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UC2843AD8TR

TIUC2843AD8TR

Texas Instruments
Boost, Buck, Flyback, Forward Converter Regulator Output DC-DC Controller IC 8-SOIC
Active4,688 in stock

Overview

The UC2843AD8TR is a high-performance current-mode PWM controller designed for off-line and DC-DC converter applications. It features a trimmed oscillator for precise duty cycle control and a high-current totem pole output capable of driving external MOSFET gates. The device is optimized for power supply designs requiring minimal external components and efficient pulse-by-pulse current limiting.

Why Choose This Part

This controller offers very low start-up current of less than 0.5mA, which improves overall system efficiency during standby. It provides enhanced load response characteristics and automatic feedforward compensation, ensuring stability across varying input voltages up to 500kHz operation.

Applications

Flyback Converters
Providing regulated DC output in isolated power supplies for industrial equipment.
DC-DC Boost Regulators
Stepping up intermediate bus voltages in systems with an 11V to 25V supply range.
Forward Converters
Efficient power conversion for medium-power applications utilizing the high-speed PWM circuitry.
Off-line Power Supplies
Used as the primary-side controller in switch-mode power supplies (SMPS) with under-voltage lockout protection.

Key Specifications

Topology Boost, Buck, Flyback, Forward Converter
Clock Sync No
Output Type PWM
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Duty Cycle (Max) 100%
Number of Outputs 1
Frequency - Switching Up to 500kHz
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 8-SOIC

Getting Started

Designers should begin by calculating the timing resistor and capacitor values to set the switching frequency for their specific topology. Ensure the VDD supply stays within the 11V to 25V range for proper operation, and utilize the 8-SOIC footprint for compact surface-mount PCB layouts. Evaluation can be performed using standard current-mode PWM prototyping techniques on a dedicated power supply test board.

UC2843 Family

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Part Number Package Stock
UC2843AD8TR (this part) Tape & Reel SOIC-8 4,688
UC2843ADTR Tape & Reel SOIC-14 5,983

Also Consider

UC3843AD8TR TITexas Instruments - Commercial temperature range version of the same controller for cost-sensitive projects.