Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Understanding SG3525 IC Pin Outs

The article explains the pin out functions of the IC SG3525 which is a regulating pulse width modulator IC. Lets understand in details:


The main features of the IC SG3525 may be understood with the following points:


  • Operating voltage = 8 to 35V
  • Error amp reference voltage internally regulated to 5.1V 
  • Oscillator frequency is variable through an external resistor within the range of 100Hz to 500 kHz.
  • Facilitates a separate oscillator sync pin out.
  • Dead time control is also variable as per intended specs.
  • Has an internal soft start feature
  • Shut down facility features a pulse by pulse shutdown enhancement.
  • Input under voltage shut down feature also is included.
  • PWM pulses are controlled through latching for inhibiting multiple pulse outputs or generation.
  • Output supports a dual totem pole driver configuration.






SG3525 Pin-Out Description

A practical implementation of the following pin-out data may be understood through this inverter circuit

The IC SG3525 is a single package multi function PWM generator IC, the main operations of the respective pin outs are explained with the following points:

Pin#1 and #2 (EA inputs): These are inputs of the built-in error amplifier of the IC. Pin#1 is the inverting input while pin#2 is the complementary non-inverting input.
Its a simple opamp arrangement inside the IC whose output controls the PWM of the output. Thus these pin outs can be effectively used for correcting the output voltage of a converter.

It may be done by applying a sample voltage from the output through a voltage divider network to the non-inverting input of the opamp (pin#1). The fed voltage should be adjusted to be just below the internal reference voltage value when the output is normal.....now if the output voltage increases, the sample voltage would also increase and at some point exceed the reference limit, prompting the IC to take necessary corrective measures so that the voltage is restricted to the normal level.

Pin#3 (Sync): This pin can be used for synchronizing the IC with an external oscillator frequency. This is generally done when more than a single IC is used and requires to be controlled with a common oscillator frequency.

Pin#4 (Osc. Out): Its the oscillator output of the IC, the frequency of the IC may be confirmed at this pin out.

Pin#5 and #6(Ct, Rt): These are termed Ct, Rt respectively. Basically these pin outs are connected with external resistors and capacitors for setting up the frequency of the inbuilt oscillator stage or circuit. Ct must be attached with a relevant capacitor while the Rt pin with a resistor for optimizing the frequency of the IC.

Pin#7 (discharge): This pin out can be used for determining the dead time of the IC, meaning the time gap between the switching of the two outputs of the IC (A and B). A resistor connected across this pin and ground fixes the dead time of the IC.

Pin#8 (Soft Start): This pin out as the name suggests is used for initiating the operations of the IC in a soft manner instead of a sudden or abrupt jerk. The capacitor connected across this pin and ground decides the level of soft initialization of the output of the IC.

Pin#9 (Comp): This pin out is not so important, just needs to be connected with the INV input of the error amplifier in order to keep the EA operations smooth and without hiccups.

Pin#10 (Shutdown): As the name suggest this pin out may be used for shutting down the outputs of the IC in an event of a circuit malfunction or some drastic conditions. A logic high at this pin out will instantly narrow down te PWM pulses to the maximum possible level making the output devices current go down to minimal levels. However if the logic high persists for longer period of time, the IC prompts the slow start capacitor to discharge, initiating a slow turn ON and release. This pin out should not be kept unconnected for avoiding stray signal pick ups.

Pin#11 and #14 (output A and output B): These are the two outputs of the IC which operate in a  totem pole configuration or simply in a flip flop or push pull manner. External devices which are intended for controlling the converter transformers are integrated with these pin outs for implementing the final operations.

Pin#12 (ground): Its the ground pin of the IV or the Vss.

Pin#13(Vc): The output to A and B are switched via the supply applied to pin#13. This is normally done via a resistor connected to the main DC supply. Thus this resistor decides the magnitude of trigger current to the output devices.

Pin#15 (Vi): Its the Vcc of the IC, that is the supply input pin.

Pin#16: It provides the internal 5.1V reference for optional use. This pint must be terminated with a low value capacitor to ground.











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