NCP4308
Synchronous Rectifier
Controller
The NCP4308 is a synchronous rectifier controller for switch mode
power supplies. The controller enables high efficiency designs for
flyback, quasi resonant flyback and LLC topologies.
Externally adjustable minimum off−time and on−time blanking
periods provides flexibility to drive various MOSFET package types
and PCB layout. A reliable and noise less operation of the SR system is
insured due to the Self Synchronization feature. The NCP4308 also
utilizes Kelvin connection of the driver to the MOSFET to achieve high
efficiency operation at full load.
The precise turn−off threshold, extremely low turn−off delay time
and high sink current capability of the driver allow the maximum
synchronous rectification MOSFET conduction time. The high
accuracy driver and 5 V gate clamp make it ideally suited for directly
driving GaN devices.
Features
• Self−Contained Control of Synchronous Rectifier in CCM, DCM and
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QR for Flyback or LLC Applications
Precise True Secondary Zero Current Detection
Rugged Current Sense Pin (up to 150 V)
Adjustable Minimum ON−Time
Adjustable Minimum OFF-Time with Ringing Detection
Adjustable Maximum ON−Time for CCM Controlling of Primary
QR Controller
Improved Robust Self Synchronization Capability
8 A / 4 A Peak Current Sink / Source Drive Capability
Operating Voltage Range up to VCC = 35 V
GaN Transistor Driving Capability (options A and C)
Low Startup Current Consumption
Maximum Operation Frequency up to 1 MHz
SOIC-8, DFN−8 (4x4) and WDFN8 (2x2) Packages
These are Pb−Free Devices
Typical Applications
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February, 2017 − Rev. 1
MARKING
DIAGRAMS
8
8
1
SOIC−8
D SUFFIX
CASE 751
NCP4308x
ALYW G
G
1
1
DFN8
MN SUFFIX
CASE 488AF
4308x
ALYWG
G
1
WDFN8
MT SUFFIX
CASE 511AT
4308x
Ex
A
L
Y
W
M
G
ExMG
G
= Specific Device Code
x = A, B, C, D or Q
= Specific Device Code
x = A or D
= Assembly Location
= Wafer Lot
= Year
= Work Week
= Date Code
= Pb−Free Package
(Note: Microdot may be in either location)
Notebook Adapters
High Power Density AC/DC Power Supplies (Cell Phone Chargers)
LCD TVs
All SMPS with High Efficiency Requirements
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ORDERING INFORMATION
See detailed ordering and shipping information on page 26 of
this data sheet.
Publication Order Number:
NCP4308/D
MIN_TON
MIN_TOFF
NCP4308
RTN
D1
MIN_TON
MIN_TOFF
OK1
Figure 1. Typical Application Example − LLC Converter
+Vout
+
Vbulk
TR1
R1
C1
+
C2
C5
D3
+
VCC
FLYBACK
M2
D4
C3
CONTROL
GND
C4
CIRCUITRY
DRV
FB
M1
CS
R2
R3
R4
D5
R5
OK1
Figure 2. Typical Application Example − DCM, CCM or QR Flyback Converter
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+Vout
+
Vbulk
TR1
R1
C1
R3
+
C2
C10
D3
VCC
C4
R4
+
PRIMARY
ZCD
SIDE
M2
D4
C3
GND
FLYBACK
C7
CONTROLLER
DRV
M1
R7
COMP CS
R2
R6
R5
C5
R8
C6
Figure 3. Typical Application Example − Primary Side Flyback Converter
+
Vbulk
R4
TR1
R5
C1
+Vout
C2
+
R3
D2
D4
C7
+
VCC
QR
CONTROL
CIRCUITRY
ZCD
C4
DRV
FB CS
M3
D3
GND
D1
R1
C5
M1
R11
R9
R10
R2
R8
R6
OK1
C3
M2
NCP4308
D6
R12
R7
D5
TR2
C6
Figure 4. Typical Application Example − QR Converter − Capability to Force Primary into CCM Under Heavy
Loads utilizing MAX−TON
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PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
ver. A, B, C, D
ver. Q
Pin Name
1
1
VCC
2
2
MIN_TOFF
Adjust the minimum off time period by connecting resistor to ground.
3
3
MIN_TON
Adjust the minimum on time period by connecting resistor to ground.
4
4
NC
Leave this pin opened or tie it to ground.
5
−
NC
Leave this pin opened or tie it to ground.
