NCP1251 D
NCP1251 D
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Typical Applications
ac−dc Converters for TVs, Set−top Boxes and Printers
Offline Adapters for Notebooks and Netbooks
Vbulk
Vo u t
.
.
OVP
OPP
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NCP1251
1 6
2 5
3 4
ramp
comp.
OPTIONS
Controller Frequency OCP VCC OVP OVP/OTP
NCP1251ASN65T1G 65 kHz Latched Latched Latched
NCP1251BSN65T1G 65 kHz Autorecovery Latched Latched
NCP1251CSN65T1G 65 kHz Autorecovery Autorecovery Latched
NCP1251FSN65T1G 65 kHz Autorecovery Latched Latched
NCP1251ASN100T1G 100 kHz Latched Latched Latched
NCP1251BSN100T1G 100 kHz Autorecovery Latched Latched
NOTE: F version has a different foldback scheme for improved efficiency.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Package VCC OVP Switching
Device Marking OCP Protection Protection Frequency Package Shipping†
NCP1251ASN65T1G 5AA Latch Latch 65 kHz
NCP1251BSN65T1G 5A2 Autorecovery Latch 65 kHz
NCP1251CSN65T1G 5AE Autorecovery Autorecovery 65 kHz TSOP−6 3000 /
NCP1251FSN65T1G 5AF Autorecovery Latch 65 kHz (Pb−Free) Tape & Reel
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IpFlag BO
OPP
600−ns time
constant
Vcc logic
UVLO
management
and fault timer
Vlatch Up counter
vdd
OVP
RST
gone? 4
20us time
constant
power VOVP
on reset
S
Q
Q Rlimit
Vcc
Iscr
1−us
vdd R blanking
Power on
reset 65 kHz
100 kHz
clock Clamp
Frequency
modulation
S
Q
Q
Frequency
Drv
foldback
Vfold
Vskip
Rramp
4 ms
SS
vdd
The soft−start is activated during: IpFlag
Vlimit
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(For typical values TJ = 25C, for min/max values TJ = −40C to +125C, Max TJ = 150C, VCC = 12 V unless otherwise noted)
ICCLATCH Current flowing into VCC pin that keeps the controller latched (Note 4) 5 mA
TJ = −40C to +125C 40
TJ = 0C to +125C 32
Rlim Current−limit resistor in series with the latch SCR 5 4.0 kW
DRIVE OUTPUT
Tr Output voltage rise−time @ CL = 1 nF, 10−90% of output signal 6 40 ns
Tf Output voltage fall−time @ CL = 1 nF, 10−90% of output signal 6 30 ns
ROH Source resistance 6 13 W
ROL Sink resistance 6 6.0 W
Isource Peak source current, VGS = 0 V – (Note 5) 6 300 mA
Isink Peak sink current, VGS = 12 V – (Note 5) 6 500 mA
VDRVlow DRV pin level at VCC close to VCC(min) with a 33 kW resistor to GND 6 8.0 V
VDRVhigh DRV pin level at VCC = 28 V – DRV unloaded 6 10 12 14 V
CURRENT COMPARATOR
IIB Input Bias Current @ 0.8 V input level on pin 4 4 0.02 mA
VLimit1 Maximum internal current setpoint – TJ = 25C – pin 3 grounded 4 0.744 0.8 0.856 V
VLimit2 Maximum internal current setpoint – TJ = −40C to 125C – pin 3 grounded 4 0.72 0.8 0.88 V
Vfold Default internal voltage set point for frequency foldback trip point – 45% of Vlimit 3 357 mV
Vfreeze Internal peak current setpoint freeze ([31% of Vlimit) 3 250 mV
TDEL Propagation delay from current detection to gate off−state 4 100 150 ns
TLEB Leading Edge Blanking Duration 4 300 ns
TSS Internal soft−start duration activated upon startup, auto−recovery − 4 ms
IOPPo Setpoint decrease for pin 3 biased to –250 mV – (Note 6) 3 31.3 %
IOOPv Voltage setpoint for pin 3 biased to −250 mV – (Note 6), TJ = 25C 3 0.51 0.55 0.60 V
IOOPv Voltage setpoint for pin 3 biased to −250 mV – (Note 6), TJ = −40C to 125C 3 0.50 0.55 0.62 V
IOPPs Setpoint decrease for pin 3 grounded 3 0 %
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.
