be Biased Directly From 5-V Output
Minimal Component Count
The combination of controller and MOSFET emulates
a near-ideal diode rectifier. This solution not only
directly reduces power dissipation of the rectifier but
also indirectly reduces primary-side losses as well,
due to compounding of efficiency gains.
Using
drain-to-source
voltage
sensing,
the
UCC24610 is ideal for Flyback and LLC-resonant
power supplies but can also be used with other power
architectures. The UCC24610 is optimized for output
voltages from 4.5 V to 5.5 V, and is suitable for use
with lower and higher output voltages as well.
The
UCC24610
offers
a
programmable
false-triggering filter, a programmable timer to
automatically switch to Light-Load Mode at light load,
and a SYNC input for optional use in Continuous
Conduction Mode (CCM) systems. Protection
features on TON and EN/TOFF pins prevent
run-away on-time due to open-circuit or short-circuit
fault conditions.
APPLICATIONS
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AC/DC 5-V Adapters
5-V Bias Supplies
Low Voltage Rectification Circuits
Flyback and LLC Converters
This device is available in an 8-pin SOIC package
and an 8-pin, 3-mm x 3-mm QFN package with
PowerPad™.
LLC-Resonant Half Bridge
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Flyback Topology
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5V
Out
8
5
7
VD
GATE
VS
3
2
6
TON EN/TOFF GND
UCC24610
1
SYNC
VCC
4
5V
VBULK
8
5
VD
GATE
7
3
2
5V
6
4
VS
TON EN/TOFF GND
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UCC24610
VCC
SYNC
12 V
OUT
UCC24610
1
SYNC
VCC
4
UDG-10079
VD
GATE
VS
8
5
7
TON EN/TOFF GND
3
2
6
UDG-10096
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Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
GREEN Rectifier, PowerPad are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with
appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may be more
susceptible to damage because very small parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published specifications.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
PART NUMBER
PACKAGE
UCC24610D
SOIC 8-Pin (D) Lead(Pb)-Free/Green
UCC24610DRB
QFN 8-Pin (DRB) Lead(Pb)-Free/Green
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE, TA
-40°C to 125°C
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1)
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN
VCC
Input voltage range
(2)
MAX
UNIT
-0.3
6.5
EN/TOFF (3)
-0.3
VCC
(4)
TON
-0.3
VCC
VD for IVD ≤ -10 mA
-1.0
50
VS for IVS ≤ -10 mA
-1.0
0.5
(5)
Input current, peak
SYNC
pulsed, tPULSE ≤ 4 ms, Duty cycle ≤ 1%
±100
Output current, peak
GATE (6) pulsed, tPULSE ≤ 4 ms, Duty cycle ≤ 1%
±3
Human body model
HBM
2,000
Charged device model
CDM
500
Junction temperature, TJ
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
2
Operating
-40
125
Storage
-65
150
V
mA
A
V
°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “absolute maximum ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only and functional operation of the device at these or any other condition beyond those included under “recommended operating
conditions” is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods of time may affect device reliability.
Input voltages more negative than indicated may exist on any listed pin without excess stress or damage to the device if the pin’s input
current magnitude is limited to less than -10mA. See separate ratings for SYNC and GATE pins.
EN/TOFF can be driven by a voltage within the specified absolute maximum range or connected to a resistor to ground. Either method
will program maximum off-time. When programmed by a resistor to GND, the voltage at the EN/TOFF terminal is internally limited to
<VCC regardless of resistor value, so no absolute maximum input voltage considerations are required.
In normal use, TON is connected to a resistor to GND. TON is normally not connected to a voltage source. When TON is connected to
ground through a resistor, no absolute maximum input voltage considerations are required.
In normal use, SYNC is connected with a capacitor to a high-speed voltage-transition source. The capacitor value shall be selected in
conjunction with the worst-case voltage slew-rate to insure that the current into or out of SYNC is not in excess of the SYNC absolute
maximum input current rating, or a current-limiting series resistor may also be necessary. In this use, if the input current is limited to less
than the absolute maximum, no absolute maximum input voltage considerations are required. The capacitor breakdown voltage shall be
selected to insure that dangerous voltage is not applied to the UCC24610. Continuous SYNC current is subject to the maximum
operating junction temperature limitation.
In normal use, GATE is connected to the gate of a power MOSFET through a small resistor. When used this way, GATE current is
limited by the UCC24610 and no absolute maximum output current considerations are required. The series resistor shall be selected to
minimize overshoot and ringing due to series inductance of the GATE output and power-MOSFET gate-drive loop. Continuous GATE
current is subject to the maximum operating junction temperature limitation.
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THERMAL INFORMATION
UCC24610
THERMAL METRIC (1)
Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (2)
qJA
(3)
qJCtop
Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance
qJB
Junction-to-board thermal resistance (4)
qJCbot
Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance (5)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
D
DRB
8 PINS
8 PINS
147
67
89
84.6
82
20.3
UNITS
°C/W
7.8
For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the IC Package Thermal Metrics application report, SPRA953.
The junction-to-ambient thermal resistance under natural convection is obtained in a simulation on a JEDEC-standard, high-K board, as
specified in JESD51-7, in an environment described in JESD51-2a.
The junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance is obtained by simulating a cold plate test on the package top. No specific
JEDEC-standard test exists, but a close description can be found in the ANSI SEMI standard G30-88.
The junction-to-board thermal resistance is obtained by simulating in an environment with a ring cold plate fixture to control the PCB
temperature, as described in JESD51-8.
The junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance is obtained by simulating a cold plate test on the exposed (power) pad. No specific
JEDEC standard test exists, but a close description can be found in the ANSI SEMI standard G30-88.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
All voltages are with respect to GND; currents are positive into and negative out of the specified terminal. −40°C < TJ = TA <
125°C. (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
VIN
MIN
NOM
MAX
UNIT
VCC input voltage
4.5
5.5
V
VCC bypass capacitor
0.1
-
µF
TJ
Junction temperature
-40
125
°C
fS
Switching frequency
20
600
kHz
TON-to-GND resistor
10
261
EN/TOFF-to-GND resistor
93
280
SYNC pulse width at VTHSYNC-0.1V
20
-
kΩ
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
At VCC = 5 VDC, CGATE = 0 pF, RTON = 200 kΩ, REN/TOFF = 100 kΩ, −40°C < TJ = TA < 125°C, all voltages are with respect to
GND, and currents are positive into and negative out of the specified terminal, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at
TJ = 25°C.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Bias Supply
ICCSTART
VCC current,
undervoltage
ICCSTBY
VCC current, disabled VCC = 5.5 V, REN/TOFF = 0 Ω
ICCON
VCC current, enabled
VENON
EN/TOFF turn-on
threshold, rising
VENOFF
VCC = 4.05 V
-
70
100
-
130
200
VCC = 5.5 V, REN/TOFF = 100 kΩ
1.40
2.15
2.80
EN/TOFF driven, ICC > 1 mA
1.31
1.40
1.49
EN/TOFF turn-off
threshold, falling
EN/TOFF driven, ICC < 200 µA
0.74
0.80
0.86
IEN-START
EN/TOFF input
current, disabled
EN/TOFF = 1.3 V, rising from zero
-21.5
-20.0
-18.5
IEN-ON
EN/TOFF input
current, enabled
EN/TOFF = 2 V
-10.7
-10.0
-9.3
mA
mA
V
mA
Under-Voltage Lockout (UVLO)
VCCON
VCC turn-on threshold Turn-on detected by VEN > 1.0 V
4.15
4.40
4.65
VCCOFF
VCC turn-off threshold Turn-off detected by VEN < 0.5 V
3.96
4.20
4.44
0.15
0.20
0.25
1.3
1.5
1.7
VCCHYST UVLO hysteresis
VCCHYST = VCCON - VCCOFF
V
MOSFET Voltage Sensing
VTHARM
GATE re-arming
threshold
VD to GND, rising
VTHON
GATE turn-on
threshold
(VD – VS) falling, VS = 0 V
-220
-150
-80
VTHOFF
GATE turn-off
threshold
(VD – VS) rising, VS = 0 V
-8
-5
-2
tDON
GATE turn-on
propagation delay
From VTHON to GATE > 1 V
-
44
70
tDOFF
GATE turn-off
propagation delay
From VTHOFF to GATE < 4 V
-
16
35
IDH
VD input bias current,
high
VD = 50 V, VS = 0 V
-
0.05
2.00
IDL
VD input bias current,
low
VD = -0.15 V, VS = 0 V
-250
-150
-50
IS
VS input bias current
VD = 0 V, VS = 0 V
-250
-150
-50
V
mV
ns
mA
Minimum On-Time Setting
TONLR
Minimum on-time, low
resistance
RTON = 16.5 kΩ
0.17
0.25
0.33
TONHR
Minimum on-time,
high resistance
RTON = 200 kΩ
2.2
3.0
3.8
4
ms
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
At VCC = 5 VDC, CGATE = 0 pF, RTON = 200 kΩ, REN/TOFF = 100 kΩ, −40°C < TJ = TA < 125°C, all voltages are with respect to
GND, and currents are positive into and negative out of the specified terminal, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at
TJ = 25°C.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Minimum Off-Time Setting
TOFFLR
Minimum off-time, low
resistance
REN/TOFF = 100 kΩ
4.94
7.80
9.86
TOFFHR
Minimum off-time,
high resistance
REN/TOFF = 261 kΩ
0.55
1.37
2.30
TOFFLV
Minimum off-time, low
voltage
EN/TOFF = 1.0 V
4.94
7.80
9.86
TOFFHV
Minimum off-time,
high voltage
EN/TOFF = 2.61 V
0.85
1.37
2.10
TOFFOV
Minimum off-time,
over-voltage
3 V < VEN < VCC
0.48
0.65
0.82
ms
Gate Driver
rGUP
GATE pull-up
resistance, enabled
IGATE = -100 mA
-
2.0
3.6
rGDN
GATE pull-down
resistance, enabled
IGATE = 100 mA
-
1.6
2.5
VOHG
GATE output high
voltage
IGATE = -100 mA
4.64
4.80
-
VOLG
GATE output low
voltage
IGATE = 100 mA
-
0.16
0.25
VOLGUV
GATE output low
voltage, UV
IGATE = 25 mA, VCC = 0 V
-
0.70
0.90
VOLGOFF
GATE output low
voltage, disabled
IGATE = 25 mA, VEN = 0 V
-
0.04
0.10
tfGATE
GATE rise time
From 1 V to 4 V, CGATE = 3300 pF
-
14
30
trGATE
GATE fall time
From 4 V to 1 V, CGATE = 3300 pF
tDIS
Disable delay
From EN falling to GATE falling
Ω
V
-
9
25
50
100
150
ns
VCC 2.4
VCC 2.0
VCC 1.6
V
-
20
60
ns
1.6
2.0
2.4
kΩ
Synchronization
VTHSYNC
SYNC falling
threshold
GATE output transitions from High to Low.
tSDLY
SYNC propagation
delay
From SYNC falling to GATE falling 10%.
rSYNC
SYNC pull-up
resistance
Internal resistance from SYNC to VCC.
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DEVICE INFORMATION
SOIC 8-Pin (D)
QFN-8 (DRB)
SYNC
1
8
VD
SYNC
1
8
VD
EN/TOFF
2
7
VS
EN/TOFF
2
7
VS
TON
3
6
GND
TON
3
6
GND
VCC
4
5
GATE
VCC
4
5
GATE
Functional Block DIagram
VCC
4
Sleep-Mode & Wake-Up
Synchronization
10 μA
UVLO
10 μA
EN/TOFF
2
+
1.4 V/0.8 V
VD
8
Q
...
S
+
R
5 mV
REFs
Minimum
Off-Time
1.5 V
S
5
Q
GATE
+
150 mV
R
VS
7
TON
3
R
+
Minimum
On-Time
Light-Load
Detect
+
VCC-2 V
2 kW
Fault
Protection
VCC
VCC
6
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SYNC
GND
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TERMINAL FUNCTIONS
TERMINAL
NAME
EN/TOFF
GATE
GND
PowerPad™
SYNC
TON
NO.
