SNVS496F January 2007 – May 2021 LM5002
PRODUCTION DATA
An internal high-gain error amplifier generates an error signal proportional to the difference between the regulated output voltage and an internal precision reference. The output of the error amplifier is connected to the COMP pin allowing the user to add loop compensation, typically a Type-II network, as illustrated in Figure 7-1. This network creates a low-frequency pole that rolls off the high DC gain of the amplifier, which is necessary to accurately regulate the output voltage. FDC_POLE is the closed-loop unity gain (0 dB) frequency of this pole. A zero provides phase boost near the closed-loop unity gain frequency, and a high-frequency pole attenuates switching noise. The PWM comparator compares the current sense signal from the current sense amplifier to the error amplifier output voltage at the COMP pin.
When isolation between primary and secondary circuits is required, the Error Amplifier is usually disabled by connecting the FB pin to GND. This allows the COMP pin to be driven directly by the collector of an opto-coupler. In isolated designs the external error amplifier is placed on the secondary circuit and drives the opto-coupler LED. The compensation network is connected to the secondary side error amplifier. An example of an isolated regulator with an opto-coupler is shown in Figure 8-6.