Data Sheet JC030-Series Power Modules:
March 26, 2008 18 Vdc to 36 Vdc Inputs; 2 Vdc to 15 Vdc Outputs;13 W to 30 W
Lineage Power 11
Design Considerations
Grounding Considerations
The power module has an isolated case ground pin.
The case is not connected internally allowing the user
flexibility in grounding.
Input Source Impedance
The power module should be connected to a low ac-
impedance input source. Highly inductive source
impedances can affect the stability of the power mod-
ule. A 33 µF electrolytic capacitor (ESR < 0.7 ¾ at
100 kHz) mounted close to the power module helps
ensure stability of the unit.
Safety Considerations
For safety-agency approval of the system in which the
power module is used, the power module must be
installed in compliance with the spacing and separation
requirements of the end-use safety agency standard,
i.e., UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950-95, and VDE 0805
(EN60950, IEC950).
For the converter output to be considered meeting the
requirements of safety extra-low voltage (SELV), the
input must meet SELV requirements.
The power module has extra-low voltage (ELV) outputs
when all inputs are ELV.
The input to these units is to be provided with a maxi-
mum 5 A normal-blow fuse in the ungrounded lead.
Feature Descriptions
Overcurrent Protection
To provide protection in a fault (output overload) condi-
tion, the unit is equipped with internal current-limiting
circuitry and can endure current limiting for an unlim-
ited duration. At the point of current-limit inception, the
unit shifts from voltage control to current control. If the
output voltage is pulled very low during a severe fault,
the current-limit circuit can exhibit either foldback or tai-
lout characteristics (output current decrease or
increase). The unit operates normally once the output
current is brought back into its specified range.
Remote On/Off
Two remote on/off options are available. Positive logic
remote on/off turns the module on during a logic-high
voltage on the remote ON/OFF pin, and off during a
logic low. Negative logic remote on/off, device code
suffix “1,” turns the module off during a logic high and
on during a logic low. Standard modules provide posi-
tive logic remote on/off.
To turn the power module on and off, the user must
supply a switch to control the voltage between the
on/off terminal and the VI(–) terminal (Von/off). The
switch can be an open collector or equivalent (see
Figure 22). A logic low is Von/off = –0.7 V to 1.2 V. The
maximum Ion/off during a logic low is 1 mA. The switch
should maintain a logic-low voltage while sinking 1 mA.
During a logic high, the maximum Von/off generated by
the power module is 6 V. The maximum allowable leak-
age current of the switch at Von/off = 6 V is 50 µA.
The module has internal capacitance to reduce noise
at the ON/OFF pin. Additional capacitance is not gen-
erally needed and may degrade the start-up character-
istics of the module.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the power module or
external on/off circuit, the connection
between the VI(–) pin and the input
source must be made before or simulta-
neously to making a connection
between the ON/OFF pin and the input
source (either directly or through the
external on/off circuit.)
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Figure 22. Remote On/Off Implementation
+
Ion/off
–
Von/off
REMOTE
ON/OFF
VI(+)
VI(-)
SENSE(+)
SENSE(–)
VO(+)
VO(–) LOAD