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PHASE SHIFT RESONANT CONTROLLER
FEATURES
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Programmable Output Turn On Delay; Zero
Delay Available
Compatible with Voltage Mode or Current
Mode Topologies
Practical Operation at Switching Frequencies
to 300 kHz
10-MHz Error Amplifier
Pin Programmable Undervoltage Lockout
Low Startup Current – 150 µA
Soft Start Control
Outputs Active Low During UVLO
DESCRIPTION
The UC3879 controls a bridge power stage by phase
shifting the switching of one half-bridge with respect
to the other. This allows constant frequency pulse
width modulation in combination with resonant,
zero-voltage
switching
for
high
efficiency
performance. The UC3879 can be configured to
provide control in either voltage mode or current
mode operation, with overcurrent shutdown for fast
fault protection.
Independently programmable time delays provide
dead-time at the turn-on of each output stage,
allowing time for each resonant switching interval.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
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DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)
With the oscillator capable of operating in excess of 600 kHz, overall output switching frequencies to 300 kHz
are practical. In addition to the standard free running mode, with the CLKSYNC pin, the user may configure the
UC3879 to accept an external clock synchronization signal. Alternatively, up to three units can be locked
together with the operational frequency determined by the fastest device.
Protective features include an undervoltage lockout and overcurrent protection. Additional features include a
10-MHz error amplifier, a 5-V precision reference, and soft start. The UC3879 is available in 20 pin N, J, DW,
and Q and 28 pin L packages.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1)
VALUE
UNIT
Supply voltage (VC, VIN)
PARAMETER
20
V
Output current, source or sink, dc
20
Output current, source, sink peak for 0.1 µs at max frequency of 300
kHz
100
mA
Analog inputs
(Pins 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19)
–0.3 to 5.3
(Pin 16)
V
–0.03 to VIN
Analog outputs
(Pins 7, 8, 12, 13)
–0.3 to VC to 0.3
V
Storage temperature range
–65°C to 150°C
Junction temperature
–55°C to 150°C
Lead temperature (soldering, 10 sec)
(1)
°C
300°C
Pin references are to 20-pin DIL and SOIC packages. All voltages are with respect to ground unless otherwise stated. Currents are
positive into, negative out of the specified terminal.
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
(1)
(2)
(3)
2
PACKAGE
θJA
θJC
J-20
70-85
28 (1)
N-20
80 (2)
35
DW-20 SOIC
45-95 (2)
25
PLCC-20
43-75 (2)
34
CLCC-20
N/A
5-8 (2) (3)
θJC data values stated were derived from MIL-STD-1835B. MIL-STD-1835B states "The baseline values shown are worst case (mean
+2s) for a 60 x 60 mil microcircuit device silicon die and aplicable for devices with die sizes up to 14400 square mils. For devices die
sizes greater than 14400 square mils use the following values; dual-in-line, 11°C/W; flat pacl 10°C/W; pin grid array, 10°C/W".
Specified θJA (junction-to-ambient) is for devices mounted to 5-in2 FR4 PC board with one ounce copper wire where noted. When
resistance range is given, lower values are for 5-in2 aluminum PC board. Test PWB was 0.062 in thick and typically used 0.635-mm
trace widths for power packages and 1.3-mm trace widths for non-power packages with a 100 x 100 mil probe land area at the end of
each trace.
θJC estimated for backside of device, through the metalized thermal conduction pads.