6
6
CS
Current sense pin detects if the current flows through the SR MOSFET and/or its body
diode. Basic turn−off detection threshold is 0 mV. A resistor in series with this pin can
decrease the turn off threshold if needed.
7
7
GND
Ground connection for the SR MOSFET driver, VCC decoupling capacitor and for minimum on and off time adjust resistors. GND pin should be wired directly to the SR
MOSFET source terminal/soldering point using Kelvin connection. DFN8 exposed flag
should be connected to GND
8
8
DRV
Driver output for the SR MOSFET
−
5
MAX_TON
MIN_TON
Description
Supply voltage pin
Adjust the maximum on time period by connecting resistor to ground.
ELAPSED
ADJ
NC
Minimum ON time
generator
EN
VDD
100mA
CS
CS_ON
CS
detection
DRIVER
CS_OFF
DRV Out
DRV
Control logic
CS_RESET
V DD
RESET
MIN_TOFF
ADJ
Minimum OFF
time generator
ELAPSED
EN
VCC managment
UVLO
NC
VCC
GND
Figure 5. Internal Circuit Architecture − NCP4308A, B, C, D
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ELAPSED
MIN_TON
ADJ
NC
Minimum ON time
generator
EN
VDD
100mA
CS
CS_ON
CS
detection
DRIVER
DRV Out
DRV
CS_OFF
Control logic
CS_RESET
VDD
RESET
MIN_TOFF
ADJ
Minimum OFF
time generator
ELAPSED
EN
VCC managment
UVLO
VCC
ELAPSED
MAX_TON
ADJ
Maximum ON time
generator
GND
EN
Figure 6. Internal Circuit Architecture − NCP4308Q (CCM QR) with MAX_TON
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Rating
Symbol
Value
Unit
VCC
−0.3 to 37.0
V
VMIN_TON,
VMIN_TOFF,
VMAX_TON
−0.3 to VCC
V
Driver Output Voltage
VDRV
−0.3 to 17.0
V
Current Sense Input Voltage
VCS
−4 to 150
V
VCS_DYN
−10 to 150
V
IMIN_TON, IMIN_TOFF,
IMAX_TON
−10 to 10
mA
Junction to Air Thermal Resistance, 1 oz 1 in2 Copper Area, SOIC8
RqJ−A_SOIC8
160
°C/W
Junction to Air Thermal Resistance, 1 oz 1 in2 Copper Area, DFN8
RqJ−A_DFN8
80
°C/W
RqJ−A_WDFN8
160
°C/W
Maximum Junction Temperature
TJMAX
150
°C
Storage Temperature
TSTG
−60 to 150
°C
ESD Capability, Human Body Model, Except Pin 6, per JESD22−A114E
ESDHBM
2000
V
ESD Capability, Human Body Model, Pin 6, per JESD22−A114E
ESDHBM
1000
V
ESD Capability, Machine Model, per JESD22−A115−A
ESDMM
200
V
ESD Capability, Charged Device Model, Except Pin 6, per JESD22−C101F
ESDCDM
750
V
ESD Capability, Charged Device Model, Pin 6, per JESD22−C101F
ESDCDM
250
V
Supply Voltage
MIN_TON, MIN_TOFF, MAX_TON Input Voltage
Current Sense Dynamic Input Voltage (tPW = 200 ns)
MIN_TON, MIN_TOFF, MAX_TON, Input Current
Junction to Air Thermal Resistance, 1 oz 1
in2
Copper Area, WDFN8
Stresses exceeding those listed in the Maximum Ratings table may damage the device. If any of these limits are exceeded, device functionality
should not be assumed, damage may occur and reliability may be affected.
