Written by: Newton C. Braga
Mouser Electronics indicates: NXP Semiconductors TEA2209T Active Bridge Rectifier Controller is designed to replace the traditional diode bridge. Using the TEA2209T with low-ohmic high-voltage external MOSFETs significantly improves the efficiency of the power converter as the typical rectifier diode-forward conduction losses are eliminated. In addition, the TEA2209T includes an X-capacitor discharge function. To reduce power consumption at a standby condition, an external signal via the COMP pin can disable the TEA2209T. The TEA2209T controller is intended for power supplies with a boost-type power-factor controller as a first stage. The second stage can be a resonant controller, a flyback controller, or any other controller topology. It can be used in any power supply requiring high efficiency.