4. For design robustness, we recommend to inject 60 mA as a minimum at the lowest input line voltage.
5. Guaranteed by design
6. See characterization table for linearity over negative bias voltage
7. A 1 MW resistor is connected from pin 3 to the ground for the measurement.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(For typical values TJ = 25C, for min/max values TJ = −40C to +125C, Max TJ = 150C, VCC = 12 V unless otherwise noted)
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
85 72
84
70
83
82
68
81
FSW (kHz)
Dmax (%)
80 66
79
64
78
77
62
76
75 60
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C)
Figure 3. Figure 4.
31
440
30
29 390
28
340
F_swing (Hz)
27
Ftrans (kHz)
26
290
25
24 240
23
190
22
21 140
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C)
Figure 5. Figure 6.
0.89
490
0.87 FSW = 65 kHz
440
0.85
0.83 390
VLskip (mV)
Vlimit (mV)
0.81 340
0.79
290
0.77
240
0.75
0.73 190
0.71 140
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C)
Figure 7. Figure 8.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
44
0.6
39
0.58
34
IOOPO (%)
IOOPV (V)
0.56
29
0.54
24 0.52
19 0.5
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C)
Figure 9. Figure 10.
9.5
19.9
19.4 9.3
18.9 9.1
VCC(min) (V)
VCC(ON) (V)
18.4 8.9
17.9
8.7
17.4
8.5
16.9
16.4 8.3
15.9 8.1
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C)
Figure 11. Figure 12.
14 16
13 14
12
12
11
10
VCC(Hyst) (V)
ICC1 (mA)
10
8
9
6
8
7 4
6 2
5 0
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C)
Figure 13. Figure 14.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
2 2.5
FSW = 65 kHz
FSW = 65 kHz
2
1.5
1.5
ICC2 (mA)
ICC3 (mA)
1
1
0.5
0.5
0 0
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
30
10
25
8
20
ICCLatch (mA)
Vzener (V)
6
15
4
10
2 5
0 0
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
160
390
140
340
120
290 100
Req (kW)
Tleb (V)
80
240
60
190
40
140
20
90 0
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
4.8 3.4
3.3
4.6
3.2
4.4
3.1
Vlatch (V)
Iratio (−)
4.2 3
2.9
4
2.8
3.8
2.7
3.6 2.6
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
100 100
80 80
trise (ns)
tfall (ns)
60 60
40 40
20 20
0 0
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
11
35
10
30
9
8 25
7
Roh (W)
Rol (W)
20
6
5 15
4
10
3
2 5
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
14
100
13
80 12
Vovp_del (ms)
Vdrv_low (V)
60 11
10
40
9
20
8
0 7
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C)
Figure 27. Figure 28.
12.9
4.9
12.4
11.9
4.4
Vdrv_high (V)
11.4
TSS (ms)
10.9 3.9
10.4
9.9 3.4
9.4
8.9 2.9
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C)
Figure 29. Figure 30.
1.9
360
1.8
1.7 358
1.6
Vfold(CS) (mV)
Vfold(FB) (V)
356
1.5
1.4 354
1.3
352
1.2
1.1 350
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMPERATURE (C) TEMPERATURE (C)
Figure 31. Figure 32.
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0.41
390
0.39
0.37 340
Vfold_end (V)
Vskip (mV)
0.35
290
0.33
240
0.31
0.29 190
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
390 1.7
1.5
340
Vfreeze(FB) (V)
Vfreeze (mV)
1.3
290
1.1
240
0.9
190 0.7
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 −50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
160 3.5
150 3
140 2.5
TIMER (ms)
130 2
ICC (mA)
120 1.5
110 1
100 0.5
FSW = 65 kHz
90 0
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
26.9
26.4
25.9
VOVP (V)
25.4
24.9
24.4
23.9
−50 −25 0 25 50 75 100 125
TEMPERATURE (C)
Figure 39.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
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R3
200k
3
10
R2
200k
5
D2 D1
1N4007 1N4007
11
12 R1
200k
Cbulk
1 D6 D5
input 22uF
1N4148 1N4935
mains
VCC 2 4
D4 D3
1N4007 1N4007 aux.