1. This device meets latch−up tests defined by JEDEC Standard JESD78D Class I.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
Parameter
Symbol
Maximum Operating Input Voltage
Min
Max
35
V
−40
125
°C
VCC
Operating Junction Temperature
TJ
Unit
Functional operation above the stresses listed in the Recommended Operating Ranges is not implied. Extended exposure to stresses beyond
the Recommended Operating Ranges limits may affect device reliability.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS −40°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125°C; VCC = 12 V; CDRV = 0 nF; RMIN_TON = RMIN_TOFF = 10 kW; VCS = −1 to
+4 V; fCS = 100 kHz, DCCS = 50%, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TJ = +25°C
Parameter
Test Conditions
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VCC rising, VCS = 0 V
VCCON
8.3
8.8
9.4
V
VCC falling, VCS = 0 V
VCCOFF
7.3
7.8
8.3
SUPPLY SECTION
VCC UVLO (ver. B & C)
VCC UVLO Hysteresis (ver. B & C)
VCC UVLO (ver. A, D & Q)
VCCHYS
VCC rising, VCS = 0 V
VCC falling, VCS = 0 V
VCC UVLO Hysteresis
(ver. A, D & Q)
4.45
4.80
VCCOFF
3.70
3.95
4.20
V
75
125
ms
3.0
4.0
5.6
mA
B, D, Q
3.5
4.5
6.0
A, C
4.5
6.0
7.5
B, D, Q
7.7
9.0
10.7
A, C
20
25
30
B, D, Q
40
50
60
CDRV = 0 nF, fCS = 500 kHz
Current Consumption below UVLO
4.20
tSTART_DEL
Current Consumption,
RMIN_TON = RMIN_TOFF = 0 kW
Current Consumption
VCCON
0.5
VCC rising from 0 to VCCON + 1 V @ tr = 10 ms,
VCS = 0 V
A, C
CDRV = 10 nF, fCS = 500 kHz
V
VCCHYS
Start−up Delay
CDRV = 1 nF, fCS = 500 kHz
1.0
ICC
V
No switching, VCS = 0 V, RMIN_TON = RMIN_TOFF
= 0 kW
ICC
1.5
2.0
2.5
mA
No switching, VCS = 0 V, RMIN_TON = RMIN_TOFF
= 0 kW, DFN8, WDFN8
ICC
1.0
2.0
2.5
mA
No switching, VCC = VCCOFF – 0.1 V, VCS = 0 V
ICC_UVLO
75
125
mA
DRIVER OUTPUT
Output Voltage Rise−Time
CDRV = 10 nF, 10% to 90% VDRVMAX
tr
40
55
ns
Output Voltage Fall−Time
CDRV = 10 nF, 90% to 10% VDRVMAX
tf
20
35
ns
RDRV_SOURCE
1.2
W
Driver Source Resistance
Driver Sink Resistance
Output Peak Source Current
Output Peak Sink Current
Maximum Driver Output Voltage
VCC = 35 V, CDRV > 1 nF (ver. B, D and Q)
RDRV_SINK
0.5
W
IDRV_SOURCE
4
A
IDRV_SINK
8
A
VDRVMAX
9.0
9.5
10.5
4.3
4.7
5.5
7.2
7.8
8.5
VCC = VCCOFF + 200 mV (ver. C)
4.2
4.7
5.3
VCC = VCCOFF + 200 mV (ver. A, D and Q)
3.6
4.0
4.4
VCC = 35 V, CDRV > 1 nF (ver. A, C)
Minimum Driver Output Voltage
VCC = VCCOFF + 200 mV (ver. B)
VDRVMIN
V
V
CS INPUT
Total Propagation Delay From CS
to DRV Output On
VCS goes down from 4 to −1 V, tf_CS = 5 ns
tPD_ON
35
60
ns
Total Propagation Delay From CS
to DRV Output Off
VCS goes up from −1 to 4 V, tr_CS = 5 ns
tPD_OFF
12
23
ns
CS Bias Current
VCS = −20 mV
Turn On CS Threshold Voltage
Turn Off CS Threshold Voltage
Guaranteed by Design
Turn Off Timer Reset Threshold
Voltage
CS Leakage Current
VCS = 150 V
ICS
−105
−100
−95
mA
−75
−40
mV
0
mV
0.6
V
0.4
mA
VTH_CS_ON
−120
VTH_CS_OFF
−1
VTH_CS_RESET
0.4
ICS_LEAKAGE
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS −40°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125°C; VCC = 12 V; CDRV = 0 nF; RMIN_TON = RMIN_TOFF = 10 kW; VCS = −1 to
+4 V; fCS = 100 kHz, DCCS = 50%, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TJ = +25°C
Parameter
Test Conditions
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
RMIN_TON = 0 W
tON_MIN
35
55
75
ns
RMIN_TON = 0 W, DFN8, WDFN8
tON_MIN
25
50
75
ns
RMIN_TOFF = 0 W
tOFF_MIN
190
245
290
ns
RMIN_TOFF = 0 W, DFN8, WDFN8
tOFF_MIN
160
245
290
ns
Minimum tON time
RMIN_TON = 10 kW
tON_MIN
