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FAN7529 Rev. 1.0.2
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Applications Information
1. Error Amplifier Block
The error amplifier block consists of a transconductance
amplifier, output OVP comparator, and disable compara-
tor. For the output voltage control, a transconductance
amplifier is used instead of the conventional voltage
amplifier. The transconductance amplifier (voltage con-
trolled current source) aids the implementation of OVP
and disable function. The output current of the amplifier
changes according to the voltage difference of the invert-
ing and non-inverting input of the amplifier. The output
voltage of the amplifier is compared with the internal
ramp signal to generate the switch turn-off signal. The
OVP comparator shuts down the output drive block when
the voltage of the INV pin is higher than 2.675V and
there is 0.175V hysteresis. The disable comparator dis-
ables the operation of the FAN7529 when the voltage of
the inverting input is lower than 0.45V and there is
100mV hysteresis. An external small signal MOSFET
can be used to disable the IC, as shown in Figure 33.
The IC operating current decreases below 65礎(chǔ) to
reduce power consumption if the IC is disabled.
Figure 33. Error Amplifier Block
2. Zero Current Detection Block
The zero current detector (ZCD) generates the turn-on
signal of the MOSFET when the boost inductor current
reaches zero using an auxiliary winding coupled with the
inductor. If the voltage of the ZCD pin goes higher than
1.5V, the ZCD comparator waits until the voltage goes
below 1.4V. If the voltage goes below 1.4V, the zero cur-
rent detector turns on the MOSFET. The ZCD pin is pro-
tected internally by two clamps, 6.7V-high clamp and
0.65V-low clamp. The 150祍 timer generates a MOSFET
turn-on signal if the drive output has been low for more
than 150祍 from the falling edge of the drive output.
Figure 34. Zero Current Detector Block
3. Sawtooth Generator Block
The output of the error amplifier and the output of the
sawtooth generator are compared to determine the
MOSFET turn-off instance. The slope of the sawtooth is
determined by an external resistor connected to the
MOT pin. The voltage of the MOT pin is 2.9V and the
slope is proportional to the current flowing out of the
MOT pin. The internal ramp signal has a 1V offset; there-
fore, the drive output is shut down if the voltage of the
COMP pin is lower than 1V. The MOSFET on-time is
maximum when the COMP pin voltage is 5V. According
to the slope of the internal ramp, the maximum on-time
can be programmed. The necessary maximum on-time
depends on the boost inductor, lowest AC line voltage,
and maximum output power. The resistor value should
be designed properly.
Figure 35. Sawtooth Generator Block
INV
Error Amp
OVP
COMP
2.675V    2.5V
2
1
Gm
0.45V    0.35V
Disable
V
out
V
ref1
(2.5V)
Disable
Signal
FAN7529 Rev. 00
Timer
ZCD
6.7V
Zero Current
Detector
R
S
Q
5
1.5V
1.4V
V
in
R
ZCD
150約
Turn-on
Signal
FAN7529 Rev. 00
1V Offset
MOT
3
Error Amp
Output
Off Signal
2.9V
Saw Tooth
Generator
FAN7529 Rev. 00