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LM5026 Active Clamp Current Mode PWM Controller
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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The LM5026 PWM controller contains all of the
features necessary to implement power converters
utilizing the active clamp / reset technique with
current mode control. With the active clamp
technique, higher efficiencies and greater power
densities can be realized compared to conventional
catch winding or RDC clamp / reset techniques. Two
control outputs are provided, the main power switch
control (OUT_A) and the active clamp switch control
(OUT_B). The device can be configured to control
either a P-Channel or N-Channel clamp switch. The
main gate driver features a compound configuration,
consisting of both MOS and Bipolar devices,
providing superior gate drive characteristics. The
LM5026 can be configured to operate with bias
voltages over a wide input range of 8V to 100V.
Additional features include programmable maximum
duty cycle, line under-voltage lockout, cycle-by-cycle
current limit, hiccup mode fault operation with
adjustable timeout delay, PWM slope compensation,
soft-start,
1MHz
capable
oscillator
with
synchronization input / output capability, precision
reference and thermal shutdown.
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Current Mode Control
Internal 100V Start-up Bias Regulator
3A Compound Main Gate Driver
High Bandwidth Opto-coupler Interface
Programmable Line Under-Voltage Lockout
(UVLO) with Adjustable Hysteresis
Versatile Dual Mode Over-Current Protection
with hiccup delay timer
Programmable Overlap or Deadtime between
the Main and Active Clamp Outputs
Programmable Maximum Duty Cycle Clamp
Programmable Soft-start
Leading Edge Blanking
Resistor Programmed 1MHz Capable Oscillator
Oscillator Sync I/O Capability
Precision 5V Reference
PACKAGES
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TSSOP-16
WSON-16 (5x5 mm) Thermally Enhanced
Typical Application Circuit
VIN
36 - 78V
VOUT
3.3V
T1
CS
VCC
CS
LM5026
VIN
UVLO
OUT_A
TIME
RES
RT
OUT_B
ERROR
AMP and
ISOLATION
REF
COMP
SYNC
DCL
SS
PGND AGND
SYNC I/O
Figure 1. Simplified Forward Power Converter with Active Clamp Reset
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Connection Diagram
VIN
1
16
DCL
UVLO
2
15
SYNC
16 DCL
VIN 1
UVLO 2
15 SYNC
CS 3
CS
3
14
RT
RES
4
13
COMP
TIME
5
12
SS
REF
6
11
AGND
VCC
7
10
PGND
OUT_A
8
9
OUT_B
RES 4
TIME 5
14 RT
EP
REF 6
11 AGND
VCC 7
10 PGND
OUT_A 8
Figure 2. 16-Lead TSSOP
13 COMP
12 SS
9 OUT_B
Figure 3. 16-Lead WSON
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
2
Pin
Name
1
VIN
2
UVLO
3
CS
4
5
Description
Application Information
Input Voltage Source
Input to the Start-up Regulator. Operating input range is 13V to 100V with
transient capability to 105V. For power sources outside of this range, the
LM5026 can be biased directly at VCC by an external regulator.
Line Under-Voltage Lockout
An external voltage divider from the power source sets the shutdown and
standby comparator levels. When UVLO reaches the 0.4V threshold the VCC
and REF regulators are enabled. At the 1.25V threshold the SS pin is released
and the device enters the active mode.
Current Sense input for current
mode control and current limit
If CS exceeds 0.5V the output pulse will be terminated, entering cycle-by-cycle
current limit. An internal switch holds CS low for 100nS after OUT_A switches
high to blank leading edge transients.
RES
Restart Timer
If cycle-by-cycle current limit is reached during any cycle, a 10uA current is
sourced to the RES pin capacitor. If the RES capacitor voltage reaches 2.5V,
the soft-start capacitor will be fully discharged and then released with a pull-up
current of 1uA. After the first output pulse at OUT_A (when SS =1.4V), the SS
pin charging current will revert back to 50 µA.
TIME
Gate Drive Overlap or Deadtime An external resistor (RSET) sets either the overlap time or deadtime for the
Control
active clamp output. An RSET resistor connected between TIME and AGND
produces in-phase OUT_A and OUT_B pulses with overlap. An RSET resistor
connected between TIME and REF produces out-of-phase OUT_A and OUT_B
pulses with deadtime.
6
REF
Output of 5V Reference
7
VCC
Output of the high voltage start- If an auxiliary winding raises the voltage on this pin above the regulation
up regulator. The VCC voltage
setpoint, the internal start-up regulator will shutdown, thus reducing the IC
is regulated to 7.6 V.
power dissipation.
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OUT_A
Main Output Driver
Output of the main switch PWM gate driver. Capable of 3A peak sink current.
9
OUT_B
Active Clamp Output Driver
Output of the active clamp switch gate driver. Capable of 0.5A peak source and
sink current.
10
PGND
Power Ground
Connect directly to Analog Ground
11
AGND
Analog Return
Connect directly to Power Ground.
12
SS
Soft-start
An external capacitor and an internal 50 µA current source set the soft-start
ramp. The SS current source is reduced to 1 µA following a restart event. The
soft-stop discharge current is 50 µA.
13
COMP
Input to the Pulse Width
Modulator
The external opto-coupler connected to the COMP pin sources current into an
internal NPN current mirror. The PWM duty cycle is maximum with zero input
current, while 1mA reduces the duty cycle to zero. The current mirror improves
the frequency response by reducing the ac voltage across the opto-coupler
detector.
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RT
Oscillator Frequency Control
Normally biased at 2V. The total external resistance connected between RT and
AGND sets the internal oscillator frequency.
15
SYNC
Oscillator Synchronization
Input/Output
The internal oscillator can be synchronized to an external clock with an external
pull-down device. Multiple LM5026 devices can be synchronized together by
connection of their SYNC pins.
16
DCL
Maximum Duty Cycle Control
An external resistor divider connected from RT to AGND sets the maximum
output duty cycle for OUT_A.
Maximum output current is 10mA. Locally decouple with a 0.1µF capacitor.
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS (continued)
Pin
EP
Name
Description
Application Information
Exposed Pad Exposed Pad, underside of
(WSON
WSON package
Package Only)
Connect to system ground plane for reduced thermal resistance.
