UC3844BD

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    "manufacturer": "lingxingic",
    "package": "SOP-8",
    "pin_count": 8,
    "category": "Power Management (PMIC)",
    "subcategory": "AC-DC Controllers And Regulators",
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        "number": "1",
        "name": "COMP",
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        "description": "This pin is the Error Amplifier output and is made available for loop compensation; the datasheet gives an Error AMP output sink current maximum of 10 mA."
      },
      {
        "number": "2",
        "name": "VFB",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "This is the inverting input of the Error Amplifier, normally connected to the switching power supply output through a resistor divider; the input bias current is -0.1 uA typical and -2 uA maximum at VFB = 5 V."
      },
      {
        "number": "3",
        "name": "ISENSE",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "A voltage proportional to inductor current is connected to this input and the PWM uses it to terminate the output switch conduction; the maximum input signal is 0.9 to 1.1 V at VPIN1 = 5 V."
      },
      {
        "number": "4",
        "name": "RT/CT",
        "type": "passive",
        "description": "The oscillator frequency and maximum output duty cycle are programmed by resistor RT connected to VREF and capacitor CT connected to ground, with operation to 500 kHz possible."
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        "name": "GROUND",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "This pin is the combined control circuitry and power ground."
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        "number": "6",
        "name": "OUTPUT",
        "type": "output",
        "description": "This output directly drives the gate of a power MOSFET, sourcing and sinking peak currents up to 1 A (output current rating ±1 A)."
      },
      {
        "number": "7",
        "name": "Vi",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "This pin is the positive supply of the control IC; the absolute maximum supply voltage (low impedance source) is 30 V."
      },
      {
        "number": "8",
        "name": "VREF",
        "type": "power_out",
        "description": "This is the reference output, providing charging current for capacitor CT through resistor RT; the reference output voltage is 4.90 to 5.10 V at Io = 1 mA."
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