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LAMBDA ADVANCED ANALOG INC. λλ
AFL12000S Series
Single Output, Hybrid - High Reliability
DC/DC Converters
DESCRIPTION FEATURES
The AFL Series of DC/DC converters feature high
power density with no derating over the full military
temperature range. This series is offered as part of
a complete family of converters providing single and
dual output voltages and operating from nominal
+28, +50, +120 or +270 volt inputs and output power
ranging from 80 to 120 watts. For applications
requiring higher output power, individual converters
can be operated in parallel. The internal current
sharing circuits assure accurate current distribution
among the paralleled converters. This series
incorporates Lambda Advanced Analog's proprietary
magnetic pulse feedback technology providing
optimum dynamic line and load regulation response.
This feedback system samples the output voltage at
the pulse width modulator fixed clock frequency,
nominally 550 KHz. Multiple converters can be
synchronized to a system clock in the 500 KHz to
700 KHz range or to the synchronization output of
one converter. Undervoltage lockout, primary and
secondary referenced inhibit, soft-start and load
fault protection are provided on all models.
These converters are hermetically packaged in two
enclosure variations, utilizing copper core pins to
minimize resistive DC losses. Three lead styles are
available, each fabricated with Lambda Advanced
Analog's rugged ceramic lead-to-package seal
assuring long term hermeticity in the most harsh
environments.
Manufactured in a facility fully qualified to MIL-PRF-
38534, these converters are available in four
screening grades to satisfy a wide range of
requirements. The CH grade is fully compliant to
the requirements of MIL-PRF-38534 for class H.
The HB grade is fully processed and screened to the
class H requirement, may not necessarily meet all of
the other MIL-PRF-38534 requirements, e.g.,
element evaluation and Periodic Inspections (PI) not
required. Both grades are tested to meet the
complete group "A" test specification over the full
military temperature range without output power
deration. Two grades with more limited screening
are also available for use in less demanding
applications. Variations in electrical, mechanical
and screening can be accommodated. Contact
Lambda Advanced Analog with specific
requirements.
nn 80 To 160 Volt Input Range
nn 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 24 and 28 Volt Outputs
Available
nn High Power Density - up to 84 W / in3
nn Up To 120 Watt Output Power
nn Parallel Operation with Stress and Current
Sharing
nn Low Profile (0.380") Seam Welded Package
nn Ceramic Feedthru Copper Core Pins
nn High Efficiency - to 87%
nn Full Military Temperature Range
nn Continuous Short Circuit and Overload
Protection
nn Remote Sensing Terminals
nn Primary and Secondary Referenced Inhibit
Functions
nn Line Rejection > 50 dB - DC to 50 KHz
nn External Synchronization Port
nn Fault Tolerant Design
nn Dual Output Versions Available
n Standard Military Drawings Available
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SPECIFICATIONS AFL120XXS
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Input Voltage -0.5V to 180V
Soldering Temperature 300°C for 10 seconds
Case Temperature Operating -55°C to +125°C
Storage -65°C to +135°C
Static Characteristics -55°C TCASE +125°C, 80V VIN 160V unless otherwise specified.