Block Diagram
7.6V BIAS
REGULATOR
VIN
VCC
VCC
UVLO
STANDBY
REF
5V
REFERENCE
UVLO
1.25V
LOGIC
HYSTERESIS (20 PA)
SHUTDOWN
VCC
THERMAL
LIMIT
0.4V/0.3V
OUT_A
DRIVER
RT
CLK
OSCILLATOR
AND
DUTY CYCLE
LIMITER
SYNC
DCL
S
SLOPE COMP
RAMP
5V
Q
DEADTIME
OR
OVERLAP
CONTROL
TIME
VCC
R
45 PA
0
5k
OUT_B
DRIVER
COMP
2R
1.4V
R
PGND
PWM
1:1
AGND
SS
CURRENT
LIMIT
2k
CS
5V
CURRENT
LIMITING
(10 PA)
0.5V
OUT_A + LEB
CURRENT LIMIT
RESTART
TIMER
&
SS CONTROL
5V
5V
SS
RESTART
DELAY
(1 PA)
SOFT-START
(50 PA)
SS
RES
NOT
CURRENT
LIMITING
(10 PA)
SOFT-STOP
(50 PA)
Figure 4. Simplified Block Diagram
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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
Absolute Maximum Ratings (1) (2)
VIN to GND
-0.3V to 105V
VCC to GND
-0.3V to 16V
CS to GND
-0.3 to 1.0V
COMP Input Current
10mA
All other inputs to GND
-0.3 to 7V
ESD Rating (3)
Human Body Model
2kV
Storage Temperature Range
-65°C to 150°C
Junction Temperature
150°C
(1)
(2)
(3)
Absolute Maximum Ratings are limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings are conditions under which
operation of the device is intended to be functional. For specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the TI Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications.
The human body model is a 100 pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5 kΩ resistor into each pin.
Operating Ratings (1)
VIN Voltage
13 to 100V
External Voltage Applied to VCC
8V to 15V
Operating Junction Temperature
-40°C to +125°C
(1)
Absolute Maximum Ratings are limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings are conditions under which
operation of the device is intended to be functional. For specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard typeface are for TJ = 25°C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Junction
Temperature range. VIN = 48V, VCC = 10V, RT = 30.0kΩ, RSET = 34.8kΩ) unless otherwise stated (1)
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
7.9
Units
Startup Regulator
VCC Reg
I-VIN
VCC Regulation
No Load
7.3
7.6
VCC Current Limit
See (2)
20
25
V
Startup Regulator
Leakage (external Vcc
Supply)
VIN = 100V
165
500
µA
Shutdown Current (Iin)
UVLO = 0V
350
450
µA
mA
VCC Supply
VCC Under-voltage
Lockout Voltage
(positive going Vcc)
VCC Reg 220mV
VCC Reg 120mV
VCC Under-voltage
Hysteresis
1.0
1.5
VCC Supply Current
(ICC)
Cgate = 0, UVLO = 1.3V
V
2.0
V
4.2
mA
Reference Supply
VREF
Ref Voltage
IREF = 0 mA
Ref Voltage Regulation
IREF = 0 to 10mA
Ref Current Limit
4.85
5
5.15
V
25
50
mV
10
20
0.3
0.4
mA
UVLO Shutdown/Standby
Undervoltage Shutdown
Threshold
(1)
(2)
4
0.5
V
Min and Max limits are 100% production tested at 25 ºC. Limits over the operating temperature range are specified through correlation
using Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. Limits are used to calculate Average Outgoing Quality Level (AOQL).
Device thermal limitations may limit usable range.
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
Specifications with standard typeface are for TJ = 25°C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Junction
Temperature range. VIN = 48V, VCC = 10V, RT = 30.0kΩ, RSET = 34.8kΩ) unless otherwise stated (1)
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Undervoltage Shutdown
Hysteresis
Typ
Max
Units
0.1
V
Undervoltage Standby
Threshold
1.21
1.25
1.29
V
Undervoltage Standby
Hysteresis Current
Source
16
20
24
µA
0.45
0.5
0.55
V
Current Limit
Cycle by Cycle
Threshold Voltage
ILIM Delay to Output
CS step from 0 to 0.6V Time to
onset of OUT transition (90%)
Cgate=0
Leading Edge Blanking
Time
CS Sink Impedance
(clocked)
40
70
ICS = 10mA
ns
100
130
ns
30
65
Ω
Over Current Restart
Restart Threshold
2.4
2.55
2.7
V
Fault Charging Current
7.5
10
12.5
µA
Discharging Current
7.5
10
12.5
µA
Soft-start Current
Source
38
50
58
Soft-stop Current Sink
38
50
58
Soft-start Current
Source following a
restart event
0.6
1
1.3
Soft-Start
µA
Oscillator
Frequency1
RT = 30.0 kΩ
180
200
220
kHz
Frequency2
RT = 10.0 kΩ
520
590
660
kHz
SYNC Source Current
SYNC Sink Impedance
Can sync up to 5 like controllers
minimum
Sync Threshold (falling)
200
µA
100
Ω
1.4
Sync Pulse Width
Minimum
V
15
ns
PWM Comparator
Delay to Output
CS stepped, Time to onset of
OUT_A transition low
40
Mimimum Duty Cycle
ICOMP = 1mA
Maximum Duty Cycle
Limit 1
UVLO=1.3V, COMP = open, VDCL
= 2.5V
80
%
Maximum Duty Cycle
Limit 2
UVLO=1.3V, COMP = open, VDCL
= VRT x 0.875
70
%
Maximum Duty Cycle
Limit 3
UVLO=2.92V, COMP = open,
VDCL = 2.5V
40
%
1.4
V
0
SS to PWM Offset
COMP Input Impedance Small signal impedance
Slope Compensation
Amplitude
ns
Delta increase at PWM
comparator to CS
%
Ω
1700
75
90
115
mV
Output Section
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
Specifications with standard typeface are for TJ = 25°C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Junction
Temperature range. VIN = 48V, VCC = 10V, RT = 30.0kΩ, RSET = 34.8kΩ) unless otherwise stated (1)
Symbol
Typ
Max
Units
OUT_A High Saturation
Parameter
MOS Device @ Iout = -10mA,
Conditions
Min
5
10
Ω
OUTPUT_A Peak
Current Sink
Bipolar Device @ Vcc/2
3
OUT_A Low Saturation
MOS Device @ Iout = 10mA,
6
OUTPUT_A Rise Time
Cgate = 2.2nF
20
OUTPUT_A Fall Time
Cgate = 2.2nF
15
OUT_B High Saturation
Iout = -10mA,
10
20
Ω
OUT_B Low Saturation
Iout = 10mA,
10
20
Ω
OUTPUT_B Rise Time
Cgate = 470pF
15
ns
OUTPUT_B Fall Time
Cgate = 470pF
15
ns
A
9
Ω
ns
ns
Output Timing Control
Overlap Time
RSET = 34.8 kΩ connected to
GND, 50% to 50% transitions
70
100
130
ns
Deadtime
RSET = 30.0 kΩ connected to
REF, 50% to 50% transitions
70
100
130
ns
150
165
°C
25
°C
PW0016A Package
125
°C/W
NHQ0016A Package
32
°C/W
Thermal Shutdown
TSD
Thermal Shutdown
Temp.
