Design Example Report
16W Low Profile Adapter Supply using
TOP245P
Title
Input: 90 – 265 VAC
Output: 5.25V / 3A
Specification
Application
Author
Video Game
Power Integrations Applications Department
DER-37
Document
Number
Date
April 27, 2004
1.0
Revision
Summary and Features
A TOP245P is used to create a low profile video game adapter that features the
following:
• Very low no-load consumption of <100mW @ 230 VAC
• Low parts count / Low cost
• Low profile, high power density
• EMI has 10 dB margin even with output grounded
• No Safety X-cap needed
• Meets thermal requirements at 45oC ambient with good margin
• No heatsinks
• >80% Efficiency even at high temp
• Tight Built-in Over Power Protection (no need for OCP)
• < 50uA Safety leakage current
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