STEVAL-DPSTPFC1

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3.6 kW Totem Pole PFC with inrush current limiter reference design using TN3050H-12WY and SCTW35N65G2V

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Description

The STEVAL-DPSTPFC1 3.6 kW bridgeless totem pole boost circuit achieves a digital power factor correction (PFC) with inrush current limiter (ICL). It helps you to design an innovative topology with the latest ST power kit devices: a silicon carbide MOSFET (SCTW35N65G2V), a thyristor SCR (TN3050H-12WY), an isolated FET driver (STGAP2S) and a 32-bit MCU (STM32F334).

This reference design also opens the path to a compact converter running at 72 kHz offering a high peak efficiency, low THD distortion (97.5 % with 3.7 % THD) and reduced bill of materials.

It achieves a robust circuit that meets EMC standards up to 4 kV delivering high switching lifetime with reduced EMI emissions.

The thyristor SCR used as AC line polarity switcher allows achieving an active current limitation at power up or line drop recovery: the PFC efficiency is optimal and no EMI bouncing effect occurs.

The reference design includes a power board with bridgeless totem pole boost (with an inrush limiter circuit, switch drivers and an auxiliary power supply), a control board with its MCU, a PFC/ICL control firmware and an adapter board for software debug.

  • All features

    • Peak efficiency: 97.5 % with 3.7% THD
    • Compact PFC converter
    • Higher switching lifetime
    • Compliant with EMI normative at 4 kV
    • RoHS and WEEE compliant

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Compliancy with WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU)The current status of a product:
Active: Product is in volume production
Evaluation: Product is under characterization. Limited Engineering samples available
Preview: Product is in design stage
Target: Product is in design feasibility stage.No commitment taken to produce
Proposal: Marketing proposal for customer feedback.No commitment taken to design or produce
NRND: Not Recommended for New Design.Product is in volume production only to support customers ongoing production.
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