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Vishay Siliconix
Designing High-Frequency DC-to-DC Converters
With the Si9114A Switchmode Controller
INTRODUCTION
Vishay Siliconix’s Si9100 monolithic switchmode PWM
controller established the standard for low-power, high-
efficiency dc-to-dc converters. This versatile device integrates
a number of useful features, including a power MOSFET,
high-voltage start circuitry, and low power consumption. The
Si9114A controller pushes the limits for high-frequency power
conversion by further reducing delay times and adding
additional features. As a result, dc-to-dc converters can be
designed for frequencies up to 1 MHz with simple PWM
topologies instead of the complex resonant ones.
S reduce the size of energy storage components
S increase reliability by using ceramic capacitors
S produce an all-surface-mount assembly solution
S lower system costs
S simplify the implementation of a distributed power
architecture.
Traditionally, distributed power has been regarded as costly
and impractical to implement due to the high cost of local
power conversion and the perceived complexity of resonant
power supplies. But these decision criteria are now being
changed by the availability of small-outline control ICs,
LITTLE FOOTr MOSFETs, ceramic capacitors, and new
magnetic components.
The Si9114A uses constant frequency current mode control.
By increasing the conversion frequency, power supply
designers will be able to:
R
OSC
C
OSC
SYNC
FB
5
COMP
6
CURRENT SENSE
13
10
8
9
Error
Amplifier
B 2
Enable
OSC
OSC
Out
–
+
4
3
NI
2 V
–
+
–
Ref
Gen
R
S
V
+
REF
Q
4.6 V
+
–
12
11
DRIVER
OUTPUT
20 mA
7
SS
1.25 V
–V
IN
V
CC
Substrate
–V
IN
20 mA
2
14
1
SHUTDOWN
S
R
V
CC
Q
+V
IN
–
+
–
Undervoltage
Lockout
0.2 V
9.2 V
–
+
+
Figure 1 Si9114A Block Diagram
Document Number: 70575
16-Jan-01
www.vishay.com
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