DPA424 Power Integrations, Inc., DPA424 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: DPA424
• Description: Highly Integrated DC-DC Converter Ics For Distributed Power Architectures
• Manufacturer: Power Integrations, Inc.

Functional Block Diagram ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Pin Functional Description ........................................................................................................................................ 3
DPA-Switch Family Functional Description .............................................................................................................. 4
Using Feature Pins ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Typical Uses of FREQUENCY (F) Pin ...................................................................................................................... 12
Typical Uses of LINE-SENSE (L) and EXTERNAL CURRENT LIMIT (X) Pins ....................................................... 12
Application Examples ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Key Application Considerations .............................................................................................................................. 16
Product Specifications and Test Conditions .......................................................................................................... 20
Typical Performance Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 26
Part Ordering Information ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Package Outlines ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
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CONTROL (C) Pin Operation ................................................................................................................................. 4
Oscillator and Switching Frequency ....................................................................................................................... 5
Pulse Width Modulator & Maximum Duty Cycle ..................................................................................................... 6
Minimum Duty Cycle and Cycle Skipping ............................................................................................................... 6
Error Amplifier ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
On-chip Current Limit with External Programmability ............................................................................................. 6
Line Under-Voltage Detection (UV) ........................................................................................................................ 6
Line Overvoltage Shutdown (OV) ........................................................................................................................... 7
Line Feed Forward with DC
Remote ON/OFF .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Synchronization ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Soft-Start ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Shutdown/Auto-Restart .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Hysteretic Over-Temperature Protection ................................................................................................................ 8
Bandgap Reference ................................................................................................................................................ 8
High-Voltage Bias Current Source .......................................................................................................................... 8
FREQUENCY (F) Pin Operation ............................................................................................................................. 9
LINE-SENSE (L) Pin Operation .............................................................................................................................. 9
EXTERNAL CURRENT LIMIT (X) Pin Operation ................................................................................................... 9
DPA-Switch Design Considerations ...................................................................................................................... 16
DPA-Switch Layout Considerations ...................................................................................................................... 17
Quick Design Checklist ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Design Tools ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
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Reduction .............................................................................................................. 7
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