2
5
I/O
DESCRIPTION
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EN/TOFF (Combined Enable Function & Programmable Off-Time Timer)
When VCC falls below the VCC(off) threshold, the UCC24610 is in UVLO Mode, the EN/TOFF
input is internally connected to GND through a 10-kΩ resistance and the internal current
source is turned off. When VCC exceeds the VCC(on) threshold, the 10-kΩ resistance is
removed and the current source is turned on. Thereafter, when EN/TOFF exceeds VEN(on),
the UCC24610 is in Run Mode and when EN/TOFF falls below VEN(off), the UCC24610 is in
Sleep Mode. The voltage level on EN/TOFF also programs the minimum off-time (TOFF) for
the controlled MOSFET. EN/TOFF is internally driven by a two-level current source, so the
voltage level on EN/TOFF can be set by connecting a resistor from EN/TOFF to GND. The
EN/TOFF current source initially drives twice as much current (IEN-START) to achieve the
enable threshold voltage VEN(on), and then drops to the normal Run Mode level (IEN-ON) to
program the TOFF time. Alternatively, the desired EN/TOFF voltage may be forced using an
external source. The TOFF time is programmed to suppress GATE output for a desired
duration to avoid possible false retriggering from resonant ringing or noise after turn-off. The
TOFF timer is triggered when VD voltage exceeds 1.5 V after GATE transitions from high to
low.
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GATE (Controlled MOSFET Gate Drive)
Connect GATE to the gate of the controlled MOSFET through a small series resistor using
short PC board tracks to achieve optimal switching performance. The GATE output can
achieve >1-A peak source current when High and >2-A peak sink current when Low into a
large N-channel power MOSFET.
In Sleep Mode and UVLO, GATE impedance to GND is about 1.6 Ω.
GATE impedance to GND crests about 80 Ω, when VCC ≈ 1.1 V.
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GND (Combined Analog and Power Ground)
This ground input is the reference potential for the GATE driver, the UVLO comparator, the
EN/TOFF comparator, the EN/TOFF timer, and the TON timer. Connect a 0.1-µF or larger
ceramic bypass capacitor from the VCC pin to the GND pin through very short PC-board
tracks.
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PowerPad™ (Thermal Pad on QFN package only)
The exposed pad (PowerPad™) on the bottom of the QFN package enhances the thermal
performance of the device, and is intended to be soldered to a heat-dissipating pad on the
PCB. This pad should be connected to the GND pin, or may be left floating (unconnected to
any network). It is internally connected to GND through an indeterminate impedance and so
may not be used to carry current.
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SYNC (Gate Turn-Off Synchronization)
A falling edge on SYNC immediately forces GATE low, turning off the controlled MOSFET
asynchronous to the voltage on the drain and source, and regardless of the state of the TON
timer. When a power converter is operated in Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM), it is
necessary to turn off the controlled MOSFET under command of the switching converter.
Connect SYNC to a control signal on the primary side of the converter using a high-voltage
isolation capacitor or transformer, or other suitable coupling means. A continuous low level
on the SYNC input causes GATE to be driven low for the same duration.
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TON (Programmable On-Time Timer)
Program the minimum on time with a resistor from TON to GND. When the controlled
MOSFET gate is turned on, some ringing noise is generated. The minimum on-time timer
blanks the VD-VS comparator, keeping the controlled MOSFET on for at least the
programmed minimum time. This time also determines the light-load shut-down point. If
VD-VS falls below the -5-mV threshold before TON time expires, the controller transitions
into Light-Load Mode on the next switching cycle. When VD-VS falls below the -5-mV
threshold after TON expires, the device resumes Run-Mode operation on the next switching
cycle.
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TERMINAL FUNCTIONS (continued)
TERMINAL
NAME
VCC
NO.
4
I/O
DESCRIPTION
I
VCC (Positive Power Input)
Connect a DC power voltage to VCC. Bypass VCC to GND with a 0.1-µF or larger ceramic
capacitor using short PC board tracks. VCC supplies power to all circuits in the UCC24610.
Under-Voltage Lockout (UVLO) comparators prevent operation until VCC rises above
VCC(on). VCC can be used to safely turn off the UCC24610 by pulling VCC below VCC(off). In
the event that VCC drops below VCC(off), GATE immediately falls Low and EN/TOFF is
internally connected to GND with a 10-kΩ resistance.
VD
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VD (Drain-Sense Voltage)
Connect this pin as close as possible to the controlled MOSFET drain pad through a short
PC board track, to minimize the effects of trace inductance on VD. VD must be >1.5 V and
the TOFF timer must be expired before the device may be armed to allow the controlled
MOSFET to be turned on the next switching cycle. Once armed, the controlled MOSFET is
turned on (GATE goes High) when VD falls more than -150 mV below VS. At that threshold,
the GATE output goes High and the TON timer is triggered. GATE remains High at least as
long as the programmed TON time has not expired, unless a pulse at the SYNC input is
detected. After TON has expired, the GATE output is turned off when VD-VS voltage
decreases to -5 mV. If VD-VS decreases to -5 mV before TON expires, the controller enters
Light-Load Mode and the GATE pulse for the next switching cycle is suppressed. When the
VD voltage increases to 1.5 V, the TOFF timer is triggered and the GATE output is
prevented from turning on during the TOFF interval.
VS
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I
VS (Source-Sense Voltage)
Connect this pin as close as possible to the controlled MOSFET source pad through a short
PC-board track, to minimize the effects of trace inductance on VS.
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MODES OF OPERATION
UVLO Mode
When the VCC voltage to the device has not yet reached the VCC(on) threshold, or has fallen below the UVLO
threshold VCC(off), the device operates in the low-power UVLO Mode. In this mode, most internal functions are
disabled and ICC current is typically much less than 100 µA. While in this mode, the EN current source is shut
off, an internal 10-kΩ resistance is applied from the EN/TOFF pin to GND, the voltage on EN/TOFF is irrelevant,
and the GATE output is driven low continuously for all VCC > 1.2 V. The device passes out of UVLO Mode when
VCC increases above the VCC(on) threshold. UVLO Mode is very similar to Sleep Mode, except VCC current is at
ICC(start) level.
Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode is a low-power operating mode similar to UVLO Mode, except that this mode is entered under
external control by forcing VEN below the VEN(off) threshold. Sleep Mode may be used to reduce device operating
losses to less than 1 mW. VCC current reduces to ICC(stby) level. External control overrides any internal timing
conditions, and immediately forces the GATE output low and enters Sleep Mode. Many internal circuits are
turned off to reduce power consumption. When VEN is restored to above the VEN(on) threshold, the device exits
Sleep Mode synchronously into Light-Load Mode after a delay of approximately 25 µs to allow re-powered
internal circuits to settle.
Run Mode
Run Mode is the normal operating mode of the controller when not in UVLO Mode, Sleep Mode, or Light-Load
Mode. In this mode, VCC current is higher because all internal control and timing functions are operating and the
GATE output is driving the controlled MOSFET for synchronous rectification. VCC current is the sum of ICC(on)
plus the average current necessary to drive the load on the GATE output. GATE output duty-cycle is dependent
upon system line and load conditions, programmed TON and TOFF times, and SYNC-pulse timing (if applicable).
Light-Load Mode
Light-Load Mode is a low-power operating mode similar to Sleep Mode, except that this mode is entered
automatically based on internal timing conditions. Light-Load Mode automatically reduces switching losses under
light-load conditions by suppressing GATE output pulses whenever the detected synchronous conduction time is
less than the programmed minimum on-time (TON). VCC current reduces to ICC(on) level. While in Light-Load
Mode, the MOSFET body-diode conduction time is still continuously monitored. When this time is detected to
once again exceed TON, the device resumes Run Mode on the next switching cycle.
Fault Mode and Other Protections
Fault Mode is a self-protection operating mode of the controller when certain types of single-fault conditions are
detected on certain pins. In this mode, the device enters a shut-down state (not Sleep Mode) and drives the
GATE output Low. Specifically, Fault Mode is entered if RTON > 301 kΩ or if RTON < 8.7 kΩ. Fault Mode prevents
the conditions of excessive or indefinite on-time (such as from an open-pin) and of excessive TON current (such
as from a shorted-pin).
Similar protection is provided for the EN/TOFF pin. While not specifically detected as faults, if this pin becomes
open-circuited TOFF defaults to a minimum value of ~0.65 µs, and if shorted-to-GND the device enters Sleep
Mode. Additionally, if the SYNC input is continuously held below its trigger threshold voltage, the GATE output is
held low for the entire duration that SYNC remains in that condition.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BIAS SUPPLY CURRENT
vs
BIAS SUPPLY VOLTAGE
THRESHOLD VOLTAGE
vs
TEMPERATURE
4.6
10,000
No Gate Switching
EN > 1.6
VVCC - Threshold Voltage - V
IVCC - Bias Supply Current - mA
4.5
1,000
EN < 0.7
100
10
VCCON
4.4
4.3
VCCOFF
4.2
1
4.1
4.0
0
0
1
3
2
4
5
6
-50
7
-25
0
75
100
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
BIAS SUPPLY CURRENT
vs
TEMPERATURE
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs
SWITCHING FREQUENCY
125
150
60
2500
EN > 1.6 V
CGATE = 10 nF
50
IVCC - Supply Current - mA
2000
IVCC - Bias Supply Current - mA
50
TJ - Temperature - °C
VCC - Bias Supply Voltage - V
VCC = 5.5 V, No Gate Switching
1500
1000
500
CGATE = 4.7 nF
CGATE = 3.3 nF
40
CGATE = 1 nF
CGATE = 0 nF
30
20
10
EN < 0.7 V
0
0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
0
TJ - Temperature - °C
200
400
600
800
1000
fSW - Switching Frequency - kHz
Figure 3.
10
25
Figure 4.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
ENABLE CURRENT
vs
TEMPERATURE
THRESHOLD VOLTAGE
vs
TEMPERATURE
1.6
-9.3
VENON
EN > 1.6 V
1.4
VEN - Threshold Voltage - V
IEN-ON - Enable Current - mA
-9.5
-9.7
-9.9
-10.1
-10.3
-10.5
1.2
1.0
VENOFF
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
-10.7
0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
-50
-25
0
TJ - Temperature - °C
50
75
100
125
150
125
150
TJ - Temperature - °C
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
SYNC THRESHOLD VOLTAGE
vs
TEMPERATURE
SYNC PROPAGATION DELAY TIME
vs
TEMPERATURE
3.4
30
tSDLY - SYNC Propagation Delay Time - ns
3.3
VTHSYNC - SYNC Threshold Voltage - V
25
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
25
20
15
10
5
0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
-50
TJ - Temperature - °C
-25
0
25
50
75
100
TJ - Temperature - °C
Figure 7.
Figure 8.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
VDS GATE-OFF THRESHOLD VOLTAGES
vs
TEMPERATURE
VDS GATE-ON THRESHOLD VOLTAGE
vs
TEMPERATURE
-2
-0.10
VS = +0.1 V
-0.11
VS = -0.1 V
-3
-0.13
-4
VTHON - Voltage - V
VTHOFF - Voltage - mV
-0.12
-5
-6
VS = 0 V
-0.14
-0.15
-0.16
-0.17
-0.18
-7
-0.19
-8
-0.20
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
-50
-25
0
TJ - Temperature - °C
25
50
75
100
125
150
125
150
TJ - Temperature - °C
Figure 9.
Figure 10.
GATE PROPAGATION DELAY TIME
vs
TEMPERATURE
GATE RISE AND FALL TIME
vs
TEMPERATURE
60
20
50
16
tDON
GATE Rise and Fall Time - ns
GATE Propagation Delay Time - ns
18
40
30
20
tDOFF
trGATE
14
12
tfGATE
10
8
6
4
10
2
0
0
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
-50
TJ - Temperature - °C
0
25
50
75
100
TJ - Temperature - °C
Figure 11.
12
-25
Figure 12.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MINIMUM OFF TIME
vs
TOFF RESISTANCE
5.0
10
4.5
9
4.0
8
TOFF - Minimum OFF Time - ms
TON - Minimum ON Time - ms
MINIMUM ON TIME
vs
TON RESISTANCE
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0.10
0.05
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0
0.10
0.05
RTON - TON Resistance - MW
0.20
0.15
0.25
0.30
0.35
REN/TOFF - TOFF Resistance - MW
Figure 13.
