D1 SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 751
(SO8)
N SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 626
D SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 751A
(SO14)
8
1
14
1
8
1
UC3844B, 45B
UC2844B, 45B
HIGH PERFORMANCE
CURRENT MODE
CONTROLLERS
Order this document by UC3844B/D
14
13
12
11
1
2
3
4
10
9
8
5
6
7
Vref
NC
Compensation
NC
Voltage Feedback
NC
Current Sense
NC
RT/CT
VCC
VC
Output
Gnd
Power Ground
1
2
3
4
Vref
8
Compensation
Voltage Feedback
Current Sense
RT/CT
VCC
Output
Gnd
7
6
5
PIN CONNECTIONS
(Top View)
(Top View)
Plastic
SO14
SO8
SO8
UC384XBD1
UC284XBD1
ORDERING INFORMATION
Device
Operating
Temperature Range
Package
UC384XBD
TA = 0
to + 70
C
SO14
UC284XBN
UC384XBVD
UC384XBVD1
SO8
UC384XBVN
Plastic
TA = 25
to + 85
C
SO14
UC284XBD
UC384XBN
Plastic
TA = 40
to +105
C
X indicates either a 4 or 5 to define specific device
part numbers.
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
High Performance
Current Mode Controllers
The UC3844B, UC3845B series are high performance fixed frequency
current mode controllers. They are specifically designed for OffLine and
dctodc converter applications offering the designer a costeffective
solution with minimal external components. These integrated circuits feature
an oscillator, a temperature compensated reference, high gain error
amplifier, current sensing comparator, and a high current totem pole output
ideally suited for driving a power MOSFET.
Also included are protective features consisting of input and reference
undervoltage lockouts each with hysteresis, cyclebycycle current limiting,
a latch for single pulse metering, and a flipflop which blanks the output off
every other oscillator cycle, allowing output deadtimes to be programmed
from 50% to 70%.
These devices are available in an 8pin dualinline and surface mount
(SO8) plastic package as well as the 14pin plastic surface mount (SO14).
The SO14 package has separate power and ground pins for the totem pole
output stage.
The UCX844B has UVLO thresholds of 16 V (on) and 10 V (off), ideally
suited for offline converters. The UCX845B is tailored for lower voltage
applications having UVLO thresholds of 8.5 V (on) and 7.6 V (off).
Trimmed Oscillator for Precise Frequency Control
Oscillator Frequency Guaranteed at 250 kHz
Current Mode Operation to 500 kHz Output Switching Frequency
Output Deadtime Adjustable from 50% to 70%
Automatic Feed Forward Compensation
Latching PWM for CycleByCycle Current Limiting
Internally Trimmed Reference with Undervoltage Lockout
High Current Totem Pole Output
Undervoltage Lockout with Hysteresis
Low Startup and Operating Current
Simplified Block Diagram
Pin numbers in parenthesis are for the D suffix SO14 package.
Output
VC
RT/CT
Vref
VCC
Undervoltage
Lockout
Gnd
5.0V
Reference
Vref
Undervoltage
Lockout
Latching
PWM
Oscillator
Error
Amplifier
5(9)
3(5)
5(8)
6(10)
7(11)
Power
Ground
Current
Sense Input
1(1)
2(3)
4(7)
8(14)
Output/
Compensation
Voltage
Feedback
Input
VCC
7(12)
R
R
Motorola, Inc. 1996
Rev 1
UC3844B, 45B UC2844B, 45B
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Rating
Symbol
Value
Unit
Total Power Supply and Zener Current
(ICC + IZ)
30
mA
Output Current, Source or Sink (Note 1)
IO
1.0
A
Output Energy (Capacitive Load per Cycle)
W
5.0
J
Current Sense and Voltage Feedback Inputs
Vin
0.3 to + 5.5
V
Error Amp Output Sink Current
IO
10
mA
Power Dissipation and Thermal Characteristics
D Suffix, Plastic Package, SO14 Case 751A
Maximum Power Dissipation @ TA = 25
C
Thermal Resistance, JunctiontoAir
D1 Suffix, Plastic Package, SO8 Case 751
Maximum Power Dissipation @ TA = 25
C
Thermal Resistance, JunctiontoAir
N Suffix, Plastic Package, Case 626
Maximum Power Dissipation @ TA = 25
C
Thermal Resistance, JunctiontoAir
PD
R
JA
PD
R
JA
PD
R
JA
862
145
702
178
1.25
100
mW
C/W
mW
C/W
W
C/W
Operating Junction Temperature
TJ
+150
C
Operating Ambient Temperature
UC3844B, UC3845B
UC2844B, UC2845B
TA
0 to + 70
25 to + 85
C
Storage Temperature Range
Tstg
65 to +150
C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = 15 V [Note 2], RT = 10 k, CT = 3.3 nF. For typical values TA = 25
C, for min/max values TA is
the operating ambient temperature range that applies [Note 3], unless otherwise noted.)