0.92
1.00
1.08
ms
Minimum tOFF time
RMIN_TOFF = 10 kW
tOFF_MIN
0.92
1.00
1.08
ms
Minimum tON time
RMIN_TON = 50 kW
tON_MIN
4.62
5.00
5.38
ms
Minimum tOFF time
RMIN_TOFF = 50 kW
tOFF_MIN
4.62
5.00
5.38
ms
Maximum tON Time
VMAX_TON = 3 V
tON_MAX
4.3
4.8
5.3
ms
Maximum tON Time
VMAX_TON = 0.3 V
tON_MAX
41
48
55
ms
Maximum tON Output Current
VMAX_TON = 0.3 V
IMAX_TON
−105
−100
−95
mA
MINIMUM tON and tOFF ADJUST
Minimum tON time
Minimum tOFF time
MAXIMUM tON ADJUST
Product parametric performance is indicated in the Electrical Characteristics for the listed test conditions, unless otherwise noted. Product
performance may not be indicated by the Electrical Characteristics if operated under different conditions.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
4.7
9.3
4.6
9.1
VCCON
4.4
8.7
4.3
8.5
4.2
4.1
VCCOFF
4.0
VCCON
8.9
VCC (V)
VCC (V)
4.5
8.3
8.1
VCCOFF
7.9
3.9
7.7
3.8
7.5
7.3
−40 −20
3.7
−40 −20
0
20
40
60
TJ (°C)
80
100
120
Figure 7. VCCON and VCCOFF Levels,
VCS = 0 V, ver. A, D, Q
TJ = 55°C
80
100
120
TJ = 125°C
100
ICC_UVLO (mA)
4
TJ = 0°C
3
TJ = −20°C
TJ = −40°C
2
1
80
60
40
20
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
−40
35
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
VCC (V)
TJ (°C)
Figure 9. Current Consumption, CDRV = 0 nF,
fCS = 500 kHz, ver. D
Figure 10. Current Consumption, VCC =
VCCOFF − 0.1 V, VCS = 0 V, ver. D
30
120
60
CDRV = 10 nF
CDRV = 10 nF
25
50
20
40
ICC (mA)
ICC (mA)
40
60
TJ (°C)
120
TJ = 85°C
5
ICC (mA)
20
Figure 8. VCCON and VCCOFF Levels,
VCS = 0 V, ver. B, C
6
TJ = 25°C
0
15
10
30
20
CDRV = 1 nF
5
CDRV = 1 nF
10
CDRV = 0 nF
CDRV = 0 nF
0
−40
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
−40 −20
120
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
TJ (°C)
TJ (°C)
Figure 11. Current Consumption, VCC = 12 V,
VCS = −1 to 4 V, fCS = 500 kHz, ver. A
Figure 12. Current Consumption, VCC = 12 V,
VCS = −1 to 4 V, fCS = 500 kHz, ver. D
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
0
−90
−92
−0.2
−94
−0.4
−98
ICS (mA)
ICS (mA)
−96
−100
−102
−104
TJ = 125°C
TJ = 85°C
TJ = 55°C
TJ = 25°C
TJ = 0°C
TJ = −20°C
TJ = −40°C
−0.6
−0.8
−1.0
−106
−108
−110
−40
−1.2
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
−1.4
−1.0 −0.8 −0.6 −0.4 −0.2
120
0.4
0.6
VCS (V)
Figure 13. CS Current, VCS = −20 mV
Figure 14. CS Current, VCC = 12 V
2.5
−50
VTH_CS_ON (mV)
−30
2.0
ICC (mA)
0.2
TJ (°C)
3.0
TJ = 125°C
TJ = 85°C
TJ = 55°C
TJ = 25°C
TJ = 0°C
TJ = −20°C
TJ = −40°C
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
−4
0
−3
−2
0.8 1.0
−70
−90
−110
−130
−1
0
1
2
3
−150
−40 −20
4
0
20
40
60
80
100
VCS (V)
TJ (°C)
Figure 15. Supply Current vs. CS Voltage,
VCC = 12 V
Figure 16. CS Turn−on Threshold
1.0
120
0.60
VTH_CS_RESET (V)
VTH_CS_OFF (mV)
0.5
0
−0.5
−1.0
0.55
0.50
0.45
−1.5
−2.0
−40
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
0.40
−40
120
−20
0
20
40
60
80
TJ (°C)
TJ (°C)
Figure 17. CS Turn−off Threshold
Figure 18. CS Reset Threshold
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100
120
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0.80
200
0.75
180
0.70
160
0.65
140
ICS_LEAKAGE (nA)
VTH_CS_RESET (V)
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
0.60
0.55
0.50
0.45
100
80
60
0.40
40
0.35
0.30
20
0
−40
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
VCC (V)
TJ (°C)
Figure 19. CS Reset Threshold
Figure 20. CS Leakage, VCS = 150 V
60
24
55
22
120
20
50
18
tPD_OFF (ns)
tPD_ON (ns)
120
45
40
35
16
14
12
10
30
8
25
6
