LNK501
®
LinkSwitch Family
Energy Efficient, CV/CC Switcher for
Very Low Cost Chargers and Adapters
Product Highlights
LinkSwitch
D
S
Cost Effective Linear/RCC Replacement
C
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Lowest cost and component count, constant voltage,
constant current (CV/CC) solution
Wide Range
HV DC Input
DC
Output
(VO)
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Extremely simple circuit configuration
Up to 75% lighter power supply reduces shipping cost
Primary based CV/CC solution eliminates 10 to 20
secondary components for low system cost
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Combined primary clamp, feedback, IC supply, and loop
compensation functions – minimizes external components
Fully integrated auto-restart for short circuit and open
loop fault protection – saves external component costs
42 kHz operation simplifies EMI filter design
3 W output with EE13 core for low cost and small size
(a)
VO
VO
±5%
±10%
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Much Higher Performance Over Linear/RCC
IO
IO
±20%*
±20%*
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Universal input range allows worldwide operation
Up to 70% reduction in power dissipation – reduces
enclosure size significantly
(b)
For Circuit
Shown Above
With Optional
Secondary Feedback**
*Estimated tolerance achievable in high volume production
including transformer and other component tolerances.
**See Optional Secondary Feedback section.
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CV/CC output characteristic without secondary feedback
System level thermal and current limit protection
Meets all single point failure requirements with only one
additional clamp capacitor
Controlled current in CC region provides inherent soft-start
Optional opto feedback improves output voltage accuracy
PI-2776-022603
Figure 1. Typical Application – Not a Simplified Circuit (a) and
Output Characteristic Tolerance Envelopes (b).
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EcoSmart®– Extremely Energy Efficient
• Consumes <300 mW at 265 VAC input with no load
• Meets California Energy Commission (CEC), Energy
Star, and EU requirements
OUTPUT POWER TABLE1
No-Load
Input
Power
230 VAC
±15%
85-265
VAC
PRODUCT3
• No current sense resistors – maximizes efficiency
4 W
3 W
<300 mW
<500 mW2
LNK501P or G
Applications
5.5 W
3.5 W
• Linear transformer replacement in all ≤3 W applications
• Chargers for cell phones, cordless phones, PDAs, digital
cameras, MP3/portable audio devices, shavers, etc.
• Home appliances, white goods and consumer electronics
• Constant output current LED lighting applications
• TV standby and other auxiliary supplies
Table 1. Notes: 1. Typical output power for designs in an enclosed
adapter measured at 50 °C ambient. 2. Uses higher reflected voltage
transformer designs for increased power capability – See Key
Application Considerations section. 3. For lead-free package options,
see Part Ordering Information.
that rivals the simplicity and low cost of linear adapters, and
enables a much smaller, lighter, and attractive package when
compared with the traditional “brick.” With efficiency of up
to 75% at 3 W output and < 300 mW no-load consumption, a
LinkSwitch solution can save the end user enough energy
over a linear design to completely pay for the power supply
cost inless thanone year. LinkSwitchintegratesa 700Vpower
MOSFET, PWM control, high voltage start-up, current limit,
and thermal shutdown circuitry, onto a monolithic IC.
Description
LinkSwitch is specifically designed to replace all linear
transformer/RCC chargers and adapters in the ≤3 W universal
rangeatequalorlowersystemcostwithmuchhigherperformance
and energy efficiency. LinkSwitch introduces a revolutionary
topology for the design of low power switching power supplies
February 2005