Parameter Group A
Subgroups Test Conditions Min Nom Max Unit
INPUT VOLTAGE Note 6 80 120 160 V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE AFL12005S
AFL12008S
AFL12009S
AFL12012S
AFL12015S
AFL12024S
AFL12028S
AFL12005S
AFL12008S
AFL12009S
AFL12012S
AFL12015S
AFL12024S
AFL12028S
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2, 3
2, 3
2, 3
2, 3
2, 3
2, 3
2, 3
VIN = 120 Volts, 100% Load 4.95
7.92
8.91
11.88
14.85
23.76
27.72
4.90
7.84
8.82
11.76
14.70
23.52
27.44
5.00
8.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
24.00
28.00
5.05
8.08
9.09
12.12
15.15
24.24
28.28
5.10
8.16
9.18
12.24
15.30
24.48
28.56
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
OUTPUT CURRENT AFL12005S
AFL12008S
AFL12009S
AFL12012S
AFL12015S
AFL12024S
AFL12028S
VIN = 80, 120, 160 Volts - Note 6 16.0
10.0
10.0
9.0
8.0
4.0
4.0
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
OUTPUT POWER AFL12005S
AFL12008S
AFL12009S
AFL12012S
AFL12015S
AFL12024S
AFL12028S
Note 6 80
80
90
108
120
96
112
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
MAXIMUM CAPACITIVE LOAD Note 1 10,000 µfd
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT VIN = 120 Volts, 100% Load - Note 1, 6 -0.015 +0.015 %/°C
OUTPUT VOLTAGE REGULATION
AFL12028S Line
All Others Line
Load
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
No Load, 50% Load, 100% Load
VIN = 80, 120, 160 Volts -70.0
-20.0
-1.0
+70.0
+20.0
+1.0
mV
mV
%
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Static Characteristics (Continued)
Parameter Group A
Subgroups Test Conditions Min Nom Max Unit
OUTPUT RIPPLE VOLTAGE
AFL12005S
AFL12008S
AFL12009S
AFL12012S
AFL12015S
AFL12024S
AFL12028S
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
VIN = 80, 120, 160 Volts, 100% Load,
BW = 10MHz 30
40
40
45
50
80
100
mVpp
mVpp
mVpp
mVpp
mVpp
mVpp
mVpp
INPUT CURRENT No Load
Inhibit 1
Inhibit 2
1
2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
VIN = 120 Volts
IOUT = 0
Pin 4 Shorted to Pin 2
Pin 12 Shorted to Pin 8
30
40
3
5
mA
mA
mA
mA
INPUT RIPPLE CURRENT
AFL12005S
AFL12008S
AFL12009S
AFL12012S
AFL12015S
AFL12024S
AFL12028S
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
VIN = 120 Volts, 100% Load, BW = 10MHz 60
60
70
70
80
80
80
mApp
mApp
mApp
mApp
mApp
mApp
mApp
CURRENT LIMIT POINT
As a percentage of full rated load 1
2
3
VOUT = 90% VNOM , VIN = 120 Volts
Note 5 115
105
125
125
115
140
%
%
%
LOAD FAULT POWER DISSIPATION
Overload or Short Circuit 1, 2, 3 VIN = 120 Volts 32 W
EFFICIENCY AFL12005S
AFL12008S
AFL12009S
AFL12012S
AFL12015S
AFL12024S
AFL12028S
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
VIN = 120 Volts, 100% Load 78
79
80
82
83
82
82
82
83
84
85
87
85
85
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
ENABLE INPUTS (Inhibit Function)
Converter Off
Sink Current
Converter On
Sink Current
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
Logical Low on Pin 4 or Pin 12
Note 1
Logical High on Pin 4 and Pin 12 - Note 9
Note 1
-0.5
2.0
0.8
100
50
100
V
µA
V
µA
SWITCHING FREQUENCY 1, 2, 3 500 550 600 KHz
SYNCHRONIZATION INPUT
Frequency Range
Pulse Amplitude, Hi
Pulse Amplitude, Lo
Pulse Rise Time
Pulse Duty Cycle
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3 Note 1
Note 1
500
2.0
-0.5
20
700
10
0.8
100
80
KHz
V
V
nSec
%
ISOLATION 1Input to Output or Any Pin to Case
(except Pin 3). Test @ 500VDC 100 M
DEVICE WEIGHT Slight Variations with Case Style 85 gms
MTBF MIL-HDBK-217F, AIF @ TC = 40°C 300 KHrs
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Dynamic Characteristics -55°C TCASE +125°C, VIN = 120 Volts unless otherwise specified.
Parameter Group A
Subgroups Test Conditions Min Nom Max Unit
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
AFL12005S Amplitude
Recovery
Amplitude
Recovery
AFL12008S Amplitude
Recovery
Amplitude
Recovery
AFL12009S Amplitude
Recovery
Amplitude
Recovery
AFL12012S Amplitude
Recovery
Amplitude
Recovery
AFL12015S Amplitude
Recovery
Amplitude
Recovery
AFL12024SAmplitude
Recovery
Amplitude
Recovery
AFL12028S Amplitude
Recovery
Amplitude
Recovery
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
Note 2, 8
Load Step 50% 100%
Load Step 10% 50%
Load Step 50% 100%
Load Step 10% 50%
Load Step 50% 100%
Load Step 10% 50%
Load Step 50% 100%
Load Step 10% 50%
Load Step 50% 100%
Load Step 10% 50%
Load Step 50% 100%
Load Step 10% 50%
Load Step 50% 100%
Load Step 10% 50%
-450
-450
-500
-500
-600
-600
-750
-750
-900
-900
-900
-900
-1200
-1200
450
200
450
400
500
200
500
400
600
200
600
400
750
200
750
400
900
200
900
400
900
200
900
400
1200
200
1200
400
mV
µSec
mV
µSec
mV
µSec
mV
µSec
mV
µSec
mV
µSec
mV
µSec
mV
µSec
mV
µSec
mV
µSec
mV
µSec
mV
µSec
mV
µSec
mV
µSec
LINE TRANSIENT RESPONSE
Amplitude
Recovery
Note 1, 2, 3
VIN Step = 80 160 Volts -500 500
500 mV
µSec
TURN-ON CHARACTERISTICS
Overshoot
Delay 4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6
Note 4
Enable 1, 2 on. (Pins 4, 12 high or open) 50 75 250
120 mV
mSec
LOAD FAULT RECOVERY Same as Turn On Characteristics.
