The UC1846/7 family of control devices provides all of the necessary features to implement fixed-frequency, current-mode control schemes while maintaining a minimum external parts count. The superior performance of this technique can be measured in improved line regulation, enhanced load response characteristics, and a simpler, easier-to-design control loop. Topological advantages include inherent pulse-by-pulse current limiting capability, automatic symmetry correction for push-pull converters, and the ability to parallel while maintaining equal current sharing.
Protection circuitry includes built-in undervoltage lockout and programmable current limit, in addition to soft-start capability. A shutdown function is also available, which can initiate either a complete shutdown with automatic restart or latch the supply off.
Other features include fully-latched operation, double-pulse suppression, deadline adjust capability, and a ±1% trimmed band gap reference.
The UC1846 features low outputs in the OFF state, while the UCx847 features high outputs in the OFF state.
| Topology | Boost, Flyback, Forward, Full bridge, Half bridge, Push pull |
| Control mode | Current |
| Duty cycle (max) (%) | 50 |
| Switching frequency (max) (kHz) | 500 |
| Features | Adjustable switching frequency, Current limiting, Dead time control, Error amplifier, Multi-topology, Soft start, Synchronization pin |
| UVLO thresholds on/off (V) | 7.7/6.95 |
| Operating temperature range (°C) | -40 to 85 |
| Rating | Catalog |
| Gate drive (typ) (A) | 0.5 |
| Vin (max) (V) | 40 |
| PDIP (N) | 16 | 181.42 mm² 19.3 x 9.4 |
| SOIC (DW) | 16 | 106.09 mm² 10.3 x 10.3 |