Figure 14.
TON AND TOFF TIME
vs
TEMPERATURE
VD BIAS CURRENT
vs
DRAIN SENSE VOLTAGE
8
100
VS = 0 V
TOFF, REN/TOFF = 100 kW
7
0
IVD - Bias Current - mA
TON and TOFF - Time - ms
6
5
4
TON, RTON = 200 kW
3
2
-100
-200
TOFF, REN/TOFF = 261 kW
-300
1
TON, RTON = 16.5 kW
0
-400
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
-1
TJ - Temperature - °C
0
1
2
3
4
5
VD - Drain Sense Voltage - V
Figure 15.
Figure 16.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Normal Operation
The UCC24610 GREEN Rectifier™ Synchronous-Rectifier (SR) controller powers up into UVLO Mode as VCC
increases from zero volts. Enable Current (IEN) from the EN/TOFF pin is inhibited until VCC exceeds the VCC(on)
threshold, and remains active as long as VCC exceeds the VCC(off) threshold. The voltage on the EN/TOFF pin
determines whether the controller is Enabled or not. The controller operates in the normal Run Mode when the
Enable Voltage (VEN) exceeds the Enable threshold VEN(on) and remains enabled as long as VEN exceeds the
VEN(off) threshold.
After the controller is Enabled, VEN programs the minimum off time inversely proportional to the voltage (see TOFF
section). The two-state Enable current allows a lower-value resistance for REN(off) (necessary to program longer
off time) to still generate sufficient voltage to exceed VEN(on) at start-up. A simple resistor from EN/TOFF to GND
generates VEN based on the level of IEN current flowing through it. See Figure 17. Alternatively, VEN may be
driven by an external voltage source provided this voltage exceeds VEN(on) for at least 100 ns before settling to its
final programming level.
VCC, VEN
(V)
VCC
VCC Recommended Operating Range
5
VCCON
VCCOFF
4
3
EN/TOFF pin under
external control
2
VENON
~100 ns
VEN
1
VENOFF
(REN/TOFF = 100 kΩ)
0
t
IEN
(μA)
20
10
IEN-START
~REN/TOFFCPIN
IEN-ON
0
V10094
t
Figure 17. Behavior of IEN and VEN as VCC Varies (REN/TOFF = 100 kΩ)
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The UCC24610 SR controller determines the conduction time of the SR-MOSFET by comparing the MOSFET’s
drain-to-source voltage against a turn-on threshold and a turn-off threshold. The GATE output is driven High
when VDS of the MOSFET exceeds VTH(on) and is driven Low when VDS decreases below VTH(off) as illustrated in
Figure 18.
(A), (V)
VDS
ISEC
VTHARM
VTHOFF
VTHON
(t)
VGATE
4V
4V
1V
1V
trGATE
tDON
tDOFF
tfGATE
V10095
Figure 18. GATE Output With Respect to VDS
Note that because of finite propagation and rise times, the body diode of the SR-MOSFET may conduct briefly
after VTH(on) has been exceeded. Also, the body-diode conducts the residual secondary current after VTH(off) has
been crossed. A waveform similar to that of VDS depicted in Figure 18 can be observed during SR operation in a
simple flyback circuit.
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However, actual in-circuit waveforms are rarely as clean as shown in Figure 18. Instead, parasitic inductances
and capacitances set up resonant ringing at various inflection points in the waveforms. The UCC24610 has
control timing and programming options which helps avoid interference from such ringing with proper operation.
Figure 19 shows more realistic waveforms and the internal control timing which accommodates them. The
waveforms affecting the SR-MOSFET in a typical flyback circuit are shown.
(A), (V)
Turn-on Ringing
ISEC
(t)
VDS
Resonant Ringing
GATE Output
TON Blanking
TOFF Blanking
ARMED
VDS < VTHON Detection
VDS > VTHOFF Detection
VDS > VTHARM Detection
V10093
Figure 19. Internal Signal Timing With Respect to Realistic DCM Waveforms
Minimum on-time TON is programmed with a resistor from TON, (pin 3) to GND to blank the response of the
turn-off detection circuit to prevent GATE from being turned-off from spurious crossings of VTH(off) due to noise
and ringing. TON is triggered by the GATE turning on. Refer to the TON programming section below for details.
Minimum off-time TOFF is programmed with a resistor from pin 2 to GND to blank the response of the turn-on
detection circuit to prevent GATE from being turned-on again from spurious crossings of VTH(on) due to excessive
COSS resonant ringing. TOFF is triggered by VDS crossing VTHARM after the GATE turns off. Refer to the TOFF
programming section below for details.
The GATE output may only turn on when the controller has been “armed” for the switching cycle. The controller
is armed for each successive SR cycle only after TOFF expires. Note that in high-frequency applications, an
excessively long TOFF may interfere with timely turn-on of GATE in the next switching cycle. GATE turn on will
be delayed if TOFF from the previous cycle has not yet expired.
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Light-Load Operation
During normal operation, the synchronous rectifier conduction time is longer than the programmed minimum
on-time. If load current decreases enough that the SR conduction time becomes shorter than the programmed
minimum on-time, a light-load condition is detected. The light-load latch is set and the next GATE output pulse is
blanked, so only the body diode of the controlled MOSFET conducts. This comparison between SR conduction
time and minimum on time occurs every switching cycle, regardless of whether the GATE output pulse is enabled
or blanked. When load current increases enough that the body-diode conduction time becomes longer than the
programmed minimum on time, the light-load latch is cleared and the next GATE output pulse is enabled and the
controlled MOSFET resumes SR operation.
Figure 20 depicts the progression into Light-Load Mode for a DCM flyback application as the load decreases,
while Figure 21 depicts the reverse progression back to Run Mode.
(A), (V)
VDS
VDS
VDS
VDS
ISEC
ISEC
ISEC
ISEC
(t)
VTHOFF
GATE Output
TON Blanking
Light-Load Mode
V10092
Figure 20. Decreasing Load Current Progression Leads to Light-Load-Mode Operation
(A), (V)
VDS
VDS
VDS
VDS
ISEC
ISEC
ISEC
ISEC
(t)
VTHOFF
GATE Output
TON Blanking
Light-Load Mode
V10091
Figure 21. Increasing Load Current Progression Returns to Run-Mode Operation.
