Power Factor Correction (PFC) Toolkit

Fairchild's PFC toolkit offers designers a tutorial, information on regulations and control methods, and a product selection module. In order to use the toolkit, you will need to log into My Fairchild and if prompted to download the latest Macromedia Flash Player. It is best viewed with Internet Explorer 5.1.3 or later or Netscape Communicator 4.7 or later.

Power Factor Correction (PFC) Toolkit (download) - Registration required

Understanding PFC
		AC/DC power supply review What is Power Factor Correction (PFC) Harmonic currents Active PFC
Regulations
		EMI emission regulations EN55022 Safety regulations Harmonic regulations EN61000-3-2
Control Methods
		Basic control methods Peak current Discontinuous peak current Average current Average current input current shaping
PFC Portfolio
		Selection of PFC Controllers by Output power Topology Architecture Technology Includes datasheets and application notes