C1 C3
4.7uF 47uF
Figure 40. The Startup Resistor Can Be Connected to the Input Mains for Further Power Dissipation Reduction
The first step starts with the calculation of the VCC This calculation is purely theoretical, and assumes a
capacitor which will supply the controller when it operates constant charging current. In reality, the take over time can
until the auxiliary winding takes over. Experience shows be shorter (or longer!) and it can lead to a reduction of the
that this time t1 can be between 5 ms and 20 ms. If we VCC capacitor. Hence, a decrease in charging current and an
consider we need at least an energy reservoir for a t1 time of increase of the start−up resistor, thus reducing the standby
10 ms, the VCC capacitor must be larger than: power. Laboratory experiments on the prototype are thus
I CCt 1 mandatory to fine tune the converter. If we chose the 413 kW
3m 10m
CV CC w w w 3.3 mF resistor as suggested by Equation 4, the dissipated power at
VCC on * VCC min 9 (eq. 1) high line amounts to:
Let us select a 4.7 mF capacitor at first and experiments in 2
the laboratory will let us know if we were too optimistic for V ac,peak 2 ǒ230 Ǹ2Ǔ
the time t1. The VCC capacitor being known, we can now P Rstart*up + +
4R start*up 4 413k
evaluate the charging current we need to bring the VCC (eq. 5)
voltage from 0 to the VCCon of the IC, 18 V typical. This
230 2
current has to be selected to ensure a start−up at the lowest + + 64 mW
0.827Meg
mains (85 V rms) to be less than 3 s (2.5 s for design margin):
Now that the first VCC capacitor has been selected, we
VCC onC VCC 18 4.7m
I charge w w w 34 mA must ensure that the self−supply does not disappear when in
2.5 2.5 (eq. 2) no−load conditions. In this mode, the skip−cycle can be so
If we account for the 15 mA that will flow inside the deep that refreshing pulses are likely to be widely spaced,
controller, then the total charging current delivered by the inducing a large ripple on the VCC capacitor. If this ripple is
start−up resistor must be 49 mA. If we connect the start−up too large, chances exist to touch the VCCmin and reset the
network to the mains (half−wave connection then), we know controller into a new start−up sequence. A solution is to
that the average current flowing into this start−up resistor grow this capacitor but it will obviously be detrimental to the
will be the smallest when VCC reaches the VCCon of the start−up time. The option offered in Figure 40 elegantly
controller: solves this potential issue by adding an extra capacitor on the
auxiliary winding. However, this component is separated
V ac,rmsǸ2
p * VCC on from the VCC pin via a simple diode. You therefore have the
I CVCC,min + (eq. 3)
ability to grow this capacitor as you need to ensure the
R start*up
self−supply of the controller without jeopardizing the
To make sure this current is always greater than 49 mA, start−up time and standby power. A capacitor ranging from
then the minimum value for Rstart−up can be extracted: 22 to 47 mF is the typical value for this device.
V ac,rmsǸ2
85 1.414
One note on the start-up current. If reducing it helps to
p * VCC on p * 18 improve the standby power, its value cannot fall below a
R start*up v v v 413.5 kW
I CVCC,min 49m (eq. 4)
certain level at the minimum input voltage. Failure to inject
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enough current (30 mA) at low line will turn a converter in the current−sense offset. A way to reduce the power
fault into an auto-recovery mode since the SCR won’t capability at high line is to capitalize on the negative voltage
remain latched. To build a sufficient design margin, we swing present on the auxiliary diode anode. During the
recommend to keep at least 60 mA flowing at the lowest input power switch on−time, this point dips to −NVin, N being the
line (80 V rms for 85 V minimum for instance). An excellent turns ratio between the primary winding and the auxiliary
solution is to actually combine X2 discharge and start-up winding. The negative plateau observed on Figure 42 will
networks as proposed in Figure 13 of application note have an amplitude dependant on the input voltage. The idea
AND8488/D. implemented in this chip is to sum a portion of this negative
swing with the 0.8 V internal reference level. For instance,
Internal Over Power Protection if the voltage swings down to −150 mV during the on time,
There are several known ways to implement Over Power then the internal peak current set point will be fixed to 0.8 −
Protection (OPP), all suffering from particular problems. 0.150 = 650 mV. The adopted principle appears in Figure 42
These problems range from the added consumption burden and shows how the final peak current set point is
on the converter or the skip−cycle disturbance brought by constructed.
