AN1514

Application note
VIPower: double output buck or
buck-boost converter using VIPer12A-E/22A-E

Introduction
This paper introduces two double output off-line non isolated SMPS based on the
VIPerX2A-E family. The first SMPS is a Buck converter with two positive outputs and the
second one is a Buck-Boost converter with two negative outputs. The use of VIPer12A-E or
VIPer22A-E in both converters depends on the output power specifications. The power
supplies are operated in off-line mode with an extended wide range of the input voltage,
from 80 to 285 Vac. The target applications are small loads, such as microcontrollers,
motors, displays and peripherals in several industrial and home appliances.
Two converter topologies are introduced in this paper. The considered double output
converters are based on the VIPerX2A-E device family and are suitable for non isolated off-
line applications. VIPerX2A-E is a low cost monolithic smart power with a PWM controller,
start-up circuit and protection integrated on the same chip. The power stage consists of a
vertical Power MOSFET with 730 V breakdown voltage and 0.32 A for VIPer12A-E or 0.56 A
for VIPer22A-E maximum drain current with internal limitation.
The use of a VIPower device makes the design very simple and easy, since several features
are integrated in the smart power IC. The first SMPS is a Buck converter with two positive
outputs and the second one is a Buck-Boost converter with two negative outputs. The use of
VIPer12A-E or VIPer22A-E in both converters depends on the output power specifications.
The power supplies are operated in off-line mode with an extended wide range of the input
voltage, from 80 to 285 Vac.
The target applications are small loads, such as microcontrollers, motors, displays and
peripherals in several industrial and home appliances with power level up to 6-8 W.

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Contents AN1514

Contents

1 Off-line double output converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 VIPer application examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1 Double output buck converter using VIPer12A-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1.1 Experimental results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Double output buck-boost converter using VIPer22A-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.1 Experimental results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2.2 Thermal measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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List of tables

Table 1. Buck converter specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Table 2. Component list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Table 3. Load regulation at Vin=80Vacrms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Table 4. Load regulation at Vin=285Vacrms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Table 5. Buck-boost converter specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Table 6. Component list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table 7. Load regulation at Vin=80Vacrms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table 8. Load regulation at Vin=285Vacrms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Table 9. Thermal characterization (package: DIP8; Rthj-lead=45°C/W mounted by socket;
Tamb=25°C). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 10. Document revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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List of figures

Figure 1. Double output buck topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Figure 2. Double output buck-boost topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 3. Converter schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 4. Board layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 5. Board prototype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 6. Efficiency vs. output power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 7. Converter schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 8. Efficiency vs. output power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 9. Vin=80Vacrms, Iout2=75 mA, CH1=Vout1, CH2=Iout1, CH3=ILp, CH4=Vout2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 10. Vin=285Vacrms, Iout2=75 mA, CH1=Vout1, CH2=Iout1, CH3=ILp, CH4=Vout2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 11. VIPer22A-E temperature at maximum load with parasitic capacitance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 12. VDS and ID at Vin=230Vacrms, Iout=250 mA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 13. Conducted emissions at full load with EN55014 limits: line emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 14. Conducted emissions at full load with EN55014 limits: neutral emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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1 Off-line double output converters

In these circuits the first output is obtained using the standard buck or buck-boost topology,
while the second output is obtained by means of a second winding on the main inductor.
This output is directly coupled with the first one in flyback mode and its value is given by the
turns ratio n. The inductor is still low cost since a drum core can be used and the coupling
between the two windings is not as critical as in a flyback converter. The electrical
schematics of both configurations are shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2.

2 VIPer application examples

In this section two VIPerX2A-E application examples are introduced:

1. Double output buck converter 24 V at 30 mA, 5 V at 50 mA
2. Double output buck-boost converter (-24 V) at 250 mA, (-5 V) at 70 mA.

Figure 1. Double output buck topology

Figure 2. Double output buck-boost topology

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2.1 Double output buck converter using VIPer12A-E

The proposed power supply, shown in Figure 3, is based on VIPer12A-E. The specifications
of the converter are listed in Table 1. The input section consists of a resistor as a fuse, a
single diode rectifier, and an input LC filter. Such a filter provides both DC voltage
stabilization and improved EMI performance (compliant with EN55022 Class B standard).
The capacitor Cin1 could be connected to provide further reduction of conducted EMI, if
required.
The switching frequency is 60 kHz, given by the integrated oscillator of the VIPer12A-E.

