Average current mode PFC controller for industrial power supplies
The Texas Instruments UC2854ADW is an average current mode power factor correction (PFC) controller in a 16-SOIC surface-mount package. It operates at a 200 kHz switching frequency and accepts a supply voltage from 10V to 20V, with a low 250 µA startup current. The part is rated for the industrial temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, making it suitable for outdoor telecom rectifiers, motor-drive auxiliary supplies, and factory-automation power stages where PFC is required to meet harmonic-current limits.
Supply range and startup current — bias design
The 10V to 20V supply range covers the output of a standard auxiliary winding or a regulated bias rail. The 250 µA startup current is low enough that a high-value startup resistor can charge the VCC capacitor without excessive dissipation.
Lifecycle — active, no LTB risk
The UC2854ADW is listed as Active with ROHS3 compliance.