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
4
−40
120
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
TJ (°C)
TJ (°C)
Figure 21. Propagation Delay from CS to DRV
Output On
Figure 22. Propagation Delay from CS to DRV
Output Off
75
1.08
70
1.06
65
1.04
tMIN_TON (ms)
tMIN_TON (ns)
20
−40
60
55
50
1.02
1.00
0.98
45
0.96
40
0.94
35
−40
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
0.92
−40
120
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
TJ (°C)
TJ (°C)
Figure 23. Minimum On−time RMIN_TON = 0 W
Figure 24. Minimum On−time RMIN_TON = 10 kW
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
5.4
290
5.3
280
270
tMIN_TOFF (ns)
tMIN_TON (ms)
5.2
5.1
5.0
4.9
240
230
210
4.7
4.6
−40
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
200
190
−40
120
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
TJ (°C)
TJ (°C)
Figure 25. Minimum On−time RMIN_TON = 50 kW
Figure 26. Minimum Off−time RMIN_TOFF = 0 W
1.08
5.4
1.06
5.3
1.04
5.2
tMIN_TOFF (ms)
tMIN_TOFF (ms)
250
220
4.8
1.02
1.00
0.98
5.1
5.0
4.9
0.96
4.8
0.94
4.7
0.92
−40
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
4.6
−40
120
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
TJ (°C)
TJ (°C)
Figure 27. Minimum Off−time RMIN_TOFF =
10 kW
Figure 28. Minimum Off−time RMIN_TOFF =
50 kW
1.04
1.08
1.03
1.06
1.02
1.04
tMIN_TOFF (ms)
tMIN_TON (ms)
260
1.01
1.00
0.98
120
1.02
1.00
0.98
0.96
0.96
0.94
0.94
092
0.92
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
35
5
10
15
20
25
30
VCC (V)
VCC (V)
Figure 29. Minimum On−time RMIN_TON = 10 kW
Figure 30. Minimum Off−time RMIN_TOFF =
10 kW
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
5.5
10.4
VCC = 12 V, CDRV = 0 nF
VCC = 12 V, CDRV = 1 nF
VCC = 12 V, CDRV = 10 nF
VCC = 35 V, CDRV = 0 nF
VCC = 35 V, CDRV = 1 nF
VCC = 35 V, CDRV = 10 nF
VDRV (V)
10.0
9.8
5.1
VDRV (V)
10.2
VCC = 12 V, CDRV = 0 nF
VCC = 12 V, CDRV = 1 nF
VCC = 12 V, CDRV = 10 nF
VCC = 35 V, CDRV = 0 nF
VCC = 35 V, CDRV = 1 nF
VCC = 35 V, CDRV = 10 nF
5.3
9.6
4.9
4.7
9.4
4.5
9.2
9.0
−40 −20
0
20
40
60
80
4.3
−40 −20
120
100
20
40
60
80
100
120
TJ (°C)
TJ (°C)
Figure 31. Driver and Output Voltage, ver. B, D
and Q
Figure 32. Driver Output Voltage, ver. A and C
50
5.3
TJ = 125°C
TJ = 85°C
TJ = 55°C
TJ = 25°C
45
40
TJ = 0°C
TJ = −20°C
TJ = −40°C
5.2
5.1
tMAX_TON (ms)
35
30
25
20
5.0
4.9
4.8
4.7
15
4.6
10
4.5
5
0
4.4
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
4.3
−40
3.0
−20
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Figure 33. Maximum On−time, ver. Q
Figure 34. Maximum On−time, VMAX_TON = 3 V,
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
General description
resistors connected to GND. If needed, blanking periods can
be modulated using additional components.
An extremely fast turn−off comparator, implemented on
the current sense pin, allows for NCP4308 implementation
in CCM applications without any additional components or
external triggering.
An output driver features capability to keep SR transistor
closed even when there is no supply voltage for NCP4308.
SR transistor drain voltage goes up and down during SMPS
operation and this is transferred through drain gate
capacitance to gate and may turn on transistor. NCP4308
uses this pulsing voltage at SR transistor gate (DRV pin) and
uses it internally to provide enough supply to activate
internal driver sink transistor. DRV voltage is pulled low
(not to zero) thanks to this feature and eliminate the risk of
turned on SR transistor before enough VCC is applied to
NCP4308.