1 v(24)
40.0
off−time
1
v(24) (V)
−20.0 −N2Vbulk
on−time
−40.0
Let’s assume we need to reduce the peak current from level, then the negative voltage developed on the OPP pin
2.5 A at low line, to 2 A at high line. This corresponds to a must reach:
20% reduction or a set point voltage of 640 mV. To reach this V OPP + 640m * 800m + −160 mV (eq. 6)
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RoppU
K1 SUM2 −
OPP ref CS
K2
+
Io p p
0.8 V
$5%
R oppL
ref = 0.8 V + VOPP
(V O P P is negativ e)
Figure 42. The OPP Circuitry Affects the Maximum Peak Current Set Point by Summing a Negative Voltage to the
Internal Voltage Reference
Peak current
setpoint
100%
80%
Vbulk
375
Figure 43. The Peak Current Regularly Reduces Down to 20% at 375 Vdc
The OPP pin is surrounded by Zener diodes stacked to clamped slightly below –300 mV which means that if more
protect the pin against ESD pulses. These diodes accept current is injected before reaching the ESD forward drop,
some peak current in the avalanche mode and are designed then the maximum peak reduction is kept to 40%. If the
to sustain a certain amount of energy. On the other side, voltage finally forward biases the internal zener diode, then
negative injection into these diodes (or forward bias) can care must be taken to avoid injecting a current beyond
cause substrate injection which can lead to an erratic circuit –2 mA. Given the value of ROPPU, there is no risk in the
behavior. To avoid this problem, the pin is internally present example.
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Finally, please note that another comparator internally to reduce the operating frequency down to 26 kHz. This
fixes the maximum peak current set point to 0.8 V even if the value is reached at a voltage feedback level of 350 mV
OPP pin is inadvertently biased above 0 V. typically. Below this point, if the output power continues to
decrease, the part enters skip cycle for the best noise−free
Frequency Foldback performance in no−load conditions. Figure 44 depicts the
The reduction of no−load standby power associated with adopted scheme for the part.
the need for improving the efficiency, requires a change to The NCP1251F version offers a means to improve
the traditional fixed−frequency type of operation. This light−load efficiency by folding the switching frequency
controller implements a switching frequency foldback when sooner compared to the other versions. With the 1251 A, B
the feedback voltage passes below a certain level, Vfold, set and C versions, the minimum frequency is reached for VFB
around 1.5 V. At this point, the oscillator enters frequency equals 350 mV. With the 1251F, this minimum frequency
foldback and reduces its switching frequency. The peak will be obtained at a feedback voltage equal to 1.5 V,
current setpoint follows the feedback pin until its level naturally offering a better efficiency for lighter load
reaches 1.05 V. Below this value, the peak current freezes to conditions. Figure 45 portrays the specific foldback scheme
Vfold/4.2 (250 mV or 31% of the maximum 0.8 V setpoint) implemented in the NCP1251F.
and the only way to further reduce the transmitted power is
FB 65 kHz
max
max
0.8 V
[ 0.36 V
min
26 kHz min
[ 0.25 V
VFB VFB
350 mV 1.5 V 3.4 V Vfreeze Vfold 3.4 V
Vfold,end Vfold 1.05 V 1.5 V
Figure 44. By Observing the Voltage on the Feedback Pin, the Controller Reduces its Switching Frequency for an
Improved Performance at Light Load
Figure 45. with NCP1251F, the frequency foldback occurs sooner as the load gets lighter.
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Auto−Recovery Short−Circuit Protection due to the resistive starting network. When VCC reaches
In case of output short−circuit or if the power supply VCCON, the controller attempts to re−start, checking for the
experiences a severe overloading situation, an internal error absence of the fault. If the fault is still there, the supply enters
flag is raised and starts a countdown timer. If the flag is another cycle of so−called hiccup mode. If the fault has
asserted longer than 100 ms, the driving pulses are stopped cleared, the power supply resumes normal operation. Please
and the VCC pin slowly goes down to around 7 V. At this note that the soft−start is activated during each of the re−start
point, the controller wakes−up and the VCC builds up again sequence.
VDRV (t)
ilprim in amperes
vdrv in volts
vcc in volts
Plot1
SS ILp (t)
−11.5 −8.13 445m
3
500u 1.50m 2.50m 3.50m 4.50m
time in seconds
Figure 46. An Auto−Recovery Hiccup Mode is Activated for Faults Longer than 100 ms
2.5 V
0V
ON
latch
reset 20k
Rcomp
+ LEB
CS
− Rsense
from FB
setpoint
Figure 47. Inserting a Resistor in Series with the Current Sense Information Brings Ramp Compensation and
Stabilizes the Converter in CCM Operation.
