EVALPFC1-TDA 4863-2

Evaluation and Demonstration Boards and Kits are designed to help make complex system designs easier to implement. They are a great tool for platform or concept evaluation, and often used in teaching laboratories. One example of an Evaluation and Demonstration Board is the EVALPFC1-TDA 4863-2, which is designed to demonstrate the working principle of a PFC Boost digital controller with the TDA 4863-2 integrated circuit.

The EVALPFC1-TDA 4863-2 is a compact evaluation board which features the TDA 4863-2 integrated circuit, along with a high density, high power design capable of outputs up to 500W. The board is equipped with power leads, a power connector, and a Potentiometer for setting the maximum current level. A 16-bit PIC microcontroller (PIC16F870) is included in the system, allowing for control and monitoring of the power supply. The board is also populated with voltage, current, temperature and fault detection sensing components. Additionally, a UART to I2C support is provided on the board, along with power-up/sensing components which help protect the system under abnormal load.

The TDA 4863-2 integrated circuit is what the EVALPFC1-TDA 4863-2 board is based on. This circuit features a digital power factor corrector (PFC) with an advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm, allowing it to provide up to 95% efficiency in most scenarios. The TDA 4863-2 is also able to accurately detect and monitor any changes in mains capacitance, and thus detect any overload or overvoltage situations.

When it comes to application fields, the EVALPFC1-TDA 4863-2 can be used in a variety of applications such as appliances, lighting, residential and industrial power supplies, and solar power systems. It is also ideal for designs which use power factor correction and Energy Star-compliant power conversion.

The EVALPFC1-TDA 4863-2 evaluation board allows users to quickly and easily evaluate and demonstrate the working principle of a digital PFC controller with the TDA 4863-2 device. It is a compact device which is able to accurately detect and monitor any changes in mains capacitance, helping to protect the system under abnormal load. This Evaluation and Demonstration Board is suitable for a wide range of applications, including appliances, lighting, residential and industrial power supplies, and solar power systems.