User`s guide
SMPS AC/DC REFERENCE
DESIGN USER’S GUIDE
© 2008 Microchip Technology Inc. DS70320B-page 51
Chapter 3. Software Design
3.1 OVERVIEW
The SMPS AC/DC Reference Design is controlled using two dsPIC DSCs as shown in 
the block diagram in Figure 3-1.
The dsPIC DSC on the primary side (on the left of the isolation barrier in Figure 3-1) 
controls the PFC Boost Converter and the Phase-Shift ZVT Converter. The dsPIC DSC 
on the secondary side (on the right of the isolation barrier in Figure 3-1) controls the 
Multi-Phase Buck Converter and the Single-Phase Buck Converter. 
The secondary side dsPIC DSC also performs the function of measuring the output 
voltage of the Phase-Shift ZVT Converter, and feeding back to the primary side dsPIC 
DSC as a digital feedback signal.
FIGURE 3-1: BLOCK DIAGRAM OF SMPS AC/DC REFERENCE DESIGN
Note: Any libraries and source files associated with SMPS AC/DC Reference 
Design are available by request from your local Microchip sales office. See 
the Microchip Web site, or the last page of this document for contact 
information.
85-265 VAC 
45-65 Hz
EMI Filter 
and Bridge 
Rectifier
PFC 
Boost 
Converter
ZVT
Full-Bridge
Converter
Synchronous 
Rectifier
Opto-
Coupler
3.3 V
DC
69A
5 V
DC
23A 
Isolation 
Barrier
420 V
DC
Rectified 
Sinusoidal 
Voltage
Multi-Phase 
Buck Converter
Single-Phase 
Buck Converter
Phase-Shift ZVT Converter
dsPIC33FJ16GS504
dsPIC33FJ16GS504
12 VDC
30A