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Product Selection Guide
TEMPERATURE RANGE
AVAILABLE PACKAGES
UCC1879
–55°C to 125°C
J, L
UCC2879
–40°C to 85°C
N, DW, Q, J, L
UCC3879
0°C to 70°C
N, DW, Q
DIL-20, SOIC-2
J OR N PACKAGE, DW PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
VREF 1
CLCC-28
L PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
DELSETA-B
20 GND
CT
COMP 2
EA– 3
CS 4
UVSEL
19 RAMP
N/C
CLKSYNC
18 RT
N/C
N/C
17 CLKSYNC
16 UVSEL
DELSETC-D 5
SS 6
15 DELSETA-B
9 10 11
3
13
RAMP
PWRGND
2
14
GND
15
N/C
1
RT
14 CT
OUTC 8
13 OUTA
VC 9
12 OUTB
VIN 10
11 PWRGND
PLCC-20
Q PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
VC
28
16
N/C
OUTC
27
17
VREF
OUTD
25 24 23 22 21 20 18
COMP
N/C
EA–
N/C
CS
SS
N/C
DELSETC-D
DELSETC-D
SS
OUTD
CS
EA–
3
OUTC
8
4
OUTB
VIN
OUTD 7
6 7
OUTC
2
1 20 19
4
18
COMP
VC
5
17
VREF
VIN
6
16
GND
PWRGND
7
15
RAMP
OUTB
8
14
RT
9 10 11 12 13
OUTA
CT
CLKSYNC
UVSEL
DELSETA-B
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Unless specified; VC = VIN = VUVSEL = 12 V, CT = 470 pF, RT = 9.53k, RDELSETA-B = RDELSEC-D = 4.8k, CDELSETA-B = CDELSETC-D
= 0.01 µF, TA = TJ.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
Undervoltage Lockout
Start threshold
UVLO hysteresis
Input bias, UVSEL pin
VUVSEL = VIN
9
10.75
12.5
VUVSEL = Open
12.5
15.25
16.5
VUVSEL = VIN
1.15
1.75
2.15
6
7.4
VUVSEL = Open
5.2
VUVSEL= VIN = 8 V
V
µA
30
Supply Current
IVIN startup
VIN = VUVSEL = 8 V, VC = 18 V,
IDELSETA-B = IDELSETC-D = 0
150
600
IVC startup
VIN = VUVSEL = 8 V, VC = 18 V,
IDELSETA-B = IDELSETC-D = 0
10
100
UC3879, UC2879
23
35
UC1879
23
36
4
8
5
5.08
IVIN operating
µA
IVC operating
mA
Voltage Reference
Output voltage
TJ = 25°C
4.92
Line regulation
11 V < VIN < 18 V
1
10
Load regulation
IVREF = –10 mA
5
20
Total variation
Line, Load, Temperature
Short circuit current
VREF = 0 V, TJ = 25°C
4.875
5.125
V
mV
V
–60
–15
mA
2.5
2.6
V
0.6
3
µA
Error Amplifier
Error amplifier input voltage
2.4
Input bias current
4
AVOL
1 V < VCOMP < 4 V
60
90
PSRR
11 V < VIN < 18 V
85
100
Output sink current
VCOMP = 1 V
1
2.5
Output source current
VCOMP = 4 V
Output voltage high
ICOMP = –0.5 mA
Output voltage low
ICOMP = 1 mA
Slew rate
TA = 25°C
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–1.3
–0.5
4
4.7
5
0
0.5
1
6
11
mA
V
V/µs
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Unless specified; VC = VIN = VUVSEL = 12 V, CT = 470 pF, RT = 9.53k, RDELSETA-B = RDELSEC-D = 4.8k, CDELSETA-B = CDELSETC-D
= 0.01 µF, TA = TJ.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
PWM Comparator
RAMP offset voltage
TJ = 25°C (1)
PWM phase shift,
TDELSETA-B, TDELSETC-D = 0 (2)
VCOMP> VRAMPpeak+ VRAMPoffset
Output skew,
TDELSETA-B, TDELSETC-D = 0 (2)
VCOMP> VRAMPpeak + VRAMPoffset
Ramp to output delay,
TDELSETA-B = 0, TDELSETC-D = 0
UC3879, UC2879
115
250
UC1879
115
300
200
220
1
2
VCOMP < Zero Phase Shift Voltage
1.1
1.25
1.4
98%
99.7%
102%
0%
0.3%
2%
V
10
VCOMP < Zero Phase Shift Voltage
10
ns
Oscillator
Initial accuracy
TA = 25°C
Voltage stability
11 V < VIN < 18 V
180
Total variation
Line, Temperature
kHz
%
160
200
240
CLKSYNC threshold
2.3
2.5
2.7
Clock out high
2.8
4
Clock out low
0.5
1
1.5
Clock out pulse width
400
600
Ramp valley voltage
0.2
0.4
2.8
2.9
3.2
2
10
µA
2.35
2.5
2.65
V
160
300
ns
2
10
µA
2
2.15
V
110
300
ns
Ramp peak voltage
kHz
V
ns
V
Current Limit
Input bias
VCS = 3 V
Threshold voltage
Delay to OUTA, B, C, D
Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit
Input bias
VCS = 2.2 V
Threshold voltage
1.85
Delay to output zero phase
(1)
Ramp offset voltage has a temperature coefficient of about –4 mV/°C.
q=
(2)
200
f%
T
Phase shift percentage (0% = 0 , 100% = 180 ) is defined as
where is the phase shift, and and T are defined in Figure 1. At 0% phase shift, is the output skew.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Unless specified; VC = VIN = VUVSEL = 12 V, CT = 470 pF, RT = 9.53k, RDELSETA-B = RDELSEC-D = 4.8k, CDELSETA-B = CDELSETC-D
= 0.01 µF, TA = TJ.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
–3
UNIT
Soft Start/Reset Delay
Charge current
VSS = 0.5 V
–20
–9
Discharge current
VSS = 1 V
120
230
Restart threshold
4.3
Discharge level
µA
4.7
V
300
mV
Output Drivers
Output Low level
IOUT = 10 mA
0.3
0.4
Output High level
IOUT = –10 mA, Referenced to VC
2.2
3
Delay Set
(3)
(3)
Delay time (4)
RDELSETA-B = RDELSETC-D = 4.8k
250
370
520
Delay time (4)
RDELSETA-B = RDELSETC-D = 1.9k
100
155
220
Zero
V
delay (5)
VDELSETA-B = VDELSETC-D = 5 V
ns
5
Delay time can be programmed via resistors from the delay set pins to ground.
