FAN7930B Fairchild Semiconductor, FAN7930B Datasheet - Page 17

• Manufacturer Part Number: FAN7930B
• Description: The FAN7930B is an active power factor correction (PFC) controller for boost PFC applications that operate in critical conduction mode (CRM)
• Manufacturer: Fairchild Semiconductor

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FAN7930B • Rev. 1.0.2
PCB Layout Guide
PFC block normally handles high switching current and
the voltage low energy signal path can be affected by
the high energy path. Cautious PCB layout is mandatory
for stable operation.
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The gate drive path should be as short as possible.
The closed-loop that starts from the gate driver,
MOSFET gate, and MOSFET source to ground of
PFC controller is recommended as close as
possible. This is also crossing point between power
ground and signal ground. Power ground path from
the bridge diode to the output bulk capacitor should
be short and wide. The sharing position between
power ground and signal ground should be only at
one position to avoid ground loop noise. Signal path
of PFC controller should be short and wide for
external components to contact.
PFC output voltage sensing resistor is normally
high to reduce current consumption. This path can
be affected by external noise. To reduce noise
possibility at the INV pin, a shorter path for output
sensing is recommended. If a shorter path is not
possible, place some dividing resistors between
PFC output and the INV pin — closer to the INV pin
is better. Relative high voltage close to the INV pin
can be helpful.
ZCD path is recommended close to auxiliary
winding from boost inductor and to the ZCD pin. If
that is difficult, place a small capacitor (below 50pF)
to reduce noise.
Switching current sense path should not share with
another path to avoid interference. Some additional
components may be needed to reduce the noise
level applied to the CS pin.
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A stabilizing capacitor for V
close as possible to the V
difficult, place the SMD capacitor as close to the
corresponding pins as possible.
Figure 43.
Recommended PCB Layout
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and ground pins. If it is
is recommended as
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