NCP1631: Power Factor Controller, 2-Phase, Interleaved

The NCP1631 is a controller for use in 2-phase interleaved power factor correction pre-converters. Interleaving consists of paralleling two small stages in lieu of a single big stage. This approach has several merits like ease of implementation, ability to use smaller components, and better distribution of heating. These attributes make the interleaved PFC topology attractive to slim form factor applications such as flat panel TVs and ultra-slim notebook adapters. Interleaving can also extend the power range of Critical Conduction Mode, which is an efficient and cost-effective (no need for low trr diodes) operating mode. The NCP1631 operates in Frequency Clamped Critical Conduction mode (FcCrM). The circuit utilizes frequency foldback to linearly decay the clamping frequency as a function of power. As a result, the NCP1631 provides optimized efficiency across the load range. In addition, the NCP1631 drivers exhibit a 180 phase shift for a significantly reduced current ripple, which lowers EMI and reduces the rms current in the bulk capacitor. The NCP1631 incorporates all the features necessary for building robust and compact interleaved PFC stages, with a minimum of external components. Available in SOIC-16 package.

Features
  • 180° out of phase operation
  • Frequency foldback at low power
  • Integrated overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, UVLO, and brown-out protection
  • Frequency clamped critical conduction mode (FcCrM) operation
Benefits
  • Low EMI and reduces RMS current in the bulk capacitor
  • Improved light load efficiency
  • Increased robustness with few external components
  • Optimized efficiency over the load range
Applications
  • Flat panel TVs
  • SMPS
  • Offline appliances requiring power factor correction
End Products
  • LCD TV
  • Computer power supplies
  • Servers
Design & Development Tools (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
NCP1631 Design WorksheetNCP1631 DWS.XLS (2958.0kB)2
Data Sheets (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Power Factor Controller, 2-Phase, InterleavedNCP1631/D (450kB)7Mar, 2016
Package Drawings (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevision
SOIC 16 LEAD751B-05 (38.2kB)K
Tutorials (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
PFC1 - Advanced Power Factor CorrectionTND344/D (1405.0kB)0Oct, 2008
Application Notes (3)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Characteristics of Interleaved PFC StagesAND8355/D (371kB)2Jan, 2017
Further Improve the Low-Power Efficiency of Your NCP1631-Driven Interleaved PFCAND8456/D (189.0kB)1
Key Steps to Design an Interleaved PFC Stage Driven by the NCP1631AND8407/D (300.0kB)2
Evaluation Board Documents (6)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
NCP1631PFCGEVB Bill of Materials ROHS CompliantNCP1631PFCGEVB_BOM_ROHS.PDF (86kB)3
NCP1631PFCGEVB Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format)NCP1631PFCGEVB_GERBER.ZIP (107.0kB)0
NCP1631PFCGEVB ManualEVBUM2163/D (482.0kB)2
NCP1631PFCGEVB SchematicNCP1631PFCGEVB_SCHEMATIC.PDF (229.0kB)0
NCP1631PFCGEVB Test ProcedureNCP1631PFCGEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE.PDF (391.0kB)1
Peformance of a 300-W Interleaved PFC driven by the NCP1631NCP1631EVB/D (249.0kB)2
Reference Manuals (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Power Factor Correction HandbookHBD853/D (11937kB)5Apr, 2014
Evaluation/Development Tool Information
ProductStatusComplianceShort Description
NCP1631PFCGEVBActivePb-freeInterleaved PFC Evaluation Board
Order Information
ProductStatusCompliancePackageMSL*ContainerBudgetary Price/Unit
NCP1631DR2GActivePb-free Halide freeSOIC-16751B-051Tape and Reel2500$0.8
Specifications
ProductPFC ModeFrequency OperationControl ModeTopologyfSW Typ (kHz)VCC Max (V)Drive Cap. (mA)UVLO (V)LatchUVPInhibition
NCP1631DR2GCRMVariableVoltage ModeStep-UpUp to 50020500 / 5009.5 - 12YesYesYES
Power Factor Controller, 2-Phase, Interleaved (450kB) NCP1631
NCP1631 Design Worksheet NCP1631
PFC1 - 先进的功率因数校正 NCP1631
Characteristics of Interleaved PFC Stages NCP1631
Further Improve the Low-Power Efficiency of Your NCP1631-Driven Interleaved PFC NCP1631
Key Steps to Design an Interleaved PFC Stage Driven by the NCP1631 NCP1631
NCP1631PFCGEVB BOM ROHS NCP1631PFCGEVB
NCP1631PFCGEVB GERBER NCP1631PFCGEVB
EVBUM2163/D - 482 NCP1631PFCGEVB
NCP1631PFCGEVB SCHEMATIC NCP1631PFCGEVB
NCP1631PFCGEVB TEST PROCEDURE NCP1631PFCGEVB
Peformance of a 300-W Interleaved PFC driven by the NCP1631 NCP1631
Power Factor Correction Handbook NCP1654
SOIC 16 LEAD MC14504B
NCP1631