UC284XB
UC384XB, XBV
Characteristic
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
REFERENCE SECTION
Reference Output Voltage (IO = 1.0 mA, TJ = 25
C)
Vref
4.95
5.0
5.05
4.9
5.0
5.1
V
Line Regulation (VCC = 12 V to 25 V)
Regline
2.0
20
2.0
20
mV
Load Regulation (IO = 1.0 mA to 20 mA)
Regload
3.0
25
3.0
25
mV
Temperature Stability
TS
0.2
0.2
mV/
C
Total Output Variation over Line, Load, and Temperature
Vref
4.9
5.1
4.82
5.18
V
Output Noise Voltage (f = 10 Hz to 10 kHz, TJ = 25
C)
Vn
50
50
V
Long Term Stability (TA = 125
C for 1000 Hours)
S
5.0
5.0
mV
Output Short Circuit Current
ISC
30
85
180
30
85
180
mA
OSCILLATOR SECTION
Frequency
TJ = 25
C
TA = Tlow to Thigh
TJ = 25
C (RT = 6.2 k, CT = 1.0 nF)
fOSC
49
48
225
52
250
55
56
275
49
48
225
52
250
55
56
275
kHz
Frequency Change with Voltage (VCC = 12 V to 25 V)
fOSC/
V
0.2
1.0
0.2
1.0
%
Frequency Change with Temperature
TA = Tlow to Thigh
fOSC/
T
1.0
0.5
%
Oscillator Voltage Swing (PeaktoPeak)
VOSC
1.6
1.6
V
Discharge Current (VOSC = 2.0 V)
TJ = 25
C
TA = Tlow to Thigh (UC284XB, UC384XB)
TA = Tlow to Thigh
(UC384XBV)
Idischg
7.8
7.5
8.3
8.8
8.8
7.8
7.6
7.2
8.3
8.8
8.8
8.8
mA
NOTES: 1. Maximum package power dissipation limits must be observed.
2. Adjust VCC above the Startup threshold before setting to 15 V.
3. Low duty cycle pulse techniques are used during test to maintain junction temperature as close to ambient as possible.
Tlow = 0
C for UC3844B, UC3845B
Thigh = + 70
C for UC3844B, UC3845B
= 25
C for UC2844B, UC2845B
= + 85
C for UC2844B, UC2845B
= 40
C for UC3844BV, UC3845BV
= +105
C for UC3844BV, UC3845BV
UC3844B, 45B UC2844B, 45B
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = 15 V [Note 2], RT = 10 k, CT = 3.3 nF. For typical values TA = 25
C, for min/max values TA is
the operating ambient temperature range that applies [Note 3], unless otherwise noted.)
UC284XB
UC384XB, XBV
Characteristic
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
ERROR AMPLIFIER SECTION
Voltage Feedback Input (VO = 2.5 V)
VFB
2.45
2.5
2.55
2.42
2.5
2.58
V
Input Bias Current (VFB = 5.0 V)
IIB
0.1
1.0
0.1
2.0
A
Open Loop Voltage Gain (VO = 2.0 V to 4.0 V)
AVOL
65
90
65
90
dB
Unity Gain Bandwidth (TJ = 25
C)
BW
0.7
1.0
0.7
1.0
MHz
Power Supply Rejection Ratio (VCC = 12 V to 25 V)
PSRR
60
70
60
70
dB
Output Current
Sink (VO = 1.1 V, VFB = 2.7 V)
Source (VO = 5.0 V, VFB = 2.3 V)
ISink
ISource
2.0
0.5
12
1.0
2.0
0.5
12
1.0
mA
Output Voltage Swing
High State (RL = 15 k to ground, VFB = 2.3 V)
Low State (RL = 15 k to Vref, VFB = 2.7 V)
(UC284XB, UC384XB)
(UC384XBV)
VOH
VOL
5.0
6.2
0.8
1.1
5.0
6.2
0.8
0.8
1.1
1.2
V
CURRENT SENSE SECTION
Current Sense Input Voltage Gain (Notes 4 & 5)
(UC284XB, UC384XB)
(UC384XBV)
AV
2.85
3.0
3.15
2.85
2.85
3.0
3.0
3.15
3.25
V/V
Maximum Current Sense Input Threshold (Note 4)
(UC284XB, UC384XB)
(UC384XBV)
Vth
0.9
1.0
1.1
0.9
0.85
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.1
V
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
(VCC = 12 V to 25 V) (Note 4)
PSRR
70
70
dB
Input Bias Current
IIB
2.0
10
2.0
10
A
Propagation Delay (Current Sense Input to Output)
tPLH(In/Out)
150
300
150
300
ns
OUTPUT SECTION
Output Voltage
Low State
(ISink = 20 mA)
(ISink = 200 mA, UC284XB, UC384XB)
(ISink = 200 mA, UC384XBV)
High State (ISource = 20 mA, UC284XB, UC384XB)
(ISource = 20 mA, UC384XBV)
(ISource = 200 mA)
VOL
VOH
13
12
0.1
1.6
13.5
13.4
0.4
2.2
13
12.9
12
0.1
1.6
1.6
13.5
13.4
0.4
2.2
2.3
V
Output Voltage with UVLO Activated
VCC = 6.0 V, ISink = 1.0 mA
VOL(UVLO)
0.1
1.1
0.1
1.1
V
Output Voltage Rise Time (CL = 1.0 nF, TJ = 25
C)
tr
50
150
50
150
ns
Output Voltage Fall Time (CL = 1.0 nF, TJ = 25
C)
tf
50
150
50
150
ns
UNDERVOLTAGE LOCKOUT SECTION
Startup Threshold
UCX844B, BV
UCX845B, BV
Vth
15
7.8
16
8.4
17
9.0
14.5
7.8
16
8.4
17.5
9.0
V
Minimum Operating Voltage After TurnOn
UCX844B, BV
UCX845B, BV
VCC(min)
9.0
7.0
10
7.6
11
8.2
8.5
7.0
10
7.6
11.5
8.2
V
NOTES: 2. Adjust VCC above the Startup threshold before setting to 15 V.
