XX3842 Series Function

UC3842 CURRENT MODE PWM CONTROLLER

The fundamental challenge of power supply design is to simultaneously

realize two conflicting objectives: good electrical performance and low
cost. The UC3842/3/4/5 is an integrated pulse width modulator (PWM)
designed with both these objectives in mind. This IC provides designers
an inexpensive controller with which they can obtain all the performance
advantages of current mode operation. In addition, the UC3842 series is
optimized for efficient power sequencing of off-line converters, DC to DC
regulators and for driving power MOSFETs or transistors.
The UC3842 is available in an 8-Pin mini-DIP the necessary features to implement off-line, fixed-frequency
current-mode control schemes with a minimal external parts count. This technique results in improved line
regulation, enhanced load response characteristics, and a simpler, easier to design control loop. Topological
advantages include inherent pulse-by-pulse current limiting. Protection circuitry includes built-in undervoltage
lock-out and current limiting. Other features include fully-latched operation, a 1% trimmed bandgap reference,
and start-up current less than 1mA. These devices feature a totem-pole output designed to source and sink
high peak current from a capacitive load, such as the gate of a power MOSFET. Consistent with N-channel
power devices, the output is low in the OFF-state.

FEATURES
 Low start-up current (≤1mA)
 Automatic feed-forward compensation
 Pulse-by-pulse current limiting
 Enhanced load response characteristics
 Undervoltage lock-out with hysteresis
 Double pulse suppression
 High current totem-pole output
 Internally-trimmed bandgap reference
 400kHz operation, guaranteed min

APPLICATIONS
 Off-line switched mode power supplies
 DC-to-DC converters UC3842
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
SYMBOL PARAMETER RATING UNIT
VCC Supply voltage (ICC<30mA) Self-Limiting
VCC Supply voltage 30 V
(low impedance source)
IOUT Output current ±1 A

Output energy (capacitive load) 5 µJ

Analog inputs (Pin 2, Pin 3) -0.3 to 6.3 V
Error amp output sink current 10 mA
PD Power dissipation at TA≤70°C 1 W
(derate 12.5mW/°C for TA>70°C)

TSTG Storage temperature range -65 to +150 °C

TSOLD Lead temperature 300 °C
(soldering, 10sec max)
 AZ3842 CURRENT MODE PWM CONTROLLER

The AZ3842/3/4/5 are high performance fixed frequency current-mode PWM

Controller series. These integrated circuits are optimized for off-line and DC-DC
converter applications with minimum external components. They feature under-
voltage lockout (UVLO) circuit for low start-up current, trimmed oscillator for
precise duty cycle control, current sense comparator providing maximum current
limiting and a totem pole output stage for increasing output current. In addition,
these ICs also feature accurate protection against over-temperature, over-
current and maximal output power.

Features
 Robust VREF Line/Load Regulation
Low Line Regulation : 4mV
Low Load Regulation : 4mV
 High Stability of Reference Voltage over a Full
 Temperature Range: 0.2mV/ oC
 Operating Frequency up to 500KHz
 High PWM Frequency Stability over a Full Temperature Range: 2.5%
 High PWM Frequency Stability under a Full Supply Voltage Range: 0.2%
 Accurate Over-temperature Protection with Hysteresis
 UVLO with Hysteresis

Applications
 Off-line Converter
 DC-DC Converter
 Voltage Adapter
 CRT Monitor Power Supply
 Desktop Power Supply
 DVD/STB Power Supply
Pin Description
Pin Pin Name Function
Number
8-pin
1 COMP This pin is the Error Amplifier output and is made available for loop
compensation.
2 VFB The inverting input of the Error Amplifier. It is normally connected to the
switching power supply output through a resistor divider.
3 ISENSE A voltage proportional to inductor current is connected to this input. The
PWM uses
this information to terminate the output switch conduction.
4 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 GND The combined control circuitry and power ground.
6 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 VCC The positive supply of the control IC.
8 VREF This is the reference output. It provides charging current for capacitor CT
through
resistor RT.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol Value Unit
Supply Voltage Vcc 30 V
Output Current Io 土1 A
Analog Inputs (8-pin: pin2,3, 14-pin: V(ANA) -0.3 to 6.3 V
pin3,5)
Error Amp Output Sink Current ISINK(E.A) 10 mA
Power Dissipation at TA< 25C (DIP-8) PD (Note 3) 1000 mW
Power Dissipation at TA<25C (SOIC-8) PD (Note 3) 460 mW
Power Dissipation at TA<25C (SOIC-14) PD (Note 3) 725 mW
Storage Temperature Range TSTG -65 ~+150 °C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10sec) TLEAD +300 °C
 TL3842P CURRENT MODE PWM CONTROLLER

The TL284x and TL384x series of control integrated circuits provide the features that are necessary to
implement off-line or DC-to-DC fixed-frequency current-mode control
schemes, with a minimum number of external components. Some of the
internally implemented circuits are an undervoltage lockout (UVLO),
featuring a start-up current of less than 1 mA, and a precision reference
trimmed for accuracy at the error amplifier input. Other internal circuits
include logic to ensure latched operation, a pulse-width modulation
(PWM) comparator (that also provides current-limit control), and a totem-
pole output stage designed to source or sink high-peak current. The
output stage, suitable for driving Nchannel MOSFETs, is low when it is in the off state.