Thermal Shutdown
Hysteresis
Thermal Resistance
θJA
6
Junction to Ambient
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Typical Performance Characteristics
VCC Regulator Start-up Characteristics, VCC
vs
Vin
VCC
vs
ICC
10
16
14
VIN
8
12
VCC (V)
VCC (V)
10
8
VCC
6
6
4
4
2
2
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
0
16
5
10
20
25
30
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
VREF
vs
IREF
Soft-start, Soft-stop and Restart Current
vs
Temperature
1.4
54
SOFT-START & STOP CURRENT (PA)
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
5
35
ICC (mA)
VIN (V)
VREF (V)
15
10
15
20
25
1.3
52
SOFT-STOP
1.2
50
SOFT-START
1.1
48
1.0
46
RESTART
44
0.9
42
0.8
40
-50 -25
RESTART CURRENT (PA)
0
0.7
0
25
50
75
100 125 150
TEMPERATURE (oC)
IREF (mA)
Figure 7.
Figure 8.
Oscillator Frequency
vs
RT
Oscillator Frequency
vs
Temperature
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
210
208
206
204
202
200
198
196
194
192
190
-50
0
50
100
150
TEMPERATURE (oC)
Figure 9.
Figure 10.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
Overlap Time
vs
RSET
Overlap Time
vs
Temperature
120
400
115
350
110
300
OVERLAP TIME (ns)
OVERLAP TIME (ns)
RSET to AGND
250
200
150
105
100
95
100
90
50
85
RSET = 34.8 k:
0
0
20
40
80
60
100
80
-50
120
-25
0
25
50
75
100 125 150
RSET (k:)
TEMPERATURE ( C)
Figure 11.
Figure 12.
Deadtime
vs
RSET
Deadtime
vs
Temperature
o
120
400
115
350
RSET to REF
110
DEAD TIME (ns)
DEADTIME (ns)
300
250
200
150
105
100
95
100
90
50
85
RSET = 30.0 k:
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
80
-50
120
RSET (k:)
25
50
75
100 125 150
TEMPERATURE ( C)
Figure 13.
Figure 14.
Max Duty Cycle
vs
UVLO
Max Duty Cycle
vs
DCL
100
90
90
DCL = 2.5V
UVLO = 1.26V
80
MAX DUTY CYCLE (%)
80
MAX DUTY CYCLE (%)
0
o
100
70
60
50
40
30
70
60
50
40
30
20
20
10
10
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
UVLO (V)
0
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
DCL (V)
Figure 15.
8
-25
Figure 16.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
COMP Current
vs
INV PWM Comparator Voltage
800
-40°C
COMP CURRENT (PA)
700
25°C
85°C
600
125°C
500
400
300
-0.10
0.00
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40 0.50
INVERTING INPUT TO PWM COMPARATOR (V)
Figure 17.
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DETAILED OPERATING DESCRIPTION
The LM5026 PWM controller contains all of the features necessary to implement power converters utilizing the
active clamp reset technique with current mode control. With the active clamp reset, higher efficiencies and
greater power densities can be realized compared to conventional catch winding or RDC clamp reset techniques.
The LM5026 provides two control outputs, the main power switch control (OUT_A) and the active clamp switch
control (OUT_B). The device can be configured to drive either a P-Channel or N-Channel clamp switch. The
main switch gate driver features a compound configuration consisting of both MOS and bipolar devices, which
provide superior gate drive characteristics. The LM5026 can be configured to operate with bias voltages over a
wide input range from 8V to 100V. Additional features include programmable maximum duty cycle, line undervoltage lockout, cycle-by-cycle current limit, hiccup mode fault protection with adjustable delays, PWM slope
compensation, soft-start, a 1MHz capable oscillator with synchronization Input / Output capability, precision
reference and thermal shutdown.
High Voltage Start-Up Regulator
The LM5026 contains an internal high voltage start-up regulator that allows the input pin (VIN) to be connected
directly to a nominal 48V dc line voltage. The regulator output (VCC) is internally current limited to 20mA. When
power is applied and the UVLO pin potential is greater than 0.4V, the regulator is enabled and sources current
into an external capacitor connected to the VCC pin. The recommended capacitance range for the VCC regulator
is 0.1µF to 100µF. The VCC regulator provides power to the internal voltage reference, PWM controller and gate
drivers. The controller outputs are enabled when the voltage on the VCC pin reaches the regulation point of
7.6V, the internal voltage reference (REF) reaches its regulation point of 5V and the UVLO voltage is greater
than 1.25V. In typical applications, an auxiliary transformer winding is connected through a diode to the VCC pin.
This winding must raise the VCC voltage above 8V to shut off the internal start-up regulator. Powering VCC from
an auxiliary winding improves efficiency while reducing the controller’s power dissipation.
The external VCC capacitor must be sized such that the current delivered from the capacitor and the VCC
regulator will maintain a VCC voltage greater than 6.2V during the initial start-up. During a fault mode when the
converter auxiliary winding is inactive, external current draw on the VCC line should be limited such that the
power dissipated in the start-up regulator does not exceed the maximum power dissipation of the IC package. An
external start-up or bias regulator can be used to power the LM5026 instead of the internal start-up regulator by
connecting the VCC and the VIN pins together and connecting an external bias supply to these two pins.
