Beta Dyne, Inc. · 110 Elm St, Unit 12 · Bridgewater, MA 02324 · Phone 508-697-1993 · Fax 508-697-2045 · www.beta-dyne.com
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25W DC/DC CONVERTER
Industry’s Fastest Settling
DC/DC Converter
Patent No.: US 6,262,901 B1
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π
FILTER
+V
-V
+V
-V
4
37
8
9
2
1
OPTO
ISOLATOR
IN
IN
PWM &
SWITCHING
TRANSISTOR
REF
FILTER
&
RECTIFIERS
ERROR
AM
OUT
OUT
VADJ
SYNC
ON/OFF
SYNCHRONOUS
DC/DC
CONVERTER
25T5-15/48
MADE IN USA
1
2
3
4
9
8
7
6
Patent No.: US 6,262,901 B1
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Applications Functional Description
The 25W series is a family of high-performance and high power
density isolated DC/DC converters. The series consists of 46
single, dual and triple modules. State-of-the-art design and
packaging techniques make possible the 20W/in3 power den-
sity without sacrificing functionality or performance. The 25µS
transient response time makes these modules ideal for fast-
switching load applications and the 75µA off-state current dras-
tically reduces the current drain in battery-operated systems.
Key Features
25µS transient response
Efficiency up to 86%
Six-sided shielding
Soft start
Single/Dual/Triple
Short circuit protection
Adjustable output
75µA off-state current
Wide input voltage range (2:1)
Synchronization
Industry pinout
Telecom
Computers
Instrumentation
Test & Measurement
Battery Power Systems
Typical Block Diagram of a Single Output
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Electrical Specifications
INPUT SPECIFICA TIONS
Input Voltage Range See Model Selection Guide
Input Filter LC
Reverse Polarity Input Current 12 A
Input Surge Current (20µS Spike) 10 A
Short Circuit Current Limit 150 % IIN
Undervoltage Shutdown 8 Vdc
Off State Current 75 µA
Remote ON/OFF Control
Supply ON Open (Open circuit voltage: 12V max.) V
Supply OFF 0 0.8 Vdc
Logic Input Reference -Input
Logic Compatibility TTL Open Collector or CMOS Open Drain
Converter Standby Current 32 mA
PARAMETER CONDITIONS / NOTES MIN TYP MAX UNITS
OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage and Current Ratings See Model Selection Guide
Output Voltage Accuracy
Single/Dual Output Models ±1 %
Tripel Output Models; Main ±1 %
Auxiliary Fully loaded 3 ±5 %
Output Voltage Adjustment Single and dual models only 3 ±5 %
Voltage Balance
Dual Outputs Balanced loads ±1 ±2 %
Triple Outputs (Auxiliaries) Balanced loads for auxiliary ±1 ±2 %
Minimum Load 10 % of FL
Ripple & Noise (See App. Note DC-003) 1 2 %VPP of VOUT
Line Regulation
Single/Dual Output Models Minimum VIN to maximum VIN ±1 2 %
Triple Output Models; Main Minimum VIN to maximum VIN ±1 2 %
Auxiliary Minimum VIN to maximum VIN ±5 5 %
Load Regulation
Single Output Models No Load to Full Load ±1 %
Dual Output Models Main Fully Loaded ±1 %
Triple Output Models; Main Main Fully Loaded ±1 %
Auxiliary See Graph 5 6 %
Temperature Coefficient @ FL 0.02 %/°C
Transient Response Time 50% FL to FL to 50% FL 25 µS
Short Circuit Protection All outputs, by input current limiting
Output Short Circuit Duration Continuous
PARAMETER CONDITIONS / NOTES MIN TYP MAX UNITS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Efficiency See Model Selection Guide %
Isolation Voltage (1 min.) 1500 Vdc
Isolation Resistance 109
Isolation Capacitance 80 pF
Switching Frequency 160 kHz
PARAMETER CONDITIONS / NOTES MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Unless otherwise specified, all parameters are given under typical +25°C
with nominal input voltage and under full output load conditions.
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ENVIRONMENT AL SPECIFICA TIONS
Operating Temperature Range (Ambient) Industrial -40 +71 °C
Extended -55 +85 °C
Storage Temperature Range -55 +125 °C
Thermal Resistance 5 °C/W
Thermal Turn Off, Case Temperature 95 °C
Thermal Hysterisis 5 10 °C
Derating None
Cooling Free-air convection
EMI/RFI Six-sided continuous shielded metal case
MTBF per MIL-HNBK-217F (Ground benign, +25°C) 718,000 hours
Humidity Up to 95% non-condensing
PARAMETER CONDITIONS / NOTES MIN TYP MAX UNITS
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Case Size 2×2×0.395in (50.8×50.8×10.03mm)
Case Material Blue coated metal
Weight 1.04oz. (30g)
Shielding Connection
12VIN, 24VIN models -Input (Pin 3)
48VIN models +Input (Pin 4)
PARAMETER CONDITIONS / NOTES MIN TYP MAX UNITS
EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
All models in the 25W series can be synchronized to an ex-
ternal clock by driving the SYNC pin (pin 2) directly or with an open
collector-open drain (1 TTL load). The driving signal frequency must
be 380kHz ±5% (20% low, 80% high duty cycle).
The PWM used in the 25W series offers bidirectional SYNC
ports, which allow multiple unit synchronization by connecting all
SYNC pins together. In the absence of an external clock, the faster
unit takes control of the SYNC bus and the rest of the units follow.
