LED Driver Power Supply

Scheme Description


In LED driver power supply design, the flyback topology has become the mainstream choice for low- and medium-power applications due to its simple structure, moderate cost, and inherent electrical isolation. A typical LED driver comprises an AC input rectifier and filter, a PFC stage, a primary-side switching transistor, a high-frequency transformer, and a secondary-side rectifier and output filter. Among these components, the selection of the primary-side switching transistor and the secondary-side rectifier directly determines the driver’s conversion efficiency, thermal performance, and EMI characteristics, thereby influencing the overall lifespan and lumen‑maintenance behavior of the LED luminaire.

Guangxin Chuangyu SiC Power Device Solutions:

To meet the design requirements of LED driver power supplies for high efficiency, high reliability, and long lifespan, Guangxin Chuangyu offers a synergistic SiC MOSFET–SiC SBD solution that covers the core power‑device positions in LED drivers, helping to achieve higher efficiency, smaller form factors, and extended service life.

 

I. Topology Diagram Analysis: Application Locations of SiC Devices

Based on the LED driver power‑supply topology shown above, the SiC devices are positioned as follows:

Topological location

Device Type

Function Description

PFC-class switching transistor

SiC MOSFET

Power factor correction reduces input current harmonics and complies with harmonic current limit standards.

PFC-class boost diode

SiC SBD

Zero reverse recovery, reducing switching losses and EMI noise in the PFC stage.

Primary-side main switching transistor

SiC MOSFET

By switching the primary current of the control transformer on and off, energy transfer and voltage conversion are achieved; the ultra-fast switching speed of SiC MOSFETs significantly reduces switching losses.

Secondary-side rectifier diode

SiC SBD (The figure shows a standard diode; upgrading is recommended)

The secondary-side induced voltage of the transformer is rectified into a DC output, and the zero reverse-recovery characteristics of the SiC SBD significantly reduce rectification losses.

Output-side MOSFET

SiC MOSFET / SJ MOSFET

Outputs dimming and switching control, enabling LED brightness adjustment and protection.

Typical applications:

AC INPUT → Rectifier Bridge → PFC Stage (SiC MOSFET + SiC SBD) → High-Voltage Bus → Flyback Primary Side (SiC MOSFET) → High-Frequency Transformer → Secondary-Side Rectification (SiC SBD) → Output Filtering → LED Load

 

II. The Core Value of SiC Devices in LED Driver Power Supplies

Higher Efficiency: The SiC MOSFET’s extremely low on‑resistance and gate charge, combined with the SiC SBD’s zero reverse recovery, significantly reduce losses in the PFC stage, the primary‑side switching stage, and the secondary‑side rectification stage, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the power supply and lowering the luminaire’s power consumption.

Higher power density: Supports higher switching frequencies, effectively reducing the size of transformers, inductors, and output filter capacitors, thereby enabling compact, slim‑profile LED driver designs that fit into tight luminaire spaces.

Low EMI: The zero reverse-recovery characteristics of SiC SBDs significantly reduce switching ringing and high-frequency noise. Combined with the fast switching of SiC MOSFETs, this delivers superior EMI performance and simplifies filter circuit design.

Longer lifespan: SiC materials can withstand higher junction operating temperatures (175°C+), delivering more stable performance in the sealed, high-temperature environment of LED driver power supplies and extending the overall service life of both the drivers and the luminaires.

Improved dimming performance: The output stage employs SiC MOSFETs for dimming control, delivering fast response, excellent dimming linearity, and support for high‑frequency PWM dimming with no flicker.

 

III. Summary of the Plan’s Value

Dimension

Traditional silicon-based solution

Guangxin Chuangyu SiC Solution

Efficiency

Efficiency improvements are difficult, and losses are significant.

Efficiency can exceed 94%, significantly reducing power consumption.

Frequency

Typically <65 kHz

Supports higher frequencies, with reduced magnetic component size.

EMI

Requires a complex absorption circuit.

SiC SBDs exhibit zero reverse recovery, resulting in superior EMI performance.

Temperature rise

Significant heat generation; a large heatsink is required.

Low losses, low temperature rise, and simplified heat dissipation.

Lifespan

Performance degradation at high temperatures

Stable operation at 175°C+, extending lamp life.

Dimming

Slow response and poor dimming linearity.

High-frequency PWM dimming, flicker-free, with excellent linearity.

Solution Topology


Model Recommendations


NO.

Part No.

VDSS

(V)

Type

ID(A)

VGSS-OP

(V)

VGS-TH (V)

RDS(ON)

(TJ=25℃)

RDS(ON)

(TJ=175℃)

Package

Product

TC=25℃

TC=100℃

Min

Type

Max

Type

(mΩ)

Max

(mΩ)

Type

(mΩ)

Max

(mΩ)

1

GCC065N020F3EB

650

N

120

100

0/18

2.7

-

4.5

20

26

23

-

TO-247-3

SiC MOSFET

2

GCC065N020F4EB

650

N

120

100

0/18

2.7

-

4.5

20

26

23

 

TO-247-4

SiC MOSFET

3

GCC065N040F3EB

750

N

68

48

-5/18

2.5

3.1

3.9

36

47

46

 

TO-247-3

SiC MOSFET

4

GCC065N040F4EB

750

N

68

48

-5/18

2.5

3.1

3.9

36

47

46

-

TO-247-4

SiC MOSFET

5

GCC065N060D5EB

750

N

43

25

-5/18

2.5

3.1

3.4

56

60

80

-

TO-220F

SiC MOSFET

6

GCC065N060F3EB

750

N

43

25

-5/18

2.5

3.1

3.4

56

60

80

 

