SLUSDD4B April   2019  – December 2020 UC1843B-SP

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. Features
  2. Applications
  3. Description
  4. Revision History
  5. Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 UVLO
      2. 7.3.2 Reference
      3. 7.3.3 Totem-Pole Output
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. Application Information Disclaimer
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Switching Frequency
        2. 8.2.2.2 Transformer
        3. 8.2.2.3 RCD Diode Clamp
        4. 8.2.2.4 Output Diode
        5. 8.2.2.5 Output Filter and Capacitor
        6. 8.2.2.6 Compensation
        7. 8.2.2.7 Sense Resistor and Slope Compensation
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 10.1.1 Feedback Traces
      2. 10.1.2 Input/Output Capacitors
      3. 10.1.3 Compensation Components
      4. 10.1.4 Traces and Ground Planes
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 11.2 Support Resources
    3. 11.3 Trademarks
    4. 11.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 11.5 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Traces and Ground Planes

Make all of the power (high current) traces as short, direct, and thick as possible. It is good practice on a standard PCB to make the traces an absolute minimum of 15 mils (0.381 mm) per ampere. The inductor, output capacitors, and output diode should be as close as possible to each other. This helps reduce the EMI radiated by the power traces due to the high-switching currents through them. This also reduces lead inductance and resistance, which in turn reduces noise spikes, ringing, and resistive losses that produce voltage errors. The grounds of the IC, input capacitors, output capacitors, and output diode (if applicable) should be connected close together directly to a ground plane. It would also be a good idea to have a ground plane on both sides of the PCB. This reduces noise by reducing ground loop errors and absorbing more of the EMI radiated by the inductor.

For multi-layer boards with more than two layers, a ground plane can be used to separate the power plane (where the power traces and components are located) and the signal plane (where the feedback and compensation and components are located) for improved performance. On multi-layer boards, vias are required to connect traces and different planes. Arrange the components so that the switching current loops curl in the same direction. Due to the way switching regulators operate, there are two power states: one state when the switch is on and one when the switch is off. During each state there is a current loop made by the power components that are currently conducting. Place the power components so that during each of the two states the current loop is conducting in the same direction. This prevents magnetic field reversal caused by the traces between the two half-cycles and reduces radiated EMI.