UC3843N

UC3843N


Specifications
SKU
12597598
Details

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Parameter Symbol Min Typical Max Unit Description
Supply Voltage Vcc 10 15 30 V Operating supply voltage range
Start-Up Current Icc(start) - 1.0 - mA Quiescent current during start-up (Vcc = 15V)
Operating Current Icc(op) - 3.5 - mA Quiescent current during operation (Vcc = 15V)
Output Current Iout 100 200 300 mA Maximum output current
Oscillator Frequency Range fosc 100 - 500 kHz Frequency range of internal oscillator
Reference Voltage Vref 5.0 5.1 5.2 V Internal reference voltage
Error Amplifier Transconductance gm 0.4 0.5 0.6 mS Transconductance of error amplifier
Compensation Pin Current Icomp - 1.0 - μA Maximum compensation pin current
Minimum ON Time ton(min) 0.8 - 1.2 μs Minimum pulse width
Maximum Duty Cycle D(max) - 99 - % Maximum duty cycle
Thermal Shutdown Temperature Tsd 150 160 170 °C Thermal shutdown temperature
Storage Temperature Tstg -40 - 125 °C Operating storage temperature range

Instructions for Using UC3843N:

  1. Power Supply:

    • Ensure the supply voltage (Vcc) is within the specified range of 10V to 30V.
    • Use a bypass capacitor (typically 0.1μF) between Vcc and ground to filter out noise.
  2. Start-Up and Operation:

    • The IC draws a lower current during start-up (1.0mA) compared to normal operation (3.5mA).
    • Ensure the supply voltage is stable before enabling the IC.
  3. Output Current:

    • The maximum output current (Iout) is 300mA. Ensure the external components can handle this current.
  4. Oscillator Configuration:

    • Set the oscillator frequency using an external resistor (Rt) and capacitor (Ct). The formula for calculating the frequency is: [ f_ = frac{1.8}{R_t cdot C_t} ]
    • Choose values that fall within the 100kHz to 500kHz range.
  5. Error Amplifier:

    • Connect the error amplifier to the compensation network and feedback loop to maintain regulation.
    • Use the transconductance (gm) value to design the compensation network.
  6. Compensation Pin:

    • The compensation pin (COMP) should be connected to a compensation network to stabilize the control loop.
    • The maximum current through this pin is 1.0μA.
  7. Minimum ON Time:

    • Ensure the minimum ON time (ton(min)) is at least 0.8μs to avoid issues with pulse width modulation.
  8. Duty Cycle:

    • The maximum duty cycle (D(max)) is 99%. Avoid exceeding this limit to prevent over-driving the output.
  9. Thermal Management:

    • Monitor the thermal shutdown temperature (Tsd) to ensure the IC does not overheat.
    • Use appropriate heat sinking if necessary.
  10. Storage and Handling:

    • Store the IC in a temperature range of -40°C to 125°C.
    • Handle the IC with care to avoid static damage.
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