STMicroelectronics VIPer12A Non Isolated Buck and Buck-Boost Converter Reference Board Application Note AN1894

This application note presents a non isolated buck and buck-boost converter reference board based on the VIPer12AS monolithic device. The circuit can be used to produce a single, non isolated positive or negative voltage. It is dedicated for building an auxiliary power supply based on the VIPer12AS monolithic device with rather low output power required.


STMicroelectronics VIPer12A Non Isolated Buck and Buck-Boost Converter Reference Board Application Note AN1894 - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
14
File format
PDF
File size
305 KB
Published
06 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
21D7FFDEC936A5C085E0B406801C7F01

About this manual

The document presents a circuit design for producing single, non-isolated positive or negative voltages using the VIPer12AS. It is intended for building auxiliary power supplies with low output power requirements. The reference board incorporates two variants: a buck converter providing +15V/100mA and a buck-boost converter providing negative voltage.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Circuit Description
  • Buck Converter Operating Conditions
  • PCB Layout
  • Bill of Materials
  • Output Regulation Characteristics
  • Efficiency Variation
  • Waveforms

Specifications

Input Voltage Range90-264 VAC
Input Frequency50/60 Hz
Main Output Voltage (Variant 1)+15V
Second Output Current (Variant 1b)60mA
Total Maximum Output Power1.6W

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this reference board?

It can be used to produce a single, non isolated positive or negative voltage for auxiliary power supplies.

Which monolithic device is the converter based on?

The converter is dedicated for building an auxiliary power supply based on the VIPer12AS monolithic device.

What are the two converter variants included?

The board includes a buck (step-down) converter with positive output and a buck-boost converter with negative output.

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