EQW012/020/023/025 Series, Eighth-Brick Power Modules:
36 - 75Vdc In
ut; 1.0Vdc to 5Vdc Out
ut; 12A to 25A Out
ut
Data Sheet
October 8, 2004
12 Tyco Electronics Power Systems
Test Configurations
E.S.R.
<0.1Ω
@ 100kHz
TO OSCILLOSCOPE CURRENT PROBE
LTEST
12µH
BATTERY
CS 220µF
E.S.R.<0.1Ω
@ 20°C 100kHz
33µF
VIN(+)
VIN(-)
NOTE: Measure input reflected ripple current with a simulated
source inductance (LTEST) of 12µH. Capacitor CS offsets
possible battery impedance. Measure current as shown
above.
Figure 37. Input Reflected Ripple Current Test Setup
NOTE: All voltage measurements to be taken at the module
terminals, as shown above. If sockets are used then
Kelvin connections are required at the module terminals
to avoid measurement errors due to socket contact
resistance.
V
O
(+)
V
O
(
–
)
1uF .
RESISTIVE
LOAD
SCOPE
COPPER STRIP
GROUND PLANE
10uF
Figure 38. Output Ripple and Noise Test Setup
VO
COM
VIN
+
VIN
-
RLOAD
Rcontact Rdistribution
Rcontact Rdistribution
Rcontact
Rcontact
Rdistribution
Rdistribution
VIN VO
NOTE: All voltage measurements to be taken at the module
terminals, as shown above. If sockets are used then
Kelvin connections are required at the module terminals
to avoid measurement errors due to socket contact
resistance.
η =
VO. IO
VIN. IIN
x 100 %
Efficiency
Figure 39. Output Voltage and Efficiency Test Setup
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.,
UL60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00 and VDE
0805:2001-12 (IEC60950, 3rd Ed).
These converters have been evaluated to the spacing
requirements for Basic Insulation, per the above safety
standards.
For Basic Insulation models (“-B” Suffix), 1500 Vdc is
applied from Vi to Vo to 100% of outgoing production.
For end products connected to –48V dc, or –60Vdc
nominal DC MAINS (i.e. central office dc battery plant),
no further fault testing is required. *Note: -60V dc
nominal battery plants are not available in the U.S. or
Canada.
For all input voltages, other than DC MAINS, where the
input voltage is less than 60V dc, if the input meets all of
the requirements for SELV, then:
• The output may be considered SELV. Output
voltages will remain within SELV limits even with
internally-generated non-SELV voltages. Single
component failure and fault tests were performed in
the power converters.
• One pole of the input and one pole of the output are
to be grounded, or both circuits are to be kept
floating, to maintain the output voltage to ground
voltage within ELV or SELV limits.
For all input sources, other than DC MAINS, where the
input voltage is between 60 and 75V dc (Classified as
TNV-2 in Europe), the following must be adhered to, if
the converter’s output is to be evaluated for SELV:
• The input source is to be provided with reinforced
insulation from any hazardous voltage, including the
AC mains.
• One Vi pin and one Vo pin are to be reliably earthed,
or both the input and output pins are to be kept
floating.
• Another SELV reliability test is conducted on the
whole system, as required by the safety agencies,
on the combination of supply source and the subject
module to verify that under a single fault, hazardous
voltages do not appear at the module’s output.
The power module has ELV (extra-low voltage) outputs
when all inputs are ELV.
All flammable materials used in the manufacturing of
these modules are rated 94V-0, and UL60950 A.2 for
reduced thickness. The input to these units is to be
provided with a maximum 6A time- delay in the
unearthed lead.