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TL3842

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Economy single ended 500KHz current mode PWM controller with 16V/10V UVLO 100% duty cycle, 0-70C

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Topology Boost, Flyback Control mode Current Duty cycle (max) (%) 100 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 500 Features Adjustable switching frequency, Current limiting, Error amplifier, Multi-topology UVLO thresholds on/off (V) 16/10 Operating temperature range (°C) 0 to 70 Rating Catalog Gate drive (typ) (A) 1
Topology Boost, Flyback Control mode Current Duty cycle (max) (%) 100 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 500 Features Adjustable switching frequency, Current limiting, Error amplifier, Multi-topology UVLO thresholds on/off (V) 16/10 Operating temperature range (°C) 0 to 70 Rating Catalog Gate drive (typ) (A) 1
PDIP (P) 8 92.5083 mm² 9.81 x 9.43 SOIC (D) 14 51.9 mm² 8.65 x 6 SOIC (D) 8 29.4 mm² 4.9 x 6
  • Optimized for Off-Line and DC-to-DC Converters
  • Low Start-Up Current (< 1 mA)
  • Automatic Feed-forward compensation
  • Pulse-by-Pulse Current Limiting
  • Enhanced Load-Response Characteristics
  • Undervoltage Lockout With Hysteresis
  • Double-Pulse Suppression
  • High-Current Totem-Pole Output
  • Internally Trimmed Bandgap Reference
  • 500-kHz Operation
  • Error Amplifier With Low Output Resistance
  • Designed to be Interchangeable with UC2842 and
    UC3842 Series
  • Optimized for Off-Line and DC-to-DC Converters
  • Low Start-Up Current (< 1 mA)
  • Automatic Feed-forward compensation
  • Pulse-by-Pulse Current Limiting
  • Enhanced Load-Response Characteristics
  • Undervoltage Lockout With Hysteresis
  • Double-Pulse Suppression
  • High-Current Totem-Pole Output
  • Internally Trimmed Bandgap Reference
  • 500-kHz Operation
  • Error Amplifier With Low Output Resistance
  • Designed to be Interchangeable with UC2842 and
    UC3842 Series

The TL284x and TL384x series of control integrated circuits provide the features that are necessary to implement off-line or DC-to-DC fixed-frequency current-mode control schemes, with a minimum number of external components. Some of the internally implemented circuits are an undervoltage lockout (UVLO), featuring a start-up current of less than 1 mA, and a precision reference trimmed for accuracy at the error amplifier input. Other internal circuits include logic to ensure latched operation, a pulse-width modulation (PWM) comparator (that also provides current-limit control), and a totem-pole output stage designed to source or sink high-peak current. The output stage, suitable for driving N-channel MOSFETs, is low when it is in the off state.

The TL284x and TL384x series of control integrated circuits provide the features that are necessary to implement off-line or DC-to-DC fixed-frequency current-mode control schemes, with a minimum number of external components. Some of the internally implemented circuits are an undervoltage lockout (UVLO), featuring a start-up current of less than 1 mA, and a precision reference trimmed for accuracy at the error amplifier input. Other internal circuits include logic to ensure latched operation, a pulse-width modulation (PWM) comparator (that also provides current-limit control), and a totem-pole output stage designed to source or sink high-peak current. The output stage, suitable for driving N-channel MOSFETs, is low when it is in the off state.

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* Data sheet TLx84x Current-Mode PWM Controllers datasheet (Rev. I) PDF | HTML 06 Jul 2016
Application note Conditioning a Switch-mode Power Supply Current Signal Using TI Op Amps (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 11 Jun 2021
Application note Understanding Inverting Buck-Boost Power Stages in Switch Mode Power Supplies (Rev. B) 12 Mar 2019
Application note UCC38C42 Family of High-Speed BiCMOS Current-Mode PWM Controllers 07 Feb 2002
Application note DN-26 UC3842A Low-Cost Start-up and Fault Protection Circuit 05 Sep 1999
Application note DN-27 UC1842/UC1842A Family - Summary of Functional Differences 05 Sep 1999
Application note DN-29 UC3842A Family - Frequency Foldback Technique Provides Protection 05 Sep 1999
Application note DN-30 Programmable Electronic Circuit Breaker 05 Sep 1999
Application note DN-40 The Effects of Oscillator Discharge Current Variations on Maximum Duty 05 Sep 1999
Application note DN-42A Design Considerations for Transitioning from UC3842 to the New UCC3802 05 Sep 1999
Application note DN-62 Switching Power Supply Topology Voltage Mode vs. Current Mode 05 Sep 1999
Application note DN-65 Considerations in Powering BiCMOS ICs 05 Sep 1999
Application note DN-89 Comparing the UC3842, UCC3802, and UCC3809 Primary Side PWM Controllers 05 Sep 1999
Application note U-100A UC3842/3/4/5 Provides Low-Cost Current-Mode Control 05 Sep 1999
Application note U-111, Practical Considerations in Current Mode Power Supplies 05 Sep 1999
Application note Understanding Boost Power Stages In Switchmode Power Supplies 04 Mar 1999
Application note Understanding Buck Power Stages In Switchmode Power Supplies 04 Mar 1999

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