Using TL3842p current mode PWM controller is very simple and straightforward. Positive power supply
ranging from 2.5 Volts to 30 Volts should be applied at the Vcc terminal of the integrated circuit. Output range
of the output PWM is 0 to 30 Volts. Timing and bypass capacitors should be connected close to the GND
terminal in a single point ground (all the grounds of the circuit should be made common). Combination of
transistor and variable resistor should be used to supply adjustable ramp to the ISENSE terminal. External
compensation components for stability should also be placed close to the IC. Surface mount components are
recommended here as well. These components should not be located very much close to the inductor
because it will induce a magnetic field around it. The common ground of the complete network should be
placed at the ground terminal of the device to make a reference point. While using the network with the
TL3842p it should be observed that the output current does not exceed 25 mA that is the maximum bearable
current by the device. Tl3842p has a very good frequency response. It can carry out smooth function for the
frequency ranging from 100 kHz to 500 kHz.

Where to use TL3842p

TL3842p has a DC to DC conversion regardless of buck or boost topology applications. Usually
microcontrollers and digital electronics requires a higher current at lower operating voltages so it becomes
important to reduce the induction losses of power supply by making the resistance of the current sensing
element as low as possible which is achieved by using a current mode controller. Current mode controllers
are highly reliable with fast cycle to cycle current sensing for output short circuit and overload protection, so
they can be used for the protection purposes as well. Current mode controllers are being used in digital
cameras, Bluetooth devices, cellular phones, auxiliary power supplies.

Features

 Precise frequency control

 Low start up current (less than 1mA)
 Latching PWM for cycle to cycle current limiting
  Enhanced load response characteristics
 Adjustable ramp compensation
 Continuous retry after fault timeout
 Soft start with maximum peak switch current
 Optimized for off line and DC to DC converters
 Internally trimmed reference with under voltage lockout
 Low startup and operating current
 Current Mode Operation to 500 kHz
 Error amplifier with low output resistance
 Automatic feed forward compensation
 High current totem pole output

Applications

 Wireless networking
 Mobile Phones
 Media Players
 Power Driver Supplies
 Bluetooth Devices
 Auxiliary Power Supplies
 Portable Devices
 LED Light Engines
 Switching regulators of any polarity
 Transformer coupled DC to DC Convertors

Pin Functions
PIN TYPE DESCRIPTION
NAME D or P
COMP 1 I/O Error amplifier compensation pin
GND 5 — Device power supply ground termina
ISENSE 3 I Current sense comparator input
NC — — Do not connect
OUTPUT 6 O PWM Output
POWER — — Output PWM ground terminal
GROUND
REF 8 O Oscillator voltage reference
RT/CT 4 I/O Oscillator RC input
VC — — Output PWM positive voltage supply
VCC 7 — Device positive voltage supply
VFB 2 I Error amplifier input
 LM3842A CURRENT MODE PWM CONTROLLER

The LM384xA are fixed frequency current-mode PWM

controller. They are specially designed for Off-Line and DC-
to-DC converter applications 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. Protection circuitry
includes built in under-voltage lockout and current limiting.

FEATURES
 Automatic feed forward compensation
 Optimized for offline converter
 Double pulse suppression
 Current mode operation to 500 KHz
 High gain totem pole output
 Internally trimmed bandgap reference
 Undervoltage lockout with hysteresis
 Low start up current :＜ 0.3 mA
 Moisture Sensitivity Level 3

PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Pin No Function Description
1 Compensation This pin is the Error Amplifier output and is made available for loop
compensation.
2 Voltage This is the inverting input of the Error Amplifier. It is normally connected
Feedback to the switching power supply output through a resister divider.
3 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 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 500kHz is possible.
5 GND This pin is the combined control circuitry and power ground.
6 Output This output directly drives the gate of a power MOSFET. Peak currents
up to 1.0A are sourced and sunk by this pin.
7 Vcc This pin is the positive supply of the control IC.
8 VREF This is the reference output. It provides charging current forC through
resistor R.