Texas Instruments' UCC28730 isolated-flyback power supply controller provides Constant-Voltage (CV) and Constant-Current (CC) output regulation without the use of an optical coupler, and signal detection to improve transient response to large load steps. A minimum switching frequency of 30 Hz facilitates achieving less than 5 mW of no-load power. This device processes information from the primary power switch and an auxiliary flyback winding for precise control of output voltage and current. The monitoring works with a secondary-side alarm device such as the UCC24650 to deliver rapid response to heavy load steps using minimal output capacitance.

An internal 700 V start-up switch, dynamically- controlled operating states, and a tailored modulation profile support ultra-low stand-by power without sacrificing start-up time or output transient response. Control algorithms in the UCC28730 allow operating efficiencies to meet or exceed applicable standards. Discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) operation with valley-switching reduces switching losses. Modulation of the switching frequency and primary current peak amplitude (FM and AM) keeps the conversion efficiency high across the entire load and line ranges.