Data Sheet

CURRENT MODE PWM CONTROLLER

AP384XC

General Description

Features

The AP3842C/3C/4C/5C are high performance fixed

frequency current-mode PWM controller series.

These integrated circuits are optimized for off-line and

DC-DC converter applications with minimum external
components. They feature under-voltage lockout
(UVLO) circuit with low start-up current, trimmed
oscillator for precise duty cycle control, current sense
comparator providing maximum current limiting and a
totem pole output stage for increasing output current.
In addition, these ICs also feature accurate protection
against over-temperature, over-current and maximal
output power.

The AP3842C and AP3844C have UVLO thresholds

of 16V(on) and 10V(off); The corresponding thresholds for AP3843C and AP3845C are 8.4 V(on) and
7.6V(off).

The AP3842C and AP3843C can operate approaching

100% duty cycle; AP3844C and AP3845C can operate
from zero to 50% duty cycle.

Low Start-up Current: 50A

Robust VREF Line/Load Regulation
Low Line Regulation : 4mV
Low Load Regulation : 4mV
High Stability of Reference Voltage over a Full
Temperature Range: 0.2mV/ oC
Operating Frequency up to 500KHz
High PWM Frequency Stability over a Full Temperature Range: 2.5%
High PWM Frequency Stability under a Full Supply Voltage Range: 0.2%
Accurate Over-temperature Protection with Hysteresis
UVLO with Hysteresis

Applications

These ICs are available in SOIC-8 and DIP-8 packages.

Off-line Converter
DC-DC Converter
Voltage Adapter
CRT Monitor Power Supply
Desktop Power Supply
DVD/STB Power Supply

DIP-8

SOIC-8

Figure 1. Package Types of AP3842C/3C/4C/5C

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Pin Configuration

P/M Package
(DIP-8/SOIC-8)
COMP

VREF

VFB

VCC

ISENSE

OUTPUT

RT/CT

GND

Figure 2. Pin Configuration of AP3842C/3C/4C/5C (Top View)

Pin Description
Pin Number

Pin Name

Function

COMP

VFB

The inverting input of the Error Amplifier. It is normally connected to the switching
power supply output through a resistor divider.

ISENSE

A voltage proportional to inductor current is connected to this input. The PWM uses
this information to terminate the output switch conduction.

RT/CT

The Oscillator frequency and maximum output duty cycle are programmed by connecting resistor RT to VREF and capacitor CT to ground. Operation to 500 kHz is possible.

GND

The combined control circuitry and power ground.

OUTPUT

VCC

The positive supply of the control IC.

VREF

This is the reference output. It provides charging current for capacitor CT through
resistor RT.

This pin is the Error Amplifier output and is made available for loop compensation.

This output directly drives the gate of a power MOSFET. Peak currents up to 1.0 A are
sourced and sunk by this pin.

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Functional Block Diagram

VCC

7
34V

GND

UVLO
S/R

5V
REF

INTERNAL
BIAS

2.50V

VREF
GOOD
LOGIC

RT/CT

OSC

VFB
COMP
ISENSE

OUTPUT

(Note)

2R

2
1

OVER TEMP
PROTECT
ERROR
AMP

VREF

R
R

1V
CURRENT
SENSE
COMPARATOR

PWN
LATCH
Note: Toggle flip-flop used
for 3844C/45C only

Figure 3. Functional Block Diagram of AP3842C/3C/4C/5C

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Ordering Information
AP384XC

Circuit Type

E1: Lead Free

Blank: Tin Lead

Package

TR: Tape and Reel

Blank: Tube

M: SOIC-8
P: DIP-8

Package

Temperature Range

SOIC-8

-40 to 85oC

DIP-8

Part Number
Tin Lead

Marking ID

Lead Free

Tin Lead

Lead Free

Packing
Type

AP3842/3/4/5CM

AP3842/3/4/5CM-E1

3842/3/4/5CM

3842/3/4/5CM-E1

Tube

AP3842/3/4/5CMTR

AP3842/3/4/5CMTR-E1

3842/3/4/5CM

3842/3/4/5CM-E1

Tape & Reel

AP3842/3/4/5CP-E1

AP3842/3/4/5CP

AP3842/3/4/5CP-E1

-40 to 85oC AP3842/3/4/5CP

Tube

BCD Semiconductor's Pb-free products, as designated with "E1" suffix in the part number, are RoHS compliant.

