HF81
X Capacitor Bleeder
The Future of Analog IC Technology
DESCRIPTION
HF81 is an innovative two-terminal IC that
automatically discharges an X capacitor while
eliminating power losses and allowing power
supplies to comply with safety standards.
The HF81 acts as a smart high-voltage switch
when placed in series with discharge resistors
(alternatively bleed resistors). In the presence
of an AC voltage, the HF81 blocks current flow
in the safety discharge resistors to reduce the
power loss in these components to zero at 230
VAC. When disconnected from the AC voltage,
the HF81 automatically and safely discharges
the X capacitor by closing the circuit through
the bleed resistors and directing the energy
away from the exposed AC plug.
Table 1: Component Selection Table
PN
X
Capacitance
≤500nF
750nF
1μF
1.5μF
2μF
2.5μF
3.5μF
5μF
Total Series
Resistance
1.5MΩ
1MΩ
780kΩ
480kΩ
360kΩ
300kΩ
200kΩ
150kΩ
Power
Saving
(1)
66mW
86mW
142mW
191mW
230mW
347mW
464mW
FEATURES
Disconnect series discharge resistors from
L-N when AC voltage is applied
Connect series discharge resistors with L-N
to discharge the X capacitor when AC
voltage is unplugged
Supplied by AC voltage directly and doesn’t
need external bias
Meets safety standards for use before or
after input fuse
No external ground pin leads to high
common mode surge immunity
1000V internal JFET inside leads to high
differential surge immunity
>4mm creepage on package and PCB
AC/DC converters with X capacitors larger
than 0.1μF
All converters requiring ultra-low no-load
consumption and low standby power
Appliances requiring EuP Lot 6 compliance
Appliances requiring Energy Star V2.0
White Goods (For example, Dishwasher,
Washing Machine, Air-Conditioner and etc.)
Server Power, Telecom Power, ATX Power
APPLICATIONS
HF81
Notes:
1) The values are calculated at Vin=265Vac
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
HF81 Rev. 1.12
11/15/2012
www.MonolithicPower.com
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