NCL30081: Step Dimmable Quasi-Resonant Primary Side Current-Mode Controller for LED Lighting

The NCL30081 is a PWM current mode controller targeting isolated flyback and non-isolated buck-boost constant current topologies. The controller operates in a quasi-resonant mode to provide high efficiency. Thanks to a novel control method, the device is able to precisely regulate a constant LED current from the primary side. This removes the need for secondary side feedback circuitry, biasing and an optocoupler. This controller has integrated 5 step log dimming which allows and LED bulb to be dimming from a standard wall switch.

Features
  • Primary Side Sensing
  • Wide VCC Range
  • Precise LED Current Regulation of ±1% typical
  • ~ 0.90 PF with passive valley fill
  • Open and shorted output protection
  • Secondary Diode Short Protection
  • Shorted Current Sense Fault Detection
  • Input Line Voltage Sensing
  • Auto-recoverable (B-version) and Latched (A-version) fault handling
  • Wide Temperature range of -40 to 125 °C
Benefits
  • No opto-coupler or secondary control circuitry
  • Simplifies support for a broad range of LED forward voltages with one transformer design
  • No need for binned forward voltage LEDS or production trimming for current accuracy
  • Supports US Energystar ® Integral LED Bulb and Luminaire Specifications
  • Easy handling of possible LED string faults
  • Avoids overheating in fault mode
  • Robust fault handling
  • Enhanced Regulation Accuracy across AC line variation
  • Flexiblity in fault handling response
  • Supports outdoor and high temperature environments
Applications
  • Integral LED Driver Electronics
End Products
  • LED Bulbs and Downlights
  • LED Driver Power Supplies
  • Electronic Control Gear for LEDs
Design & Development Tools (2)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
NCL3008x Design WorksheetNCL3008X DWS.XLS (57.0kB)0
NCL3008x Design Worksheet - MathCadNCL3008X DWS.MCD (231.0kB)0
Package Drawings (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevision
TSOP-6318G-02 (64.1kB)V
Application Notes (2)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Designing a LED Driver with the NCL30080/81/82/83AND9131/D (534kB)1Dec, 2014
Performances of a LED Driver Driven by the NCL30080/81/82/83AND9132/D (322.0kB)0
Evaluation Board Documents (5)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
3.6 W Flyback 3 LED Step Dimmable Driver NCL30081LEDGEVB Evaluation Board User's ManualEVBUM2175/D (1306.0kB)0
NCL30081LEDGEVB Bill of Materials ROHS CompliantNCL30081LEDGEVB_BOM_ROHS.PDF (50.0kB)7
NCL30081LEDGEVB Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format)NCL30081LEDGEVB_GERBER.ZIP (24.0kB)3
NCL30081LEDGEVB SchematicNCL30081LEDGEVB_SCHEMATIC.PDF (192.0kB)0
NCL30081LEDGEVB Test ProcedureNCL30081LEDGEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE.PDF (74.0kB)0
Data Sheets (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Dimmable Quasi-Resonant Primary Side Current-Mode Controller for LED LightingNCL30081/D (264kB)1
Evaluation/Development Tool Information
ProductStatusComplianceShort Description
NCL30081LEDGEVBActivePb-freeFlyback Compact GU10 4W Current Mode Evaluation Board
Order Information
ProductStatusCompliancePackageMSL*ContainerBudgetary Price/Unit
NCL30081ASNT1GActivePb-free Halide freeTSOP-6318G-021Tape and Reel3000$0.28
NCL30081BSNT1GActivePb-free Halide freeTSOP-6318G-021Tape and Reel3000$0.28
Specifications
ProductTopologyVI Min (V)VI Max (V)VO Max (V)IO Max (mA)fSW Typ (kHz)
NCL30081ASNT1GFlyback9.4262003000Up to 150
NCL30081BSNT1GFlyback9.4262003000Up to 150
Dimmable Quasi-Resonant Primary Side Current-Mode Controller for LED Lighting (264kB) NCL30081
NCL3008x Design Worksheet NCL30083
NCL3008x Design Worksheet - MathCad NCL30081
Designing a LED Driver with the NCL30080/81/82/83 NCL30083
Performances of a LED Driver Driven by the NCL30080/81/82/83 NCL30083
EVBUM2175/D - 1306 NCL30081LEDGEVB
NCL30081LEDGEVB BOM ROHS NCL30081LEDGEVB
NCL30081LEDGEVB GERBER NCL30081LEDGEVB
NCL30081LEDGEVB SCHEMATIC NCL30081LEDGEVB
NCL30081LEDGEVB TEST PROCEDURE NCL30081LEDGEVB
TSOP-6 STF202
NCL30081