AN3063

Layout hints

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Layout hints

The layout of any converter is a very important phase in the design process needing

attention by the design engineers like any other design phase. Even if it the layout phase

sometimes looks time-consuming, a good layout does indeed save time during the

functional debugging and the qualification phases. Additionally, a power supply circuit with a

correct layout needs smaller EMI filters or less filter stages which allows consistent cost

saving.

Converters using the L6563H do not require any special or specific layout rule, just the

general layout rules for any power converter have to be applied carefully. Basic rules are

listed here below. They can be used for other PFC circuits having any power level, working

either in transition mode or with a fixed-off time control.

1.

Keep power and signal RTN separated. Connect the return pins of components

carrying high current such as the input filter, sense resistors, or the output capacitor as

close as possible. This point is the RTN star point. A downstream converter will have to

be connected to this return point.

2.

Minimize the length of the traces relevant to the boost inductor, MOSFET drain, boost

rectifier and output capacitor.

3.

Keep signal components as close as possible to each L6563H relevant pin. Specifically,

keep the tracks relevant to the pin #1 (INV) net as short as possible. Components and

traces relevant to the error amplifier have to be placed far from traces and connections

carrying signals with high dV/dt like the MOSFET drain. For high-power converters or

very compact PCB layouts, a 10 nF capacitor connected to pin #8 (PWM_LATCH) and

pin #14 (GND) might be required to decrease the noise picked up by this pin while it is

in its high impedance status.

4.

Please connect heatsinks to power GND.

5.

Add an external shield to the boost inductor and connect it to power GND.

6.

Please connect the RTN of signal components including the feedback, PFC_OK and

MULT dividers close to the L6563H pin #14 (GND).

7.

Connect a ceramic capacitor (100÷470 nF) to pin #16 (Vcc) and pin #14 (GND), close

to the L6563H. Connect this point to the RTN star point (see rule

1).