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LM5071 Power Over Ethernet PD Controller with Auxiliary Power Interface
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Compatible with 12V AC Adapters
Fully Compliant 802.3af Power Interface Port
80V, 1Ω, 400 mA Internal MOSFET
Detection Resistor Disconnect Function
Programmable Classification Current
Programmable Under-voltage Lockout with
Programmable Hysteresis
Thermal Shutdown Protection
Auxiliary Power Enable Pin
Current Mode Pulse Width Modulator
Supports both Isolated and Non-Isolated
Applications
Error Amplifier and Reference for Non-Isolated
Applications
Programmable Oscillator Frequency
Programmable Soft-Start
80% Maximum Duty Cycle Limiter, Slope
Compensation (-80 device)
50% Maximum Duty Cycle Limiter, No Slope
Compensation (-50 device)
TSSOP-16
DESCRIPTION
The LM5071 power interface port and pulse width
modulation (PWM) controller provides a complete
integrated solution for Powered Devices (PD) that
connect into Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems.
The LM5071 is specifically designed for the PD
that must accept power from auxiliary sources
such as AC adapters. The auxiliary power interface
of the LM5071 activates the PWM controller when the
ac adapter is connected to power the PD when PoE
network power is unavailable. The LM5071 integrates
an 80V, 400mA line connection switch and
associated control for a fully IEEE 802.3af compliant
interface with a full featured current mode pulse width
modulator dc-dc converter. All power sequencing
requirements between the controller interface and
switch mode power supply (SMPS) are integrated into
the IC.
Block Diagram
PoE (+)
VOUT
IEEE 802.3 af Interface
LM5071
UVLO
Signature Detection
Classification
AC
Adapter
Jack
+
_
Hot Swap
AUX
Auxiliary
Power
Enable
In-rush and Fault
Current Limiting
DC - DC
Converter
PWM Controller
Feedback
Current Mode
PoE (-)
1
2
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VIN
RSIG
VIN < 10V
Switch
RCLASS
Bandgap
Regulator
VCC
Internal
High Voltage
Regulator
5V
-
+
UVLO
SMPS
Controller
UVLORTN
OUT
CS
AUX
VEE
Inrush /DC
Current Limit
VEE
RTN
COMP
RT
SS
ARTN
FB
Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram
Connection Diagram
VIN
1
16
ARTN
RSIG
2
15
SS
RCLASS
3
14
RT
AUX
4
13
CS
UVLO
5
12
COMP
UVLORTN
6
11
FB
VEE
7
10
VCC
RTN
8
9
OUT
Figure 2. 16 Lead TSSOP
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS
Pin
Name
1
VIN
2
RSIG
3
RCLASS
4
AUX
5
UVLO
6
UVLORTN
7
Description
Application Information
System high potential input.
The diode “OR” of several lines entering the PD, it is the more positive
input potential.
Signature resistor pin.
Connect a resistor from VIN to this pin for signature detection. The
resistor is in parallel with the UVLO resistors and should be valued
accordingly.
Classification resistor pin.
Connect the classification programming resistor from this pin to VEE.
Auxiliary input power startup pin.
A resistor divider between the AUX voltage input to VEE programs the
startup levels with a 2.5V threshold. A high value (>300kΩ) internal pull
down resistor is present to pull the pin low if it is left open. In practice,
the divider voltage should be set well above 2.5V by the programming
resistors.
Line under-voltage lockout.
An external resistor divider from VIN to UVLORTN programs the
shutdown levels with a 2.00V threshold at the UVLO pin. Hysteresis is
set by a switched internal 10uA current source that forces additional
current into the resistor divider.
Return for the external UVLO resistors.
Connect the bottom resistor of the resistor divider between the UVLO pin
and this pin.
VEE
System low potential input.
Diode “OR’d” to the RJ45 connector and PSE’s –48V supply, it is the
more negative input potential.
8
RTN
System return for the PWM converter.
The drain of the internal current limiting power MOSFET which connects
VEE to the return path of the dc-dc converter.
9
OUT
Output of the PWM controller.
DC-DC converter gate driver output with 800mA peak sink current
capability.
