LNK306 (w/ transformer) - Expecting 5.0V output... getting 10.4V output instead

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Mahonroy

Joined Oct 21, 2014
406
Hey guys,

I used the LNK306 to handle the 5.0V rail on my PCB. (120VAC input). I used the datasheet and the Expert Suit to come up with the component values.

The problem is that I am getting a 10.4V output instead of the desired 5.0V. I double checked the feedback resistors, and they are 2K and 3.84K which should generate the desired 5.0V output.

I attached my circuit schematic, and the PCB layout of the circuit. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am at a loss as to what might be wrong, Thanks!

Here are the part #'s I am using for the Inductors, Diodes, and Capacitors:

D1, D3: DFLU1400-7
D2: US1JHE3/61T
D4: FM4007W-W
L1, L2: 46105C
C4: GRM219R61E106KA12D
C6, C7: 475CKE450MLN
C8: 35ZLH100MEFC6.3X11
R3: WP2S-7R5JA25

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Mahonroy

Joined Oct 21, 2014
406
I also wanted to add that as an experiment, I swapped out that 3.84K resistor with another 2K resistor, and nothing changed... still getting 10.4 volts. I'm pretty confused.
 
I've been looking at this for a while now and I don't see any obvious issues.

It seems to be regulating (you've got 110V input and only 10.x V output) but it's not regulating to your desired setpoint.

Have you tried going to a higher setpoint? Try using the FB resistors they had in the spec sheet reference design for 12V output of R1 = 13.0K and R2 = 2.05K. If it then regulates to 12V, it could be symptomatic of a minimum regulated voltage at your 10.4V observed level.

Try those resistors and post back here.
 
Wait a minute!

Your pinout in your layout is radically different from the datasheet. Do you have any explanation for that?

I was looking at their recommended layout. When laying out a switching power supply, ALWAYS follow the recommended layout closely.

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Mahonroy

Joined Oct 21, 2014
406
Wait a minute!

Your pinout in your layout is radically different from the datasheet. Do you have any explanation for that?

I was looking at their recommended layout. When laying out a switching power supply, ALWAYS follow the recommended layout closely.

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When laying out a switching power supply, ALWAYS follow the recommended layout closely.

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Hey InspectorGadget, appreciate you taking the time to check this out.

I am using the SO-8C package (referenced as "D" package), it has slightly different pinout than the larger version you mentioned. Here is the part number for the LNK306 IC:
LNK306DN-TL
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tsan

Joined Sep 6, 2014
138
How much output load you have? Minimum output load is 3 mA according to datasheet. Minimum load is required to maintain output regulation.
 

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Mahonroy

Joined Oct 21, 2014
406
How much output load you have? Minimum output load is 3 mA according to datasheet. Minimum load is required to maintain output regulation.
I have a 3.3V linear voltage regulator connected up to it, a microcontroller, and a radio transceiver. I don't have the exact output load value but it should be plenty (between 25 and 50 mA while idling)
 
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Hey InspectorGadget, appreciate you taking the time to check this out.

I am using the SO-8C package (referenced as "D" package), it has slightly different pinout than the larger version you mentioned. Here is the part number for the LNK306 IC:
LNK306DN-TL
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OK, thanks for the update. Good job with the layout. And it sounds like you have the necessary load.

If you can try that 12V FB resistor configuration, it would be really interesting...
 

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Mahonroy

Joined Oct 21, 2014
406
So before I try another resistor configuration... it mentions in the datasheet on page 7 under "Feedback Resistors R1 and R3" that the voltage is supposed to stabilize at 1.65V, and that is how the gain is adjusted, am I reading that correctly? I took a voltage reading of that pin and I am getting 12 volts here (14 volts directly behind the voltage divider)... shouldn't these voltages be much lower?

Datasheet reference:
http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/328/lnk302_304-306-179954.pdf
 

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Mahonroy

Joined Oct 21, 2014
406
I finally figured this out... turns out the problem was my circuit was apparently not drawing enough current for the LNK to operate properly. I soldered a 3.3K resistor directly ontop of the 0.1uf capacitor (C10) and I am now getting a solid 6 volts. However, it is still not the desired 5 volts, but it is getting closer.

According to what I have been experiencing (e.g. 2k & 3.84K = 6 volts, 2k & 2k = 4.48 volts), am I to assume that I need a 2k & 2.63k to get the desired 5 volts?

And by the way, thanks again for the feedback & advice!
 
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