The MIC3838YMM TR is a family of complementary output push-pull PWM control ICs that feature high speed and low power consumption. The MIC3838/9 are ideal for telecom level (36 V to 75 V) isolated step down dc/dc conversion applications where high output current, small size, and high efficiency are required
The MIC3838YMM TR is designed for high flexibility with minimum pin-count. The devices are easily configurable for either voltage-mode or current-mode control. Additionally, the MIC3838/9 can easily implement a volt-second clamp that automatically limits the duty cycle during input transients, allowing designers to use the smallest possible transformers and power components. A 3 V reference output is also available that eliminates the need for an external reference. The dual-ended push-pull architecture of the MIC3838/9 allows more efficient utilization of the transformer than single-ended topologies, allowing smaller size dc/dc solutions. Additionally, the out-of-phase push-pull topology allows a higher effective duty cycle, reducing input and output ripple as well as stress on the external components. The dead-time between the two outputs is adjustable between 60 ns to 200 ns, limiting the duty cycle of each output stage to less than 50%. The MIC3838 has a turn-on threshold of 12.5 V whereas the MIC3839 has a lower turn-on threshold of 4.3 V. Both devices are available in a small size MSOP-10 package with an operating range of –40°C to +85°C.
Key Features:
- Dual output drive stages in push-pull configuration.
- Configurable for current-mode or voltage-mode control.
- Easily implements volt-second clamp.
- Leading edge current-sense blanking.
- 3 V reference output available.
- 130 µA typical start-up current.
- 1 mA typical run current.
- Operation to 1 MHz.
- On-chip error amplifier with 4 MHz gain bandwidth product.
- Internal soft start.
- On-chip VDD clamping.
- Output drive stages capable of 500 mA peak source current, 1 A peak sink current.
Applications:
- High efficiency “brick” power supply modules.
- Half bridge converters.
- Full bridge converters.
- Push-pull converters.
- Voltage-fed push-pull converters.
- Telecom equipment and power supplies.
- Networking power supplies.
- Industrial power supplies.
- 42 V automotive power supplies.
- Base stations.
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