3. Low duty cycle pulse techniques are used during test to maintain junction temperature as close to ambient as possible.
Tlow = 0
C for UC3844B, UC3845B
Thigh = + 70
C for UC3844B, UC3845B
Tlow
= 25
C for UC2844B, UC2845B
T
high
= + 85
C for UC2844B, UC2845B
Tlow
= 40
C for UC3844BV, UC3845BV
Th igh
= +105
C for UC3844BV, UC3845BV
4. This parameter is measured at the latch trip point with VFB = 0 V.
5. Comparator gain is defined as: AV =
D
V Output Compensation
D
V Current Sense Input
UC3844B, 45B UC2844B, 45B
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = 15 V [Note 2], RT = 10 k, CT = 3.3 nF. For typical values TA = 25
C, for min/max values TA is
the operating ambient temperature range that applies [Note 3], unless otherwise noted.)
UC284XB
UC384XB, XBV
Characteristic
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
PWM SECTION
Duty Cycle
Maximum (UC284XB, UC384XB)
Maximum
(UC384XBV)
Minimum
DC(max)
DC(min)
47
48
50
0
47
46
48
48
50
50
0
%
TOTAL DEVICE
Power Supply Current
Startup (VCC = 6.5 V for UCX845B,
StartUp (VCC
14 V for UCX844B, BV)
Operating (Note 2)
ICC
0.3
12
0.5
17
0.3
12
0.5
17
mA
Power Supply Zener Voltage (ICC = 25 mA)
VZ
30
36
30
36
V
NOTES: 2. Adjust VCC above the Startup threshold before setting to 15 V.
3. Low duty cycle pulse techniques are used during test to maintain junction temperature as close to ambient as possible.
Tlow = 0
C for UC3844B, UC3845B
Thigh = + 70
C for UC3844B, UC3845B
= 25
C for UC2844B, UC2845B
= + 85
C for UC2844B, UC2845B
= 40
C for UC3844BV, UC3845BV
= +105
C for UC3844BV, UC3845BV
0.8
2.0
5.0
8.0
20
50
80
R
T
, TIMING RESIST
OR
(k
)
1.0 M
500 k
200 k
100 k
50 k
20 k
10 k
fOSC, OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
Figure 1. Timing Resistor
versus Oscillator Frequency
Figure 2. Output Deadtime
versus Oscillator Frequency
1.0 M
100 k
10 k
fOSC, OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
50
% DT
,
PERCENT
OUTPUT
DEADTIME
1. CT = 10 nF
2. CT = 5.0 nF
3. CT = 2.0 nF
4. CT = 1.0 nF
5. CT = 500 pF
6. CT = 200 pF
7. CT = 100 pF
55
60
65
70
75
20 k
50 k
200 k
500 k
2
3
7
5
6
NOTE: Output switches at
1/2 the oscillator frequency
VCC = 15 V
TA = 25
C
0.5
s/DIV
20 mV/DIV
2.55 V
2.5 V
2.45 V
VCC = 15 V
AV = 1.0
TA = 25
C
VCC = 15 V
AV = 1.0
TA = 25
C
1.0
s/DIV
200 mV/DIV
2.5 V
3.0 V
2.0 V
Figure 3. Error Amp Small Signal
Transient Response
Figure 4. Error Amp Large Signal
Transient Response
1
4
UC3844B, 45B UC2844B, 45B
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
,
OUTPUT
VOL
T
AGE CHANGE (2.0 mV/DIV)
O
V
20
A
VOL
, OPEN LOOP
VOL
T
AGE GAIN (dB)
10 M
10
f, FREQUENCY (Hz)
Gain
Phase
0
30
60
90
120
150
180
100
1.0 k
10 k
100 k
1.0 M
0
20
40
60
80
100
, EXCESS PHASE (DEGREES)
0
VO, ERROR AMP OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VO)
0
,
CURRENT
SENSE INPUT
THRESHOLD
(V)
V
th
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
TA = 55
C
VCC = 15 V
RL
0.1
Figure 5. Error Amp Open Loop Gain and
Phase versus Frequency
Figure 6. Current Sense Input Threshold
versus Error Amp Output Voltage
Figure 7. Reference Voltage Change
versus Source Current
Figure 8. Reference Short Circuit Current
versus Temperature
, REFERENCE VOL
T
AGE CHANGE (mV)
16
0
Iref, REFERENCE SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
20
40
60
80
100
120
ref
V
12
8.0
4.0
0
, REFERENCE SHOR
T
CIRCUIT
CURRENT
(mA)
SCI
50
55
TA, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (
C)
25
0
25
50
75
100
125
70
90
110
20
24
TA = 125
C
VCC = 15 V
VO = 2.0 V to 4.0 V
RL = 100 k
TA = 25
C
VCC = 15 V
TA = 25
C
,
OUTPUT
VOL
T
AGE CHANGE (2.0 mV/DIV)
O
2.0 ms/DIV
V
2.0 ms/DIV
VCC = 12 V to 25 V
TA = 25
C
VCC = 15 V
IO = 1.0 mA to 20 mA
TA = 25
C
Figure 9. Reference Load Regulation
Figure 10. Reference Line Regulation
VCC = 15 V
TA = 125
C
TA = 25
C
TA = 55
C
UC3844B, 45B UC2844B, 45B
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
Sink Saturation
(Load to VCC)
RT = 10 k
CT = 3.3 nF
VFB = 0 V
ISense = 0 V
TA = 25
C
, SUPPL
Y
CURRENT
(mA)
CCI
0
0
VCC, SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
10
20
30
40
5
10
15
20
25
UCX845B
UCX844B
Figure 11. Output Saturation Voltage
versus Load Current
Figure 12. Output Waveform
TA = 25
C
TA = 55
C
VCC
VCC = 15 V
80
s Pulsed Load
120 Hz Rate
TA = 55
C
TA = 25
C
0
V sat
, OUTPUT
SA
TURA
