what is the filter used in DC-DC flyback converter input ?

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Younes Thabet

Joined Jan 9, 2019
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Hello,

I was looking into using something similar to what is used in this reference design by TI. But I didn't understand the input side of this circuit, especially the purpose of the input series resistors and capacitors C1, C2, and C3.

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Can someone please explain the input side of this circuit and the function of each block?

Thank you.
 

ericgibbs

Joined Jan 29, 2010
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hi YT,
That series line of CapsC1,2,3 is so that low Voltage caps can be used across a 1000v line, the resistors are voltage balancing resistors for the caps.
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BTW: I guess you know that most common resistors are rated at a maximum of 150Vdc or 250Vdc, so that is the reason for the use of multiple series resistors.
 
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Younes Thabet

Joined Jan 9, 2019
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hi YT,
That series line of CapsC1,2,3 is so that low Voltage caps can be used across a 1000v line, the resistors are voltage balancing resistors for the caps.
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BTW: I guess you know that most common resistors are rated at a maximum of 150Vdc or 250Vdc, so that is the reason for the use of multiple series resistors.
Thanks, Eric.
So instead of putting a +1000V cap they decided to put 3x 400V caps to gain some space !! got it!
diodes D1-D2 and D7-D9 are used as voltage suppressors, right!?
I guess D4-D5 and C6, R14 are used as snubber .. Could you tell me what's the function of Q1 and the surrounding components !!

I very much appreciate your help
 

Ian0

Joined Aug 7, 2020
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That’s a very unusual flyback converter as it is designed for 1kV input. A standard mains-input flyback converter would not be anywhere near that complicated.
 

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Younes Thabet

Joined Jan 9, 2019
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That’s a very unusual flyback converter as it is designed for 1kV input. A standard mains-input flyback converter would not be anywhere near that complicated.
Yeah, I am kinda used to 85-265VAC input SMPS flybacks but this one I had some trouble understanding specially the input block ..
 
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