)
(
Delay Time = 0.89 · 10-10 · RDELAY sec
(4)
The recommended range for RDELAY is 1.9 kΩ to 10 kΩ.
Delay time is defined as:
æ1
ö
delay = T · ç - duty cycle ÷
2
è
ø
(5)
where T is defined in Figure 1.
The zero phase shift voltage is the voltage measured at COMP which forces zero phase shift. This condition corresponds to zero
effective output power. Zero phase shift voltage has a temperature coefficient of about –2 mV/°C.
DutyCycle =
t
T
Period = T
TDHL(A to C) = TDHL (Bto D) =
Figure 1. Phase Shift, Output Skew and Delay Time Definitions
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS
CLKSYNC (Bi-directional Clock and Synchronization): Used as an output, CLKSYNC provides a clock signal. As
an input, this pin provides a synchronization point. Multiple UC3879s, each with their own local oscillator
frequency, may be connected together by the CLKSYNC pin, and they will synchronize to the fastest oscillator.
This pin may also be used to synchronize the UC3879 to an external clock, provided the frequency of the
external signal is higher than the frequency of the local oscillator. CLKSYNC is internally connected to an emitter
follower pull-up and a current source pull-down (300 µA typical). Therefore, an external resistor to GND can be
used to improve the CLKSYNC pin’s ability to drive capacitive loads.
COMP (Error Amplifier Output): This pin is the output of the gain stage for overall feedback control. Error
amplifier output voltage levels below 0.9 V forces zero phase shift. Since the error amplifier has a relatively low
current drive capability, the output may be overridden by driving it with a sufficiently low impedance source.
CT (Oscillator Frequency Set): After choosing RT to set the required upper end of the linear duty cycle range,
the timing capacitor (CT) value is calculated to set the oscillator frequency as follows:
CT =
Dlin
1.08 · RT · f
Connect the timing capacitor directly between CT and GND. Use a high quality ceramic capacitor with low ESL
and ESR for best results. A minimum CT value of 200 pF insures good accuracy and less susceptibility to circuit
layout parasitics. The oscillator and PWM are designed to provide practical operation to 600 kHz.
CS (Current Sense): This pin is the non-inverting input to the two current fault comparators whose references
are set internally to fixed values of 2 V and 2.5 V. When the voltage at this pin exceeds 2 V, and the error
amplifier output voltage exceeds the voltage on the ramp input, the phase shift limiting overcurrent comparator
will limit the phase shifting on a cycle-by-cycle basis. When the voltage at this pin exceeds 2.5 V, the current
fault latch is set, the outputs are forced OFF, and a soft start cycle is initiated. If a constant voltage above 2.5 V
is applied to this pin the outputs are disabled and held low. When CS is brought below 2.5 V, the outputs will
begin switching at 0 degrees phase shift before the SS pin begins to rise. This condition will not prematurely
deliver power to the load.
DELSETA-B, DELSETC-D (Output Delay Control): The user programmed currents from these pins to GND set
the turn on delay for the corresponding output pair. This delay is introduced between the turn off of one switch
and the turn on of another in the same leg of the bridge to allow resonant switching to take place. Separate
delays are provided for the two half-bridges to accommodate differences in the resonant capacitor charging
currents.
EA– (Error Amplifier Inverting Input): This is normally connected to the voltage divider resistors which sense the
power supply output voltage level. The loop compensation components are connected between this pin and
COMP.
GND (Signal Ground): All voltages are measured with respect to GND. The timing capacitor on CT, and bypass
capacitors on VREF and VIN should be connected directly to the ground plane near GND.
OUTA – OUTD (Outputs A-D): The outputs are 100-mA totem pole output drivers optimized to drive FET driver
devices. The outputs operate as pairs with a nominal 50% duty cycle. The A-B pair is intended to drive one
half-bridge in the external power stage and is synchronized to the clock waveform. The C-D pair drives the other
half-bridge with switching phase shifted with respect to the A-B outputs.
PWRGND (Power Ground): VC should be bypassed with a ceramic capacitor from VC to the section of the
ground plane that is connected to PWRGND. Any required bulk reservoir capacitor should be connected in
parallel. PWRGND and GND should be connected at a single point near the chip to optimize noise rejection and
minimize DC voltage drops.
RAMP (Voltage Ramp): This pin is the input to the PWM comparator. Connect it to CT for voltage mode control.