Figure 3. Converter schematic

D3
Dz
C3 +5V
D2
C2 Dz2 Vout2
Vdd FB
Rf Dr Lf VIPer12A-E C4 n
D S
L +24V

VAC Cin1 Cin Vout1

D1 C1
Dz1 Rburden

GND

Table 1. Buck converter specifications

Parameter Value

AC input voltage Vinac 80 - 285 Vac

Output current Iout 30 mA
Output current Iout2 50 mA
Output voltage Vout1 +24±10%V
Output voltage Vout2 +5 V±5%
Switching frequency 60 kHz
Output power ~1W

The two outputs are provided using a buck converter for the 24 V output, named "Vout1", and
a coupled inductor in flyback mode for the 5 V output, named "Vout2". The regulation
feedback is connected to "Vout1" as well as the supply circuit of the VIPer12A-E. Doing so,
only one high voltage diode and one capacitor are needed, i.e. D3 and C3 in Figure 3,
reducing the complexity and the cost of the circuit.
The output inductor, L, has two coupled windings on the same ferrite core, with a proper turn
ratio and coupling factor in order to get the correct output voltage. In particular, 1.5 mH
inductor is used, with N1=200t - wound on the ferrite core of "PANASONIC ELC10D152E"
inductor - and N2=60t. Zener diodes, Dz1 and Dz2 protect both outputs against overvoltage.

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A burden resistor is connected across Vout1 in order to perform the regulation on Vout2 when
Vout1 is in open load condition. Such a resistor greatly improves the regulation with a slight
impact on the efficiency.
The output rectifier diodes are both fast diodes: D1 is a high voltage diode since it has to
sustain a reverse voltage given by the input DC bus voltage while D2 is a low voltage diode.
The part list of the proposed circuit is given in Table 2. In Figure 4 the board layout is shown
and Figure 5 shows the lab prototype.

Table 2. Component list

Reference Value Description

Rr 10 Ω 1/2 W
Rf 10 KΩ 1/4 W
Rburden 4.7 KΩ 1/4 W
Cin 4.7 µF, 450 V Electrolytic capacitor
C1 33 µF, 50 V Electrolytic capacitor
C2 100 µF, 16 V Electrolytic capacitor
C3 1 µF, 25 V Electrolytic capacitor
C4 22 nF Ceramic capacitor
Dr Diode 1N4007
D1 Diode BA159 (fast)
D2 Diode 1N4148 (fast)
D3 Diode 1N4004
DZ 22 V Zener
DZ1 27 V Zener
DZ2 5.6 V Zener
L 1.5 mH
Lf 470 µH Inductor
IC1 STMicroelectronics VIPer12A-E

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Figure 4. Board layout

Figure 5. Board prototype

2.1.1 Experimental results

In this section the characterization of the circuit is given. Four load conditions have been
considered:
1. Output1 = open load - output2 = open load
2. Output1 = full load - output2 = open load
3. Output1 = open load - output2 = full load
4. Output1 = full load - output2 = full load
In Table 3 and Table 4 the experimental results are listed, with 80 V and 285 V input voltage
respectively. In all the considered operating conditions the proposed power supply meets
the given specifications. The efficiency has been evaluated and is shown in Figure 6, where
the output power Pout is given by (Equation 1).

Equation 1
P out = P out1 + P out2

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Table 3. Load regulation at Vin=80Vacrms

Vin=80Vac Vout1(V) Iout1(mA) Vout2(V) Iout2(mA)

1 24.95 5 5.58 0
2 26.16 30 5.58 0
3 26.98 5 4.90 50
4 24.02 30 5.06 50

Table 4. Load regulation at Vin=285Vacrms

Vin=285Vac Vout1(V) Iout1(mA) Vout2(V) Iout2(mA)

1 24.95 5 5.58 0
2 24.39 30 5.58 0
3 24.86 5 4.75 50
4 24.39 30 5.20 50

Figure 6. Efficiency vs. output power

2.2 Double output buck-boost converter using VIPer22A-E

The proposed power supply, shown in Figure 7, is based on VIPer22A-E. It delivers
maximum 7 W output power in wide range, according to Table 5 which lists the main
specifications of the converter. This topology is used to supply negative output voltage
referred to neutral in non isolated applications. The input stage is similar to the Buck based
application but requires a larger bulk capacitor due to the higher power level, as shown in
Table 6.

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Table 5. Buck-boost converter specifications

Parameter Value

AC input voltage Vinac 80 - 285 Vac

Output current Iout1 250 mA
Output current Iout2 70 mA
Output voltage Vout1 -24±10%V
Output voltage Vout2 -5 V±5%
Switching frequency 60 kHz
Output power ~7W

The two outputs are provided using a Buck-Boost converter for the -24 V output, named
"Vout1", and a coupled inductor in flyback mode for the -5 V output, named "Vout2". The
regulation feedback is connected to "Vout1" as well as the supply circuit of the Viper22A-E.
Doing so, only one high voltage diode and one capacitor are needed, i.e. D2 and C3 in
Figure 7, reducing the complexity and the cost of the circuit.
The output inductor, L, has two coupled windings on the same ferrite core, with a proper turn
ratio and coupling factor in order to get the correct output voltage. In particular, 1 mH
inductor "PANASONIC ELC08D102E" is used with a second winding (N2=45 turns) in order
to obtain the secondary output.
Zener diode Dz2 protects the Out2 against overvoltage, but this protection is not needed in
Out1. A burden resistor (Rb) is connected across Vout1 in order to perform the regulation on
Vout2 when Vout1 is in open load condition. The output rectifier diodes are both ultrafast
diodes: D3 is a high voltage diode since it has to sustain a reverse voltage given by the input
DC bus voltage while D4 is a low voltage diode. The part list of the proposed circuit is given
in Table 6.