TO-247-3

SiC MOSFET

7

GCC065M090F3EB

650

N

36

27

0/18

2.7

-

4.5

90

120

77

-

TO-247-3

SiC MOSFET

8

GCC065M090D5EB

650

N

25

17.7

0/15

2.6

-

4.6

90

120

82

-

TO-220F

SiC MOSFET

9

GCC065M100F3EB

750

N

31.9

22.6

0/18

2.6

-

4.6

100

130

98

-

TO-247-3

SiC MOSFET

10

GCC065M100D5EB

750

N

20.1

14.1

0/18

2.6

-

4.6

100

130

98

-

TO-220F

SiC MOSFET

11

GDC065M180E2FC

650

N

19

13.5

0/15

2.8

-

3.9

187

215

175

-

TO-252

SiC MOSFET

12

GDC065M180D5FC

650

N

19

13.5

0/15

2.8

-

3.9

187

215

175

-

TO-220F

SiC MOSFET

13

GDC065M260E2FC

650

N

15.5

11

0/15

2.9

-

5

260

300

231

-

TO-252

SiC MOSFET

14

GDC065M260D5FC

650

N

15.5

11

0/15

2.9

-

5

260

300

231

-

TO-220F

SiC MOSFET

15

GDC065M380E2FC

650

N

10

7.5

0/15

2.5

-

3.7

313

440

336

-

TO-252

SiC MOSFET

16

GDC065M380D5FC

650

N

10

7.5

0/15

2.5

-

3.7

313

440

336

-

TO-220F

SiC MOSFET

17

GDC065M480E2FC

650

N

8.8

6.8

0/15

2.7

-

3.85

437

568

406

-

TO-252

SiC MOSFET

18

GDC065M480D5FC

650

N

8.8

6.8

0/15

2.7

-

3.8

437

568

406

-

TO-220F

SiC MOSFET

19

GDC065M600E2FC

650

N

7

5.7

0/15

2.7

-

3.8

500

650

509

-

TO-252

SiC MOSFET

20

GDC065M600D5FC

650

N

7

5.7

0/15

2.7

-

3.8

500

650

509

-

TO-220F

SiC MOSFET

21

GCC065M1K0E2FC

650

N

6

4

0/18

2.7

-

4.5

1000

1250

773

-

TO-252

SiC MOSFET

22

GCC065M1K0D5FC

650

N

4.8

3.4

0/18

2.7

-

4.5

1000

1300

773

-

TO-220F

SiC MOSFET

Model Recommendations


NO.

Part No.

VDSS
(V)

Type

ID(A)

Vth

RDS(ON) TJ= 25℃

Package

Product

TC=25℃

TC=100℃

Min

Type

Max

Type (mΩ)

Max(mΩ)

1

GDS060J600E2BC

600

N

8

5.1

2.5

3.5

4.5

528

600

TO-252

SJ MOSFET

2

GDS060J600D5BC

600

N

8

5

2.5

3.5

4.5

528

600

TO-220F

SJ MOSFET

3

GDS060J380E2BC

600

N

11

6.9

2

3

4

330

380

TO-252

SJ MOSFET

4

GDS060J380D5BC

600

N

11

6.9

2

3

4

330

380

TO-220F

SJ MOSFET

5

GDS070J380D5BC

700

N

10.6

6.7

2

3

4

340

380

TO-220F

SJ MOSFET

6

GDS060R190D5BC

600

N

20

12.6

3

4

5

165

190

TO-220F

SJ MOSFET

7

GDS060S170E2EC

600

N

19

11.2

2.5

3.5

4.5

151

170

TO-252

SJ MOSFET

8

GDS060S170D5EC

600

N

19

11.2

2.5

3.5

4.5

151

170

TO-220F

SJ MOSFET

9

GDS060J120D5EC

600

N

26

16.5

2.5

3.5

4.5

108

120

TO-220F

SJ MOSFET

10

GDS060J120F3EC

600

N

26

16.5

2.5

3.5

4.5

108

120

TO-247-3

SJ MOSFET

11

GDS060R090D5EC

600

N

31

20

3

4

5

86

99

TO-220F

SJ MOSFET

12

GDS060R090C2EC

600

N

31

20

3

4

5

86

99

TO-263

SJ MOSFET

13

GDS060R090F3EC

600

N

31

20

3

4

5

86

99

TO-247-3

SJ MOSFET

14

GDS060R090T8EC

600

N

31

20

3

4

5

86

99

TOLL-8

SJ MOSFET

15

GDS060R070D5EC

600

N

44

27.7

3

4

5

63

70

TO-220F

SJ MOSFET

16

GDS060R070F3EC

600

N

44

27.7

3

4

5

63

70

TO-247-3

SJ MOSFET

17

GDS060R038F3EC

600

N

52

32.8

3

4

5

34

38

TO-247-3

SJ MOSFET

18

GDS060R022F3EC

600

N

110

69.5

3

4

5

21

22

TO-247-3

SJ MOSFET

19

GDS065S380D5BC

650

N

10.6

6.7

2.5

3.5

4.5

334

380

TO-220F

SJ MOSFET

20

GDS065S380E2BC

650

N

10.6

6.7

2.5

3.5

4.5

334

380

TO-252

SJ MOSFET

21

GDS065S280E2BC

650

N

13.8

8.7

2.5

3.5

4.5

246

280

TO-252

SJ MOSFET

22

GDS065S280D5BC

650

N

13.8

8.7

2.5

3.5

4.5

246

280

TO-220F

SJ MOSFET

23

GDS065J190D5EC

650

N

18

11.3

2.5

3.5

4.5

169

190

TO-220F

SJ MOSFET

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