Line Under-Voltage Detector
The LM5026 contains a dual level Under-Voltage Lockout (UVLO) circuit. When the UVLO pin voltage is below
0.4V the controller is in a low current shutdown mode. When the UVLO pin voltage is greater than 0.4V but less
than 1.25V, the controller is in standby mode. In standby mode the VCC and REF bias regulators are active
while the controller outputs are disabled. When the VCC and REF outputs exceed the VCC and REF undervoltage thresholds and the UVLO pin voltage is greater than 1.25V, the outputs are enabled and normal
operation begins. An external set-point voltage divider from VIN to GND can be used to set the operational range
of the converter. The divider must be designed such that the voltage at the UVLO pin will be greater than 1.25V
when VIN is in the desired operating range. UVLO hysteresis is accomplished with an internal 20uA current
source that is switched on or off into the impedance of the set-point divider. When the UVLO threshold is
exceeded, the current source is activated to instantly raise the voltage at the UVLO pin. When the UVLO pin
voltage falls below the 1.25V threshold, the current source is turned off causing the voltage at the UVLO pin to
fall. The hysteresis of the 0.4V shutdown comparator is fixed at 100mV.
The UVLO pin can also be used to implement various remote enable / disable functions. Pulling the UVLO pin
below the 0.4V threshold totally disables the controller. Pulling the UVLO pin to a potential between 1.25 and
0.4V places the controller in standby with the VCC and REF regulators operating. Turning off a converter by
forcing the UVLO pin to the standby condition provides a controlled soft-stop. The controller outputs are not
directly disabled in standby mode, rather the soft-start capacitor is discharged with a 50µA sink current.
Discharging the soft-start capacitor gradually reduces the PWM duty cycle to zero, providing a slow controlled
discharge of the power converter output filter. This controlled discharge can help prevent uncontrolled behavior
of self-driven synchronous rectifiers during turn-off.
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PWM Outputs
The relative phase of the main switch gate driver OUT_A and active clamp gate driver OUT_B can be configured
for multiple applications. For active clamp configurations utilizing a ground referenced P-Channel clamp switch,
the two outputs should be in phase, with the active clamp output overlapping the main output. For active clamp
configurations utilizing a high side N-Channel switch, the active clamp output should be out of phase with main
output and there should be a dead time between the two gate drive pulses. A distinguishing feature of the
LM5026 is the ability to accurately configure either deadtime (both off) or overlap time (both on) of the gate driver
outputs. The overlap / deadtime magnitude is controlled by the resistor value (RSET) connected to the TIME pin
of the controller. The opposite end of the resistor can be connected to either REF for deadtime control or to
AGND for overlap control. The internal configuration detector senses the direction of current flow in the TIME pin
resistor and configures the phase relationship of the main and active clamp outputs.
OUT_A
P-Channel Active Clamp
(RSET to GND)
K1 * RSET
K1 * RSET
OUT_B
OUT_A
N-Channel Active Clamp
(RSET to REF)
K2 * RSET
K2 * RSET
OUT_B
Figure 18. PWM Output Phasing / Timing
The rising edge overlap or deadtime and the falling edge overlap or deadtime are identical and are independent
of operating frequency or duty cycle. The magnitude of the overlap/deadtime can be calculated as follows:
Overlap Time = 2.8 x RSET + 2
where
•
•
RSET in kΩ
overlap is in ns
(1)
.
Deadtime = 2.9 x RSET + 14
where
•
•
RSET in kΩ
deadtime is in ns
(2)
Gate Driver Outputs
The LM5026 provides two gate driver outputs, the main power switch control (OUT_A) and the active clamp
switch control (OUT_B). The main gate driver features a compound configuration, consisting of both MOS and
bipolar devices, which provide superior gate drive characteristics. The bipolar device provides most of the drive
current capability and sinks a relatively constant current, which is ideal for driving large power MOSFETs. As the
switching event nears conclusion and the bipolar device saturates, the internal MOS device provides a low
impedance to compete the switching event.
During turn-off at the Miller plateau region, typically between 2V - 4V, the voltage differential between the output
and PGND is small and the current source characteristic of the bipolar device is beneficial to reduce the
transition time. During turn-on, the resistive characteristics of a purely MOS gate driver is adequate since the
supply to output voltage differential is fairly large in the Miller region.
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VCC
LM5026
PWM
OUT_A
PGND
Figure 19. Compound Gate Driver
PWM Comparator/Slope Compensation
The PWM comparator modulates the pulse width of the controller output by comparing the current sense ramp
signal to the loop error signal. This comparator is optimized for speed in order to achieve minimum controllable
duty cycles. The loop error signal is input into the controller in the form of a control current into the COMP pin.
The COMP pin control current is internally mirrored by a matched pair of NPN transistors which sink current
through a 5 kΩ resistor connected to the 5V reference. The resulting error signal passes through a 1.4V level
shift and a gain reducing 3:1 resistor divider before being applied to the pulse width modulator.
The opto-coupler detector can be connected between the REF pin and the COMP pin. Because the COMP pin is
controlled by a current input, the potential difference across the optocoupler detector is nearly constant. The
bandwidth limiting phase delay which is normally introduced by the significant capacitance of the opto-coupler is
greatly reduced. Greater system loop bandwidth can be realized, since the bandwidth-limiting pole associated
with the opto-coupler is now at a much higher frequency. The PWM comparator polarity is configured such that
with no current into the COMP pin, the controller produces the maximum duty cycle at the main gate driver
output.
REF
CURRENT SENSE RAMP
5V
+
5k
_
1.4V
COMP
PWM
COMPARATOR
2R
LM431
FB
Potential across Optocoupler detector is
constant
R
1:1
SOFT-START
LM5026
Figure 20. Opto-Coupler to LM5026 COMP Interface
For duty cycles greater than 50 percent, current mode control circuits are subject to sub-harmonic oscillation. By
adding an additional fixed slope voltage ramp signal (slope compensation) to the current sense signal, this
oscillation can be avoided. The LM5026 integrates this slope compensation by summing a current ramp
generated by the oscillator with the current sense signal. The PWM comparator ramp signal is a combination of
the current waveform at the CS pin, and an internally generated slope compensation ramp derived from the
oscillator. The internal ramp has an amplitude of 0 to 45 µA which is sourced into an internal 2 kΩ resistor, plus
the external impedance at the CS pin. Additional slope compensation may be added by increasing the source
impedance of the current sense signal.
