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TL494

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40V, 0.2A 300KHz PWM controller

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Topology Push pull Control mode Voltage Duty cycle (max) (%) 45 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 300 Features Adjustable switching frequency, Dead time control, Error amplifier, Multi-topology Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog Gate drive (typ) (A) 0.2 Vin (max) (V) 40
Topology Push pull Control mode Voltage Duty cycle (max) (%) 45 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 300 Features Adjustable switching frequency, Dead time control, Error amplifier, Multi-topology Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog Gate drive (typ) (A) 0.2 Vin (max) (V) 40
PDIP (N) 16 181.42 mm² 19.3 x 9.4 SOIC (D) 16 59.4 mm² 9.9 x 6 SOP (NS) 16 79.56 mm² 10.2 x 7.8 TSSOP (PW) 16 32 mm² 5 x 6.4
  • Complete PWM Power-Control Circuitry
  • Uncommitted Outputs for 200-mA Sink or Source Current
  • Output Control Selects Single-Ended or Push-Pull Operation
  • Internal Circuitry Prohibits Double Pulse at Either Output
  • Variable Dead Time Provides Control Over Total Range
  • Internal Regulator Provides a Stable 5-V Reference Supply With 5% Tolerance
  • Circuit Architecture Allows Easy Synchronization
  • Complete PWM Power-Control Circuitry
  • Uncommitted Outputs for 200-mA Sink or Source Current
  • Output Control Selects Single-Ended or Push-Pull Operation
  • Internal Circuitry Prohibits Double Pulse at Either Output
  • Variable Dead Time Provides Control Over Total Range
  • Internal Regulator Provides a Stable 5-V Reference Supply With 5% Tolerance
  • Circuit Architecture Allows Easy Synchronization

The TL494 device incorporates all the functions required in the construction of a pulse-width-modulation (PWM) control circuit on a single chip. Designed primarily for power-supply control, this device offers the flexibility to tailor the power-supply control circuitry to a specific application.

The TL494 device contains two error amplifiers, an on-chip adjustable oscillator, a dead-time control (DTC) comparator, a pulse-steering control flip-flop, a 5-V, 5%-precision regulator, and output-control circuits.

The error amplifiers exhibit a common-mode voltage range from –0.3 V to VCC – 2 V. The dead-time control comparator has a fixed offset that provides approximately 5% dead time. The on-chip oscillator can be bypassed by terminating RT to the reference output and providing a sawtooth input to CT, or it can drive the common circuits in synchronous multiple-rail power supplies.

The uncommitted output transistors provide either common-emitter or emitter-follower output capability. The TL494 device provides for push-pull or single-ended output operation, which can be selected through the output-control function. The architecture of this device prohibits the possibility of either output being pulsed twice during push-pull operation.

The TL494 device is characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C. The TL494I device is characterized for operation from –40°C to 85°C.

The TL494 device incorporates all the functions required in the construction of a pulse-width-modulation (PWM) control circuit on a single chip. Designed primarily for power-supply control, this device offers the flexibility to tailor the power-supply control circuitry to a specific application.

The TL494 device contains two error amplifiers, an on-chip adjustable oscillator, a dead-time control (DTC) comparator, a pulse-steering control flip-flop, a 5-V, 5%-precision regulator, and output-control circuits.

The error amplifiers exhibit a common-mode voltage range from –0.3 V to VCC – 2 V. The dead-time control comparator has a fixed offset that provides approximately 5% dead time. The on-chip oscillator can be bypassed by terminating RT to the reference output and providing a sawtooth input to CT, or it can drive the common circuits in synchronous multiple-rail power supplies.

The uncommitted output transistors provide either common-emitter or emitter-follower output capability. The TL494 device provides for push-pull or single-ended output operation, which can be selected through the output-control function. The architecture of this device prohibits the possibility of either output being pulsed twice during push-pull operation.

The TL494 device is characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C. The TL494I device is characterized for operation from –40°C to 85°C.

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* Data sheet TL494 Pulse-Width-Modulation Control Circuits datasheet (Rev. I) PDF | HTML 08 Jul 2022
Application note Understanding Inverting Buck-Boost Power Stages in Switch Mode Power Supplies (Rev. B) 12 Mar 2019
Selection guide Power Management Guide 2018 (Rev. R) 25 Jun 2018
Technical article Using error amplifiers to remove error and variance PDF | HTML 16 Feb 2016
Application note Isolated Multiple Output Flyback Converter Design Using TL494 18 Jun 2014
Application note Designing Switching Voltage Regulators With the TL494 (Rev. E) 26 Jul 2005
Application note Off-Line SMPS Failure Modes PWM Switchers and DC-DC Converters 22 Mar 2000
Application note Understanding Boost Power Stages In Switchmode Power Supplies 04 Mar 1999
Application note Understanding Buck Power Stages In Switchmode Power Supplies 04 Mar 1999

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