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STMicroelectronics L6561 Power Factor Corrector Datasheet
The L6561 is a Power Factor Corrector (PFC) designed for wide input voltage applications ranging from 85V to 265V. It operates in transition mode and is optimized for electronic ballast, ballast applications, and AC-DC adaptors. The device is available in Minidip and SO8 packages.
Read onlineSTMicroelectronics L6561 specifications
| Operating Input Voltage Range | 85V to 265V |
|---|---|
| Internal Reference Voltage Precision | 1% |
| Totem Pole Output Current | +/- 400mA |
| Operating Supply Current (Typical) | 4mA |
| Start-up Current (Typical) | 50mA |
| Junction Temperature Operating Range | -25 to 150 °C |
| Output Overvoltage Protection Triggering Current | 35 to 45 mA |
Source: STMicroelectronics L6561 Power Factor Corrector Datasheet
All STMicroelectronics L6561 documents by type
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
- STMicroelectronics L6561 Power Factor Corrector Datasheet 11 p
- STMicroelectronics L6561 Power Factor Corrector Datasheet 13 p
- STMicroelectronics L6561 Power Factor Corrector Datasheet 13 p
- STMicroelectronics L6561 Power Factor Corrector Datasheet 13 p
- STMicroelectronics L6561 Power Factor Corrector Datasheet 13 p
- STMicroelectronics L6561 Power Factor Corrector Datasheet 13 p
How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
- STMicroelectronics AN1214 Application Note Design Tips for L6561 PFC 6 p
- STMicroelectronics AN1089 Control Loop Modeling of L6561-Based TM PFC Application Note 12 p
- STMicroelectronics AN1060 L6561 Flyback Converter Application Note 11 p
- STMicroelectronics AN1059 L6561 High-PF Flyback Converter Design Equations Application Note 20 p
- STMicroelectronics AN1007 L6561 Application Note 6 p
- STMicroelectronics AN966 L6561 Application Note 21 p
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the typical start-up current of the L6561?
The typical start-up current before turn-on is 50mA.
From: STMicroelectronics L6561 Power Factor Corrector Datasheet
What are the available package types for the L6561?
The device is available in Minidip and SO8 packages.
From: STMicroelectronics L6561 Power Factor Corrector Datasheet
What is the typical start-up current?
The typical start-up current is 50 µA.
From: STMicroelectronics L6561 Power Factor Corrector Datasheet
How does the disable function work?
Grounding the ZCD pin disables the device, reducing supply current consumption to 1.4 mA typical.
From: STMicroelectronics L6561 Power Factor Corrector Datasheet
What input voltage range and output power range does this application note cover for the L6561?
The document describes optimizing the L6561 PFC for a wide range voltage input of 105V to 300V and a broad output power range of 65W to 105W.
From: STMicroelectronics AN1214 Application Note Design Tips for L6561 PFC
What is the minimum recommended switching frequency for the L6561?
The text states that switching below 15kHz is not recommended because it may interfere with the internal starter.
From: STMicroelectronics AN1214 Application Note Design Tips for L6561 PFC