Maximum Duty Cycle Clamp
Controlling the maximum duty cycle of an active clamp reset PWM controller is necessary to limit the voltage
stress on the main and active clamp MOSFETs. The relationship between the maximum drain-source voltage of
the MOSFETs and the maximum PWM duty cycle is provided by the following equation:
Vds(max) =
VIN
1 - D(max)
12
(3)
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The main output (OUT_A) duty cycle is normally controlled by the control current sourced into the COMP pin
from the external feedback circuit. When the feedback demands maximum output from the converter, the duty
cycle will be limited by one of two circuits within the LM5026: the user programmable duty cycle clamp and the
voltage-dependent duty cycle limiter, which varies inversely with the input line voltage.
Programmable Duty Cycle Clamp – The maximum allowed duty cycle can be programmed by setting a voltage at
the DCL pin to a value less than 2V. The recommended method to set the DCL pin voltage is with a resistor
divider connected from the RT pin to AGND. The voltage at the RT pin is internally regulated to 2V, while the
current sourced from the RT pin sets the oscillator frequency. The maximum duty can be programmed, according
to the following equation:
Programmable Duty Cycle Clamp =
RT2
RT1 + RT2
80% x
(4)
RT
OSCILLATOR
FREQUENCY
INVERSELY
PROPORTIONAL
TO: RT1 + RT2
RT1
DCL
MAX DUTY CYCLE
CLAMP SET TO:
80% x
RT2
RT1 + RT2
RT2
LM5026
AGND
Figure 21. Programming oscillator Frequency and Maximum Duty Cycle Clamp
Line Voltage Duty Cycle Limiter - The maximum duty cycle for the main output driver is also limited by the
voltage at the UVLO pin, which is normally proportional to VIN. The controller outputs are disabled until the
UVLO pin voltage exceeds 1.25V. At the minimum operating voltage (when UVLO = 1.25V) the maximum duty
cycle starts at the duty cycle clamp level programmed by the DCL pin voltage (80% or less). As the line voltage
increases, the maximum duty cycle decreases linearly with increasing UVLO voltage, as illustrated in Figure 22.
Ultimately the duty cycle of the main output is controlled to the least of the following three variables: the duty
cycle controlled by the PWM comparator, the programmable maximum duty cycle clamp, or the line voltage
dependent duty cycle limiter.
MAXIMUM DUTY CYCLE (%)
100
Programmable
Duty Cycle Clamp
80
Line Voltage
Duty Cycle Limiter
60
40
20
1.25V
0
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
UVLO PIN VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 22. Maximum Duty Cycle vs UVLO Voltage
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Soft-Start/Soft-Stop
The soft-start circuit allows the regulator to gradually reach a steady state operating point, thereby reducing startup stresses and current surges. Upon turn-on, the SS pin capacitor is discharged by an internal switch. When the
UVLO, VCC and REF pins reach their operating thresholds, the SS capacitor is released and charged with a
50uA current source. The PWM comparator control voltage is clamped to the SS pin voltage. When the PWM
input reaches 1.4V, output pulses commence with slowly increasing duty cycle. The voltage at the SS pin
eventually increases to 5V, while the voltage at the PWM comparator increases to the value required for
regulation determined by the voltage feedback loop.
If the UVLO pin voltage falls below the 1.25V standby threshold but above the 0.4V shutdown threshold, the
50uA SS pin source current is disabled and a 50uA sink current discharges the soft-start capacitor. As the SS
voltage falls and clamps the PWM comparator input, the PWM duty cycle will gradually fall to zero. This soft-stop
feature produces a gradual reduction of the power converter output voltage. This gradual discharge of the output
filter prevents oscillations in the self-driven synchronous rectifiers on the secondary side of the converter during
turn-off.
Current Sense/Current Limit
The CS input provides a control ramp for the pulse width modulator and current limit detection for overload
protection. If the sensed voltage at the CS comparator exceeds 0.5V the present cycle is terminated (cycle-bycycle current limit mode).
A small RC filter, located near the controller, is recommended for the CS input pin. An internal FET connected to
the CS input discharges the current sense filter capacitor at the conclusion of every cycle to improve dynamic
performance. This same FET remains on for an additional 100nS at the start of each main switch cycle to
attenuate the leading edge spike in the current sense signal.
The CS comparator is very fast and may respond to short duration noise pulses. Layout considerations are
critical for the current sense filter and sense resistor. The capacitor associated with the CS filter must be placed
very close to the device and connected directly to the pins of the LM5026 (CS and AGND pins). If a current
sense transformer is used, both leads of the transformer secondary should be routed to the filter network, which
should be located close to the IC. If a sense resistor located in the source of the main switch MOSFET is used
for current sensing, a low inductance type of resistor is required. When designing with a current sense resistor,
all of the noise sensitive low power ground connections should be connected together near the AGND pin and a
single connection should be made to the power ground (sense resistor ground point).
Overload Protection Timer
The LM5026 provides a current limit restart timer to disable the outputs and force a delayed restart (hiccup
mode) if a current limit condition is repeatedly sensed. The number of cycle-by-cycle current limit events required
to trigger the restart is programmable by means of an external capacitor at the RES pin. During each PWM cycle
the LM5026 either sources or sinks current from the RES pin capacitor. If no current limit is detected during a
cycle, a 10uA discharge current sink is enabled to hold the RES pin at ground. If a current limit is detected, the
10uA sink current is disabled and a 10 uA current source causes the voltage at RES pin to gradually increase. In
the event of an extended overload condition, the LM5026 protects the converter with cycle-by-cycle current
limiting while the voltage at RES pin increases. If the RES voltage reaches the 2.5V threshold, the following
restart sequence occurs (see Figure 23):
• The RES capacitor and SS capacitors are fully discharged.
• The soft-start current source is reduced from 50 µA to 1 µA
• The SS capacitor voltage slowly increases. When the SS voltage reaches 1.4V, the PWM comparator will
produce the first output pulse. After the first pulse occurs, the SS source current reverts to the normal 50 µA
level. The SS voltage increases at its normal rate gradually increasing the duty cycle of the output drivers
• If the overload condition persists after restart, cycle-by-cycle current limiting will cause the voltage on the RES
capacitor to increase again, repeating the hiccup mode sequence.
