LT3420/LT3420-1
APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO
efficiency of the circuit. In addition, the effective capaci-
tance on the primary is largely dominated by the actual
secondary capacitance. This is simply a result of any
secondary capacitance being multiplied by N2 when re-
flected to the primary. Since N is generally 10 or higher, a
small capacitance of 10pF on the secondary is 100 times
larger, or 1.0nF, on the primary. This capacitance forms a
resonant circuit with the primary leakage inductance of the
transformer. As such, both the primary leakage induc-
tance and secondary side capacitance should be mini-
mized.
Table 2 shows various predesigned transformers along
with relevant parameters. Contact the individual trans-
former manufacturer for additional information or
customization.
Table 2a. Predesigned Transformers, LT3420
PART
TURNS L
SIZE
RATIO (µH) LxWxH (mm) VENDOR
SRW10EPC 1:12 24 10.9x10.8x5.2 TDK
-U01H003
(847) 803-6100
www.components.tdk.com
6375-T108 1:12 15 10.8x9.5x3.6 Sumida
(847) 956-0666
www.sumida.com
PA0367
1:12 24 9.1x9.1x5.1 Pulse
(858) 674-8100
www.pulseeng.com
SBL-6.4
1:12 17.5 10.3x6.4x5.2 Kijima Musen
852-2489-8266
kijimahk@netvigator.com
Table 2b. Predesigned Transformers, LT3420-1
PART
TURNS L
SIZE
RATIO (µH) LxWxH (mm) VENDOR
SBL-5.6S-2 1:10 15 5.6x8.5x3.0 Kijima Musen
852-2489-8266
kijimahk@netvigator.com
LDT565630T 1:10.2 14.5 5.8x5.8x3.0 TDK
-002
(847) 803-6100
www.components.tdk.com
DIODE SELECTION
The rectifying diode(s) should be low capacitance type
with sufficient reverse voltage and forward current rat-
ings. The peak reverse voltage that the diode(s) will see is
approximately:
VPK-R ≈ (VOUT + (N • VBAT)) • 1.65
The peak current of the diode is simply:
IPK-SEC
=
1.4A
N
(LT3420)
IPK-SEC
=
1.0A
N
(LT3420 − 1)
For the circuit of Figure 1 with VBAT of 3.3V, VPK-R is 590V
and IPK-SEC is 116mA. Table 3 shows various diodes that
can work with the LT3420/LT3420-1. These are chosen for
low capacitance and high reverse blocking voltage. Use
the appropriate number of diodes to achieve the necessary
reverse breakdown voltage.
Table 3
PART
MAX REVERSE CAPACITANCE
VOLTAGE (V)
(pF)
VENDOR
GSD2004S
(Dual diode)
2x300
5
Vishay
(402) 563-6866
www.vishay.com
BAS21
250
(Single diode)
1.5
Philips Semiconductor
(800) 234-7381
www.philips.com
ISS306
(Dual Diode)
2x250
3
Toshiba
(949) 455-2000
www.semicon.
toshiba.co.jp
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