Tyco Power Systems 9
Data Sheet
August 1997 4.5 Vdc to 10 Vdc Inputs; 10 W
MH010-Series Power Modules:
Test Configurations (continued)
8-753(C)
Note: All measurements are taken at the module terminals. When
socketing, place Kelvin connections at module terminals to
avoid measurement errors due to socket contact resistance.
Figure 13. Dual-Output Voltage and Efficiency
Measurement Test Setup
Design Considerations
Input Source Impedance
The power module should be connected to a low ac-
impedance input source. Source impedances greater
than 4 µH can affect the stability of the power module.
A 33 µF electrolytic capacitor (ESR < 0.7 Ω at 100 kHz)
mounted close to the power module helps ensure sta-
bility 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 22.2-950, EN60950.
For the converter output to be considered meeting the
requirements of safety extra-low voltage (SELV), the
input must meet SELV requirements.
If the input meets extra-low voltage (ELV) require-
ments, then the converter’s output is considered ELV.
The input to these units is to be provided with a maxi-
mum 10 A normal-blow fuse in the ungrounded lead.
Feature Descriptions
Output Overvoltage Clamp
The output overvoltage clamp consists of control cir-
cuitry, independent of the primary regulation loop, that
monitors the voltage on the output terminals. The con-
trol loop of the clamp has a higher voltage set point
than the primary loop (see Feature Specifications
table). This provides a redundant voltage-control that
reduces the risk of output overvoltage.
Current Limit
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 e xhibit 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.
VI(+)
IIIO
SUPPLY
CONTACT
RESISTANCE
CONTACT AND
DISTRIBUTION LOSSES
LOAD
VI(–)
VO1
VO2
COM
LOAD
η
VOj +() Vcom–[]IOj
J1=
2
∑
VI+() VI–()–()+[]II
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