NCP1398B/C
Figure 34. A Typical Start−up Sequence on a LLC
Converter Using NCP1398
Brown−Out Protection
The resonant tank of an LLC converter is always designed
for specific input voltage range. Operation below minimum
designed bulk voltage level would result in current
overstress of converter primary power stage. The NCP1398
offers Brown−Out input (BO) that allows for precise bulk
voltage turn−on and turn−off levels adjustment. The internal
circuitry, depicted by Figure 35, offers a way to observe the
high−voltage (Vbulk) rail. A high−impedance resistive
divider made of Rupper and Rlower, brings a portion of the
Vbulk rail to BO pin. The Current sink (IBO) is active below
the Vbulk turn−on level. Therefore, the turn−on level is
higher than the one given by the division ratio of resistive
divider. To the contrary, when the internal BO_OK signal is
high, i.e. application is running, the IBO sink is disabled.
The Vbulk turn−off level is thus given by BO comparator
reference voltage and resistor divider ratio only. Advantage
of this solution is that the Vbulk turn−off level reaches
minimum error. This error is given only by VBO reference
and resistor divider precisions and is not affected by IBO
hysteresis current tolerance. The NCP1398 thus allows
better resonant tank optimization.
Vbulk
IBO
Rupper
BO
Rlower
+
−
+
VBO
20 s
lter
BO_OK
UVLO
Figure 35. The Internal Brown−out Input Configuration
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