LINE REJECTION MIL-STD-461D, CS101, 30Hz to 50KHz
Note 1 50 60 dB
Notes to Specifications:
1. Parameters not 100% tested but are guaranteed to the limits specified in the table.
2. Recovery time is measured from the initiation of the transient to where VOUT has returned to within ±1% of VOUT at 50% load.
3. Line transient transition time 100 µSec.
4. Turn-on delay is measured with an input voltage rise time of between 100 and 500 volts per millisecond.
5. Current limit point is that condition of excess load causing output voltage to drop to 90% of nominal.
6. Parameter verified as part of another test.
7. All electrical tests are performed with the remote sense leads connected to the output leads at the load.
8. Load transient transition time 10 µSec.
9. Enable inputs internally pulled high. Nominal open circuit voltage 4.0VDC.
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AFL12000S Case Outlines
Case X Case W
Pin Variation of Case Y
1.260 1.500
2.500
2.760
3.000 ø 0.128
0.250
1.000
Ref 0.200 Typ
Non-cum
0.050
0.220
Pin
ø 0.040
0.238 max
0.380
Max
2.975 max
16
712
0.050
0.220
0.250
1.000
Pin
ø 0.040
0.525
0.380
Max
2.800
0.42
Case Y Case Z
Pin Variation of Case Y
1.500 1.750
2.500
0.25 typ
1.150
0.050
0.220
16
712
1.750 0.375
2.00
0.250
1.000
Ref 0.200 Typ
Non-cum
Pin
ø 0.040
0.300
ø 0.140
0.238 max
0.380
Max
2.975 max
0.050
0.220
0.250
1.000
Ref
Pin
ø 0.040
0.525
0.380
Max
2.800
0.36
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AFL12000S Pin Designation
Pin No. Designation
1Positive Input
2Input Return
3Case
4Enable 1
5Sync Output
6Sync Input
7Positive Output
8Output Return
9Return Sense
10 Positive Sense
11 Share
12 Enable 2
Available Screening Levels and Process Variations for AFL 12000S Series.
Requirement MIL-STD-883
Method No
Suffix ES
Suffix HB
Suffix CH
Suffix
Temperature Range -20°C to +85°C -55°C to +125°C -55°C to +125°C -55°C to +125°C
Element Evaluation MIL-H-38534
Internal Visual 2017 ¬üüü
Temperature Cycle 1010 Cond B Cond C Cond C
Constant Acceleration 2001, 500g Cond A Cond A
Burn-in 1015 96hrs @ 125°C 160hrs @ 125°C 160hrs @ 125°C
Final Electrical (Group A) MIL-PRF-38534 25°C 25°C -55, +25, +125°C -55, +25, +125°C
Seal, Fine & Gross 1014 Cond A Cond A, C Cond A, C Cond A, C
External Visual 2009 ¬üüü
¬ per Commercial Standards
Part Numbering AFL120 05 S X / CH
Model
Input Voltage
28= 28 V, 50= 50 V
120=120 V, 270= 270 V
Output Voltage
03.3= 3.3 V, 05= 5 V
08= 8 V, 09= 9 V
12= 12 V, 15= 15 V
24= 24 V, 28= 28 V
Outputs
S = Single
D = Dual
Case Style
W, X, Y, Z
Screening
, ES
HB, CH
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AFL12000S Circuit Description
Figure I. AFL Single Output Block Diagram
1
DC Input
Enable 1
4
Sync Output 5
6
Sync Input
Case
3
2Input Return
Input
Filter
Primary
Bias Supply
Control
FB
Output
Filter
Current
Sense
Error
Amp
& Ref
Share
Sense
7
+Output
10
+Sense
11
Share
12
Enable 2
9-Sense
8Output Return
Circuit Operation and Application Information
The AFL series of converters employ a forward
switched mode converter topology. (refer to Figure
I.) Operation of the device is initiated when a DC
voltage whose magnitude is within the specified
input limits is applied between pins 1 and 2. If pin 4
is enabled (at a logical 1 or open) the primary bias
supply will begin generating a regulated
housekeeping voltage bringing the circuitry on the
primary side of the converter to life. A power
MOSFET is used to chop the DC input voltage into
a high frequency square wave, applying this
chopped voltage to the power transformer at the
nominal converter switching frequency. Maintaining
a DC voltage within the specified operating range at
the input assures continuous generation of the
primary bias voltage.
