LT1952
Single Switch Synchronous
Forward Controller
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DESCRIPTIO
FEATURES
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Synchronous Rectifier Control for High Efficiency
The LT®1952 is a current mode PWM controller optimized
to control the forward converter topology, using one
primary MOSFET. The LT1952 provides synchronous
rectifier control, resulting in extremely high efficiency. A
programmable Volt-Second clamp provides a safeguard
for transformer reset that prevents saturation. This allows
a single MOSFET on the primary side to reliably run at
greater than 50% duty cycle for high MOSFET, trans-
former and rectifier utilization. The LT1952 includes
soft-start for controlled exit from shutdown, overcurrent
conditions and undervoltage lockout. A precision 100mV
current limit threshold, independent of duty cycle, com-
bineswithsoft-starttoprovidehiccupshortcircuitprotec-
tion. Micropower start-up allows the LT1952 to be effi-
ciently started from high input voltages. Programmable
slope compensation and leading edge blanking allow
optimization of loop bandwidth with a wide range of
inductorsandMOSFETs. TheLT1952canbeprogrammed
over a 100kHz to 500kHz frequency range and the part can
be synchronized to an external clock. The error amplifier
is a true op amp, allowing a wide range of compensation
networks. The LT1952 is available in a small 16-pin SSOP
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Programmable Volt-Second Clamp
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Output Power Levels from 25W to 500W
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Low Current Start-Up
True PWM Soft-Start
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Low Stress Short Circuit Protection
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Precision 100mV Current Limit Threshold
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Adjustable Delay for Synchronous Timing
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Accurate Shutdown Threshold with Programmable
Hysteresis
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Programmable Slope Compensation
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Programmable Leading Edge Blanking
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Programmable Frequency (100kHz to 500kHz)
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Synchronizable to an External Clock up to 1.5 • fOSC
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Internal 1.23V Reference
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2.5V External Reference
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Current Mode Control
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Small 16-Pin SSOP Package
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APPLICATIO S
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Telecommunications Power Supplies
Industrial and Distributed Power
Isolated and Non-Isolated DC/DC Converters
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package.
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, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
36V to 72V Input, 12V at 20A Semi-Regulated Bus Converter
L1
12V Bus Converter
VOUT vs VIN
T1
PA0905
V
IN
PA1494.242
V
12V
20A
OUT
SUPPLY FROM BIAS
WINDING OF T1
16
14
12
10
8
10µF
47µF
16V
X5R
×2
V
V
IN
REF
52.3k
100k
Si7370
×2
PH4840
COMP
×2
Si7450
SS_MAXDC
OUT
OC
V
IN
340k
LT1952
I
0.005Ω
SENSE
SD_V
FB
SEC
LTC3900
FG
CG
13k
T2
SYNC
GND
SOUT
SYNC
560Ω
R
220pF
OSC
36
48
54
(V)
60
66
72
42
PGND BLANK DELAY
40k 40k
V
IN
0.1µF
0.1µF
1952 TA01b
178k
1952 TA01
1952f
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