PFC Controllers

ST power factor correction controllers operate in transition mode (TM) and continuous current mode (CCM), and are suitable for a wide-range-mains operation. In systems where high current capability (provided by CCM operation) and the affordability of TM operation are both required, ST proposes a third solution based on a proprietary and patented solution: fixed off time (FOT). This method is based on a simple modification of a standard TM PFC controller operation, and requires just a few additional passive parts with no significant extra costs.

All transition mode PFC controllers have an internal multiplier that significantly reduces the internal total harmonic distortion (THD), making SMPS more efficient and thus compliant with EN61000-3-2 and other energy-saving regulations.

These devices embed advanced protection features, which make SMPS more robust and compact, requiring fewer external components. These features include output overvoltage, brown-out, feedback disconnection and boost inductor saturation protection.

The high voltage start-up capability, present in the L6564H and L6563H, helps improve the SMPS standby efficiency in systems that do not include the auxiliary power supply.

L6562AT
Transition-mode PFC controller
L6564
10 pin transition-mode PFC controller
L6563
Advanced transition-mode PFC controller
L6562
Transition mode
L6563H
High voltage start-up transition-mode PFC
L6563S
Enhanced transition-mode PFC controller
L4984D
CCM PFC CONTROLLER
L6562A
Transition-mode PFC controller BCD technology
STNRGPF01
Three-channel interleaved CCM PFC digital controller
L4981
L4981A: Fixed Frequency Average Current Mode; L4981B: Line Modulated Frequency Average Current Mode
L6561
Transition mode power factor corrector
L6564T
10 pin transition-mode PFC controller for outdoor applications
L6564H
High voltage start-up transition-mode PFC

Configurable high-efficiency interleaved PFC digital controller

ST has extended its portfolio of digital controllers with the STNRGPF01, a three-channel interleaved CCM PFC controller. Ideal for high power applications (above 1 kW), it delivers the flexibility and high efficiency of digital power without the technical challenges and time to develop custom DSP code. It can be easily and quickly configured using ST’s eDesignSuite online design environment. Simply enter the converter specs and run the configurator to generate the schematic, BoM, and downloadable firmware to configure the IC.

Main characteristics

Up to 3-channel interleaved boost PFC
Configurable phase-shedding strategy to maintain high efficiency across all load conditions
Flexible frequency (up to 300 kHz) to control either an IGBT or MOSFET output stage
I²C and UART interfaces for monitoring and control