Cirrus Logic AN404 - Manual (Page 3)

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1. INTRODUCTION
The CS1616A is a 230VAC quasi-resonant flyback mode dimmable LED controller IC. The CS1616A uses a digital
control algorithm that is optimized for high efficiency and > 0.90 power factor over an input voltage range (207VAC
- 253VAC). The CS1616A integrates a dimmer compatibilty circuit with a constant output current, quasi-resonant
flyback stage. An adaptive dimmer compatibility algorithm controls the dimmer compatibility operation mode to en-
able flicker-free operation from 0% to 100% output current with leading-edge, trailing-edge, and digital dimmers.
The CRD1616A-11W-30V board is optimized to deliver low system cost in a high-efficiency, flicker-free, phase-
dimmable, solid-state lighting (SSL) solution for incandescent lamp replacement applications. The feedback loop is
closed through an integrated digital control system within the IC. Protection algorithms such as output open/short,
current-sense resistor open/short, and overtemperature thermistors protect the system during abnormal conditions.
Details of these features are provided in the CS1616A data sheet.
The CRD1616A-11W-30V board demonstrates the performance of the CS1616A. This reference board has been
designed for an output load of 10xLEDs in series at 300mA (
 30V typical).
This data sheet provides the schematic and PCB layout for the reference design board. The performance graphs
demonstrate the performance of the CS1616A dimmable-controller reference design in terms of Efficiency vs. Line
Voltage, Power Factor vs. Line Voltage, THD vs. Line Voltage, and Output Current vs. Line Voltage. Extreme caution
needs to be exercised while handling this board. This board is to be used by trained professionals only.