SNOSDF8 December 2024 LM74680
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The important MOSFET electrical parameters are the maximum continuous drain current ID, the maximum drain-to-source voltage VDS(MAX), the maximum gate-to-source voltage VGS(MAX), and the drain-to-source ON resistance RDS(ON).
The VDS(MAX) rating of the MOSFET must be high enough to withstand the highest differential voltage seen in the application, including any anticipated transients during fault conditions. For a 24V AC system, a MOSFET with a voltage rating of 60V is recommended. The LM74680 can drive a maximum gate-to-source voltage of 13.8V. A MOSFET with a minimum VGS(MAX) rating of 15V should be selected. For MOSFETs with lower VGS ratings, a Zener diode can be used to clamp the voltage to a safe level.
The MOSFET ID rating must exceed the maximum continuous load current to ensure reliable operation under full load conditions. Additionally, the MOSFET thermal resistance should be considered to ensure the junction temperature (TJ) remains within safe limits under the expected maximum power dissipation including the initial inrush phase when the output capacitors are charged through the MOSFETs body diode. This helps maintain reliability and performance in the application.
To reduce the MOSFET conduction losses, the lowest possible RDS(ON) is preferred, but selecting a MOSFET based on low RDS(ON) may not always be beneficial. Higher RDS(ON) will provide increased voltage information to LM74680 reverse comparator at a lower reverse current. Reverse current detection is better with increased RDS(ON). Choosing a MOSFET with RDS(ON) that develops <30mV forward voltage drop at maximum current is a good starting point. Usually, RDS(ON) increases drastically below 4.5V VGS and RDS(ON) is highest when VGS is close to MOSFET Vth. For stable regulation at light load conditions, it is recommended to operate the MOSFET close to 4.5V VGS, that is, much higher than the MOSFET gate threshold voltage. It is recommended to choose MOSFET gate threshold voltage Vth of 2.5V to 3.5V maximum. Choosing a lower Vth MOSFET also reduces the turn ON time.
CSD88537ND Dual N-channel MOSFET from Texas Instruments is selected to meet this 24VAC bridge rectifier design and it is rated at: