Fast discharge circuit

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cryosar

Joined Apr 2, 2009
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Hi,
I have attached a application note from ST Microelectronics. I have a doubt in this circuit. am not able to understand the output voltage fast discharge circuit. can anybody explain me this?

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JDT

Joined Feb 12, 2009
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If the D17 is not conducting (less than 17V across it). then Q10 does not switch on. If Q10 is not on, then Q11 is switched on - base current supplied by R77. The resistor R78 (560R) is connected across the capacitors, discharging them fairly quickly.

I notice that on a lot of laptop power supplies, the power LED stays on for a long time after the power is disconnected due to energy storage in the capacitors. This circuit is designed to reduce this.

BTW There is a typo in the text: "D17, R75+R78, Q10 and Q15" should read "D17, R75+R78, Q10 and Q11"
 
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