TION VOL
T
AGE
(V)
800
0
I O, OUTPUT LOAD CURRENT (mA)
200
400
600
1.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0
Source Saturation
(Load to Ground)
Gnd
50 ns/DIV
90%
10%
VCC = 15 V
CL = 1.0 nF
TA = 25
C
100 ns/DIV
VCC = 30 V
CL = 15 pF
TA = 25
C
, SUPPL
Y
CURRENT
100 mA/DIV
20
V/DIV
I
, OUTPUT
VOL
T
AGE
V
CC
O
Figure 13. Output Cross Conduction
Figure 14. Supply Current versus Supply Voltage
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Pin
F
i
D
i
i
8Pin
14Pin
Function
Description
1
1
Compensation
This pin is the Error Amplifier output and is made available for loop compensation.
2
3
Voltage
Feedback
This is the inverting input of the Error Amplifier. It is normally connected to the switching power
supply output through a resistor divider.
3
5
Current Sense
A voltage proportional to inductor current is connected to this input. The PWM uses this
information to terminate the output switch conduction.
4
7
RT/CT
The Oscillator frequency and maximum Output duty cycle are programmed by connecting
resistor RT to Vref and capacitor CT to ground. Oscillator operation to 1.0 kHz is possible.
5
Gnd
This pin is the combined control circuitry and power ground.
6
10
Output
This output directly drives the gate of a power MOSFET. Peak currents up to 1.0 A are sourced
and sunk by this pin. The output switches at onehalf the oscillator frequency.
7
12
VCC
This pin is the positive supply of the control IC.
8
14
Vref
This is the reference output. It provides charging current for capacitor CT through
resistor RT.
8
Power
Ground
This pin is a separate power ground return that is connected back to the power source. It is used
to reduce the effects of switching transient noise on the control circuitry.
11
VC
The Output high state (VOH) is set by the voltage applied to this pin. With a separate power
source connection, it can reduce the effects of switching transient noise on the control circuitry.
9
Gnd
This pin is the control circuitry ground return and is connected back to the power source ground.
2,4,6,13
NC
No connection. These pins are not internally connected.
UC3844B, 45B UC2844B, 45B
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
OPERATING DESCRIPTION
The UC3844B, UC3845B series are high performance,
fixed frequency, current mode controllers. They are
specifically designed for OffLine and dctodc converter
applications offering the designer a costeffective solution
with minimal external components. A representative block
diagram is shown in Figure 15.
Oscillator
The oscillator frequency is programmed by the values
selected for the timing components RT and CT. Capacitor CT
is charged from the 5.0 V reference through resistor RT to
approximately 2.8 V and discharged to 1.2 V by an internal
current sink. During the discharge of CT, the oscillator
generates an internal blanking pulse that holds the center
input of the NOR gate high. This causes the Output to be in a
low state, thus producing a controlled amount of output
deadtime. An internal flipflop has been incorporated in the
UCX844/5B which blanks the output off every other clock
cycle by holding one of the inputs of the NOR gate high. This
in combination with the CT discharge period yields output
deadtimes programmable from 50% to 70%. Figure 1 shows
RT versus Oscillator Frequency and Figure 2, Output
Deadtime versus Frequency, both for given values of CT.
Note that many values of RT and CT will give the same
oscillator frequency but only one combination will yield a
specific output deadtime at a given frequency. The oscillator
thresholds are temperature compensated to within
6% at 50
kHz. Also, because of industry trends moving the UC384X
into higher and higher frequency applications, the UC384XB
is guaranteed to within
10% at 250 kHz.
In many noisesensitive applications it may be desirable
to frequencylock the converter to an external system clock.
This can be accomplished by applying a clock signal to the
circuit shown in Figure 17. For reliable locking, the
freerunning oscillator frequency should be set about 10%
less than the clock frequency. A method for multiunit
synchronization is shown in Figure 18. By tailoring the clock
waveform, accurate Output duty cycle clamping can be
achieved to realize output deadtimes of greater than 70%.
