UC3856

ACTIVE

40V, 1.5A current mode 1MHz PWM controller , 0C to 70C

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Vin (max) (V) 40 Operating temperature range (°C) 0 to 70 Control mode Current Topology Boost, Buck, Flyback, Forward, Full bridge, Half bridge, Push pull Rating Catalog Features Adjustable switching frequency, Current limiting, Dead time control, Error amplifier, Multi-topology, Soft start, Synchronization pin Duty cycle (max) (%) 50
Vin (max) (V) 40 Operating temperature range (°C) 0 to 70 Control mode Current Topology Boost, Buck, Flyback, Forward, Full bridge, Half bridge, Push pull Rating Catalog Features Adjustable switching frequency, Current limiting, Dead time control, Error amplifier, Multi-topology, Soft start, Synchronization pin Duty cycle (max) (%) 50
PDIP (N) 16 181.42 mm² 19.3 x 9.4 SOIC (DW) 16 106.09 mm² 10.3 x 10.3
  • Pin-for-Pin Compatible With the UC3846
  • 65ns Typical Delay From Shutdown to Outputs, and 50ns Typical Delay From Sync to Outputs
  • Improved Current Sense Amplifier With Reduced Noise Sensitivity
  • Differential Current Sense with 3V Common Mode Range
  • Trimmed Oscillator Discharge Current for Accurate Deadband Control
  • Accurate 1V Shutdown Threshold
  • High Current Dual Totem Pole Outputs (1.5A peak)
  • TTL Compatible Oscillator SYNC Pin Thresholds
  • 4kV ESD Protection
  • Pin-for-Pin Compatible With the UC3846
  • 65ns Typical Delay From Shutdown to Outputs, and 50ns Typical Delay From Sync to Outputs
  • Improved Current Sense Amplifier With Reduced Noise Sensitivity
  • Differential Current Sense with 3V Common Mode Range
  • Trimmed Oscillator Discharge Current for Accurate Deadband Control
  • Accurate 1V Shutdown Threshold
  • High Current Dual Totem Pole Outputs (1.5A peak)
  • TTL Compatible Oscillator SYNC Pin Thresholds
  • 4kV ESD Protection

The UC3856 is a high performance version of the popular UC3846 series of current mode controllers, and is intended for both design upgrades and new applications where speed and accuracy are important. All input to output delays have been minimized, and the current sense output is slew rate limited to reduce noise sensitivity. Fast 1.5A peak output stages have been added to allow rapid switching of power FETs.

A low impedance TTL compatible sync output has been implemented with a tri-state function when used as a sync input.

Internal chip grounding has been improved to minimize internal \x93noise\x94 caused when driving large capacitive loads. This, in conjunction with the improved differential current sense amplifier results in enhanced noise immunity.

Other features include a trimmed oscillator current (8%) for accurate frequency and dead time control; a 1V, 5% shutdown threshold; and 4kV minimum ESD protection on all pins.

The UC3856 is a high performance version of the popular UC3846 series of current mode controllers, and is intended for both design upgrades and new applications where speed and accuracy are important. All input to output delays have been minimized, and the current sense output is slew rate limited to reduce noise sensitivity. Fast 1.5A peak output stages have been added to allow rapid switching of power FETs.

A low impedance TTL compatible sync output has been implemented with a tri-state function when used as a sync input.

Internal chip grounding has been improved to minimize internal \x93noise\x94 caused when driving large capacitive loads. This, in conjunction with the improved differential current sense amplifier results in enhanced noise immunity.

Other features include a trimmed oscillator current (8%) for accurate frequency and dead time control; a 1V, 5% shutdown threshold; and 4kV minimum ESD protection on all pins.

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* Data sheet Improved Current Mode PWM Controller datasheet (Rev. A) 07 Oct 2010
Selection guide Power Management Guide 2018 (Rev. R) 25 Jun 2018
Application note DN-45 UC3846, UC3856 and UCC3806 Push Pull PWM Current Mode Control ICs 05 Sep 1999
Application note DN-62 Switching Power Supply Topology Voltage Mode vs. Current Mode 05 Sep 1999

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PDIP (N) 16 Ultra Librarian
SOIC (DW) 16 Ultra Librarian

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