10
VCC
Output of the internal high voltage series
pass regulator. Regulated output voltage
is nominally 7.8V.
When the auxiliary transformer winding (if used) raises the voltage on
this pin above the regulation set point, the internal series pass regulator
will shutdown, reducing the controller power dissipation.
11
FB
Feedback signal.
Inverting input of the internal error amplifier. The non-inverting input is
internally connected to a 1.25V reference.
12
COMP
13
CS
14
RT / SYNC
15
SS
16
ARTN
The output of the error amplifier and input COMP pull-up is provided by an internal 5K resistor which may be used
to the Pulse Width Modulator.
to bias an opto-coupler transistor.
Current sense input.
Current sense input for current mode control and over-current protection.
Current limiting is accomplished using a dedicated current sense
comparator. If the CS pin voltage exceeds 0.5V the OUT pin switches
low for cycle-by-cycle current limiting. CS is held low for 50ns after OUT
switches high to blank leading edge current spikes.
Oscillator timing resistor pin and
synchronization input.
An external resistor connected from RT to ARTN sets the oscillator
frequency. This pin will also accept narrow ac-coupled synchronization
pulses from an external clock.
Soft-start input.
An external capacitor and an internal 10uA current source set the softstart ramp rate.
Analog PWM supply return.
RTN for sensitive analog circuitry including the SMPS current limit
amplifier.
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.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (1) (2)
VIN ,RTN to VEE
-0.3V to 80V
RSIG to VIN
-12V to 0V
AUX to VEE
-0.3V to 57V
UVLO to VEE
-0.3V to 13V
RCLASS to VEE
-0.3V to 7V
ARTN to RTN
-0.3V to 0.3V
VCC, OUT to ARTN
-0.3V to 16V
All other inputs to ARTN
-0.3V to 7V
ESD Rating
Human Body Model
2000V
Lead Temperature (3)
Wave (4 seconds)
260°C
Infrared (10 seconds)
240°C
Vapor Phase (75 seconds)
219°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 Electrical Characteristics. The absolute
maximum rating of VIN, RTN to VEE is derated to (-0.3V to 76V) at -40°C.
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specifications.
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Operating Ratings
VIN voltage
1.8V to 60V
External voltage applied to VCC
8.1V to 15V
Operating Junction Temperature
-40°C to 125°C
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Electrical Characteristics (1)
Specifications in standard type face are for TJ = +25°C and those in boldface type apply over the full operating junction
temperature range. Unless otherwise specified: VIN = 48V, VCC = 10V, RT = 30.3kΩ.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Powered Interface
IOS
Offset Current
VIN < 10.0V
10
uA
VCLSS(ON)
Signature Resistor Disable /
Classification Current Turn On
VIN with respect to VEE
10.0
11.5
12.5
V
VCLSS(OFF)
Classification Current Turn Off
VIN with respect to VEE
23.5
25.0
26.5
V
1.43
1.5
1.57
V
0.5
1.0
mA
1
1.9
mA
Classification Voltage
With respect to VEE
ICLASS
Supply Current During
Classification
VIN =17V
IDC
Supply Current During Normal
Operation
OUT floating