Error Amplifier
A fully compensated Error Amplifier with access to the
inverting input and output is provided. It features a typical dc
voltage gain of 90 dB, and a unity gain bandwidth of 1.0 MHz
with 57 degrees of phase margin (Figure 5). The
noninverting input is internally biased at 2.5 V and is not
pinned out. The converter output voltage is typically divided
down and monitored by the inverting input. The maximum
input bias current is 2.0
A which can cause an output
voltage error that is equal to the product of the input bias
current and the equivalent input divider source resistance.
The Error Amp Output (Pin 1) is provided for external loop
compensation (Figure 28). The output voltage is offset by two
diode drops (
1.4 V) and divided by three before it connects
to the inverting input of the Current Sense Comparator. This
guarantees that no drive pulses appear at the Output (Pin 6)
when Pin 1 is at its lowest state (VOL). This occurs when the
power supply is operating and the load is removed, or at the
beginning of a softstart interval (Figures 20, 21). The Error
Amp minimum feedback resistance is limited by the
amplifier's source current (0.5 mA) and the required output
voltage (VOH) to reach the comparator's 1.0 V clamp level:
Rf(min)
3.0 (1.0 V) + 1.4 V
0.5 mA
= 8800
Current Sense Comparator and PWM Latch
The UC3844B, UC3845B operate as a current mode
controller, whereby output switch conduction is initiated by
the oscillator and terminated when the peak inductor current
reaches the threshold level established by the Error Amplifier
Output/Compensation (Pin 1). Thus the error signal controls
the peak inductor current on a cyclebycycle basis. The
Current Sense Comparator PWM Latch configuration used
ensures that only a single pulse appears at the Output during
any given oscillator cycle. The inductor current is converted
to a voltage by inserting the groundreferenced sense
resistor RS in series with the source of output switch Q1. This
voltage is monitored by the Current Sense Input (Pin 3) and
compared to a level derived from the Error Amp Output. The
peak inductor current under normal operating conditions is
controlled by the voltage at Pin 1 where:
Ipk =
V(Pin 1) 1.4 V
3 RS
Abnormal operating conditions occur when the power
supply output is overloaded or if output voltage sensing is
lost. Under these conditions, the Current Sense Comparator
threshold will be internally clamped to 1.0 V. Therefore the
maximum peak switch current is:
Ipk(max) =
1.0 V
RS
When designing a high power switching regulator it
becomes desirable to reduce the internal clamp voltage in
order to keep the power dissipation of RS to a reasonable
level. A simple method to adjust this voltage is shown in
Figure 19. The two external diodes are used to compensate
the internal diodes, yielding a constant clamp voltage over
temperature. Erratic operation due to noise pickup can result
if there is an excessive reduction of the Ipk(max) clamp
voltage.
A narrow spike on the leading edge of the current
waveform can usually be observed and may cause the power
supply to exhibit an instability when the output is lightly
loaded. This spike is due to the power transformer
interwinding capacitance and output rectifier recovery time.
The addition of an RC filter on the Current Sense Input with a
time constant that approximates the spike duration will
usually eliminate the instability (refer to Figure 23).
UC3844B, 45B UC2844B, 45B
8
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Figure 15. Representative Block Diagram
Figure 16. Timing Diagram
Capacitor CT
Latch "Set"
Input
Output/
Compensation
Current Sense
Input
Latch "Reset"
Input
Output
Large RT/Small CT
Small RT/Large CT
+
Reference
Regulator
VCC
UVLO
+
Vref
UVLO
3.6V
36V
S
R
Q
Internal
Bias
+ 1.0mA
Oscillator
2.5V
R
R
R
2R
Error
Amplifier
Voltage
Feedback
Input
Output/
Compensation
Current Sense
Comparator
1.0V
VCC 7(12)
Gnd 5(9)
VC
7(11)
Output
6(10)
Power Ground
5(8)
Current Sense Input
3(5)
RS
Q1
VCC
Vin
1(1)
2(3)
4(7)
8(14)
RT
CT
Vref
= Sink Only Positive True Logic
Pin numbers adjacent to terminals are for the 8pin dualinline package.
Pin numbers in parenthesis are for the D suffix SO14 package.
PWM
Latch
(See
Text)
UC3844B, 45B UC2844B, 45B
9
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Undervoltage Lockout
Two undervoltage lockout comparators have been
incorporated to guarantee that the IC is fully functional before
the output stage is enabled. The positive power supply
terminal (VCC) and the reference output (Vref) are each
monitored by separate comparators. Each has builtin
hysteresis to prevent erratic output behavior as their
respective thresholds are crossed. The VCC comparator
upper and lower thresholds are 16 V/10 V for the UCX844B,
and 8.4 V/7.6 V for the UCX845B. The Vref comparator upper
and lower thresholds are 3.6 V/3.4 V. The large hysteresis
and low startup current of the UCX844B makes it ideally
suited in offline converter applications where efficient
bootstrap startup techniques are required (Figure 29). The
UCX845B is intended for lower voltage dctodc converter
applications. A 36 V zener is connected as a shunt regulator
from VCC to ground. Its purpose is to protect the IC from
excessive voltage that can occur during system startup. The
minimum operating voltage for the UCX844B is 11 V and 8.2
V for the UCX845B.