Figure 7. Converter schematic

-E

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Table 6. Component list

Reference Value Description

Rf(Fuse) 10 Ω1/2 W
Rb 1.5 kΩ1/2 W
C1 10 µF, 400 V Electrolytic capacitor
C2 10 µF, 400 V Electrolytic capacitor
C3 10 µF, 25 V Electrolytic capacitor
C4 100 nF Ceramic capacitor
C5 220 µF,16 V Electrolytic capacitor
C6 220 µF,25 V Electrolytic capacitor
D1 Diode 1N4007
D2 Diode BYT400 (fast)
D3 Diode STTA106 (Turbosw.)
D4 Diode STTA102 (200V)
DZ1 24V Zener
DZ2 5.6V Zener
Lp 1mH
Ls 45 turns
IC1 STMicroelectronics VIPer22ADIP-E

2.2.1 Experimental results

In this section the characterization of the circuit is given. Four load conditions have been
considered:
1. Output1 = open load - output2 = open load
2. Output1 = full load - output2 = open load
3. Output1 = open load - output2 = full load
4. Output1 = full load - output2 = full load
The experimental results are listed in Table 7 and Table 8, with 80 V and 285 V input voltage
respectively. In all the considered operating conditions the proposed power supply meets
the given specifications. The efficiency has been evaluated and is shown in Figure 8, where
the output power Pout is given by (Equation 1).

Table 7. Load regulation at Vin=80Vacrms

Vin=80Vac Vout1(V) Iout1(mA) Vout2(V) Iout2(mA)

1 -24.72 10 - 4.85 0
2 -23.86 250 - 5.54 0
3 -24.7 10 - 4.59 70
4. -23.7 250 - 4.88 70

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Table 8. Load regulation at Vin=285Vacrms

Vin=285Vac Vout1(V) Iout1(mA) Vout2(V) Iout2(mA)

1 -24.67 10 - 4.98 0
2 -24.1 250 - 5.61 0
3 -24.7 10 - 4.62 70
4 -24 250 - 5.03 70

Figure 8. Efficiency vs. output power

2.2.2 Thermal measurements

Due to the higher power level of such a non isolated converter, thermal constraints have to
be evaluated in order to allow proper system operation. The main issue is related to parasitic
effects that can lead to higher power dissipation in the device and consequently a higher
working temperature. For example, if a fast diode is used, the recovery of charge generates
a current spike in the device increasing the switching losses, as shown in Figure 9 and
Figure 10 for Vin=80 V and Vin=285 V respectively. The device is forced to operate at high
temperature as shown in Figure 11.

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Figure 9. Vin=80Vacrms, Iout2=75 mA, CH1=Vout1, CH2=Iout1, CH3=ILp, CH4=Vout2

Figure 10. Vin=285Vacrms, Iout2=75 mA, CH1=Vout1, CH2=Iout1, CH3=ILp, CH4=Vout2

Figure 11. VIPer22A-E temperature at maximum load with parasitic capacitance

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In this case the temperature of the device will be so high as to enable the thermal shutdown
in a few minutes. If an ultra fast diode is used under the previous load condition, thermal
measurements give lower temperature as listed in Table 9. In such a case the temperature
increase is below 40°C increasing the efficiency of the system and allowing proper operation
with ambient temperature up to 65°C with no heat sink.
The above considerations apply to other parasitic elements on the board, e.g. stray
capacitance of the inductor, as shown in Figure 12. In this case a good inductor helps to limit
the power dissipation in the device and then the operating temperature.
In Figure 13 and Figure 14 the EMI behavior of the power supply at full load is shown, using
a 50 LISN according to EN550014 standard, for line and neutral respectively. Although the
measurements have been performed using peak detector, the emission level is well below
the Quasi-Peak (QP) limit, complying with the previously mentioned standard.

Table 9. Thermal characterization (package: DIP8; Rthj-lead=45 °C/W mounted by

socket; Tamb=25°C)
Vinac (Vrms) Pdiss (W) ∆T (°C) T (°C)

80 0.7 30.6 55.6°C

220 0.58 26.1 51.1
285 0.88 39 64°C

Figure 12. VDS and ID at Vin=230Vacrms, Iout=250 mA

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Figure 13. Conducted emissions at full load with EN55014 limits: line emissions

Figure 14. Conducted emissions at full load with EN55014 limits: neutral emissions

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3 Conclusion

Very low cost power supplies based on STMicroelectronics VIPerX2A family have been
proposed for low power applications where two non isolated voltages are required. Two
application examples have been given with a full characterization. The converters show
good performances in terms of electrical behavior, size and cost, confirming the suitability to
industrial as well as home appliance applications of such a VIPower device.

4 Revision history

Table 10. Document revision history

Date Revision Changes

04-Jan-2005 1 Minor text changes

– The document has been reformatted
– VIPer12A becomes VIPer12A-E
26-Sep-2007 2
– VIPer22A becomes VIPer22A-E
– VIPer22ADIP becomes VIPer22ADIP-E

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