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Application ReportSNVA711–April 2014
DC E-Meter SMPS Design Using LM5017 in Isolated BuckTopology for Telecom Shelters
Singh Harmeet
ABSTRACTA cell site/telecom shelter consists of electronic infrastructure which includes base station (BTS),microwave radio equipment, switches, antennas, transceivers for signal processing and transmission, andnon-electronic infrastructure which includes tower, shelter, air-conditioning equipment, diesel electricgenerator, battery, electrical supply and so on.
The AC and DC energy consumption for different operators and competitors depends on the loadconnected to it. DC energy consumptions for loads like BTS, Microwave, and so on is calculated using aDC energy meter by connecting appropriate shunts in the negative path of loads. The voltage drop acrossthe shunt is fed to DC energy meter input terminals. The DC Energy Meter is a micro-controller basedproduct which measures Battery DC voltage, 4 channels DC currents for different operators and displaysthem on a 16x2 backlit LCD.
The DC Energy Meter also requires an isolated RS-485 port for communication with the master deviceusing MODBUS-RTU protocol. This calls for two output power supplies; a non-isolated +5 V at 200mA–400 mA, and an isolated +5 V at 100 mA for RS485 interface with input DC voltage varying from 12 Vto 75 V as the batteries can be 24 V or 48 V.
An isolated buck converter (Fly-Buck™) uses a synchronous buck converter, LM5017, with coupledinductor windings to create isolated outputs. Isolated converters utilizing Fly-Buck topology use a smallertransformer, no need for an optocoupler or auxiliary winding as compared to a Flyback converter, resultingin a smaller solution size and cost.
This application note presents a step-by-step procedure for designing a two-output 2.6-W isolated buckconverter. For understanding of the operation of Fly-Buck topology, refer to application Note SNVA674BAN-2292 Designing an Isolated Buck (Fly-Buck) Converter.
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1 Two Output Isolated Buck Reference Schematic........................................................................ 32 Current Waveforms for COUT1 Ripple....................................................................................... 63 Secondary Current Waveforms for COUT2 Ripple Calculation........................................................... 64 Type III Ripple Circuit ....................................................................................................... 75 Complete DC Energy Meter Power Supply Schematic ................................................................. 86 Efficiency versus IOUT1 at IOUT2 = 50 mA .................................................................................. 107 Efficiency versus IOUT1 at IOUT2 = 100 mA................................................................................. 108 Load Regulation of VOUT1 at IOUT2 = 50 mA............................................................................... 109 Load Regulation of VOUT1 at IOUT2 = 100 mA ............................................................................. 1110 Steady State Waveform (VIN = 12 V, IOUT1 = 400 mA, IOUT2 = 100 mA)............................................... 1111 Steady State Waveform (VIN = 24 V, IOUT1 = 400 mA, IOUT2 = 100 mA)............................................... 1212 Steady State Waveform (VIN = 48 V, IOUT1 = 400 mA, IOUT2 = 100 mA)............................................... 1213 Steady State Waveform (VIN = 75 V, IOUT1 = 400 mA, IOUT2 = 100 mA)............................................... 1314 VOUT1 Rise Waveform at IOUT1 = 400 mA and IOUT2 = 100 mA .......................................................... 1315 VOUT1 Ripple at IOUT1 = 400 mA and IOUT2 = 100 mA ..................................................................... 14
List of Tables
1 DC Energy Meter Power Supply Design Specifications ................................................................ 22 Coupled Inductor Details.................................................................................................... 53 Bill of Materials of Complete Schematic .................................................................................. 9
Table 1. DC Energy Meter Power Supply Design Specifications
Design SpecificationsInput voltage range (VIN) 12 V–75 VPrimary output voltage (VOUT1) 5 VSecondary output voltage (VOUT2) 5 VPrimary load current (IOUT1) 400 mAPrimary load current (IOUT2) 100 mA
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Figure 1. Two Output Isolated Buck Reference Schematic
1 Two Output Isolated Buck Design
1.1 Feedback ResistorsThe output voltage (VOUT) is set by two external resistors (RUV1, RUV2). The regulated output voltage iscalculated as follows:
(1)
(2)
Choosing RFB1 = 1 kΩ gives RFB2 = 3.08 kΩ
1.2 Frequency SelectionAt the minimum input voltage, the maximum switching frequency of LM5017 is restricted by the forcedminimum off-time (TOFF (MIN)) as given by:
(3)
DMAX is the ratio of output voltage to minimum input voltage, that is, setting DMAX = 5/12 and TOFF (MIN) as200 ns gives fSW(MAX) as 2.9 MHz.
Similarly, at maximum input voltage, the maximum switching frequency of LM5017 is restricted by theminimum TON as given by:
(4)
DMIN is the ratio of output voltage VOUT to max input voltage, that is, setting DMIN = 5/75 and TON(MIN) is 100ns gives fSW(MAX) as 600 kHz.
Resistor RON sets the nominal switching frequency based on Equation 5:
(5)
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where K = 1 x 10–10. Operation at high switching frequency results in lower efficiency while providing thesmallest solution. For this example a conservative 150 kHz was selected, resulting in RON = 333 kΩ.Selecting a standard value for RON = 330 kΩ results in a nominal frequency of 152 kHz.
1.3 VCC and Bootstrap CapacitorThe VCC capacitor provides charge to the bootstrap capacitor as well as internal circuitry and low side gatedriver. A good value for CVCC is 1 μF, 16 V as per the data sheet (SNVS783). The same value is chosenhere.
The bootstrap capacitor provides charge to the high-side gate driver. A good value for CBST is 0.01 μF,16 V as per the data sheet. The same value is used here.
