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More than old, it is low-end OEM power supply. Even back in 2005 we already had stuff like 80 Plus ratings, active PFC, universal input, 600+ W output ratings e
by zokier 5y ago
More than old, it is low-end OEM power supply. Even back in 2005 we already had stuff like 80 Plus ratings, active PFC, universal input, 600+ W output ratings etc.
- zsmi 5y agoI thought the same thing, how could there be no PFC? The UC3842B is not that old. [1] But I guess time has flown... The PFC requirement was part of Energy Star 5.0 which was 2009. [2] [1] https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/uc2845.pdf https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/uc2845.pdf Great generic current mode control circuit good for lots of things, not just supplies. Still in active use today. Datasheet is like a textbook. [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_factor#cite_note-30 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_factor#cite_note-30