Series AM15EW-Z
15 Watt | DC-DC Converter
www.aimtec.com Tel: +1 514 620 2722 Toll free: + 1 888 9 AIMTEC
(924 6832)
F 051e R6.A 1 of 3 North America only
FEATURES:
Models
Single output
Model Input Voltage
(V)
Output Voltage
(V)
Output Current
max (A)
Capacitive load
(μF)
Efficiency
(%)
AM15EW-2403SZ 9-36 3.3 3 3300 80
AM15EW-2405SZ 9-36 5 3 3300 83
AM15EW-2412SZ 9-36 12 1.25 680 85
AM15EW-2415SZ 9-36 15 1 470 86
AM15EW-4803SZ 18-72 3.3 3 3300 80
AM15EW-4805SZ 18-72 5 3 3300 83
AM15EW-4812SZ 18-72 12 1.25 680 85
AM15EW-4815SZ 18-72 15 1 470 86
Models
Dual output
Model Input Voltage
(V)
Output Voltage
(V)
Output Current
max (A)
Capacitive load
(μF)
Efficiency
(%)
AM15EW-2405DZ 9-36 ±5 ±1.5 ±2200 83
AM15EW-2412DZ 9-36 ±12 ±0.625 ±470 85
AM15EW-2415DZ 9-36 ±15 ±0.5 ±330 86
AM15EW-4805DZ 18-72 ±5 ±1.5 ±2200 83
AM15EW-4812DZ 18-72 ±12 ±0.625 ±470 85
AM15EW-4815DZ 18-72 ±15 ±0.5 ±330 86
Input Specifications
Parameters Nominal Typical Maximum Units
Voltage range 24
48
9-36
18-72
VDC
Filter π (Pi) Network
ON 2.5~5.5 or open circuit
Remote ON/OFF Control OFF -0.7~ 0.8 or short circuit b/n pin 2 & 1 VDC
Turn on Transient process time 350 ms
Start up time 20 ms
Absolute Maximum Rating 24 Vin
48 Vin
-0.7-40
-0.7-80
VDC
Peak Input Voltage time 100 ms
Isolation Specifications
Parameters Conditions Typical Maximum Units
Tested I/O voltage 3 sec 1500 VDC
Case/ Input & Output 1000 VDC
Resistance > 1000 MOhm
Capacitance 1200 pF
Output Specifications
Parameters Conditions Typical Maximum Units
Voltage accuracy ±1 %
Voltage balance (Dual Output) Balance Load ±1 %
• RoHS compliant
•
Low ripple and noise
• Efficiency up to 86% • Remote on/off control
• Wide 4:1 input range ● Input/Output Isolation 1500VDC
• Continuous Short Circuit Protection ● Operating temperature -40oC to + 85oC
Series AM15EW-Z
15 Watt | DC-DC Converter
www.aimtec.com Tel: +1 514 620 2722 Toll free: + 1 888 9 AIMTEC
(924 6832)
F 051e R6.A 2 of 3 North America only
Output Specifications (continued)
Parameters Conditions Typical Maximum Units
Short Circuit protection Continuous
Short Circuit restart Auto Recovery
Current limiting 140 % of Iout max
Line voltage regulation HL-LL ±0.5 %
Load voltage regulation 10-100% load ±0.5 %
Load voltage regulation below 10% load ±1.0 %
Temperature coefficient ±0.02 %/oC
Ripple & Noise At 20Mhz bandwidth 75 mV p-p
Rising time 10 ms
General Specifications
Parameters Conditions Typical Maximum Units
Switching frequency 100% load 300 KHz
Operating temperature Derating above 60ºC -40 to +85 oC
Storage temperature -40 to +125 oC
Maximum Case temperature 100 oC
Cooling Free air convection
Humidity 95 %
Case material Nickel coated copper
Weight 30 g
Dimensions (L x W x H) Tolerance ±0.5mm 2.00 x 1.00 x 0.40 inches 50.80 x 25.40 x 10.16 mm
MTBF >1 121 000 hrs (MIL-HDBK -217F, Ground Benign, t=+25oC)
NOTE: All specifications in this datasheet are measured at an ambient temperature of 25°C, humidity<75%, nominal input
voltage and at rated output load unless otherwise specified.
Safety Specifications
Standards
Safety meets IEC 60950-1:2001
EN55022 Class A, EN55024
IEC61000-4-2, Perf. Criteria B
IEC61000-4-3, Perf. Criteria A
IEC61000-4-4, Perf. Criteria B
IEC61000-4-6, Perf. Criteria A
Agency Approvals
IEC61000-4-8, Perf. Criteria A
Pin Out Specifications
Pin Single Dual
1 On/Off Control On/Off Control
2 -V Input -V Input
3 +V Input +V Input
4 -V Output -V Output
5 No Pin Common
6 +V Output +V Output
Series AM15EW-Z
15 Watt | DC-DC Converter
www.aimtec.com Tel: +1 514 620 2722 Toll free: + 1 888 9 AIMTEC
(924 6832)
F 051e R6.A 3 of 3 North America only
Dimensions
Derating Test Circuit
Conducted Emissions:
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5. This product is not designed for use in critical life support systems, equipment used in hazardous environments, nuclear control systems or other such applications which
necessitate specific safety and regulatory standards other the ones listed in this datasheet.
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100
80
60
40
20
0
Safe Operating Area
Output Power (%)
85
Ambient Temperature º C
AB
A
Free Air
60º
C
B
100 LFM
75 º
C
5.08
(0.20)
Min
Notes:
All dimensions are typical
in millimeters (inches).
Tolerance ±0.25 (±0.01)
DIA
1.00
(0.04)
50.80
(2.00)
25.40
(1.00)
10.16
(0.40)
Built-in Stand-offs to
ease PCB cleaning
1
2
3
4
5
Bottom View
20.32
(0.80)
15.24
(0.60)
15.24
(0.60)
7.62
(0.30)
10.16
(0.40)
5.08
(0.20)
10.16
(0.40)
10.16
(0.40)
6
2.54
(0.10)
2.54
(0.10)