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1, 2)

Parameter

Symbol

Value

Unit

Supply Voltage

VCC

30

Output Current

IO

Analog Inputs

V(ANA)

-0.3 to 6.3

Error Amp Output Sink Current

ISINK(E.A)

10

mA

Power Dissipation at TA< 25 oC (DIP-8)

PD (Note 3)

1000

mW

Power Dissipation at TA<25 oC (SOIC-8)

PD (Note 3)

460

mW

TJ

-40 to 150

oC

140

oC/W

160

oC/W

TSTG

-65 to 150

oC

TLEAD

+300

oC

250

Junction Operating Temperature

DIP-8

RJA

Thermal Resistance (Junction to Ambient)

SOIC-8
Storage Temperature Range
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10sec)
ESD (Machine Mode)

Note 1: Stresses greater than those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the
device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under "Recommended Operating Conditions" is not implied. Exposure to "Absolute Maximum Ratings" for extended
periods may affect device reliability.
Note 2: All voltages are with respect to pin 5 and all currents are positive into specified terminal.
Note 3: Board thickness 1.6mm, board dimension 90mm x 90mm.

Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter
Oscillation Frequency

Ambient Temperature

Symbol

Min

f
TA

-40

Max

Unit

500

KHz

85

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Electrical Characteristics
(VCC=15V, RT=10k CT=3.3nF, TA= -40 to 85oC, unless otherwise specified.)
Parameter

Symbol

Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

TJ=25oC, IREF=1mA

4.90

5.00

5.10

Line, Load, Temp.

4.82

REFERENCE SECTION
Reference Output Voltage

VREF

Total Output Variation

5.18

Line Regulation

VREF

12V VCC 25V

15

mV

Load Regulation

VREF

1mA IREF 20mA

15

mV

-100

-180

mA

0.2

0.4

mV/oC

52

57

KHz

Short Circuit Output Current

ISC

TA=25oC

Temperature Stability
OSCILLATOR SECTION
Oscillation Frequency

Oscillator Amplitude

VOSC

47

TJ=25oC
Pin 4, peak to peak (Note 6)

1.7

Temperature Stability

(Note 6)

2.5

Voltage Stability

12V VCC 25V

0.2

Discharge Current

Vpin 4 =2V(Note 7)

8.5

9.5

10.5

mA

VI

Vpin 1=2.5V

2.45

2.50

2.55

ISINK

Vpin1=1.1V

ERROR AMPLIFIER SECTION

Input Voltage
Output Sink Current
Output Source Current

ISOURCE

Vpin1=5V

High Output Voltage

VOH

RL=15k to GND

Low Output Voltage

VOL

RL=15k to pin 8

mA

-0.8

mA

0.7

1.1

2V VO 4V

65

90

dB

PSRR

12V VCC 25V

60

70

dB

VI(MAX)

Vpin1=5V(Note 4)

0.9

1.1

(Note 4, 5)

2.85

3.15

V/V

Voltage Gain
Power Supply Rejection Ratio

5
-0.5

CURRENT SENSE SECTION

Maximum Input Signal
Gain
Power Supply Rejection Ratio

GV
PSRR

Delay to Output
Input Bias Current

12V VCC 25V (Note 4, 6)

70

Vpin3 = 0 to 2V (Note 6)

150

300

ns

-3

-10

ISINK = 20mA

0.1

0.4

ISINK = 200mA

1.4

2.2

IBIAS

dB

OUTPUT SECTION
Low Output Voltage

High Output Voltage

VOL
VOH

Rise Time

tR

Fall Time

tF

ISOURCE = 20mA

13

14

ISOURCE = 200mA

12

13

TJ=25 C, CL=1nF (Note 6)

TJ

=25oC,

CL=1nF (Note 6)

50

150

ns

50

150

ns

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Electrical Characteristics (Continued)

Parameter

Symbol

Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

AP3842C/AP3844C

15

16

17

AP3843C/AP3845C

7.8

8.4

9.0

VOPR
(Min.)

AP3842C/AP3844C

8.5

10.0

11.5

AP3843C/AP3845C

7.0

7.6

8.2

D(Max.)

AP3842C/AP3843C

95

97

100

D(Max.)

AP3844C/AP3845C

46

48

50

50

80

12

mA

UNDER -VOLTAGE LOCKOUT SECTION

Start Threshold
VTH(ST)
Min. Operation Voltage
(After Turn On)
PWM SECTION
Max. Duty Cycle
Min. Duty Cycle

D(Min.)

TOTAL STANDBY CURRENT SECTION

Start-Up Current

IST
ICC(OPR)

Operating Supply Current

Zener Voltage

Vpin3=Vpin2=0V
ICC=25mA

VZ

30

34

OVER-TEMPERATURE PROTECT SECTION

Shutdown Temperature

TSHUT

(Note 6)

155

oC

Temperature Hysteresis

THYS

(Note 6)

25

oC

Note 4: Parameters are tested at trip point of latch with Vpin2 = 0.

