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KKIM.6
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July 6, 2022
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Can I use SMPS in microcontroller for AC-DC converter?

  • July 6, 2022
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The STM32WB55 microcontroller have SMPS internally.

 

Can I use it to convert AC power to DC power for the microcontroller?

 

If possible, I want to supply RF inductive charging power directly to the microcontroller.

 

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Best answer by Andrew Neil

it tells you that the minimum input is, essentially, zero - so you can't apply AC.

Therefore you would need to provide any rectification externally.

The datasheet also tells you that it is a step-down SMPS, so it wouldn't be able to cope with a rectified AC supply - which drops to zero once (half-wave) or twice (full-wave) per cycle.

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KKIM.6
KKIM.6Author
Senior
July 6, 2022

After reading manual, I understood the SMPS is only for power efficiency when Vdd is high enough than 3.3 V. Unfortunately, I think it cannot be used for AC-DC converter...

Andrew Neil
Super User
July 7, 2022

"After reading manual, I understood"

Yes, that is why manufacturers provide datasheet to tell you these things!

Absolute Maximum limits:

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KKIM.6
KKIM.6Author
Senior
July 7, 2022

No. My question is whether SMPS in microcontroller can be used for AD-DC converter but, it is not in manual.