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Application Considerations
VD and VS Detection
VD and VS are differential inputs used to sense the voltage across the SR-MOSFET to determine when to turn
on and off the GATE output. When the GATE is off, the controller will not drive the GATE on until VD has
exceeded 1.5 V at least once and TOFF has expired. Once these two conditions are met, the controller is armed
to allow the GATE to turn on the next time the drain voltage falls 150 mV below the source voltage (VD - VS =
-150 mV). While the GATE is off, the SR-MOSFET may be blocking reverse current, or forward current may be
building up in the MOSFET body diode. Normally this body-diode current would generate about 700 mV forward
voltage drop (-700 mVDS), but when -150 mV is detected the GATE is turned on to enhance the MOSFET into a
synchronous rectifier. The GATE stays on for at least the minimum on time TON or longer until the SR-MOSFET
current diminishes to near zero. When the current reduces sufficiently such that the VDS voltage drop is only -5
mV, the GATE output is turned off. (It can be seen that the MOSFET RDS(on) determines the current level at
which the GATE is turned off, which then further factors into determining the Light-Load Mode inception point.) At
the same time, the controller is disarmed to prevent spurious GATE output. Because the MOSFET current is not
yet zero at GATE turn off, the VDS will briefly increase back up to the body-diode drop, however the additional
power loss is very small. The disarmed state of the controller prevents repeated turn on of the GATE (even
though VDS < -150 mV again). Once the current does decrease to zero, the drain voltage climbs past the 1.5-V
threshold, at which point the minimum off-time interval TOFF is triggered. Once VDS has exceeded 1.5 V and
TOFF has expired, the GATE circuit is re-armed to respond to the next turn-on condition.
Because the VD and VS inputs are connected across the SR-MOSFET body diode by way of its package leads,
the high secondary-side dI/dt through the lead inductances can impress excessive negative voltage on the VD
pin. This negative voltage can disrupt normal controller operation and prevent the device from switching. This
problem can be avoided by limiting the current drawn out of the VD pin to less than 100 mA. A resistor placed in
series between VD and the SR-MOSFET drain can be sized to provide the proper current limiting.
This resistor value is calculated by:
R VD
dISEC
æ
ö
ç LPKG dt - 0.3 V ÷
ø
³è
0.1A
(1)
where LPKG is the total package inductance between the drain and source pads of the SR-MOSFET when
mounted on the PCB, and dISEC/dt is the rate of rise of the secondary current after the primary-side switch turns
off. Include any stray trace inductance if the device GND pin is not connected directly to the SR-MOSFET source
pad.
The bias current of the VD pin through RVD (if any) generates a small offset voltage which can cause an apparent
shift in the SR-MOSFET turn-off threshold, leading to earlier turn off than desired, depending on the value of RVD.
To counter this offset voltage, a resistor of equal value can be placed in series with the VS pin to balance the
VD-VS comparator inputs (RVS = RVD).
Larger MOSFET packages such as TO-220 and TO-247 generally have significant internal inductances (on the
order of 10 nH ~ 20 nH), and are used in higher-power applications where dI/dt can be quite high. On the other
hand, low-power applications using smaller packages such as QFN style and even DPAK™ or equivalent
MOSFETs can have a sufficiently low L x dI/dt product such that RVD and RVS may not be necessary. Refer to
the MOSFET datasheet or consult with the manufacturer to determine the total inductance for the specific
MOSFET being considered for a synchronous-rectifier application.
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Enabling and TOFF Programming
The controller must be out of UVLO Mode, or the internal current source on EN/TOFF pin is shut off and the pin
is pulled low with an internal 10-kΩ resistor. Before the device is in the Enabled state, the current source on
EN/TOFF delivers 20 mA. Prudent design practice indicates that a minimum REN/TOFF value of 93 kΩ is necessary
to ensure the pin voltage exceeds the disable threshold. After being Enabled, the Enabled state is latched and
the source current reduces to 10 mA. This current level establishes the voltage which determines the TOFF time,
as programmed below.
Once both the VCC and EN/TOFF conditions are met to enable the device, an internal power-up sequence
ensures that the controller starts the SR-MOSFET synchronously with the system conduction conditions. This
avoids turn-on of the SR-MOSFET into an inappropriate system state. After a ~25-ms delay to allow internal
references to stabilize, SR operation commences in Light-Load Mode and the load condition is monitored at the
first complete switching cycle after the delay to determine the next operating mode.
Because VDS of the SR-MOSFET may ring above 1.5 V and back below -150 mV one or more times (due to
circuit parasitic elements), TOFF time should be programmed to block GATE re-arming for the duration of this
ringing. In a system, the duration of this ringing may be unknown until actual prototypes are operational and
observable, so a longer TOFF time may be initially programmed and the final value adjusted after system
evaluation and optimization.
Nominal TOFF off time is programmed by the following formula, where TOFF is in ms and REN/TOFF is in MΩ:
æ
ö
æ ms ö
TOFF(ms) = ç 11(ms) - 39 ç
REN / TOFF (MW) ÷ + 0.65(ms)(min)
÷
è MW ø
è
ø
(2)
valid for:
0.1 £ REN / TOFF (MW) £ 0.282
Conversely,
REN / TOFF (MW) =
(3)
(11(ms) + 0.65(ms)(min) - TOFF(ms))
æ ms ö
39 ç
÷
è MW ø
(4)
valid for:
0.65 £ TOFF(ms) £ 7.75
(5)
For any REN/TOFF > 282 kΩ, TOFF = 0.65 ms.
For any 70 kΩ < REN/TOFF < 80 kΩ, VEN toggles rapidly between 1.4 V and 0.8 V and the device remains
disabled. In this situation, average ICC is approximately half of the normal Run-Mode current, ICC(on).
For any REN/TOFF < 70 kΩ, VEN is < 1.4 V and the device is disabled, operating in Sleep Mode.
