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UC2872
UC3872 Resonant Lamp Ballast Controller
FEATURES DESCRIPTION Controls Different Types of Lamps:
Cold Cathode Fluorescent, Neon, and
Gas Discharge The UC3872 is a resonant lamp ballast controller optimized for driving
cold cathode fluorescent, neon, and other gas discharge lamps. The resonant power stage develops a sinusoidal lamp drive voltage, and minimizes switching loss and EMI generation. Lamp intensity adjustment is
accomplished with a buck regulator, which is synchronized to the external
power stage’s resonant frequency. Suitable for automotive and battery
powered applications, the UC3872 draws only 1ВµA when disabled. Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) of
Push-Pull Drivers Accurate Control of Lamp Current Variable Lamp Intensity Control Soft start and open lamp detect circuitry have been incorporated to minimize component stresses. Open lamp detection is enabled at the completion of a soft start cycle. The chip is optimized for smooth duty cycle
control to 100%. 1ВµA Disable Current 4.5V to 24V Operation Open Lamp Detection Circuitry Other features include a precision 1.2% reference, undervoltage lockout,
and accurate minimum and maximum frequency control. BLOCK DIAGRAM VCC 10 UVLO 3.0V
REF 3 VC 2 AOUT 1 BOUT 50k
REF 9 ENBL 11 (HIGH=ENABLE) +
– 0.1V
COMP 4 INV 6 1.5V
SS 50k –
– 1
+ 5 R 0.2V
+ 7 8 …