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In the NCP1251 controller, the oscillator ramp features a pin to the controller ground for an improved immunity to the
2.5 V swing reached at a 80% duty−ratio. If the clock noise. Please make sure both components are located very
operates at a 65 kHz frequency, then the available oscillator close to the controller.
slope corresponds to:
Latching Off the Controller
V ramp,peak 2.5 The OPP pin not only allows a reduction of the peak
S ramp + +
D maxT SW 0.8 15m (eq. 10) current set point in relationship to the line voltage, it also
offers a means to permanently latch−off the part. When the
+ 208 kVńs or 208 mVńms part is latched−off, the VCC pin is internally pulled down to
In our flyback design, let’s assume that our primary around 7 V and the part stays in this state until the user cycles
inductance Lp is 770 mH, and the SMPS delivers 19 V with the VCC down and up again, e.g. by un−plugging the
a Np :Ns ratio of 1:0.25. The off−time primary current slope converter from the mains outlet. It is important to note that
Sp is thus given by: the SCR maintains its latched state as long as the injected
N current stays above the minimum value of 30 mA. As the
ǒVout ) VfǓ Nps (19 ) 0.8) 4 SCR delatches for an injected current below this value, it is
Sp + + + 103 kAńs the designer duty to make sure the injected current is high
Lp 770m (eq. 11)
enough at the lowest input voltage. Failure to maintain a
Given a sense resistor of 330 mW, the above current ramp sufficiently high current would make the device auto
turns into a voltage ramp of the following amplitude:
recover. A good design practice is to ensure at least 60 mA
S sense + S pR sense + 103k 0.33 at the lowest input voltage. The latch detection is made by
(eq. 12)
+ 34 kVńs or 34 mVńms observing the OPP pin by a comparator featuring a 3 V
If we select 50% of the downslope as the required amount reference voltage. However, for noise reasons and in
of ramp compensation, then we shall inject a ramp whose particular to avoid the leakage inductance contribution at
slope is 17 mV/ms. Our internal compensation being of turn off, a 1 ms blanking delay is introduced before the
208 mV/ms, the divider ratio (divratio) between Rcomp and output of the OVP comparator is checked. Then, the OVP
comparator output is validated only if its high−state duration
the internal 20 kW resistor is:
lasts a minimum of 600 ns. Below this value, the event is
17m ignored. Then, a counter ensures that 4 successive OVP
divratio + + 0.082 (eq. 13)
208m events have occurred before actually latching the part. There
The series compensation resistor value is thus: are several possible implementations, depending on the
R comp + R ramp @ divratio + 20k 0.082 [ 1.6 kW needed precision and the parameters you want to control.
(eq. 14) The first and easiest solution is the additional resistive
A resistor of the above value will then be inserted from the divider on top of the OPP one. This solution is simple and
sense resistor to the current sense pin. We recommend inexpensive but requires the insertion of a diode to prevent
adding a small capacitor of 100 pF, from the current sense disturbing the OPP divider during the on time.
D2
R3
1N4148
5k
11
RoppU
421k
VCC
9 8
OP P
aux.
winding
10 4
1
ROPPL
C1 1k 5
100p
OVP OPP
Vlatch
Figure 48. A Simple Resistive Divider Brings the OPP Pin Above 3 V in Case of a VCC Voltage Runaway above
18 V
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First, calculate the OPP network with the above equations. V latch * V VOP 18 * 3 15
Then, suppose we want to latch off our controller when Vout R OVP + + + + 5 kW (eq. 16)
V OVPńR OPPL 3ń1k 3m
exceeds 25 V. On the auxiliary winding, the plateau reflects
the output voltage by the turns ratio between the power and In nominal conditions, the plateau establishes to around
the auxiliary winding. In case of voltage runaway for our 14 V. Given the divide−by−6 ratio, the OPP pin will swing
19 V adapter, the plateau will go up to: to 14/6 = 2.3 V during normal conditions, leaving 700 mV
margin. A 100 pF capacitor can be added between the OPP
0.18
V aux,OVP + 25 + 18 V (eq. 15) pin and GND to improve noise immunity and avoid erratic
0.25 trips in presence of external surges. Do not increase this
Since our OVP comparator trips at a 3 V level, across the capacitor too much otherwise the OPP signal will be affected
1 kW selected OPP pulldown resistor, it implies a 3 mA by the integrating time constant.
current. From 3 V to go up to 18 V, we need an additional A second solution for the OVP detection alone, is to use
15 V. Under 3 mA and neglecting the series diode forward a Zener diode wired as recommended by.
drop, it requires a series resistor of:
D3 D2
15V 1N4148
11
ROPPU
421k
VCC
9 8
OPP aux.
winding
10 4
ROPPL 1
1k
C1 5
22pF
OVP OPP
Vlatch
Figure 49. A Zener Diode in Series with a Diode Helps to Improve the Noise Immunity of the System
For this configuration to maintain an 18 V level, we have probe connections!) and check that enough margin exists to
selected a 15 V Zener diode. In nominal conditions, the that respect.
