SLUS270H March 1999 – April 2025 UCC1801 , UCC1802 , UCC1803 , UCC1804 , UCC1805 , UCC2800 , UCC2801 , UCC2802 , UCC2803 , UCC2804 , UCC2805 , UCC3800 , UCC3801 , UCC3802 , UCC3803 , UCC3804 , UCC3805
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Synchronization of these PWM controllers is best obtained by the universal technique shown in Figure 7-9. The ICs oscillator is programmed to free run at a frequency about 20% lower than that of the synchronizing frequency. A brief positive pulse is applied across the 50-Ω resistor to force synchronization. Typically, a 1-V amplitude pulse of 100-ns width is sufficient for most applications.
The ICs can also be synchronized to a pulse train input directly to the oscillator RC pin. Note that the IC internally pulls low at this node once the upper oscillator threshold is crossed. This 130-Ω impedance to ground remains active until the pin is lowered to approximately 0.2 V. External synchronization circuits must accommodate these conditions.
Figure 7-9 Synchronizing the Oscillator