Output
These devices contain a single totem pole output stage
that was specifically designed for direct drive of power
MOSFETs. It is capable of up to
1.0 A peak drive current and
has a typical rise and fall time of 50 ns with a 1.0 nF load.
Additional internal circuitry has been added to keep the
Output in a sinking mode whenever an undervoltage lockout
is active. This characteristic eliminates the need for an
external pulldown resistor.
The SO14 surface mount package provides separate
pins for VC (output supply) and Power Ground. Proper
implementation will significantly reduce the level of switching
transient noise imposed on the control circuitry. This
becomes particularly useful when reducing the Ipk(max) clamp
level. The separate VC supply input allows the designer
added flexibility in tailoring the drive voltage independent of
VCC. A zener clamp is typically connected to this input when
driving power MOSFETs in systems where VCC is greater
than 20 V. Figure 22 shows proper power and control ground
connections in a currentsensing power MOSFET
application.
Reference
The 5.0 V bandgap reference is trimmed to
1.0%
tolerance at TJ = 25
C on the UC284XB, and
2.0% on the
UC384XB. Its primary purpose is to supply charging current
to the oscillator timing capacitor. The reference has
shortcircuit protection and is capable of providing in excess
of 20 mA for powering additional control system circuitry.
Design Considerations
Do not attempt to construct the converter on
wirewrap or plugin prototype boards. High frequency
circuit layout techniques are imperative to prevent
pulsewidth jitter. This is usually caused by excessive noise
pickup imposed on the Current Sense or Voltage Feedback
inputs. Noise immunity can be improved by lowering circuit
impedances at these points. The printed circuit layout should
contain a ground plane with lowcurrent signal and
highcurrent switch and output grounds returning on
separate paths back to the input filter capacitor. Ceramic
bypass capacitors (0.1
F) connected directly to VCC, VC,
and Vref may be required depending upon circuit layout. This
provides a low impedance path for filtering the high frequency
noise. All high current loops should be kept as short as
possible using heavy copper runs to minimize radiated EMI.
The Error Amp compensation circuitry and the converter
output voltage divider should be located close to the IC and
as far as possible from the power switch and other
noisegenerating components.
Bias
+
Osc
R
R
R
2R
EA
5(9)
1(1)
2(3)
4(7)
8(14)
RT
CT
Vref
Figure 17. External Clock Synchronization
Figure 18. External Duty Cycle Clamp and
MultiUnit Synchronization
0.01
The diode clamp is required if the Sync amplitude is large enough to cause
the bottom side of CT to go more than 300 mV below ground.
External
Sync
Input
47
+
R
R
R
2R
Bias
Osc
EA
5(9)
1(1)
2(3)
4(7)
8(14)
To Additional
UCX84XBs
R
S
Q
8
4
6
5
2
1
C
3
7
RA
RB
5.0k
5.0k
5.0k
MC1455
f
+
1.44
(RA
)
2RB)C
D(max)
+
RA
RA
)
2RB
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10
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If: SENSEFET = MTP10N10M
RS = 200
Figure 19. Adjustable Reduction of Clamp Level
Figure 20. SoftStart Circuit
Figure 21. Adjustable Buffered Reduction of
Clamp Level with SoftStart
+
5.0V Ref
+
S
R
Q
Bias
+
Osc
R
R
R
2R
EA
1.0V
5(9)
7(11)
6(10)
5(8)
3(5)
RS
Q1
VCC
Vin
1(1)
2(3)
4(7)
8(14)
R1
VClamp
R2
Ipk(max)
[
VClamp
RS
Where: 0
VClamp
1.0 V
5.0V Ref
+
S
R
Q
Bias
+
1.0mA
Osc
R
R
R
2R
EA
1.0V
5(9)
1(1)
2(3)
4(7)
8(14)
C
1.0M
tSoftStart
3600C in
F
+
+
S
R
+
R
R
R
2R
Ipk(max)
[
VClamp
RS
Figure 22. Current Sensing Power MOSFET
5.0V Ref
Q
Bias
Osc
EA
1.0V
5(9)
7(11)
6(10)
5(8)
3(5)
RS
Q1
VCC
Vin
1(1)
2(3)
4(7)
8(14)
R1
R2
Where: 0
VClamp
1.0 V
C
MPSA63
+
5.0V Ref
+
S
R
Q
(11)
(10)
(8)
Comp/Latch
(5)
RS
1/4 W
VCC
Vin
K
M
D
SENSEFET
G
S
Power Ground:
To Input Source
Return
Control Circuitry Ground:
To Pin (9)
Virtually lossless current sensing can be achieved with the implementation
of a SENSEFET power switch. For proper operation during overcurrent
conditions, a reduction of the Ipk(max) clamp level must be implemented.
Refer to Figures 19 and 21.
VPin 5
[
RS Ipk rDS(on)
rDM(on)
)
RS
Then : VPin 5
[
0.075 Ipk
7(12)
7(12)
1.0 mA
Comp/Latch
Comp/Latch
1.0 mA
(12)
T
T
T
T
VClamp
VClamp
1.67
R2
R1
)
1
+ 0.33x103
R1R2
R1
)
R2
VClamp
1.67
R2
R1
)
1
tSoft-Start
+ *
In 1
*
VC
3VClamp
C R1 R2
R1
)
R2
UC3844B, 45B UC2844B, 45B
11
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
Figure 23. Current Waveform Spike Suppression
+
5.0V Ref
+
S
R
Q
7(11)
6(10)
5(8)
3(5)
RS
Q1
VCC
Vin
C
R
The addition of the RC filter will eliminate
instability caused by the leading edge spike
on the current waveform.