UVLO Pin Reference Voltage
VIN > 27V
1.95
2.00
2.05
V
UVLO Hysteresis Current
VIN > UVLO
8.0
10
11.5
uA
Softstart Release
RTN falling with respect to VEE
1.2
1.45
1.7
V
Softstart Release Hysteresis
RTN rising with respect to VEE
0.8
1.1
1.3
V
RDS(ON)
PowerFET Resistance
I = 350mA, VIN = 48V
1
2.2
Ω
ILEAK
SMPS Bias Current
VEE = 0V, VIN = RTN = 57V
100
uA
AUX Pin Threshold
AUX pin rising with respect to VEE
2.4
2.5
2.65
V
AUX Pin Threshold Hysteresis
AUX pin falling with respect to VEE
0.4
0.5
0.6
V
ZAUX
AUX Pin Input Impedance
AUX = 0.5V
IINRUSH
Inrush Current Limit
VEE = 0V, RTN = 3.0V
70
100
130
mA
ILIM
DC Current Limit
VEE = 0V, RTN = 3.0V,
Temp = 0°C to 85°C
350
390
420
mA
ILIM
DC Current Limit
VEE = 0V, RTN = 3.0V, Temp = 40°C to 125°C
325
390
420
mA
VinMin
Operational VIN Input Voltage
AUX = 5V, Vcc = Vin (2)
9.5
VccReg
VCC Regulation
Open ckt
7.5
7.8
8.1
VCC Current Limit
See (3)
15
20
VCC UVLO (Rising)
VccReg
– 300mV
VccReg –
100mV
VCC UVLO (Falling)
5.9
6.25
6.6
V
1.5
3
mA
350
kΩ
Startup Regulator
V
V
mA
VCC Supply
Supply Current (Icc)
Cload = 0
Error Amplifier
GBW
Gain Bandwidth
4
MHz
DC Gain
75
dB
Input Voltage
FB = COMP
COMP Sink Capability
FB=1.5V COMP=1V
ILIM Delay to Output
CS step from 0 to 0.6V, time to
onset of OUT transition (90%)
1.219
1.212
5
1.281
1.288
V
20
mA
20
ns
Current Limit
Cycle by Cycle Current Limit
Threshold Voltage
(1)
(2)
(3)
0.44
0.5
0.56
V
Min and Max limits are 100% production tested at 25 °C. Limits over the operating temperature range are specified through correlation
using Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. Limits are used to calculate Texas Instruments’ Average Outgoing Quality Level
(AOQL).
The Vcc regulator requires an external source whenever the Vin pin is below 13V with respect to RTN. An external load on Vcc
increases this startup voltage requirement.
Device thermal limitations may limit usable range.
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Electrical Characteristics(1) (continued)
Specifications in standard type face are for TJ = +25°C and those in boldface type apply over the full operating junction
temperature range. Unless otherwise specified: VIN = 48V, VCC = 10V, RT = 30.3kΩ.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Leading Edge Blanking Time
55
ns
CS Sink Impedance (clocked)
25
55
Ω
7
10
13
uA
Frequency1
(RT = 30.3K)
175
200
225
KHz
Frequency2
(RT = 10.5K)
505
580
665
KHz
3.1
3.8
V
Soft-Start
Softstart Current Source
Oscillator (4)
Sync threshold
PWM Comparator
Delay to Output
COMP set to 2V
CS stepped 0 to 0.4V, time to onset
of OUT transition low
Min Duty Cycle
COMP=0V
25
ns
0
%
Max Duty Cycle (-80 Device)
80
%
Max Duty Cycle (-50 Device)
50
%
COMP to PWM Comparator Gain
0.33
COMP Open Circuit Voltage
4.5
5.4
6.3
V
0.6
1.1
1.5
mA
COMP Short Circuit Current
COMP= 0V
Slope Comp Amplitude
(LM5071-80 Device Only)
Delta increase at PWM Comparator
to CS
105
Output High Saturation
Iout = 50mA,
VCC - VOUT
0.25
0.75
Output Low Saturation
Iout = 100mA
0.25
0.75
Rise time
Cload = 1nF
15
ns
Fall time
Cload = 1nF
15
ns
165
°C
25
°C
125
°C/W
Slope Compensation
mV
Output Section
V
V
Thermal Shutdown
Tsd
Thermal Shutdown Temp.
