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UCC28180: TIDUAS3A

Archie Magsombol
Prodigy 20 points
Part Number: UCC28180
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TIDA-00652

Tool/software:

We are planning to use the UCC28180 for a low cost PFC solution for a buck converter. Looking are its resources I notice that it reference design TIDUAS3A  explains that the mode operation is DCM (see below).

For I understand this controller is suggested to operate at CCM mode. How is that so that there is a difference in mode for the same controller for this buck implementation? Can you help me on this. Thank you.

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    TI__Mastermind 40560 points

    Hello Archie, 

    The UCC28180 PFC controller is designed to normally operate in Boost-mode PFC. 

    In reference design TIDA-00652, it has been adapted to operate in Buck-PFC. 
    I don't know if the UCC28180 is specifically required to operate in DCM when used for Buck-PFC, but the TIDA designers determined that conversion efficiency is maximized when operating in DCM for a high-voltage to low-voltage PFC conversion. 

    In DCM, switching stresses are reduced; in particular, the free-wheeling diode is relieved of reverse-recovery current.

    Regards,
    Ulrich 

  • 0 in reply to Ulrich Goerke
    Prodigy 20 points

    Thanks Ulrich,

    May I also ask, do we have a calculator tool specifically for buck converter implementation? Thanks in advance.

  • 0 in reply to Archie Magsombol
    TI__Mastermind 40560 points

    Hello Archie, 

    I am not aware of any calculator tool developed by TI for implementing Buck-PFC.  All the tools I am aware of are for boost-PFC.  

    Regards,
    Ulrich