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TON Programming
The voltage on this pin is internally regulated to 2 V, and an external resistor to GND sets a current which
programs the minimum on time TON. If a noise-filter capacitor is deemed to be necessary on this pin, do not
exceed 100 pF to avoid instability of the 2-V regulator.
Because VDS of the SR-MOSFET may ring above -5 mV one or more times immediately after turn on (due to
circuit parasitic elements) TON time should be programmed to block GATE turn off for the duration of this
spurious ringing. In a system, the duration of this ringing may be unknown until actual prototypes are operational
and observable, so a longer TON time may be initially programmed and the final value adjusted after system
evaluation and optimization.
Nominal TON minimum on time is programmed by the following formula, where TON is in µs and RTON is in MΩ:
æ ms ö
TON (ms ) = 15 ç
÷ RTON (MW )
è MW ø
(6)
Valid for:
0.010 £ RTON (MW) £ 0.301
(7)
Conversely,
TON(ms)
æ ms ö
15 ç
÷
è MW ø
(8)
0.15 £ TON(ms) £ 4.5
(9)
RTON (MW) =
Valid for:
For resistance values of RTON outside of the valid range given above, the device may enter a Fault-Protection
Mode as detailed below.
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GATE Drive and RGATE Considerations
The GATE output driver is capable of sourcing >1-A peak current into the SR-MOSFET gate, and sinking >2 A
out of it. Standard low-inductance, low-loop-area design techniques should be employed to minimize stray
inductance which slows the MOSFET turn on and increases gate-drive ringing.
A series resistance RGATE from the GATE output to the MOSFET gate is used to damp this ringing, and its value
is chosen based on the standard critical damping formula for a series-LCR resonant tank.
RGATE ³ 2
Lg
Ciss
- rg
(10)
where Lg is the total series gate-loop inductance, Ciss is the total effective input capacitance of the MOSFET, and
rg is the internal gate resistance of the MOSFET.
Please note that the total series resistance in the gate-drive path may also limit the peak GATE currents
obtainable below the rated capabilities of the device’s GATE output driver stage.
VCC Range and Bypassing Considerations
With a normal operating range of 4.5 V to 5.5 V, the device is well suited for 5-V nominal output applications and
can easily accommodate +/-10% transient VCC excursions due to system line and load disturbances. When the
average VCC voltage approaches the VCC(off) threshold (UVLO), system ripple and noise on VCC may cross that
threshold and shut down the controller unless adequate decoupling is provided from VCC to GND at the
controller pins.
High peak gate-drive currents during the GATE turn-on transition also require sufficient local capacitive
bypassing of the VCC pin to GND. For smaller SR-MOSFETs a minimum value of 0.1 mF may be sufficient, but
larger MOSFETs may require additional bypass capacitance to avoid excess ripple on the VCC voltage.
Suggested VCC bypass capacitance is 0.1 mF for each 2.2 nF of Ciss.
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SYNC Input Considerations
In applications where the synchronous rectifier is used in Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM) such as
CCM-Flyback and LLC converters, it is imperative that the SR-MOSFET be turned off as soon as the
primary-side switch turns on, to prevent reverse conduction of the SR-MOSFET. In these applications, a Y-type
isolating capacitor CSYNC can be used to convey a primary-side signal to the SR controller by coupling a
negative-going trigger voltage into the SYNC pin. Alternatively, an isolating pulse transformer may be used in
situations where a coupling capacitor is not practicable. When the SYNC voltage falls 2 V below VCC (the SYNC
detection threshold VTHSYNC), the GATE output is immediately turned off, regardless of the state of the TON
timer. An internal 2-kΩ pull-up resistance (rSYNC) provides current to recharge the SYNC coupling capacitor. In
the event that the SYNC input voltage is continuously held below VTHSYNC, the GATE output is driven low for the
same duration.
The SYNC input has a maximum pulse current rating of ±100 mA, and a high-reliability design should reduce the
peak current further. This also reduces noise and signal losses in the system. A series resistor helps limit the
pulse current by reducing the effective dV/dt across CSYNC. Figure 22 illustrates a simple implementation of the
SYNC signal derived from the falling drain-source voltage of the primary-side MOSFET. In this example, a
synchronous-rectifier MOSFET is used in place of the free-wheeling diode in a single-transistor forward-mode
application. Note that primary-to-secondary common-mode capacitance CCM forms the return path for the SYNC
current.
Nominally, only -1 mA is required to develop -2 V across the internal 2-kΩ resistance and trigger the SYNC
function. This current is generated by a rapidly changing voltage across the SYNC coupling capacitor CSYNC. But
variations of this resistor, of CSYNC, and of the dV/dt across CSYNC require that worst-case tolerances be taken
into account when determining the minimum value of CSYNC. In addition, VSYNC must exceed the VTHSYNC
threshold for a minimum duration of 20 ns to ensure that the internal controller logic has reliably triggered.
Although the TON minimum on-time gate-drive function is overridden by the SYNC signal, the timer continues to
function otherwise. Light-Load Mode is entered if the proper conditions are met, as usual. The TOFF timer is
triggered when the SR-MOSFET VDS exceeds 1.5 V, as usual.
5 V OUT
8
5
VD
GATE
7
3
2
6
VS
TON
EN/TOFF
GND
VCC
iSYNC_RESET
rSYNC
CSYNC
RSYNC
VCC
4
SYNC
1
To Control Logic
CPIN
iSYNC
UCC24610
UDG-10090
CCM
Figure 22. Driving the SYNC Input from the Primary-Side MOSFET Drain
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CSYNC is the synchronization signal coupling capacitor, rated to cross the primary-to-secondary isolation
boundary. It is used to couple a negative-going voltage into the UCC24610 SYNC input (pin 1) to turn off the
GATE output to the SR-MOSFET when the primary-side MOSFET is turned on.
RSYNC is an optional external current-limiting resistor used to reduce the peak current into the SYNC input. It also
serves to reduce overall power loss, and reduce the common-mode noise current.
CCM is the main common-mode capacitance between the primary and the secondary sides of the system. This is
usually a discrete component, whose value ranges from 100 pF ~ 2200 pF. Aside from any EMI-control
purposes, it also serves as the return path for the SYNC signal charging and discharging current pulses across
the isolation boundary.
