1:10 Transformer Use with LM2586?

Karl Harrar

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I would like to generate 70-145VDC using the LM2586 adj and a 1:10 transformer. The transformer is a Midcom WE 750032050 that is used for Linear Tech capacitor charge circuits. Has anyone ever used the LM2586 in this manner?

Thanks in advance for any help. Karl

over 9 years ago

0 Frank De Stasi over 9 years ago

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I do not remember anyone using such a large step-up ratio with this device. I would be cautious about the parasitics with the transformer. The LM2577 data sheet

provides more information about transformers and snubbers than the LM2586 data sheet; so I would look at that. Also, depending on current and isolation,

you may be able to use a cap multiplier with the boost to get you HV.

0 Karl Harrar over 9 years ago in reply to Frank De Stasi

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Frank the transformer is used with many of LT's capacitor charge circuits and I have gotten it to run with many different switching controllers. Just really like the LM2586 and want to try it. Will study the 2577 data sheet. Thanks, Karl

0 Karl Harrar over 9 years ago in reply to Frank De Stasi

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Did the calculation and came up with a 220 ohm resistor and .47uF capacitor, will give it a try and let you know how it works. Karl

0 Karl Harrar over 9 years ago in reply to Frank De Stasi

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Frank,

Can you recommend a TI part that would be better for my application? Do you have a Engineer that has high voltage supply experience? What I really need is a supply:

Input 12-13.5 VDC

Output 70-150 VDC variable or fixed feedback

Output current no more than 2ma

Output tolerance +/- 5%

Output noise under 500 milli volts

The transformer I have is a Midcomm WE part number 750032050 ; it seems very well suited for my application.

Thanks in advance for any help,

Karl

0 Frank De Stasi over 9 years ago in reply to Karl Harrar

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My collegue Alan Martin has a method for getting a high voltage from a boost with a charge pump. Your application sounds perfect for that.

You can probably use a smaller power boost than the LM2586 family. I will pass this to Alan.

0 Karl Harrar over 9 years ago in reply to Frank De Stasi

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Thanks Frank, I look forward to hearing from Alan.

Karl

0 Frank De Stasi over 9 years ago in reply to Karl Harrar

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It looks like Alan is out of office; I will ask my colleges is they have the schematic.

0 Karl Harrar over 9 years ago in reply to Frank De Stasi

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Thanks Frank, really appreciate it. Karl

0 Frank De Stasi over 9 years ago in reply to Karl Harrar

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The attached schematic is what we had in mind; you would only need the positive output. You can set the boost for a moderately high voltage and then add multipliers to get to your desired output voltage. The LM2586 might be overkill, however it has a higher switch voltage rating so you would not need as many multiplier stages.

If you really need the isolation, then you may need to use the fly-back.

You will need to test this since we did not check this to high voltages.

0 Frank De Stasi over 9 years ago in reply to Frank De Stasi

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LM2733+-.pdfForgot to attach :)

0 Karl Harrar over 9 years ago in reply to Frank De Stasi

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Thanks Frank I will give it a try. Karl

0 Karl Harrar over 9 years ago in reply to Frank De Stasi

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Frank, Received some LM2586 ADJ parts from Digikey today and thought I would try them with the 1:10 transformer. Works really well! Very happy with the performance and has no problem with 150VDC at several milli amps. I used a simple CRC pi filter and ripple is less than 100mv. Will get a HV inductor and use this with some better caps in a RLR pi filter to get rid of the voltage drop. I will tweak the compensation RC and let you know the final results and schematic used. Karl

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