
User's Guide
SLUUB69A – March 2015 – Revised March 2015
Using the UCC29950EVM-631
300-W PFC/LLC Off-Line PSU Module
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Introduction
The UCC29950EVM-631 evaluation module is a 300-W nominal, two-stage off-line converter. The EVM
consists of a Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM) PFC input stage followed by a half-bridge LLC output
and isolation stage. It provides a 12-V constant-voltage output with overload and short circuit protection.
The UCC29950 incorporates a wide range of protection features to ensure safe system operation. The
EVM may be operated without an external bias supply in Self Bias Mode, or with an external bias supply
in Aux Bias Mode.
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Description
This evaluation module uses the UCC29950 CCM PFC and LLC Combo Controller in a 300-W converter
The input accepts a voltage range of 90 V
AC
to 265 V
AC
. It has an output voltage of 12 V and a maximum
output current of 25 A. Refer to the UCC29950 datasheet, (TI Literature Number SLUSC18), for full specs
and details about the controller features. This EVM makes use of the device features to control a two-
stage power supply that is rated for 300-W output power.
An overload timer tracks the extent and duration of overload and trips the overload protection when the
current exceeds the over-current protection profile described in the datasheet. The overload protection
turns the power stages off and then attempts restarts at 1 second intervals.
If the VCC level at the UC29950 controller falls below the UVLO threshold the controller shuts down. It will
attempt a restart when VCC recovers.
The over-temperature protection feature of the UCC29950 trips If the temperature of the device exceeds
the thermal shutdown temperature. The device restarts once the temperature falls to the restart
temperature.
The UCC29950 employs frequency dithering to reduce conducted emissions and therefore reduce the size
and cost of the EMI filter.
This user’s guide provides the schematic, component list, assembly drawing, art work and test set up
necessary to evaluate the UCC29950EVM-631.
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Using the UCC29950EVM-631 300-W PFC/LLC Off-Line PSU Module
SLUUB69A – March 2015 – Revised March 2015
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