EXTERNAL TRIMMING OF OUTPUT VOLTAGES
To trim the output voltage DOWN, connect a 5% ¼W resistor
between the + (plus) output and trim pins of the converter. To trim
the output voltage UP, connect a 5% ¼W resistor between the –
(minus) output and trim pin of the converter. For UP/DOWN trim-
ming capability, connect a 10kW potentiometer between the + and
– pins, with the wiper arm connected to the trim pin. The trim resis-
tors/potentiometer can be connected at the converter output pins or
the load. However, if connected at the load, the resistance of the
runs becomes part of the feedback network, improving load regula-
tion. If the load is some distance from the converter, the use of #20
gauge wire is recommended to avoid excessive voltage drop due to
the resistance of the circuit paths.
See our application notes:
DC-001: Testing Transient Response in DC/DC Converters
DC-004: Thermal Consideration for DC/DC Converters
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Voltage (Vdc) Current (mA) Reflected Voltage Current Efficiency
Nominal Range No-load Full-load Ripple (mAPP) (Vdc) (mA) Full load (%)
MODEL NUMBER INPUT OUTPUT
Model Selection Guide
25S2.5/12 12 9-18 30 2210 100 2.5 8000 75
25S3.3/12 12 9-18 30 2390 100 3.3 6600 76
25S5/12 12 9-18 30 2160 100 5 4400 85
25S12/12 12 9-18 30 2160 100 12 1830 85
25S15/12 12 9-18 30 2170 100 15 1460 84
25S2.5/24 24 18-36 40 1030 40 2.5 8000 81
25S3.3/24 24 18-36 40 1240 40 3.3 7500 83
25S5/24 24 18-36 40 1210 40 5 5000 86
25S12/24 24 18-36 40 1210 40 12 2080 86
25S15/24 24 18-36 40 1200 40 15 1660 86
25S2.5/48 48 36-72 30 535 40 2.5 8000 78
25S3.3/48 48 36-72 30 620 40 3.3 7500 85
25S5/48 48 36-72 30 620 40 5 5000 84
25S12/48 48 36-72 30 600 40 12 2080 87
25S15/48 48 36-72 30 600 40 15 1660 86
25D5/12 12 9-18 30 2350 80 +5/-5 ±2200 78
25D12/12 12 9-18 30 2260 80 +12/-12 ±910 81
25D15/12 12 9-18 30 2250 80 +15/-15 ±730 81
25D5/24 24 18-36 40 1270 40 +5/-5 ±2500 82
25D12/24 24 18-36 40 1220 40 +12/-12 ±1040 85
25D15/24 24 18-36 40 1210 40 +15/-15 ±830 86
25D5/48 48 36-72 30 630 40 +5/-5 ±2500 83
25D12/48 48 36-72 30 620 40 +12/-12 ±1040 84
25D15/48 48 36-72 30 610 40 +15/-15 ±830 85
25T3.3-5/12 12 9-18 40 2410 120 3.3/±5 3500/±1000 75
25T3.3-12/12 12 9-18 40 2600 120 3.3/±12 3500/±500 75
25T3.3-15/12 12 9-18 40 2610 120 3.3/±15 3500/±410 76
25T5-12/12 12 9-18 40 2680 120 5/±12 2500/±500 76
25T5-15/12 12 9-18 40 2700 120 5/±15 2500/±410 77
25T3.3-5/24 24 18-36 35 1320 50 3.3/±5 3500/±1200 74
25T3.3-12/24 24 18-36 40 1320 50 3.3/±12 3500/±500 74
25T3.3-15/24 24 18-36 45 1320 50 3.3/±15 3500/±410 75
25T5-12/24 24 18-36 45 1250 50 5/±12 2500/±500 82
25T5-15/24 24 18-36 45 1260 50 5/±15 2500/±410 82
25T3.3-5/48 48 36-72 40 680 40 3.3/±5 4000/±1200 77
25T3.3-12/48 48 36-72 40 660 40 3.3/±12 4000/±500 80
25T3.3-15/48 48 36-72 40 650 40 3.3/±15 4000/±410 82
25T5-12/48 48 36-72 40 620 40 5/±12 2500/±500 82
25T5-15/48 48 36-72 40 620 40 5/±15 2500/±410 83
Please contact Beta Dyne for different input voltage range and output voltage combinations
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**
ON/OFF
VIN 10 F
100V
µ
GND
+V
SYNC 10K
1000 F
ρ
500V **
1000 F
500V
ρ
100 F
µ
OUT
80 20
GND
SYNC
ON/OFF
+V
1
2
3
(TOP VIEW)
IN 7
8
9
-V IN
4
V ADJ
OUT
V
25W SINGLE
1
2
3
4
9
8
7
6
BOTTOM VI EW
0.10 [2.54]
1.80 [45.72 ]
2.00 SQUARE [50.80]
0.50
[12.70]
0.70
[17.78]
0.90
[22.86]
1.10
[27.94]
0.40
[10.16]
0.80
[20.32]
1.20
[30.48]
1.60
[40.64]
Ø0.040 [1.02] (8P L )
0.395 [10.03] M AX
0.10 [2.54] MI N
CASE
HEADER
DIMENSIONS
in inches [mm]
PIN ASSIGNMENT
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
SINGLE
Function
ON/OFF
SYNC
-VIN
+VIN
No pin
No pin
+VOUT
-VOUT
VOUT ADJ
DUAL
Function
ON/OFF
SYNC
-VIN
+VIN
No pin
+VOUT
GND
-VOUT
VOUT ADJ
TRIPLE
Function
ON/OFF
SYNC
-VIN
+VIN
No pin
+VAUX
+VOUT
GND
-VAUX
Typical connection diagram of 25W Single DC/DC Converter
** OPTIONAL PA RTS