• If the overload condition no longer exists after restart, the RES pin will be held at ground by the 10 µA current
sink and normal operation resumes.
The overload timer function is very versatile and can be configured for the following modes of protection:
1. Cycle-by-cycle only: The hiccup mode can be completely disabled by connecting the RES pin to AGND. In
this configuration, the cycle-by-cycle protection will limit the output current indefinitely and no hiccup
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sequences will occur.
2. Hiccup only: The timer can be configured for immediate activation of a hiccup sequence upon detection of
an overload by leaving the RES pin open circuit.
3. Delayed Hiccup: The most common configuration as previously described, is a programmed interval of
cycle-by-cycle limiting before initiating a hiccup mode restart. The advantage of this configuration is short
term overload conditions will not cause a hiccup mode restart, however during extended overload conditions
the average dissipation of the power converter will be very low.
4. Externally Controlled Hiccup: The RES pin can also be used as an input. By externally driving the pin to a
level greater than the 2.5V hiccup threshold, the controller will be forced into the delayed restart sequence. If
the RES pin is used as an input, the driving source should be current limited to less than 5 mA. For example,
the external trigger for a delayed restart sequence could come an over-temperature protection circuit.
2.5V
Current Limit
Detected
RES
0V
5.0V
50 PA
SS
1 PA
# 1.4V
OUTA
t1
t2
t3
Figure 23. Hiccup Over-Load Restart Timing
Oscillator and Sync Capability
The LM5026 oscillator frequency is set by the external resistance connected between the RT pin and ground
(AGND). To set a desired oscillator frequency (F) the necessary value of total RT resistance can be calculated
from:
RT =
1
F x 167 x 10
-12
(5)
The RT resistor(s) should be located very close to the device and connected directly to the pins of the IC (RT and
AGND).
The SYNC pin can be used to synchronize the internal oscillator to an external clock. An open drain output is the
recommended interface between the external clock to the LM5026 SYNC pin as illustrated in Figure 24. The
clock pulse width must be greater than 15 ns. The external clock frequency must be a higher than the free
running frequency set by the RT resistance.
LM5026
SYNC
AGND
Figure 24. Sync from External Clock
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SYNC
LM5026
SYNC
UP TO 5 TOTAL
DEVICES
Figure 25. Sync from Multiple Devices
Multiple LM5026 devices can be synchronized together simply by connecting the devices SYNC pins together as
shown in Figure 25. Care should be taken to ensure the ground potential differences between devices are
minimized. In this configuration all of the devices will be synchronized to the highest frequency device. The
internal block diagram of the oscillator and synchronization circuit is shown in Figure 26. The SYNC I/O pin is a
CMOS buffer with pull-up current limited to 200 µA. If an external device forces the SYNC pin low before the
internal oscillator ramp completes its charging cycle, the ramp will be reset and another cycle begins. If the
SYNC pins of multiple LM5026 devices are connected together, the first SYNC pin that pulls low will reset the
oscillator RAMP of all other devices. All controllers will operate in phase when synchronized using the SYNC I/O
feature. Up to five LM5026 devices can be synchronized using this technique.
SYNC
200P
I = f (RT)
2V
Q
S
Q
R
CLK
DEADTIME
ONE-SHOT
Figure 26. Oscillator Sync I/O Block Diagram
Thermal Protection
Internal Thermal Shutdown circuitry is provided to protect the integrated circuit in the event the maximum junction
temperature is exceeded. When activated, typically at 165°C, the controller is forced into a low power standby
state with the output drivers and the bias regulator disabled. The device will restart after the thermal hysteresis
(typically 25°C). During thermal shutdown, the soft-start capacitor is fully discharged and the controller follows a
normal start-up sequence after the junction temperature falls to the operating level.
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Applications Information
LINE INPUT (VIN)
The LM5026 contains an internal high voltage start-up regulator that allows the input pin (VIN) to be connected
directly to a nominal 48V line voltage. The voltage applied to the VIN pin can vary in the range of 13 to 100V with
transient capability to 105V. When power is applied and the UVLO pin potential is greater than 0.4V, the VCC
regulator is enabled and sources current into an external capacitor connected to the VCC pin. When the voltage
on the VCC pin reaches the regulation point of 7.7V, the internal voltage reference (REF) is enabled. The
reference regulation set point is 5V. The controller outputs are enabled when the UVLO pin potential is greater
than 1.25V. In typical applications, an auxiliary transformer winding is connected through a diode to the VCC pin.
This winding must raise the VCC voltage above 8V to shut off the internal start-up regulator. It is recommended a
filtering circuit shown in Figure 27 be used to suppress transients, which may occur at the input supply, in
particular when VIN is operated close to the maximum operating rating.
VPWR
50
VIN
0.1 PF
LM5026
Figure 27. Input Transient Protection
FOR APPLICATION > 100V
For applications where the system input voltage exceed 100V or IC power dissipation is a concern, the LM5026
can be powered from an external start-up regulator as shown in Figure 28. In this configuration, the VIN and the
VCC pins should be connected together, which allows the LM5026 to be operated below 13V. The voltage at the
VCC pin must be greater than 8V yet not exceed 15V. An auxiliary winding can be used to reduce the dissipation
in the external regulator once the power converter is active.
VPWR
9V
0.1
VIN
8V - 15V (from
aux winding)
VCC
C1
LM5026
Figure 28. Start-Up Regulator for VPWR >100V
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UNDER-VOLTAGE LOCKOUT (UVLO)
When the UVLO pin voltage is below 0.4V the controller is in a low current shutdown mode. When the UVLO pin
voltage is greater than 0.4V but less than 1.25V the controller is in standby mode. When the UVLO pin voltage is
greater than 1.25V the controller is fully enabled. Typically, two external resistors program the minimum
operational voltage for the power converter as shown in Figure 29. When UVLO pin voltage is above the 1.25V
threshold, an internal 20 μA current source is enabled to raise the voltage at the UVLO pin, thus providing
threshold hysteresis. Resistance values for R1 and R2 can be determined from:
V
R1 = HYS
20 mA
where
•
VHYS is the desired UVLO hysteresis at VPWR
(6)
.