Within the UCC24610 controller device is a 2-kΩ pull-up resistor (rSYNC) to VCC. To trigger the SYNC function, a
negative-going signal must pull the SYNC input below the VTHSYNC threshold (nominally 2 V below VCC) for a
minimum duration of 20 ns. This requires a minimum 1-mA current to achieve, but prudent design will target a
higher current to allow for parameter variations.
Internal clamp diodes to VCC and GND also form parts of the charging and discharging current paths of the
SYNC signal. Finally, CPIN comprises stray internal and external pin and pad capacitances on the SYNC input,
and is modeled as ~10 pF to GND. Although CPIN is physically unavoidable, it is wise to minimize any external
stray capacitance to keep its effect of additional delay on the SYNC function to a minimum.
1. Determine the Minimum Change
Determine the minimum change in voltage ΔVSYNC-pri expected from the SYNC signal source. In this example, the
primary-side MOSFET drain-to-source voltage VDS_PRI is the signal source, and its minimum change is VBULK(min)
at low input line.
VSPIKE
VRESET
80%
VBULK
20%
Δtf
UDG-10089
Figure 23. Primary MOSFET Drain Voltage
ΔVDS_PRI = VBULK at low-line. Δtf = fall time for ΔVDS_PRI between the 80% and 20% points.
VSYNC-pri = ΔVDS_PRI
To allow for parameter and environmental variations, set the minimum peak SYNC current to be 2 mA. With 2
mA peak flowing through the internal 2-kΩ resistor, the SYNC voltage falls to 4 V below VCC. The maximum
value for current limiting resistor RSYNC is determined by:
RSYNC £
DVSYNC-pri
iSYNC (min)
- rSYNC
(11)
so in this case,
RSYNC £
VBULK (min)
- 2kW
2mA
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2. After the ΔVDS_PRI Transition
After the ΔVDS_PRI transition, the SYNC signal will begin to reset back to VCC by charging exponentially. This
allows the value of the SYNC coupling capacitor CSYNC to be determined by:
CSYNC =
1.5 ´ tMIN
RSYNC + rSYNC
(13)
The value of CSYNC is chosen to ensure that the SYNC signal stays below the SYNC threshold for at least 20 ns.
Choose the minimum dwell time tMIN to be 40 ns to allow for parametric variations, so in this case:
CSYNC =
1.5 ´ 40ns
RSYNC + 2kW
(14)
3. The value of CCM
The value of CCM should be much higher than that of CSYNC. If necessary, increase the value of CCM to ensure
that CCM >> CSYNC; do not decrease CSYNC.
4. Conservative Power-Loss Estimates
Conservative power-loss estimates for the internal and external SYNC resistances are:
é (VCC + 0.7 V)2 ù é æ DVSYNC-pri-max
PrSYNC £ ê
ú ´ êln çç
r
SYNC
ë
û ëê è DVSYNC-pri-min
ö ù
÷÷ + 1ú ´ [(RSYNC + rSYNC ) ´ CSYNC ´ fSW ]
ø ûú
(15)
and
é1
ù
PRSYNC £ 2 ´ ê ´ CSYNC ´ (VBULK + VRESET + VSPIKE )2 ´ fSW ú
ë2
û
(16)
where fSW is the converter switching frequency. These calculations can be used to predict the maximum thermal
impact of the SYNC current on the device junction temperature and to determine the external SYNC resistor
power rating. Actual SYNC-related losses generally are lower than these calculations predict and observations of
actual circuit operation should be used to determine true losses if more accuracy is required.
5. The Device Internal SYNC-to-GATE Delay Time
The device internal SYNC-to-GATE delay time tSDLY is a measure of how quickly the GATE output will turn off
after the SYNC signal has crossed the VTHSYNC threshold. However, stray pin capacitance CPIN introduces an
additional delay to the SYNC function by slowing the SYNC voltage falling 2 V below VCC. If CPIN is small, this
delay is relatively short and the SYNC current can be approximated as a constant current, allowing this
calculation to simplify to a simple linear equation given by:
tPIN _ DLY =
2 V ´ CPIN
iSYNC
(17)
Also, additional delay comes from the finite dV/dt of the signal source, in this case VDS_PRI, due to the finite
transition time from VBULK level to 0 V. This delay can be approximated by:
t dV _ DLY =
Dt f ´ RSYNC
RSYNC + rSYNC
(18)
These delay times should be added to the internal SYNC-to-GATE delay (specified in the datasheet) to
determine the total delay time expected between the falling of the primary-side MOSFET drain voltage and the
turn off of the SR-FET gate drive.
t OFF _ DLY = t SDLY + tPIN _ DLY + t dV _ DLY
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6. The CSYNC Capacitor Resets
The CSYNC capacitor resets during the off-time of the primary-side MOSFET, while the SR-FET is conducting.
The reset current iSYNC_RESET is similar to iSYNC. However, this reset current flows through the internal diode
between SYNC and VCC pins of the device.
ISEC
(A), (V)
(t)
VDS
Primary-Side PWM Output
SYNC Signal
GATE Output
TON Blanking
TOFF Blanking
ARMED
VDS < VTHON Detection
VDS > VTHOFF Detection
VDS > VTHARM Detection
UDG-10088
Figure 24. External and Internal Signal Timing Relationships with Respect to Realistic CCM Waveforms
Single-Fault Self-Protection Features
If RTON is less than 8.7 kΩ, the device may detect excess current and interpret this as a short-cir cuit and disable
the GATE output.
If RTON is greater than 301 kΩ, the device may detect insufficient current and interpret this as an open-circuit and
disable the GATE output, to avoid indefinite on-time.
Noise pick-up on excessive trace length may destabilize the internal 2-V source causing either insufficient or
excess current to RTON and triggering premature GATE shut off. This could cause GATE output to be less than
TON and lead to Light-Load Mode even at heavy loads. Minimize RTON trace lengths.
If REN/TOFF is less than 93 kΩ, the device may detect insufficient voltage for Enable threshold and disable the
GATE output.
If REN/TOFF is greater than 284 kΩ, the device will internally clamp the programming voltage to deliver a minimum
TOFF of ~0.65 µs, regardless of REN/TOFF value.
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