LYT4211-4218/4311-4318
Topology
Isolated Flyback
Buck
Tapped Buck
Buck-Boost
Isolation
Efficiency
885
Cost
High
Low
Middle
Low
THD
Best
Good
Best
Best
Output Voltage
Any
Yes
No
No
No
925
895
905
Limited
Any
High-Voltage
Table 2.
Performance of Different Topologies in a Typical Non-Dimmable 10 W Low-Line Design.
Typical Circuit Schematic
Key Features
Flyback
Benefits
•ꢀ Provides isolated output
•ꢀ Supports widest range of output voltages
•ꢀ Very good THD performance
Limitations
•ꢀ Flyback transformer
•ꢀ Overall efficiency reduced by parasitic capacitance
and inductance in the transformer
CONTROL
•ꢀ Larger PCB area to meet isolation requirements
•ꢀ Requires additional components (primary clamp and bias)
•ꢀ Higher RMS switch and winding currents increases losses
and lowers efficiency
Figure 3a. Typical Isolated Flyback Schematic.
Buck
Benefits
•ꢀ Highest efficiency
•ꢀ Lowest component count – small size
•ꢀ Simple low-cost power inductor
•ꢀ Low drain source voltage stress
•ꢀ Best EMI/lowest component count for filter
Limitations
•ꢀ Single input line voltage range
•ꢀ Output voltage <0.6 × VIN(AC) × 1.41
•ꢀ Output voltage for low THD designs
•ꢀ Non-isolated
AC
IN
LYTSwitch
BP
D
S
V
CONTROL
R
FB
PI-6841-081512
Figure 3b. Typical Buck Schematic.
Tapped Buck
Benefits
•ꢀ Ideal for low output voltage designs (<20 V)
•ꢀ High efficiency
•ꢀ Low component count
•ꢀ Simple low-cost tapped inductor
Limitations
•ꢀ Designs best suited for single input line voltage
•ꢀ Requires additional components (primary clamp)
•ꢀ Non-isolated
LYTSwitch
AC
IN
D
V
CONTROL
BP
S
R
FB
PI-6842-081512
Figure 3c. Typical Tapped Buck Schematic.
Buck-Boost
Benefits
•ꢀ Ideal for non-isolated high output voltage designs
•ꢀ High efficiency
•ꢀ Low component count
•ꢀ Simple common low-cost power inductor can be used
•ꢀ Lowest THD
Limitations
•ꢀ Maximum VOUT is limited by MOSFET breakdown voltage
•ꢀ Single input line voltage range
•ꢀ Non-isolated
AC
IN
LYTSwitch
BP
D
V
CONTROL
S
R
FB
PI-6859-081512
Figure 3d. Typical Buck-Boost Schematic.
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Rev. B 02/13
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