power management pmic

UC3843B

Full part number: UC3843BN

Every spec below is cited to the manufacturer datasheet. Compare the closest alternatives, then ask the assistant what it means for your design.

00 — Overview

What the UC3843B does

The UC384xB family are high performance current mode PWM controllers designed for off-line or DC to DC fixed frequency control schemes. This family spans the UC3842B, UC3843B, UC3844B, and UC3845B variants, which differ primarily in under-voltage lockout thresholds and maximum duty cycle ranges. Key parameters include a guaranteed 250 kHz oscillator frequency extendable to 500 kHz, a 5.00 V internally trimmed reference, and output currents up to 1 A. These controllers feature automatic feed forward compensation and are typically used to drive N-Channel MOSFETs in switching power supply applications requiring precise duty cycle control with minimal external parts.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for UC3843B
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 12 mA 17 mA VPIN2 = VPIN3 = 0V; ii; TOTAL STANDBY CURRENT ST datasheet, p. 4 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
output voltage 4.9 V 5 V 5.1 V Tj = 25°C Io = 1mA; vref; REFERENCE SECTION ST datasheet, p. 3 — ORDERING NUMBERS
output current 2 mA 12 mA VPIN2 = 2.7V VPIN1 = 1.1V; io; ERROR AMP SECTION ST datasheet, p. 3 — ORDERING NUMBERS
supply voltage range 8.5 V 10 V 11.5 V X842B/4B; UNDER-VOLTAGE LOCKOUT SECTION ST datasheet, p. 4 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
switching frequency 52 kHz RT = 6.2k, CT = 1nF, Tj = 25 °C ST datasheet, p. 3 — ORDERING NUMBERS
gain bandwidth 700 kHz 1 MHz TJ = 25°C; ERROR AMP SECTION ST datasheet, p. 3 — ORDERING NUMBERS
operating temperature 0 °C 70 °C UC384XB family (Vi = 15V) ST datasheet, p. 3
power dissipation (abs max) 1.25 W ptot(minidip); ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ST datasheet, p. 2 — ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
standby current 300 µA 500 µA Vi = 6.5V for UCX843B/45B; TOTAL STANDBY CURRENT ST datasheet, p. 4 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
psrr 60 dB 70 dB 12V ≤ Vi≤ 25V; psrr; ERROR AMP SECTION ST datasheet, p. 3 — ORDERING NUMBERS
rise time 50 ns 150 ns Tj = 25°C CL = 1nF (2); tr; OUTPUT SECTION ST datasheet, p. 4 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
fall time 50 ns 150 ns Tj = 25°C CL = 1nF (2); tf; OUTPUT SECTION ST datasheet, p. 4 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
output noise voltage 50 µV 10Hz ≤ f ≤ 10KHz Tj = 25°C (note 2); en; REFERENCE SECTION ST datasheet, p. 3 — ORDERING NUMBERS
zener voltage 30 V 36 V Ii = 25mA; viz; TOTAL STANDBY CURRENT ST datasheet, p. 4 — ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
output count 1 ST datasheet, p. 2 — PIN FUNCTIONS
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to UC3843B

UC2845B 1.2× lower operating temperature, similar fall time, similar gain bandwidth
UC2845BD1013TR 1.2× lower operating temperature, similar fall time, similar gain bandwidth
UC3844BD1013TR similar fall time, similar gain bandwidth, similar operating temperature
MC34063A 8.6× higher supply voltage range, 8.3× higher output current, 4.6× higher standby current
MC33063A 8.6× higher supply voltage range, 8.3× higher output current, 4.6× higher standby current
AP63300WU-7 9.6× higher switching frequency, 7.2× higher supply voltage range, 3.2× higher output voltage
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the fall time (tf) of the output section when Tj = 25°C and CL = 1nF (2)?

The fall time is 50 ns.

What is the gain bandwidth of the UC3843BN error amplifier section at TJ = 25°C?

The gain bandwidth is 1 MHz.

What is the operating temperature for the UC384XB family with Vi = 15V?

The operating temperature is 70 °C.

What is the output count for the UC3843BN?

The output count is 1.

What is the output current of the error amp section when VPIN2 = 2.7V and VPIN1 = 1.1V?

The output current is 12 mA.

What is the output noise voltage of the UC3843BN at a junction temperature of 25°C within the frequency range of 10Hz to 10KHz?

The output noise voltage is 50 µV.

What is the output voltage of the UC3843BN at Tj = 25°C with Io = 1mA in the REFERENCE SECTION?

The output voltage is 5 V.

What is the power dissipation for the UC3843BN in a MiniDIP package under Absolute Maximum Ratings?

The power dissipation is 1.25 W.

What is the power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) for the error amplifier section when Vi is between 12V and 25V?

The PSRR is 70 dB.

What is the total standby current when VPIN2 = VPIN3 = 0V?

The total standby current is 12 mA.

What is the rise time of the output section?

The rise time is 50 ns at Tj = 25°C with CL = 1nF.

What is the total standby current when Vi = 6.5V for UCX843B/45B?

The total standby current is 300 µA when Vi = 6.5V for UCX843B/45B.

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