Product Overview
The UC3854N from Texas Instruments is a power factor correction (PFC) controller implementing average current mode control for continuous conduction mode boost converters. It provides near-unity power factor for off-line power supplies with 16-pin DIP through-hole package.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Type | Power Factor Correction Controller |
| Control Mode | Average Current Mode |
| Topology | Boost (CCM) |
| Supply Voltage | 10.5V to 20V |
| Switching Frequency | Up to 200kHz (programmable) |
| Reference Voltage | 7.5V +-2% |
| Multiplier Output | Current mode multiplier |
| OVP Comparator | Yes |
| UVLO Threshold | 10.5V on / 9.5V off |
| Package | 16-PDIP (19.3 x 6.35mm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +70C |
Features
- Average current mode control for CCM boost PFC
- Near-unity power factor correction
- Internal 7.5V precision reference
- Analog multiplier/divider for line voltage feedforward
- Overshoot and overvoltage protection
- Undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
- Programmable switching frequency up to 200kHz
- Soft-start capability
- Current error amplifier with wide bandwidth
Applications
- Off-line switch-mode power supply PFC pre-regulators
- Industrial power supplies requiring PFC
- Lighting ballast power factor correction
- Server and telecom power supplies