1.25 ´ R1
VPWR - 1.25
R2 =
where
•
VPWR is the desired turn-on voltage
(7)
For example, if the LM5026 is to be enabled when VPWR reaches 33V, and disabled when VPWR is decreased to
30V, R1 calculates to 150 kΩ, and R2 calculates to 5.9 kΩ. The voltage at the UVLO pin should not exceed 6V
at any time. Be sure to check both the power and voltage rating for the selected R1 resistor.
Remote configuration of the controller’s operational modes can be accomplished with open drain device(s)
connected to the UVLO pin as shown in Figure 30.
VPWR
LM5026
20 PA
R1
UVLO
Enable Output
Drivers
Enable VCC & VREF
Regulators
1.25V
R2
0.4V
Figure 29. Basic UVLO Configuration
VPWR
LM5026
20 PA
R1
UVLO
Enable
1.25V
OFF
R2
STANDBY
Standby
0.4V
Figure 30. Remote Standby and Disable Control
OSCILLATOR (RT, SYNC)
Oscillator (RT, SYNC) The oscillator frequency is generally selected in conjunction with the design of the system
magnetic components along with the volume and efficiency goals for a given power converter design. The total
RT resistance at the RT pin sets the oscillator frequency. The RT resistors should be one of the first components
placed and connected when designing the PC board. Direct, short connections to each side of the RT resistors
(RT, DCL and AGND pins) are recommended .
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The SYNC pin can be used to synchronize the internal oscillator to an external clock. An open drain output is the
recommended interface from the external clock to the SYNC pin. The clock pulse width should be greater than
15 ns. The external clock must be a higher frequency than the free running frequency set by the RT resistor.
Multiple LM5026 devices can be synchronized together simply by connecting the devices SYNC pins together.
Care should be taken to ensure the ground potential differences between devices are minimized. In this
configuration all of the devices will be synchronized to the highest frequency device.
VOLTAGE FEEDBACK (COMP)
The COMP pin is designed to accept the voltage loop feedback error signal from the regulated output via an
error amplifier and (typically) an optocoupler. In a typical configuration, VOUT is compared to a precision
reference voltage by the error amplifier. The amplifier’s output drives the optocoupler, which in turn drives the
COMP pin. The parasitic capacitance of the optocoupler often limits the achievable loop bandwidth for a given
power converter. The optocoupler LED and detector junction capacitance produce a low frequency pole in the
voltage regulation loop. The LM5026 current controlled optocoupler interface (COMP) previously described,
greatly increases the pole frequency associated with the optocoupler.
CURRENT SENSE (CS)
The CS pin receives an input signal representative of the transformer primary current, either from a current sense
transformer (Figure 31) or from a resistor in series with the source of the primary switch (Figure 32). In both
cases the sensed current creates a ramping voltage across R1, while the RF/CF filter suppresses noise and
transients. R1, RF and CF should be as physically close to the LM5026 as possible, and the ground connection
from the current sense transformer, or R1, should be a dedicated track to the AGND pin. The current sense
components must provide >0.5V at the CS pin when an over-current condition exists.
Current
Sense
Power
Transformer
VPWR
VIN
RF
CS
LM5026
R1
CF
AGND
Q1
Q2
OUTA
OUTB
Figure 31. Current Sense Using a Current Sense Transformer
Power
Transformer
VPWR
VIN
Q1
LM5026
Q2
OUTA
RF
CS
CF
R1
AGND
OUTB
Figure 32. Current Sense Using a Source Sense Resistor (R1)
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HICCUP MODE CURRENT LIMIT RESTART (RES)
The basic operation of the hiccup mode current limit restart is described in the functional description. The delay
time to restart is programmed with the selection of the RES pin capacitor CRES as illustrated in Figure 23. In the
case of continuous cycle-by-cycle current limit detection at the CS pin, the time required for CRES to reach the
2.5V hiccup mode threshold is:
t1 =
CRES x 2.5
10 PA
5
= 2.5 x 10 x CRES
(8)
For example, if CRES = 0.01 µF the time t1 is approximately 2.5 ms.
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The cool down time, t2 is set by the soft-start capacitor (CSS) and the internal 1 µA SS current source, and is
equal to:
t2 =
CSS x 1.4V
1 PA
6
= 1.4 x 10 x CSS
(9)
If CSS = 0.01 µF, t2 is ≈14 ms.
The soft-start time t3 is set by the internal 50 µA current source, and is equal to:
t3 =
CSS x 3.5V
50 PA
4
= 7 x 10 x CSS
(10)
The time t2 provides a periodic cool-down time for the power converter in the event of a sustained overload or
short circuit. This results in lower average input current and lower power dissipated within the power
components. It is recommended that the ratio of t2/(t1 + t3) be in the range of 5 to 10 to make good use of this
feature. If the application requires no delay from the first detection of a current limit condition to the onset of the
hiccup mode (t1 = 0), the RES pin can be left open (no external capacitor). If it is desired to disable the hiccup
mode current limit operation, the RES pin should be connected to ground (AGND).
SOFT-START (SS)
An internal current source and an external soft-start capacitor determines the time required for the output duty
cycle to increase from zero to its final value for regulation. The minimum acceptable time is dependent on the
output capacitance and the response of the feedback loop. If the soft-start time is too quick, the output could
overshoot its intended voltage before the feedback loop can regulate the PWM controller. After power is applied
and the controller is fully enabled, the voltage at the SS pin ramps up as CSS is charged by an internal 50 µA
current source. The voltage at the output of the COMP pin current mirror is clamped to the same potential as the
SS pin by a voltage buffer with a sink-only output stage. When the SS voltage reaches ≈1.4V, PWM pulses
appear at the driver output with very low duty cycle. The PWM duty cycle gradually increases as the voltage at
the SS pin charges to ≈5.0V.