Thermal Shutdown
Hysteresis
Thermal Resistance
θJA
(4)
6
Junction to Ambient
PW Package
Specification applies to the oscillator frequency. The operational frequency of the LM5071-50 devices is divided by two.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Default Current Limit vs Temperature
Oscillator Frequency vs RT Resistance
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
400
DEFAULT CURRENT LIMIT (mA)
395
390
385
380
375
370
365
1000
800
600
400
200
0
360
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
0
100 120
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
RT RESISTANCE (k:)
TEMPERATURE (oC)
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
UVLO Hysteresis Current vs Temperature
Softstart Current vs Temperature
12
11.5
11.5
SOFTSTART CURRENT (PA)
UVLO HYSTERESIS CURRENT (PA)
12
11
10.5
10
9.5
9
8.5
8
-40
11
10.5
10
9.5
9
8.5
-20
0
20
40
60
80
8
-40
100 120
-20
o
0
20
40
60
80
100 120
o
TEMPERATURE ( C)
TEMPERATURE ( C)
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
Error Amp Input Voltage vs temperature
Oscillator Frequency vs Temperature
RT = 15.2 kΩ
1.275
406
1.270
404
1.265
402
FREQUENCY (kHz)
SMPS BG (V)
1.260
1.255
1.250
1.245
1.240
400
398
396
394
1.235
392
1.230
1.225
-60 -40 -20
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
390
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100 120
o
o
TEMPERATURE ( C)
TEMPERATURE ( C)
Figure 7.
Figure 8.
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Typical Performance Characteristics (continued)
VCC vs ICC
Input Current vs Input Voltage
9
3
8
INPUT CURRENT (mA)
2.5
VCC (V)
7
6
5
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.5
2
1
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
ICC (mA)
Figure 9.
Figure 10.
UVLO Threshold vs Temperature
2.05
2.04
2.03
UVLO VTH (V)
2.02
2.01
2.00
1.99
1.98
1.97
1.96
1.95
-60 -40 -20
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
TEMPERATURE (oC)
Figure 11.
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Specialized Block Diagrams
VIN 5
+
EN
_
VBG
+
2V -
VCC
10 PA
UVLO
+
+
_
+
_
2.5V
VEE
VCC
FB
COMP
RTN
ARTN
FB
_
350 k:
OUT
1V
Hysteresis
COMP
+
AUX
Gate
Control
CS
force_enable
_
OUT
CS
Thermal
Limit
SS
10V
VIN
See Figure 4
1.5V +
RSIG
Power OK
_
RCLASS
SMPS
Controller
RT
1.5V
SS
+
EN
LOCAL_EN
VIN
RT
UVLORTN
LT25V
2V
-
60V
Figure 12. Top Level Block Diagram
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RT
Slope
Compensation
Generator
45 PA
0
OSC
VCC
CLK
-50 Device Has
No Slope
Compensation
80% MAX
DUTY LIMIT (-80)
50% MAX
DUTY LIMIT (-50)
5V
5k
1.25V
FB
Q
R
Q
DRIVER
OUT
PWM
100k
+
-
S
1.4V
+
LOGIC
50k
SS
10 PA
SS
SS
COMP
2k
0.5V
+
-
CURRENT
LIMIT
CS
CLK +LEB
Figure 13. PWM Controller Block Diagram
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DETAILED OPERATING DESCRIPTION
The LM5071 power interface port and pulse width modulation (PWM) controller provides a complete integrated
solution for Powered Devices (PD) that connect into Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems. Major features of the
PD interface portion of the IC include detection, classification, thermal limit, programmable undervoltage lockout,
and current limit monitoring. The device also includes a high-voltage start-up bias regulator that operates over a
wide input range up to 60V. The switch mode power supply (SMPS) control portion of the IC includes power
good sensing, VCC regulator under-voltage lockout, cycle-by-cycle current limit, error amplifier, slope
compensation, soft-start, and oscillator sync capability. This high speed BiCMOS IC has total propagation delays
less than 100ns and a 1MHz capable oscillator programmed by a single external resistor. The LM5071 PWM
controller provides current-mode control for dc-dc converter topologies requiring a single drive output, such as
Flyback and Forward topologies. The LM5071 PWM enables all of the advantages of current-mode control
including line feed-forward, cycle-by-cycle current limit and simplified loop compensation. The oscillator ramp is
internally buffered and added to the PWM comparator input ramp to provide slope compensation necessary for
current mode control at duty cycles greater than 50% (-80 suffix only).
Modes of Operation
The LM5071 PD interface is designed to provide a fully compliant IEEE 802.3af system. As such, the modes of
operation take into account the barrel rectifiers often utilized to correctly polarize the dc input from the Ethernet
cable.