voltage on the OPP pin is almost 0 V during the off time as
the Zener is fully blocked. This technique clearly improves Over Temperature Protection
the noise immunity of the system compared to that obtained In a lot of designs, the adapter must be protected against
from a resistive string as in Figure 48. Please note the thermal runaways, e.g. when the temperature inside the
reduction of the capacitor on the OPP pin to 10 pF − 22 pF. adapter box increases above a certain value. Figure 50
This capacitor is necessary because of the potential spike shows how to implement a simple OTP using an external
coupling through the Zener parasitic capacitance from the NTC and a series diode. The principle remains the same:
bias winding due to the leakage inductance. Despite the 1 ms make sure the OPP network is not affected by the additional
blanking delay at turn off. This spike is energetic enough to NTC hence the presence of this isolation diode. When the
charge the added capacitor C1 and given the time constant, NTC resistance decreases as the temperature increases, the
could make it discharge slower, potentially disturbing the voltage on the OPP pin during the off time will slowly
blanking circuit. When implementing the Zener option, it is increase and, once it passes 3 V for 4 consecutive clock
important to carefully observe the OPP pin voltage (short cycles, the controller will permanently latch off.
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NCP1251
D2
NT C 1N4148
ROPPU
841k
VCC
OP P au x.
winding
ROPPL
2.5k
full−latch OPP
Vlatch
Figure 50. The Internal Circuitry Hooked to Pin 3 Can Be Used to Implement Over Temperature Protection (OTP)
Back to our 19 V adapter, we have found that the plateau limit at the chosen output power level. Suppose we need a
voltage on the auxiliary diode was 13 V in nominal 200 mV decrease from the 0.8 V set point and the on−time
conditions. We have selected an NTC which offers a swing on the auxiliary anode is −67.5 V, then we need to drop
resistance of 470 kW at 25C and drops to 8.8 kW at 110C. over ROPPU a voltage of:
If our auxiliary winding plateau is 14 V and we consider a V ROPPU + 67.5 * 0.2 + 67.3 V (eq. 20)
0.6 V forward drop for the diode, then the voltage across the
NTC in fault mode must be: The current flowing in the pulldown resistor ROPPL in this
V NTC + 14 * 3 * 0.6 + 10.4 V
condition will be:
(eq. 17)
200m
Based on the 8.8 kW NTC resistor at 110 C, the current I ROPPU + + 80 mA (eq. 21)
through the device must be: 2.5k
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NCP1251
D3
15V
D2
NT C 1N4148
11
ROPPU
841k
VCC
9 8
OPP au x.
winding
10 4
ROPPL 1
2.5k
5
OVP OPP
Vlatch
Figure 51. With the NTC Back in Place, the Circuit Nicely Combines OVP, OTP and OPP on the Same Pin
In nominal VCC / output conditions, when the Zener is not network. Typical values are those given in Figure 52 and
activated, the NTC can drive the OPP pin and trigger the must be selected to provide the adequate filtering function
adapter in case of an over temperature. During nominal without degrading the stand−by power by an excessive
temperature if the loop is broken, the voltage runaway will current circulation.
be detected and the controller will shut down the converter.
In case the OPP pin is not used for either OPP or OVP, it Latched OVP on VCC
can simply be grounded. The VCC pin is permanently monitored by a comparator.
When the VCC exceeds 25.5 V (typical), all pulses are
Filtering the Spikes immediately stopped and the VCC falls to the SCR
The auxiliary winding is the seat of spikes that can couple latched-level around 7 V typical. The controller remains in
to the OPP pin via the parasitic capacitances exhibited by the this state as long as a sufficient current flows in the SCR, at
Zener diode and the series diode. To prevent an adverse least 30 mA. We recommend to put a design margin there,
triggering of the Over Voltage Protection circuitry, it is with a minimum current around 60 mA at the lowest input
possible to install a small RC filter before the detection line. With the C version, the OVP on VCC is autorecovery.
D2
NT C 1N4148
11 2
C1
ROPPU R3
330pF
841k 220
VCC
9 3
OP P aux.
winding
10 4
ROPPL 1
2.5k
5
OVP OPP
Vlatch
Figure 52. A Small RC Filter Avoids the Fast Rising Spikes from Reaching the Protection Pin of the NCP1251 in
Presence of Energetic Perturbations Superimposed on the Input Line
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