7(12)
Comp/Latch
T
Figure 24. MOSFET Parasitic Oscillations
Figure 25. Bipolar Transistor Drive
+
S
R
5.0V Ref
Q
7(11)
6(10)
5(8)
3(5)
RS
Q1
VCC
Vin
Series gate resistor Rg will damp any high frequency
parasitic oscillations caused by the MOSFET input
capacitance and any series wiring inductance in the
gatesource circuit.
6(10)
5(8)
3(5)
RS
Q1
Vin
C1
Base Charge
Removal
The totem pole output can furnish negative base current
for enhanced transistor turnoff, with the addition of
capacitor C1.
IB
+
0
7(12)
Rg
Comp/Latch
T
+
UC3844B, 45B UC2844B, 45B
12
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
+
R
2R
1.0mA
EA
2(3)
5(9)
2.5V
1(1)
Rf
Cf
Rd
Rp
From VO
Error Amp compensation circuit for stabilizing current mode boost
and flyback topologies operating with continuous inductor current.
Cp
Ri
Figure 26. Isolated MOSFET Drive
Figure 27. Latched Shutdown
Figure 28. Error Amplifier Compensation
+
S
R
5.0V Ref
Q
7(11)
6(10)
5(8)
3(5)
RS
Q1
VCC
Vin
Isolation
Boundary
VGS Waveforms
+
0
50% DC
25% DC
NS
Np
Bias
+
Osc
R
R
R
2R
EA
5(9)
1(1)
2(3)
4(7)
8(14)
The MCR101 SCR must be selected for a holding of < 0.5 mA @ TA(min). The
simple two transistor circuit can be used in place of the SCR as shown. All
resistors are 10 k.
MCR
101
2N
3905
2N
3903
+
R
2R
1.0mA
EA
2(3)
5(9)
2.5V
1(1)
Rf
Cf
Rd
Ri
From VO
Error Amp compensation circuit for stabilizing any current mode topology except
for boost and flyback converters operating with continuous inductor current.
Rf
8.8k
Comp/Latch
7(12)
R
C
NS
NP
1.0 mA
T
+
0
+
Ipk =
V(Pin 1) 1.4
3 RS
UC3844B, 45B UC2844B, 45B
13
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
MUR110
+
+
S
R
+
R
R
5.0V Ref
Q
Bias
EA
5(9)
7(11)
6(10)
5(8)
3(5)
0.5
MTP
4N50
1(1)
2(3)
4(7)
8(14)
33k
1.0nF
470pF
150k
100
pF
18k
4.7k
Figure 29. 7 W OffLine Flyback Regulator
0.01
100
+
1.0k
115 Vac
4.7
MDA
202
250
56k
4.7k
3300
pF
1N4935
1N4935
+
+
68
47
1N4937
1N4937
680pF 2.7k
L3
L2
L1
+
+
+
+
+
+
1000
1000
2200
10
10
1000
5.0V/4.0A
5.0V RTN
12V/0.3A
12V RTN
12V/0.3A
Primary: 45 Turns #26 AWG
Secondary
12 V: 9 Turns #30 AWG (2 Strands) Bifiliar Wound
Secondary 5.0 V: 4 Turns (six strands) #26 Hexfiliar Wound
Secondary Feedback: 10 Turns #30 AWG (2 strands) Bifiliar Wound
Core: Ferroxcube EC353C8
Bobbin: Ferroxcube EC35PCB1
Gap:
0.10" for a primary inductance of 1.0 mH
MUR110
MBR1635
T1
22
Osc
T1
7(12)
Comp/Latch
T
L1
L2, L3
15
H at 5.0 A, Coilcraft Z7156
25
H at 5.0 A, Coilcraft Z7157
1N5819
Test
Conditions
Results
Line Regulation:
5.0 V
12 V
Vin = 95 Vac to 130 Vac
= 50 mV or
0.5%
= 24 mV or
0.1%
Load Regulation: 5.0 V
12 V
Vin = 115 Vac, Iout = 1.0 A to 4.0 A
Vin = 115 Vac, Iout = 100 mA to 300 mA
= 300 mV or
3.0%
= 60 mV or
0.25%
Output Ripple:
5.0 V
12 V
Vin = 115 Vac
40 mVpp
80 mVpp
Efficiency
Vin = 115 Vac
70%
All outputs are at nominal load currents unless otherwise noted.
UC3844B, 45B UC2844B, 45B
14
MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
Osc
+
Reference
Regulator
+
34V
S
R
Q
Internal
Bias
+
0.5mA
Osc
R
R
R
2R
Error
Amplifier
1.0V
7(12)
7(11)
6(10)
5(8)
3(5)
R1
Vin = 15V
1(1)
2(3)
4(7)
8(14)
10k
1.0nF
The capacitor's equivalent series resistance must limit the Drive Output current to 1.0 A. An additional series resistor
may be required when using tantalum or other low ESR capacitors. The converter's output can provide excellent line
and load regulation by connecting the R2/R1 resistor divider as shown.
