Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Active Power Factor Correction Using MC33262

This project is Active Power Factor Correction Using MC33262 
 
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Active Power Factor Correction Using MC33262


Parts list:
IC MC33262
1:12 Transformer 4.7mH (Inductance calculated by formulas)
Bridge diode
EMI filter
Ultra fast diodes UF5402(2pcs) - D5 & D6
Capacitor 0.47uF 50v - C4
Capacitor 220uF 450V - C3
MOSFET 8N50E - Q1
Resistor 100K - R6
Resistor 22K(2pcs) - R1 & R4
Resistor 3.3M (2pcs) - R5 & R2
Resistor 30K - R3
Resistor 1.5K - R1
Resistor 2.2R - R7

Circuit:
Following circuit designed for 15W load, you have to calculate the resistor and inductor value using some formulas in the datasheet here: 

Active Power Factor Correction Using MC33262

Results: 
Current waveform (yellow line) is for an LED lamp with power factor of 0.68, as you can see the current waveform become sinusoidal after using the circuit.
Active Power Factor Correction Using MC33262

Video:
For more details please watch this video