Table 1. Operating Modes With Respect to Input Voltage
Input Voltage VIN wrt VEE
Mode of Operation
1.8V to 10.0V
Detection (Signature)
12.5V to 25.0V
Classification
25.0V to UVLO Rising Vth
Awaiting Full Power
60V to UVLO Falling Vth
Normal Powered Operation
An external signature resistor is connected to VEE when VIN exceeds 1.8V, initiating detection mode. During
detection mode, quiescent current drawn by the LM5071 is less than 10uA. Between 10.0V and 12.5V, the
device enters classification mode and the signature resistor is disabled. The nominal range for classification
mode is 11.5V to 25.0V. The classification current is turned off once the classification range voltage is exceeded,
to reduce power dissipation. Between 25.0V and UVLO release, the device is in a standby state, awaiting the
input voltage to reach the operational range to complete the power up sequence. Once the VIN voltage increases
above the upper UVLO threshold voltage, the internal power MOSFET is enabled to deliver a constant current to
charge the input capacitor of the dc-dc converter. When the MOSFET Vds voltage falls below 1.5V, the internal
Power Good signal enables the SMPS controller. The LM5071 is specified to operate with an input voltage as
high as 60.0V. The SMPS controller and internal MOSFET are disabled when VIN falls to the lower UVLO
threshold.
Detection Signature
To detect a potential powered device candidate, the PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) will apply a voltage from
2.8V to 10V across the input terminals of the PD. The voltage can be of either polarity so a diode barrel network
is required on both lines to ensure this capability. The PSE will take two measurements, separated by at least 1V
and 2ms of time. The voltage ramp between measurement points will not exceed 0.1V/us. The delta voltage /
delta current calculation is then performed; if the detected impedance is above 23.75kΩ and below 26.25kΩ, the
PSE will consider a PD to be present. If the impedance is less than 15kΩ or greater than 33kΩ a PD will be
considered not present and will not receive power. Impedances between these values may or may not indicate
the presence of a valid PD. The LM5071 will enable the signature resistor at a controller input voltage of 1.5V to
take into account the diode voltage drops. An external signature resistor should be placed between the VIN and
RSIG pins. The signature resistor is in parallel with the external UVLO resistor divider, and its value should be
calculated accordingly. Targeting 24.5kΩ increases margin in the signature design as the input bridge rectifier
diodes contribute to the series resistance measured at the PD input terminals. The PSE will tolerate no more
than 1.9V of offset voltage (caused by the external diodes) or more than 10uA of offset current (bias current).
The input capacitance must be greater than 0.05uF and less than 0.12uF. To increase efficiency, the signature
resistor is disabled by the LM5071 controller once the input voltage is above the detection range (> 11V).
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Classification
To classify the PD, the PSE will present a voltage between 14.5V and 20.5V to the PD. The LM5071 enables
classification mode at a nominal input voltage of 11.5V. An internal 1.5V linear regulator and an external resistor
connected to the RCLASS pin provide classification programming current. Table 1 shows the external
classification resistor required for a particular class.
The classification current flows through the IC into the classification resistor. The suggested resistor values take
into account the bias current flowing into the IC. A different desired RCLASS can be calculated by dividing 1.5V
by the desired classification current.
Per the IEEE 802.3af specification, classification is optional, and the PSE will default to class 0 if a valid
classification current is not detected. If PD classification is not desired (i.e., Class 0), simply leave the RCLASS
pin open. The classification time period may not last longer than 75ms as per IEEE 802.3af. The LM5071 will
remain in classification mode until VIN is greater than 25V.
Table 2. Classification Levels and Required External Resistors
Class
PMIN
PMAX
ICLASS
(MIN)
ICLASS
(MAX)
RCLASS
0
0.44W
12.95W
1
0.44W
3.84W
0mA
4mA
Open
9mA
12mA
150Ω
2
3.84W
3
6.49W
6.49W
17mA
20mA
82.5Ω
12.95W
26mA
30mA
4
Reserved
Reserved
54.9Ω
36mA
44mA
38.3Ω
Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
The IEEE 802.3af specification states that the PSE will supply power to the PD within 400ms after completion of
detection. The LM5071 contains a programmable line Under Voltage Lock Out (UVLO) circuit. The first resistor
should be connected between the VIN to UVLO pins; the bottom resistor in the divider should be connected
between the UVLO and UVLORTN pins.