Figure 30. StepUp Charge Pump Converter
5(9)
PWM
T
Latch
Current Sense
Comparator
2.5V
3.6V
VCC
UVLO
Vref
UVLO
UC3845B
+
47
1N5819
15
10
1N5819
+
47
R2
Connect to
Pin 2 for
closed loop
operation.
R2
R1
)
1
VO
2 (Vin)
Output Load Regulation
(Open Loop Configuration)
IO (mA)
VO (V)
0
2
9
18
36
29.9
28.8
28.3
27.4
24.4
+
+
S
R
+
R
R
R
2R
5(9)
PWM
T
Latch
Current Sense
Comparator
+
47
15
10
1N5819
+
47
Reference
Regulator
34V
Q
Internal
Bias
0.5mA
Error
Amplifier
1.0V
7(12)
7(11)
6(10)
5(8)
3(5)
Vin = 15V
1(1)
2(3)
4(7)
8(14)
10k
1.0nF
The capacitor's equivalent series resistance must limit the Drive Output current to 1.0 A.
An additional series resistor may be required when using tantalum or other low ESR capacitors.
Figure 31. VoltageInverting Charge Pump Converter
2.5V
3.6V
VCC
UVLO
Vref
UVLO
UC3845B
VO
Vin
Output Load Regulation
IO (mA)
VO (V)
0
2
9
18
32
14.4
13.2
12.5
11.7
10.6
1N5819
+
VO = 2.5
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
UC3844B, 45B UC2844B, 45B
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
N SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 62605
ISSUE K
D1 SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 75105
(SO8)
ISSUE N
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER
ANSI Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER.
3. DIMENSIONS A AND B DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD PROTRUSION.
4. MAXIMUM MOLD PROTRUSION 0.15 (0.006)
PER SIDE.
5. DIMENSION D DOES NOT INCLUDE
DAMBAR PROTRUSION. ALLOWABLE
DAMBAR PROTRUSION SHALL BE 0.127
(0.005) TOTAL IN EXCESS OF THE D
DIMENSION AT MAXIMUM MATERIAL
CONDITION.
SEATING
PLANE
1
4
5
8
C
K
4X
P
A
0.25 (0.010)
M
T B
S
S
0.25 (0.010)
M
B
M
8X
D
R
M
J
X 45
_
_
F
A
B
T
DIM
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
A
4.80
5.00
0.189
0.196
B
3.80
4.00
0.150
0.157
C
1.35
1.75
0.054
0.068
D
0.35
0.49
0.014
0.019
F
0.40
1.25
0.016
0.049
G
1.27 BSC
0.050 BSC
J
0.18
0.25
0.007
0.009
K
0.10
0.25
0.004
0.009
M
0
7
0
7
P
5.80
6.20
0.229
0.244
R
0.25
0.50
0.010
0.019
_
_
_
_
G
NOTES:
1. DIMENSION L TO CENTER OF LEAD WHEN
FORMED PARALLEL.
2. PACKAGE CONTOUR OPTIONAL (ROUND OR
SQUARE CORNERS).
3. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER ANSI
Y14.5M, 1982.
1
4
5
8
F
NOTE 2
A
B
T
SEATING
PLANE
H
J
G
D
K
N
C
L
M
M
A
M
0.13 (0.005)
B
M
T
DIM
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
A
9.40
10.16
0.370
0.400
B
6.10
6.60
0.240
0.260
C
3.94
4.45
0.155
0.175
D
0.38
0.51
0.015
0.020
F
1.02
1.78
0.040
0.070
G
2.54 BSC
0.100 BSC
H
0.76
1.27
0.030
0.050
J
0.20
0.30
0.008
0.012
K
2.92
3.43
0.115
0.135
L
7.62 BSC
0.300 BSC
M
10
10
N
0.76
1.01
0.030
0.040
_
_
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
D SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 751A03
(SO14)
ISSUE F
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER
ANSI Y14.5M, 1982.
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER.
3. DIMENSIONS A AND B DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD PROTRUSION.
4. MAXIMUM MOLD PROTRUSION 0.15 (0.006)
PER SIDE.
5. DIMENSION D DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION. ALLOWABLE DAMBAR
PROTRUSION SHALL BE 0.127 (0.005) TOTAL
IN EXCESS OF THE D DIMENSION AT
MAXIMUM MATERIAL CONDITION.
A
B
G
P
7 PL
14
8
7
1
M
0.25 (0.010)
B
M
S
B
M
0.25 (0.010)
A
S
T
T
F
R
X 45
SEATING
PLANE
D
14 PL
K
C
J
M
_
DIM
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
A
8.55
8.75
0.337
0.344
B
3.80
4.00
0.150
0.157
C
1.35
1.75
0.054
0.068
D
0.35
0.49
0.014
0.019
F
0.40
1.25
0.016
0.049
G
1.27 BSC
0.050 BSC
J
0.19
0.25
0.008
0.009
K
0.10
0.25
0.004
0.009
M
0
7
0
7
P
5.80
6.20
0.228
0.244
R
0.25
0.50
0.010
0.019
_
_
_
_
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