Some IC versions include a MAX_TON circuit that helps
a quasi resonant (QR) controller to work in CCM mode
when a heavy load is present like in the example of a
printer’s motor starting up.
The NCP4308 is designed to operate either as a standalone
IC or as a companion IC to a primary side controller to help
achieve efficient synchronous rectification in switch mode
power supplies. This controller features a high current gate
driver along with high−speed logic circuitry to provide
appropriately timed drive signals to a synchronous
rectification MOSFET. With its novel architecture, the
NCP4308 has enough versatility to keep the synchronous
rectification system efficient under any operating mode.
The NCP4308 works from an available voltage with range
from 4 V (A, D & Q options) or 8 V (B & C options) to 35 V
(typical). The wide VCC range allows direct connection to
the SMPS output voltage of most adapters such as
notebooks, cell phone chargers and LCD TV adapters.
Precise turn-off threshold of the current sense comparator
together with an accurate offset current source allows the
user to adjust for any required turn-off current threshold of
the SR MOSFET switch using a single resistor. Compared
to other SR controllers that provide turn-off thresholds in the
range of −10 mV to −5 mV, the NCP4308 offers a turn-off
threshold of 0 mV. When using a low RDS(on) SR (1 mW)
MOSFET our competition, with a −10 mV turn off, will turn
off with 10 A still flowing through the SR FET, while our
0 mV turn off turns off the FET at 0 A; significantly
reducing the turn-off current threshold and improving
efficiency. Many of the competitor parts maintain a drain
source voltage across the MOSFET causing the SR
MOSFET to operate in the linear region to reduce turn−off
time. Thanks to the 8 A sink current of the NCP4308
significantly reduces turn off time allowing for a minimal
drain source voltage to be utilized and efficiency
maximized.
To overcome false triggering issues after turn-on and
turn−off events, the NCP4308 provides adjustable minimum
on-time and off-time blanking periods. Blanking times can
be adjusted independently of IC VCC using external
Current Sense Input
Figure 36 shows the internal connection of the CS
circuitry on the current sense input. When the voltage on the
secondary winding of the SMPS reverses, the body diode of
M1 starts to conduct current and the voltage of M1’s drain
drops approximately to −1 V. The CS pin sources current of
100 mA that creates a voltage drop on the RSHIFT_CS resistor
(resistor is optional, we recommend shorting this resistor).
Once the voltage on the CS pin is lower than VTH_CS_ON
threshold, M1 is turned−on. Because of parasitic
impedances, significant ringing can occur in the application.
To overcome false sudden turn−off due to mentioned
ringing, the minimum conduction time of the SR MOSFET
is activated. Minimum conduction time can be adjusted
using the RMIN_TON resistor.
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Figure 36. Current Sensing Circuitry Functionality
Figure 37). Therefore the turn−off current depends on
MOSFET RDSON. The −0.5 mV threshold provides an
optimum switching period usage while keeping enough time
margin for the gate turn-off. The RSHIFT_CS resistor
provides the designer with the possibility to modify
(increase) the actual turn−on and turn−off secondary current
thresholds. To ensure proper switching, the min_tOFF timer
is reset, when the VDS of the MOSFET rings and falls down
past the VTH_CS_RESET. The minimum off−time needs to
expire before another drive pulse can be initiated. Minimum
off−time timer is started again when VDS rises above
VTH_CS_RESET.
The SR MOSFET is turned-off as soon as the voltage on
the CS pin is higher than VTH_CS_OFF (typically −0.5 mV
minus any voltage dropped on the optional RSHIFT_CS). For
the same ringing reason, a minimum off-time timer is
asserted once the VCS goes above VTH_CS_RESET. The
minimum off-time can be externally adjusted using
RMIN_TOFF resistor. The minimum off−time generator can
be re−triggered by MIN_TOFF reset comparator if some
spurious ringing occurs on the CS input after SR MOSFET
turn−off event. This feature significantly simplifies SR
system implementation in flyback converters.
In an LLC converter the SR MOSFET M1 channel
conducts while secondary side current is decreasing (refer to
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VDS = VCS
ISEC
V TH_CS _RESET – (RSHIFT _CS*ICS )
VTH_CS_OFF – (RSHIFT _CS*ICS )
VTH_CS _ON – (RSHIFT _CS*ICS )
VDRV
Turn−on delay
Turn −off delay
Min ON−time
tMIN_TON
Min t OFF timer was
stopped here because
of VCS