1.4 Input CapacitorInput capacitor should be large enough to limit the input voltage ripple:
(6)
Choosing a ΔVIN = 0.5 V gives a minimum CIN = 0.86 μF. A standard value of 2.2 μF is selected. The inputcapacitor should be rated for the maximum input voltage under all conditions. A 100 V, X7R dielectricshould be selected for this design.
The input capacitor should be placed directly across VIN and RTN (pin 2 and 1) of the IC. If it is notpossible to place all of the input capacitors close to the IC, a 0.47 μF capacitor should be placed near theIC to provide a bypass path for the high frequency component of the switching current. This helps limit theswitching noise.
1.5 UVLO ResistorsThe UVLO resistors RUV1 and RUV2 set the UVLO threshold and hysteresis according to the followingrelationship:
(7)
and
(8)
Where IHYS = 20 μA. Setting UVLO hysteresis of 2.0 V and UVLO rising threshold of 11.5 V results in RUV1= 14.3 kΩ and RUV2 = 120 kΩ. Selecting standard value of RUV1 = 14 kΩ and RUV2 = 120 kΩ results inUVLO threshold and hysteresis of 11.7 V and 2.5 V, respectively.
1.6 Output DiodeThe isolated output VOUT2 is linked with VOUT1 by Equation 9:
The reverse voltage across the output diode is VOUT2 + VIN max.
This comes out to be 80.5 V. With margin a 100-V Schottky DLFS1100-7 is selected.
1.7 Coupled Inductor DesignA coupled inductor or a flyback-type transformer is required for this topology. Energy is transferred fromprimary to secondary when the synchronous switch of the buck is ON.
The peak inductor ripple current is given by:
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Insulation 1,4 Shorted–5,8 1.5 kV Ensure proper insulation tapes are used between theshorted windings.
Winding Instructions: (Assuming same direction of winding in all cases.)Winding 1 Start with pin 1, take 4 strands of 30-AWG wire and make 24 turns ending
at pin 4Winding 2 Start on pin 8 and make 29 turns with 1 strand of 30-AWG wire and end at
pin 5. Spread the winding evenly across the length of the core bobbin.
1.8 Output CapacitorThe output capacitor is selected to minimize the capacitive ripple across it. The maximum ripple isobserved at maximum input voltage and is given by:
(14)
Where ΔVripple is the voltage ripple across the capacitor. Substituting ΔVripple = 50 mV gives COUT1 = 5.16μF.
Figure 2 shows the primary winding current waveform (IL1). The reflected secondary winding current addsto the primary winding current. Because of this, the output voltage ripple is not the same as in a non-isolated buck converter. The output capacitor value calculated in Equation 14 should be used as thestarting point. A better approximation of the primary output capacitor is given by:
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Keeping DC bias, temperature and aging factor into consideration, 10 μF standard value is selected. AnX5R or X7R type capacitor with a voltage rating 16 V or higher should be selected.
Figure 2. Current Waveforms for COUT1 Ripple
Figure 3 shows a simplified waveform for secondary output current (IOUT2) and the current in the secondarywinding.
Figure 3. Secondary Current Waveforms for COUT2 Ripple Calculation
The secondary output current (IOUT2) is sourced by COUT2 during on time TON. The secondary outputcapacitor ripple voltage is calculated using Equation 16:
(16)
Therefore, targeting 250 mV at VOUT2 gives COUT2 as 1.1 μF. The standard value 2.2 µF is chosen takingcare of DC bias, temperature and aging effect. Higher ripple current has been taken as the LDO is used atVOUT2 for precise regulation. In this case, the LP2985-50 a 150 mA low-drop and low-noise LDO is chosen.
1.9 Ripple Components Rr, Cr, CacType 3 ripple method uses Rr and Cr and the switch node (SW) voltage to generate a triangular ramp.This triangular ramp is ac coupled using Cac to the feedback node (FB). Since this circuit does not use theoutput voltage ripple, it is ideally suited for applications where low output voltage ripple is required.
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The design procedure for Type III ripple circuit is fairly simple. The impedance of the integrator capacitorCr should be small compared to the feedback divider impedance at the desired switching frequency. Sincethe divider in this case is around 750 Ω (1 kΩ in parallel with 3.08 kΩ) the impedance for Cr was chosento be roughly 100 Ω at 150 kHz. That calculates to around 10 nF. Since VIN – VOUT is very large comparedto the ripple voltage being produced you can think of the resistor Rr as being a current source.
The current I is given by:
(17)
The desired ripple voltage chosen to be 50 mV pk-pk. A charging capacitor obeys the following:
(18)
At 75 V input the on time is 444 ns.
The dV term is the 50 mV ripple, and C is 10 nF. Solving for I yields approximately 1.13 mA.
Rr = (75 V – 5 V) / 1.13 mA, so use Rr = 62 kΩ.
The AC coupling capacitor Cac should be 4 to 5 times larger than the integrator so a 0.1 μF was chosen.None of these values are very critical.
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2 ConclusionA detailed design procedure along with the experimental results were presented for a 2.6-W, two-outputFly-Buck power supply for a DC energy meter with a primary output 5 V and an isolated output 5 V forRS485 interface using a 100 V synchronous buck regulator IC LM5017. An isolated buck converter can beused to replace a flyback converter for low-power isolated regulator applications with potential savings incomplexity, number of components, and cost. If the load requirement is less, then the devices in the samefamily LM5018 and LM5019 can be considered for reducing the cost still further.
3 References1. LM5017: 100V,600mA Constant On-Time Synchronous Buck Data Sheet (SNVS783)2. AN-2292 Designing an Isolated Buck (Fly-Buck) Converter (SNVA674B)3. AN-1481 Controlling Output Ripple and Achieving ESR Independence in Constant On-Time (COT)
Regulator Designs (SNVA166A)
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