Note 5: Here gain is defined as:
VPin 1
A=
, 0 Vpin3 0.8V
VPin 3
Note 6: These parameters, although guaranteed, are not 100% tested in production.
Note 7: This parameter is measured with RT=10k to VREF, it contributes 0.3mA of current to the measured value.
So the total current flowing into the CT pin will be 0.3mA higher than the measured value approximately.
VREF
4.7k

1k
ERROR AMP
ADJUST

RT
1

COMP

VFB

VREF

VCC

VCC

100k

5k
4.7k

AP384XC

2N2222

ISENSE
ADJUST

0.1F
3

ISENSE OUTPUT

RT/CT

GND

1K
1W
OUTPUT
0.1F

GND
CT

Figure 4. Basic Test Circuit

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ELectrical Characteristics (Continued)

Figure 4 is the basic test circuit for AP384XC. In testing, the high peak currents associated with capacitive loads
necessitate careful grounding techniques. Timing and bypass capacitors should be connected close to pin 5 in a
single point ground. The transistor and 5k potentiometer are used to sample the oscillator waveform and apply an
adjustable ramp to pin 3.

Typical Performance Characteristics

Figure 5. Oscillator Dead Time vs. Timing Capacitor

Figure 6. Timing Resistor vs. Frequency

5.015

4.0

VCC=15V, IO=1mA

3.5

Saturation Voltage (V)

Reference Voltage (V)

5.010

5.005

5.000

4.995

4.990

VCC=15V, TA=25 C

3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5

4.985

0.0
4.980
-40

-0.5
-20

20

40

60

80

100

120

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

Ambient Temperature ( C)

Output Sink Current (mA)

Figure 7. Reference Voltage vs. Ambient Temperature

Figure 8. Output Saturation Characteristics

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Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)

60

90
80
o

VCC=15V, TA=25 C

50

Start-up Current (A)

Voltage Gain (dB)

70
60
50
40
30

40

30

20
10
0
10

100

1k

10k

100k

20
-40

1M

-20

20

40

60

80

100

120

Frequency (Hz)

Ambient Temperature ( C)

Figure 9. Error Amplifier Open-Loop Frequency Response

Figure 10. Start-up Current vs. Ambient Temperature

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AP384XC

Typical Application
NTC

Bridge Diode
1N4007*4

R19
10
C2
0.01
600V

+
R2
1M/
0.25W

J1
AC 90 to 265V
C1 47

C14
100/400V

R3
39k
2W

C15
2.2n

L3
10

T
D1
Byv26e

D3
8TQ100

R4 10

C10
1000

C11
1

R20
2K

Z2
SA12A

C9
2200

+
D2
1N4001

7
R12
100

Vcc
V
CC

J2
12V/5A

C3
0.1

VREF

8
R5
10k

2
C5
220p

VFB

COMP

GND

RT/CT

OUTPUT

ISENSE

C15
100p

R14
130k

U1
AP3842C/3C/4C/5C

R13
15k
R11
820

C4
3.3n
C8
0.22
R6
20

R7
1k

C6
2200p/600V

R16
8.2k

Q1
IRF830
U3
AZ431

C7
680p
Z1
1N5819

R15
100

W1
1k

R18
3.9k

R10
0.51/1W

R9
7.5k

R17
2k
U2 PC817

Figure 11. Typical Application of AP3842C/3C/4C/5C

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Mechanical Dimensions
SOIC-8

Unit: mm(inch)

4.800(0.189)
5.000(0.197)
7

0.320(0.013)

1.350(0.053)
1.750(0.069)

0.675(0.027)
0.725(0.029)

5.800(0.228)

1.270(0.050)

6.200(0.244)

TYP
D
20:1

0.300(0.012)

R0.150(0.006)

0.100(0.004)

0.800(0.031)
0.200(0.008)

0
8

1.000(0.039)
3.800(0.150)
4.000(0.157)

1
5

0.330(0.013)
0.510(0.020)
0.900(0.035)

R0.150(0.006)

0.190(0.007)
0.250(0.010)

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Mechanical Dimensions (Continued)

DIP-8

Unit: mm(inch)

0.700(0.028)
7.620(0.300)TYP
1.524(0.060) TYP
6

3.200(0.126)
3.600(0.142)

3.710(0.146)
4.310(0.170) 4

0.510(0.020)MIN

3.000(0.118)
3.600(0.142)

0.204(0.008)
0.360(0.014)
8.200(0.323)
9.400(0.370)

0.254(0.010)TYP
2.540(0.100) TYP

0.360(0.014)
0.560(0.022)

0.130(0.005)MIN

6.200(0.244)
6.600(0.260)

R0.750(0.030)
3.000(0.118)
Depth
0.100(0.004)
0.200(0.008)
9.000(0.354)
9.400(0.370)

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