SNVA994A February   2022  – March 2023 LM5157 , LM5157-Q1 , LM51571-Q1 , LM5158 , LM5158-Q1 , LM51581 , LM51581-Q1

 

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  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Introduction
  4. 2Example Application
  5. 3Calculations and Component Selection
    1. 3.1 Switching Frequency
    2. 3.2 Transformer Selection
      1. 3.2.1 Maximum Duty Cycle and Turns Ratio Selection
      2. 3.2.2 Primary Winding Inductance Selection
    3. 3.3 Slope Compensation Check
    4. 3.4 Diode Selection
    5. 3.5 Output Capacitor Selection
    6. 3.6 Input Capacitor Selection
    7. 3.7 UVLO Resistor Selection
    8. 3.8 Control Loop Compensation
      1. 3.8.1 Crossover Frequency (fcross) Selection
      2. 3.8.2 RCOMP Selection
      3. 3.8.3 CCOMP Selection
      4. 3.8.4 CHF Selection
  6. 4Component Selection Summary
    1. 4.1 Application Circuit
    2. 4.2 Bill of Materials
  7. 5Small Signal Frequency Analysis
    1. 5.1 Flyback Regulator Modulator Modeling
    2. 5.2 Compensation Modeling
  8. 6Revision History

3.2 Transformer Selection

In a flyback regulator, selecting the proper transformer for any application is a critical step. The first decision is to select the correct switching type of operation for the application, discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) or continuous conduction mode (CCM). CCM is selected for this design to minimize the primary side RMS currents, maximize full load efficiency while minimizing load voltage ripple.