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MAXREFDES1141: 2.4W DC-DC Flyback Converter Using MAX17596

A design document for a 2.4W DCM flyback converter using the MAX17596, providing 24V at 100mA from a 19V-29V DC input with 87.8% efficiency.

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Overview

The MAXREFDES1141 is a reference design document for a 2.4W DC-DC discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) flyback converter centered on the Analog Devices MAX17596 peak-current-mode controller. The design specifies a 24V DC output at 100mA from a 19V to 29V input range, achieving 87.8% peak efficiency. The converter operates at a programmable switching frequency of 150kHz and includes features such as frequency dithering for low-EMI operation, programmable soft-start, and cycle-by-cycle peak current limiting. The document provides a detailed technical guide for hardware implementation, including transformer selection using the Wurth Elektronik 750317349 and calculations for magnetizing inductance, turns ratio, and current-limit resistance.

Use Cases

  • Industrial automation power supplies
  • Isolated DC-DC conversion
  • Low-power industrial equipment
  • EMI-sensitive power applications
  • Distributed power architectures

Topics

MAX17596
MAXREFDES1141
Analog Devices
DCM flyback converter
DC-DC converter
Wurth Elektronik 750317349
peak-current-mode controller
isolated power supply
24V output
power stage design

Referenced Parts

STTH4R02B

Stmicroelectronics

We selected STMicroelectronics® STTH4R02B 200V, 4A diode as the secondary side rectifier diode

TL431AQDBZRQ1

Texas Instruments

In this design we selected a Texas Instruments® TL431AQDBZRQ1 2.5V shunt regulator.

SQSA80ENW-T1_GE3

Vishay

For this application we chose the Vishay® SQSA80ENW-T1-GE3 80V, 18A n-channel MOSFET as the primary MOSFET.

MAX17596

Analog Devices

The MAX17596 is a peak-current-mode controller for designing wide input-voltage flyback regulators.

SMD110PL

Micro Commercial Components

We selected the Micro Commercial Components® SMD110PL 100V, 1A diode as the snubber diode.

750317349

Wurth Elektronik

A customized transformer 750317349 from Würth Elektronik® is used in this design.

MAX17606

Analog Devices

secondary side rectifier diode using MAX17606

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