MP3910
Peak Current Mode
Boost PWM Controller with Programmable Frequency,
External Soft Start, and Light Load Operation
The Future of Analog IC Technology
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
5V to 35V Supply Voltage Range(1)
1A 12V MOSFET Gate Driver
External Soft-Start
The MP3910 is a Peak Current Mode PWM
controller that can drive an external MOSFET
capable of handling more than 10A current. It
has a typical operational current of 288µA and
can accommodate flyback, boost for non-
isolated and isolated applications.
Pulse Skipping Operation with Light Load
Programmable
(30kHz-to-400kHz)
Switching
Frequency
Current mode control provides inherently simple
loop compensation and cycle-by-cycle current
limit. Under-voltage lockout, soft-start, internal
regulated supply and slope compensation are
all provided to minimize the external component
count.
Frequency Synchronizable from 80kHz-to-
400kHz
Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit
Over Voltage Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Over Temperature Protection
Available in an MSOP10 Package
While designed for Flyback applications, the
MP3910 can also be used for other topologies
including Boost, Forward and Sepic. The 1A
gate driver minimizes the power loss of the
external MOSFET while allowing the use of a
wide variety of standard threshold devices.
Additionally, MP3910 has pulse skipping mode
function that improves the efficiency with light
load or no load. It also provides hiccup
protection for OLP, OVP and SCP condition.
APPLICATIONS
Telecom Isolated Power Supplies
Brick Modules
Off-line Controller
General Step Up Applications
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The MP3910 is available in MSOP10 package.
Notes:
1) Refer to “Operation/Internal VCC Regulation” section for <7V
input voltage application.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
DOUT
VIN
CIN
VOUT
COUT
8
RFB
Q1
VIN
9
VCC
10
7
GATE
CVCC
ISENSE
RMODE
RSENSE
MP3910
EN/SYNC
5
2
1
4
EN
GND
FB
ROVH
DFB
RT
SS
COMP
6
3
RT
ROVL
CSS
MP3910 Rev. 1.11
11/6/2014
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