The divider must be designed such that the voltage at the UVLO pin equals 2.0V when VIN reaches the desired
minimum operating level. If the UVLO threshold is not met, the interface control and SMPS control will remain in
standby.
UVLO hysteresis is accomplished with an internal 10uA current source that is switched on and off into the
impedance of the UVLO 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 2.00V threshold, the
current source is turned off, causing the voltage at the UVLO pin to fall. The LM5071 UVLO thresholds cannot be
programmed lower than 25V, the AUX pin should be used to force UVLO release below 25V.
There are many additional uses for the UVLO pin. The UVLO function can also be used to implement a remote
enable / disable function. Pulling the UVLO pin down below the UVLO threshold disables the interface and SMPS
controller unless forced on via AUX pin operation.
AUX Pin Operation
The AUX pin can be used to force operation (UVLO release) of the interface and switching regulator at any input
voltage above 9.5V. This is especially useful for auxiliary input (wall transformer) input voltages. The pin has a
2.5V threshold (0.5V hysteresis) and an input impedance of approximately 350kΩ. The input resistor provides a
defined pull down impedance if the pin is left open by the user. An external pull down resistor should be used to
provide additional noise immunity. The resultant pin voltage from the external resistor divider should be well
above the 2.5V threshold to ensure proper auxiliary operation. See Figure 14 for an example of a simple yet
robust auxiliary configuration.
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+AUX
+PoE
VCC
VIN
+V OUT
LM 5071
RCLASS
SS
UVLO
RT
COMP
UVLORTN
CS
100 k:
FB
AUX
ARTN
RTN
100 k:
-PoE
OUT
VEE
- AUX
0.1 PF
Figure 14. Simplified Schematic Showing Auxiliary Implementation
Power Supply Operation
Once the UVLO threshold has been satisfied, the interface controller of the LM5071 will charge up the SMPS
input capacitor through the internal power MOSFET. This load capacitance provides input filtering for the power
converter section and must be at least 5uF per the IEEE 802.3af specification. To accomplish the charging in a
controlled manner, the power MOSFET is current limited to 100mA.
The SMPS controller will not initiate operation until the load capacitor is completely charged. The power
sequencing between the interface circuitry and the SMPS controller occurs automatically within the LM5071.
Detection circuitry monitors the RTN pin to detect interface startup completion. When the RTN pin potential drops
below 1.5V with respect to VEE, the VCC regulator of the SMPS controller is enabled. The soft-start function is
enabled once the VCC regulator achieves minimum operating voltage. The inrush current limit only applies to the
initial charging phase. The interface power MOSFET current limit will revert to the default protection current limit
of 390mA once the SMPS is powered up and the soft-start pin sequence begins.
High Voltage Start-up Regulator
The LM5071 contains an internal high voltage startup regulator that allows the input pin (VIN) to be connected
directly to line voltages as high as 60V. The regulator output is internally current limited to 15mA. The
recommended capacitance range for the VCC regulator output is 0.1uF to 10uF. When the voltage on the VCC pin
reaches the regulation point of 7.8V, the controller output is enabled. The controller will remain enabled until VCC
falls below 6.25V.
In typical applications, a transformer auxiliary winding is diode connected to the VCC pin. This winding should
raise the VCC voltage above 8.1V to shut off the internal startup regulator. Though not required, powering VCC
from an auxiliary winding improves conversion efficiency while reducing the power dissipated in the controller.
The external VCC capacitor must be selected such that the capacitor maintains the VCC voltage greater than the
VCC UVLO falling threshold (6.25V) during the initial start-up. During a fault condition 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 capability of the LM5071 package.
If the VCC auxiliary winding is used with a low voltage auxiliary supply (wall transformer), the VCC pin could back
feed through the LM5071 to the VIN pin. A diode from VCC to VIN should be used to clamp the VCC pin and
prevent this internal back feed. The winding voltage will remain the same and extra power will be dissipated in
the series resistor. Also, note that when using a very low voltage auxiliary supply (