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(neither of the R20, R21, R22, or R23 resistors is con- nected) (setup 1A) as well as a description of the functioning of the MCP1012 in Start-Up mode when it is supplied by the secondary side of the transformer and a load is applied at the output (the resistor R21 - 68is connected through SW1.2)
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(the resistor R20 - 51is connected through SW1.1). • Chapter 6. “Setup Four” – A description of the functioning of the MCP1012 in Normal Run mode when an external command is applied at PULSE pin and the...
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MCP1012 1W Demonstration Board User’s Guide RECOMMENDED READING This user's guide describes how to use the MCP1012 1W Demonstration Board. Another useful document is listed below. The following Microchip document is available and recommended as a supplemental reference resource: • MCP1012 Data Sheet - “Primary Side Start-Up IC for Isolated Converters”...
• Environmentally Friendly, EU RoHS Compliant, Pb-Free 1.2.2 Description The MCP1012 is used as a primary-side start-up IC for starting an off-line Switch Mode Power Converter, exemplified in this user’s guide and the data sheet by a Flyback converter. The primary functions of the MCP1012 are: •...
The MCP1012 1W Demonstration Board is used to evaluate and demonstrate Microchip Technology’s MCP1012 product. This board demonstrates the capabilities of the MCP1012 in a Flyback converter application supplied from an external voltage source (120V–500V), with regulated output. FIGURE 1-2: MCP1012 1W Demonstration Board Top View.
1W DEMONSTRATION BOARD USER’S GUIDE Chapter 2. Installation and Operation GETTING STARTED In order to use and evaluate the capabilities of the MCP1012, several hardware tools are required and several guidelines will be followed. 2.1.1 Required Hardware Tools • MCP1012 1W Demonstration Board (DT100118) •...
SETUP 1A INTRODUCTION This setup will show the functioning of the MCP1012 in Start-Up mode when it is supplied by the secondary side of the transformer and no load is applied at the output (neither of the R20, R21, R22, or R23 resistors is connected).
SETUP 1B INTRODUCTION This setup will show the functioning of the MCP1012 in Start-Up mode when it is supplied by the secondary side of the transformer and a load is applied at the output (the resistor R21 - 68 is connected through SW1.2) STEPS 1.
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6. Check on the oscilloscope screen the V voltage and the GATE signal as they are presented in Figure 3-2. FIGURE 3-2: MCP1012 V_GATE and V when a Load Is Connected. 7. Disconnect the DC HV power supply. 2020 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002932A-page 17...
Chapter 4. Setup Two SETUP 2 INTRODUCTION This setup will show the functioning of the MCP1012 in Start-Up mode when it is supplied by an external power supply (15V) at V pin and a load is applied at the output (the resistor R20 - 51 is connected through SW1.1).
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MCP1012 1W Demonstration Board User’s Guide 7. Check on the oscilloscope screen the V_GATE voltage and the C/S signal, as they are presented in Figure 4-1. FIGURE 4-1: MCP1012 V_GATE and C/S Voltage. During the Leading Edge Blanking (LEB) period the spikes on C/S pin are ignored. After LEB, once the C/S voltage reaches the threshold of 125 mV, the GATE signal is inhibited.
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9. Check on the oscilloscope screen the V_GATE voltage, as it is presented in the Figure 4-3. Set the oscilloscope accordingly. FIGURE 4-3: MCP1012 V_GATE Voltage, t Interval. After V_GATE signal is inhibited, t has a constant interval of 21.0 µs.
Chapter 5. Setup Three SETUP 3 INTRODUCTION This setup will show the Sleep/Wake-Up functions of the MCP1012 in Start-Up mode when it is supplied by an external power supply (15V) at V pin and a load is applied at the output (the resistor R20 - 51 is connected through SW1.1).
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MCP1012 1W Demonstration Board User’s Guide 8. Push the push button SW2 and check on the oscilloscope screen the V_GATE voltage and the PULSE signal, as they are presented in Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2. FIGURE 5-1: MCP1012 Sleep Command. Five pulses applied on PULSE pin negative edge at 500 kHz activate the Sleep function of the MCP1012.
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(return to Start-Up mode). 11. Read the voltmeter and check if the output voltage of the board is in the range of 4.5V to 5.5V. 12. Disconnect the DC power supplies. 2020 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002932A-page 25...
Chapter 6. Setup Four SETUP 4A INTRODUCTION This setup will show the functioning of the MCP1012 in Normal Run mode when an external command is applied at PULSE pin and the C/S pin voltage does not reach the COMP1 Reference (252 mV).
V_PULSE, V_GATE and V_CS when COMP1 Reference Is Not Reached. When a valid PWM signal in the 20–65 kHz frequency range is applied the MCP1012’s gate driver is driven by the signal at the PULSE pin and not by the internal signal. The COMP1 Reference threshold during external command switches from 125 mV to 252 mV typical.
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When the voltage on the C/S pin reaches the COMP1 reference (typ. 252 mV), the Gate command is turned off even if the PULSE logic state is Low. 9. Disconnect the DC power supplies. 2020 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002932A-page 29...
Chapter 7. Setup Five SETUP 5 INTRODUCTION This setup will show the functioning of the MCP1012 in Start-Up mode when a short circuit is created on the secondary side of the transformer. STEPS 1. Connect/disconnect the jumpers and the switch SW1 according to Table 7-1.
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MCP1012 V_GATE Voltage during a Short Circuit Condition. 8. Disconnect the DC power supplies. 9. Disconnect the jumper J4. 10. Reconnect the DC power supplies. Check the functionality of the MCP1012 by running the setups described in this user’s guide. 2020 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002932A-page 32...
MCP1012 1W DEMONSTRATION BOARD USER’S GUIDE Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts INTRODUCTION This appendix contains the following schematic and layouts for the MCP1012 1W Demonstration Board: • Board – Schematic • Board – Top Silk • Board – Top Copper and Silk •...
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