VOLTAGE DEPENDENT MAXIMUM DUTY CYCLE
As the input source VPWR increases the voltage at the UVLO pin increases proportionately. To limit the Volt x
Seconds applied to the transformer, the maximum allowed PWM duty cycle decreases as the UVLO voltage
increases. If it is desired to increase the slope of the voltage limited duty cycle characteristic, two possible
configurations are shown in Figure 33. After the LM5026 is enabled, the zener diode causes the UVLO pin
voltage to increase more rapidly with increasing input voltage (VPWR). The voltage dependent maximum duty
cycle clamp varies with the UVLO pin voltage according to the following equation:
Voltage-Dependent Duty Cycle (%) = 107 - 21.8 X UVLO
(11)
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VPWR
R1A
LM5026
20 PA
R1B
UVLO
Z1
1.25V
R2
Max. Duty
Cycle Limiter
VPWR
Z1
LM5026
20 PA
R1
UVLO
1.25V
R2
Max. Duty
Cycle Limiter
Figure 33. Altering the Slope of Duty Cycle vs. VPWR
Programmable Maximum Duty Cycle Clamp (DCL)
When the UVLO pin is biased at 1.25V (minimum operating level), the maximum duty cycle of OUT_A is limited
by the duty cycle of the internal clock signal. The duty cycle of the internal clock can be adjusted by
programming a voltage set at the DCL pin. The default maximum duty cycle (80%) can be selected by
connecting the DCL pin to the RT pin. The DCL pin should not be left open. A small decoupling capacitor located
close to the DCL pin is recommended.
The oscillator frequency set resistance (RT) must be determined first before programming the maximum duty
cycle. Following the selection of the total RT resistance, the ratio of the RT resistors can be designed to set the
desired maximum duty cycle. As the UVLO pin voltage increases from 1.25V, the maximum duty cycle is reduced
by the voltage dependent duty cycle limiter previously as described and illustrated in Figure 22.
Printed Circuit Board Layout
The LM5026 Current Sense and PWM comparators are very fast, and respond to short duration noise pulses.
The components at the CS, COMP, SS, DCL, UVLO, TIME, SYNC and the RT pins should be as physically close
as possible to the IC, thereby minimizing noise pickup on the PC board tracks.
Layout considerations are critical for the current sense filter. If a current sense transformer is used, both leads of
the transformer secondary should be routed to the sense filter components and to the IC pins. The ground side
of each transformer should be connected via a dedicated PC board track to the AGND pin, rather than through
the ground plane.
If the current sense circuit employs a sense resistor in the drive transistor source, low inductance resistor should
be used. In this case, all the noise sensitive low current ground tracks should be connected in common near the
IC, and then a single connection made to the power ground (sense resistor ground point). The gate drive outputs
of the LM5026 should have short direct paths to the power MOSFETs in order to minimize inductance in the PC
board traces.
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The two ground pins (AGND, PGND) must be connected together with a short direct connection to avoid jitter
due to relative ground bounce.
If the internal dissipation of the LM5026 produces high junction temperatures during normal operation, the use of
multiple vias under the IC to a ground place can help conduct heat away from the IC. Judicious positioning of the
PC board within the end product, along with use of any available air flow (forced or natural convection) can help
reduce the junction temperatures.
Application Circuit Example
The following schematic shows an example of an LM5026 controlled 100W active clamp forward power
converter. The input voltage range (VPWR) is 36V to 78V, and the output voltage is 3.3V. The output current
capability is 30 Amps. Current sense transformer T2 provides information to the CS pin for current mode control
and current limit protection. The error amplifiers and reference U3 and U4 provide voltage feedback via
optocoupler U2. Synchronous rectifiers Q3-Q6 minimize rectification losses in the secondary. An auxiliary
winding on inductor L2 provides power to the LM5026 VCC pin when the output is in regulation. The input
voltage UVLO levels are ≈34V for increasing VPWR, and ≈32V for decreasing VPWR. The circuit can be shut down
by forcing the ON/OFF input (J2) below 1.25V. An external synchronizing frequency can be applied to the SYNC
input (J11) or like converters can be self-synchronized by connections of (J3). The regulator output is current
limited at ≈32A.
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Figure 34. Application Circuit: Input 36-78V, Output 3.3V, 30A
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status
(1)
Package Type Package Pins Package
Drawing
Qty
Eco Plan
Lead/Ball Finish
(2)
MSL Peak Temp
Op Temp (°C)
Device Marking
(3)
(4/5)
LM5026MT
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
16
92
TBD
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LM5026
MT
LM5026MT/NOPB
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
16
92
Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)
CU SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 125
LM5026
MT
LM5026MTX
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
16
TBD
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LM5026
MT
LM5026MTX/NOPB
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
16
Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)
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Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 125
LM5026
MT
LM5026SD
ACTIVE
WSON
NHQ
16
TBD
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5026SD
LM5026SD/NOPB
ACTIVE
WSON
NHQ
16
Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)
CU SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
5026SD
LM5026SDX
ACTIVE
WSON
NHQ
16
TBD
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5026SD
LM5026SDX/NOPB
ACTIVE
WSON
NHQ
16
Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)
CU SN
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
5026SD
2500
1000
4500
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability
information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements for all 6 substances, including the requirement that
lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between
the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight
in homogeneous material)
(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. -- The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
(4)
There may be additional marking, which relates to the logo, the lot trace code information, or the environmental category on the device.
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(5)
Multiple Device Markings will be inside parentheses. Only one Device Marking contained in parentheses and separated by a "~" will appear on a device. If a line is indented then it is a continuation
of the previous line and the two combined represent the entire Device Marking for that device.
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In no event shall TI's liability arising out of such information exceed the total purchase price of the TI part(s) at issue in this document sold by TI to Customer on an annual basis.
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PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION
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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION
*All dimensions are nominal
Device
Package Package Pins
Type Drawing
SPQ
Reel
Reel
A0
Diameter Width (mm)
(mm) W1 (mm)
B0
(mm)
K0
(mm)
P1
(mm)
W
Pin1
(mm) Quadrant
LM5026MTX/NOPB
TSSOP
PW
16
2500
330.0
12.4
6.95
8.3
1.6
8.0
12.0
Q1
LM5026SD/NOPB
WSON
NHQ
16
1000
178.0
12.4
5.3
5.3
1.3
8.0
12.0
Q1
LM5026SDX/NOPB
WSON
NHQ
16
4500
330.0
12.4
5.3
5.3
1.3
8.0
12.0
Q1
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PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION
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*All dimensions are nominal
Device
Package Type
Package Drawing
Pins
SPQ
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
LM5026MTX/NOPB
LM5026SD/NOPB
TSSOP
PW
16
2500
367.0
367.0
35.0
WSON
NHQ
16
1000
203.0
190.0
41.0
LM5026SDX/NOPB
WSON
NHQ
16
4500
367.0
367.0
35.0
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