LTC3901 Linear Technology, LTC3901 Datasheet - Page 8

• Manufacturer Part Number: LTC3901
• Description: Secondary Side Synchronous Driver for Push-Pull and Full-Bridge Converters
• Manufacturer: Linear Technology

APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO
LTC3901
The timeout period is determined predominantly by the
external R
V
timeout threshold a ratio of V
internally by R1 and R2 (see Figure 3). The Timeout period
should be programmed to around 1 period of the primary
switching frequency using the following formula:
To reduce error in the timeout setting due to the discharge
time, select C
a C
R
LTC3901 with minimum PCB trace between C
TIMER pin and GND. This is to reduce any ringing caused
by the PCB trace inductance when C
ringing may introduce error to the timeout setting.
The timer input also includes a current sinking clamp
circuit (Z
0.5 • V
clamp circuit prevents the timer capacitor from getting
fully charged up to the rail, which would result in a longer
discharge time. The current sinking capability of the circuit
is around 1mA.
The timeout function can be disabled by connecting the
timer pin to GND.
Synchronization Sequence
A typical push-pull converter cycle always turns off ME
and MF alternately. The SYNC input should alternate
between a positive and negative pulse. The LTC3901
includes a sequential logic to monitor the SYNC input
pulses. If after one positive pulse the SYNC comparator
receives another positive pulse, the LTC3901 sequential
logic shuts off both drivers until a negative pulse appears.
The same applies to double negative pulses; the driver will
turn on only after receiving a positive pulse. This is to
protect the external components in situations where only
one polarity of the SYNC pulse is present and the corre-
sponding driver remains on. Figure 5 shows the SYNC
double pulse operation.
The LTC3901 has two separate SYNC comparators (S
S
tive pulses. The threshold voltages of both comparators
are designed to be of the same magnitude but opposite in
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CC
–
TMR
TIMEOUT = 0.2 • R
in the Block Diagram) to detect the positive and nega-
TMR
voltage. This independence is achieved by making the
. C
CC
TMR
around 470pF and then calculate the required
TMR
if there is missing SYNC/timer reset pulse. This
TMR
should be placed as close as possible to the
TMR
in Figure 3) that clamps this pin to about
and C
between 100pF and 1000pF. Start with
U
TMR
TMR
values and is independent of the
U
• C
TMR
CC
. The ratio is 0.2x, set
+ 0.27E-06
W
TMR
discharges. This
U
TMR
+
, the
and
polarity. In some situations, for example during power-up
or power-down, the SYNC pulse magnitude may be low
(slightly higher or lower than the threshold of the compara-
tors). This can cause only one of the SYNC comparators to
trip. This also appears as a double pulse to the sequential
logic and both drivers will be shut off.
Current Sense
The differential input current sense comparators, ISE and
ISF (Figure 6), are used for sensing the voltage across the
drain-to-source terminal of the MOSFET through the CSX
and CSX
one for each MOSFET (ME and MF). If the inductor current
reverses into the MOSFET causing CSX
CSX
respective MOSFET. This comparator is used to prevent
inductor reverse current buildup during power-down or
Burst Mode operation, which may cause damage to the
MOSFETs. The 10.5mV input threshold has a positive
temperature coefficient, which closely matches the TC of
the external MOSFET R
parator is only active 250ns after the respective driver
SECOND NEGATIVE SYNC PULSE,
SYNC
BOTH ME AND MF PULL LOW
ME
MF
–
T1
by more than 10.5mV, the LTC3901 turns off the
–
EXPECTED POSITIVE SYNC PULSE,
pins. There are two sets of comparator inputs,
Figure 5. SYNC Double Pulse Operation
MF
ME
R
R
Figure 6. Current Sense Circuit
CSF1
CSF3
R
R
CSE1
CSE3
MF PULLS HIGH
R
R
CSE2
CSF2
DS(ON)
11
12
6
5
CSE
CSE
CSF
CSF
. The current sense com-
+
–
+
–
10.5mV
10.5mV
–
–
+
+
LTC3901
+
Z
11V
Z
11V
to rise above
CSE
CSF
ISE
ISF
3901 F06
3901 F05
0V
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+