Voltage Margining
Output voltage margining can be implemented in the Austin
MegaLynxTM modules by connecting a resistor, Rmargin-up, from
the Trim pin to the ground pin for margining-up the output
voltage and by connecting a resistor, Rmargin-down, from the Trim
pin to output pin for margining-down. Figure 53 shows the
circuit configuration for output voltage margining. The POL
Programming Tool, available at www.gecriticalpower.com
under the Design Tools section, also calculates the values of
Rmargin-up and Rmargin-down for a specific output voltage and %
margin. Please consult your local GE technical representative
for additional details.
Figure 53. Circuit Configuration for margining Output
voltage.
Voltage Sequencing
The Austin MegaLynxTM series of modules include a
sequencing feature that enables users to implement various
types of output voltage sequencing in their applications. This
is accomplished via an additional sequencing pin. When not
using the sequencing feature, either leave the SEQ pin
unconnected or tied to VIN.
For proper voltage sequencing, first, input voltage is applied
to the module. The On/Off pin of the module is or tied to
GND so that the module is ON by default. After applying input
voltage to the module, a delay of 10msec minimum is required
before applying voltage on the SEQ pin. During this delay
time, the SEQ pin should be kept at a voltage of 50mV (± 20
mV). After the 10msec delay, the voltage applied to the SEQ
pin is allowed to vary and the output voltage of the module
will track this voltage on a one-to-one volt basis until the
output reaches the set-point voltage. To initiate simultaneous
shutdown of the modules, the SEQ pin voltage is lowered in a
controlled manner. The output voltages of the modules track
the sequence pin voltage when it falls below their set-point
voltages. A valid input voltage must be maintained until the
tracking and output voltages reach zero to ensure a controlled
shutdown of the modules. For a more detailed description of
sequencing, please refer to Application Note AN04-008 titled
“Guidelines for Sequencing of Multiple Modules”.
When using the EZ-SEQUENCETM feature to control start-up of
the module, pre-bias immunity feature during start-up is
disabled. The pre-bias immunity feature of the module relies
on the module being in the diode-mode during start-up.
When using the EZ-SEQUENCETM feature, modules goes
through an internal set-up time of 10msec, and will be in
synchronous rectification mode when voltage at the SEQ pin is
applied. This will result in sinking current in the module if pre-
bias voltage is present at the output of the module. When
pre-bias immunity during start-up is required, the EZ-
SEQUENCETM feature must be disabled.
Active Load Sharing (-P Option)
For additional power requirements, the Austin MegaLynx
series power module is also available with a parallel option.
Up to five modules can be configured, in parallel, with active
load sharing. Good layout techniques should be observed
when using multiple units in parallel. To implement forced
load sharing, the following connections should be made:
• The share pins of all units in parallel must be connected
together. The path of these connections should be as
direct as possible.
• All remote-sense pins should be connected to the power
bus at the same point, i.e., connect all the SENSE(+) pins
to the (+) side of the bus. Close proximity and directness
are necessary for good noise immunity
Some special considerations apply for design of converters in
parallel operation:
• When sizing the number of modules required for parallel
operation, take note of the fact that current sharing has
some tolerance. In addition, under transient condtions
such as a dynamic load change and during startup, all
converter output currents will not be equal. To allow for
such variation and avoid the likelihood of a converter
shutting off due to a current overload, the total capacity