Power Factor Correction

Power Factor Correction

Texas Instruments

This tutorial will present interleaved PFC basics and explain the features and benefits of the UCC28070 PFC controller including reduced losses in the power stages from lower AC resistance losses in the inductors and the use of smaller and faster MOSFETS and boost diodes.

Related Parts

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionCurrent - StartupVoltage - SupplyAvailable QuantityPrice
IC PFC CTL CCM ADJUSTABL 20TSSOPUCC28070PWRIC PFC CTL CCM ADJUSTABL 20TSSOP20 mA11.2V ~ 21V1132 - Immediate$34.74View Details
PTM Published on: 2012-01-19

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