DOC-72248-2 – (06/2017) Page 13
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PE22100
Transformer Driver
Recommended Isolation
Transformers
The transformer used with the PE22100 must have
sufficient energy handling capability (i.e., Et constant)
to prevent saturation. The transformers in Table 6
have been tested to work with the PE22100.
Current Limit and Over-Temperature
Detection
The PE22100 contains a built-in current limit feature.
If the current in either OUTA or OUTB to GND
exceeds 600 mA, both outputs will enter over current
mode. In over current mode, the outputs continue to
switch on and off in antiphase, but at a reduced
over-current mode of 320 mA.
Both outputs maintain this current limit for 4096 clock
cycles, as set by CSET, or until the over-temperature
detection threshold is crossed, whichever occurs first.
After 4096 clock cycles, the current limit is checked
again.
• If the current limit is below the threshold, the
PE22100 exits current limit mode.
• If the current limit is above the current limit
threshold, the PE22100 enters current limit mode
for another 4096 clock cycles.
If the die temperature exceeds +140 °C, the internal
FETs switch off, forming an open circuit at OUTA and
OUTB. The temperature detector has an approximate
hysteresis of +3.4 °C. As the temperature falls below
the threshold, OUTA and OUTB resume normal
operation.
Setting the Oscillator Frequency
The oscillator is based on a relaxation oscillator
charging an external capacitor CSET. The charge and
discharge current are set by the RSET value (see
Figure 18). This forms an oscillator that charges and
discharges capacitor CSET between 1.0V and 1.5V.
To calculate the oscillator frequency at CSET:
For example, the oscillator frequency at CSET for an
external capacitor of 100 pF will be:
Internally, the PE22100 divides this value by a factor
of 2, for an internal oscillator frequency of 375/2 =
187.5 kHz. This is the fre quency that drives the ou tput
transistors.
The PE22100 can be driven up to rates of 2 MHz at
CSET. As CSET is decreased, be sure external PCB
stray capacitances do not introduce errors into the
oscillator frequency.
Table 6 • Compatible Transformers
Application Murata Part
Number Isolation VxT V/μS
3.3–3.3V 782100/33VC 4 kV 13
3.3–5V 782100/35JVC 4 kV 30
5–5V 782100/55JVC 4 kV 37
5–3.3V 782100/53VC 4 kV 13
Figure 18 • Internal Oscillator Structure
CLOCK
CSET
37.5 μA
37.5 μA
1.0V 1.5V
+
–
+
–
+
–
DIVIDE
BY 2
37.5 µa
CSET
Frequency = = 375 kHz
37.5 × 10-6
100 × 10-12
=