For current mode control, connect RAMP to CS and also to the output of the current sense transformer circuit.
Slope compensation can be achieved by injecting a portion of the ramp voltage from CT to RAMP.
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS (continued)
RT (Clock/Sync Duty Cycle Set Pin): The UC3879 oscillator produces a sawtooth waveform. The rising edge is
generated by connecting a resistor from RT to GND and a capacitor from CT to GND (see CT pin description).
During the rising edge, the modulator has linear control of the duty cycle. The duty cycle jumps to 100% when
the voltage on COMP exceeds the oscillator peak voltage. Selection of RT should be done first, based on the
required upper end of the linear duty cycle range (Dlin) as follows:
RT =
2.5
10 mA · (1 - Dlin )
Recommended values for RT range from 2.5 kΩ to 100 kΩ.
SS: Connect a capacitor between this pin and GND to set the soft start time. The voltage at SS will remain near
zero volts as long as VIN is below the UVLO threshold. Soft start will be pulled up to about 4.8 V by an internal
9-µA current source when VIN and VREF become valid (assuming a non-fault condition). In the event of a
current fault (CS voltage exceeding 2.5 V), soft start will be pulled to GND and then ramp to 4.8 V. If a fault
occurs during the soft start cycle, the outputs will be immediately disabled and soft start must fully charge prior
to resetting the fault latch. For paralleled controllers, the soft start pins may be paralleled to a single capacitor,
but the charge currents will be additive.
UVSEL: Connecting this pin to VIN sets a turn on voltage of 10.75 V with 1.5 V of UVLO hysteresis. Leaving the
pin open-circuited programs a turn on voltage of 15.25 V with 6 V of hysteresis.
VC (Output Switch Supply Voltage): This pin supplies power to the output drivers and their associated bias
circuitry. The difference between the output high drive and VC is typically 2.1 V. This supply should be bypassed
directly to PWRGND with a low ESR/ESL capacitor.
VIN (Primary Chip Supply Voltage): This pin supplies power to the logic and analog circuitry on the integrated
circuit that is not directly associated with driving the output stages. Connect VIN to a stable source above 12 V
for normal operation. To ensure proper functionality, the UC3879 is inactive until VIN exceeds the upper
undervoltage lockout threshold. This pin should be bypassed directly to GND with a low ESR/ESL capacitor.
NOTE:
When VIN exceeds the UVLO threshold the supply current (IIN) jumps from about 100
A to greater than 20 mA. If the UC3879 is not connected to a well bypassed supply, it
may immediately enter the UVLO state again. Therefore, sufficient bypass capacity
must be added to ensure reliable startup.
VREF: This pin provides an accurate 5 V voltage reference. It is internally short circuit current limited. VREF is
disabled while VIN is below the UVLO threshold. The circuit is also disabled until VREF reaches approximately
4.75 V. For best results bypass VREF with a 0.1 µF, low ESR/ESL capacitor.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please refer to the following Unitrode publications for additional information. The following three topics are
available in the Applications Handbook.
1. Application Note U-154, The New UC3879 Phase- Shifted PWM Controller Simplifies the Design of Zero
Voltage Transition Full-Bridge Converters, by Laszlo Balogh.
2. Application Note U-136, Phase Shifted, Zero Voltage Transition Design Considerations and the UC3875
PWM Controller, by Bill Andreycak.
3. Design Note DN-63, The Current-Doubler Rectifier: An Alternative Rectification Technique for Push-Pull
and Bridge Converters, by Laszlo Balogh.
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status
(1)
Package Type Package Pins Package
Drawing
Qty
Eco Plan
(2)
Lead finish/
Ball material
MSL Peak Temp
Op Temp (°C)
Device Marking
(3)
(4/5)
(6)
UC2879DW
ACTIVE
SOIC
DW
20
25
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 85
UC2879DW
UC2879DWG4
ACTIVE
SOIC
DW
20
25
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 85
UC2879DW
UC2879DWTR
ACTIVE
SOIC
DW
20
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 85
UC2879DW
UC2879DWTRG4
ACTIVE
SOIC
DW
20
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 85
UC2879DW
UC2879N
ACTIVE
PDIP
N
20
20
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
N / A for Pkg Type
-40 to 85
UC2879N
UC2879NG4
ACTIVE
PDIP
N
20
20
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
N / A for Pkg Type
-40 to 85
UC2879N
UC3879DW
ACTIVE
SOIC
DW
20
25
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
0 to 70
UC3879DW
UC3879DWG4
ACTIVE
SOIC
DW
20
25
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
0 to 70
UC3879DW
UC3879DWTR
ACTIVE
SOIC
DW
20
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
0 to 70
UC3879DW
UC3879N
ACTIVE
PDIP
N
20
20
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
N / A for Pkg Type
0 to 70
UC3879N
(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)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of