GS-R400/2 Family SMALL SIZE STEP-DOWN SWITCHING REGULATOR FAMILY FEATURES MTBF in excess of 500,000 hours 4A max output current 40V max input voltage 4V max drop-out voltage Soft start Non-latching short circuit protection Crow-bar output overvoltage protection DESCRIPTION The GS-R400/2 series is a family of small sized high current, high voltage step-down switching regulators. The integral heatsink allows a large power handling capability and it provides also an effective shielding to minimize EMI. SELECTION CHART Type Ordering Number Output Voltage (V) Input Voltage (V) Output Ripple (mVpp) Regulation Efficiency Notes Line (mV/V) Load (mV/A) (%) GS-R405/2 5.1 2% 9 to 40 25 2 20 80 GS-R412/2 12.0 4% 16 to 40 50 5 40 85 " GS-R415/2 15.0 4% 19 to 40 65 6 60 87 " GS-R424/2 24.0 4% 28 to 40 100 6 80 90 " 25 to 100 2 to 6 20 to 80 80 to 90 GS-R400V/2 5.1 to 24 Vo+4 to 40 Fixed output voltage Progr. output voltage Note : Line regulation is measured at Iout=1A. Load regulation is measured at Vin=Vo+8V and Iout=0.5 to 1.5A. Case temperature must be kept below 85 C ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Symbol Parameter Value Unit Vi DC Input Voltage 42 V Io Output Current 4 A Tstg Storage Temperature Range - 40 to +105 C Tcop Operating Case Temperature Range - 20 to +85 C June 1994 1/3 GS-R400/2 FAMILY CONNECTION DIAGRAM AND MECHANICAL DATA Pin 5 GS-R400V/2 only Dimensions in mm Bottom view PIN DESCRIPTION Pin Function Description 1 + Input DC input voltage. Recommended maximum voltage is 40V. 2 Input GND Return for input voltage source. 3 Output GND Return for output current path. Internally connected to pin 2. 4 + Output Regulated DC output voltage. 5 Program A resistor (<10k) connected between this pin and pin 4 sets the + output voltage of the GS-R400V/2. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25C unless otherwise specified) Symbol Parameter Vo/T Temperature Stability Vi = Vo+8V Io = 1A Io Output Current Vi = Vo+8V IoL Current Limit Vi = Vo+8V Iisc Average Input Current fs Min Typ Max 0.2/0.6 mV/C A 5 8 A Vi = 40V Output Shorted 0.1 0.2 A Switching Frequency Io = 1A 100 kHz Supply Voltage Rejection fo = 100Hz Io = 1A 4/12 mV/V Vr Ripple Voltage Io = 1A 25/100 mVpp tss Soft Start Time 10/35 ms tcb Crowbar Delay Time 5 s Vo*1.25 V 8 C/W Vcth Crowbar Intervention Threshold Rth Thermal Resistance Case to ambient 0.1 Unit 4 SVR 2/3 Test Conditions GS-R400/2 FAMILY USER NOTES Input Voltage The recommended operating maximum DC input voltage is 40V inclusive of the ripple voltage. Case Grounding The module case is internally connected to pin 2 and pin 3. The PCB area below the module can be used as an effective sixth side shield against EMI. Thermal Characteristics The case-to-ambient thermal resistance of all the GS-R400/2 modules is about 8C/W. This produces a 32C temperature increase of the module surface for 4W of internal power dissipation. Depending on the ambient temperature and/or on the power dissipation, an additional heatsink or forced ventilation may be required. Input Impedance The module has an internal capacitor connected between the input pins in order to assure PWM stability. This capacitor cannot handle large values of high frequency ripple current and it can be permanently damaged if the primary energy source impedance is not adequate. The use of an external low ESR, high ripple current capacitor located as close the module as possible is recommended. Suitable capacitors should have a RMS current capability of 2.5 ARMS with a working voltage of 50 VDC and an ESR of 0,1 at 100kHz. When space is a limitation a 22F ceramic multilayer capacitor must be connected to the module input pins. and the PCB layout must minimize injected noise. The value of the resistor is calculated by using the following formula: V Rv = 2.67 o - 1 k 5.1 Vo can be adjusted between 5.1 and 24V. Module Protection The modules are protected against occasional and permanent short circuits of the output pins to ground. During short circuit (when the output current exceeds the maximum value) the output is automatically disabled. After a fixed time the module starts again in a soft mode. The cycle is repeated until the short circuit condition is removed. The module can be permanently damaged if the case temperature exceeds 85 C Power Derating Curve Output Voltage Programming The GS-R400V/2 output voltage is programmed by using a resistor. The resistor must be located very close the module Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable. 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