The switched voltage impressed on the secondary
output transformer winding is rectified and filtered to
generate the converter DC output voltage. An error
amplifier on the secondary side compares the output
voltage to a precision reference and generates an
error signal proportional to the difference. This error
signal is magnetically coupled through the feedback
transformer into the controller section of the
converter varying the pulse width of the square
wave signal driving the MOSFET, narrowing the
width if the output voltage is too high and widening it
if it is too low, thereby regulating the output voltage.
Remote Sensing
Connection of the + and - sense leads at a remotely
located load permits compensation for excessive
resistance between the converter output and the
load when their physical separation could cause
undesirable voltage drop. This connection allows
regulation to the placard voltage at the point of
application. When the remote sensing feature is not
used, the sense leads should be connected to their
respective output terminals at the converter. Figure
III. illustrates a typical remotely sensed application.
Inhibiting Converter Output
As an alternative to application and removal of the
DC voltage to the input, the user can control the
converter output by providing TTL compatible,
positive logic signals to either of two enable pins
(pin 4 or 12). The distinction between these two
signal ports is that enable 1 (pin 4) is referenced to
the input return (pin 2) while enable 2 (pin 12) is
referenced to the output return (pin 8). Thus, the
user has access to an inhibit function on either side
of the isolation barrier. Each port is internally pulled
"high" so that when not used, an open connection on
both enable pins permits normal converter
operation. When their use is desired, a logical "low"
on either port will shut the converter down.
Figure II. Enable Input Equivalent Circuit
Pin 4 or
Pin 12
1N4148 100K
290K
150K
2N3904
+5.6V
Disable
Pin 2 or
Pin 8
8
Internally, these ports differ slightly in their function.
In use, a low on Enable 1 completely shuts down all
circuits in the converter while a low on Enable 2
shuts down the secondary side while altering the
controller duty cycle to near zero. Externally, the
use of either port is transparent save for minor
differences in standby current. (See specification
table).
Synchronization of Multiple Converters
When operating multiple converters, system
requirements often dictate operation of the
converters at a common frequency. To
accommodate this requirement, the AFL series
converters provide both a synchronization input and
a synchronization output.
The sync input port permits synchronization of an
AFL converter to any compatible external frequency
source operating between 500 and 700 KHz. This
input signal should be referenced to the input return
and have a 10% to 90% duty cycle. Compatibility
requires transition times less than 100 ns, maximum
low level of +0.8 volts and a minimum high level of
+2.0 volts. The sync output of another converter
which has been designated as the master oscillator
provides a convenient frequency source for this
mode of operation. When external synchronization
is not required, the sync in pin should be left open
(unconnected) thereby permitting the converter to
operate at its' own internally set frequency.
The sync output signal is a continuous pulse train
set at 550 ±50 KHz, with a duty cycle of 15 ±5%.
This signal is referenced to the input return and has
been tailored to be compatible with the AFL sync
input port. Transition times are less than 100 ns and
the low level output impedance is less than 50
ohms. This signal is active when the DC input
voltage is within the specified operating range and
the converter is not inhibited. This output has
adequate drive reserve to synchronize at least five
additional converters. A typical connection is
illustrated in Figure III.
Figure III. Preferred Connection for Parallel Operation
Optional
Synchronization
Connection
Power
Input
(Other Converters)
Share Bus
1
6
AFL
7
12
- Sense
Enable 2
+ Vout
Return
+ Sense
Share
Vin
Rtn
Case
Enable 1
Sync Out
Sync In
1
6
AFL
7
12
- Sense
Enable 2
+ Vout
Return
+ Sense
Share
Vin
Rtn
Case
Enable 1
Sync Out
Sync In
1
6
AFL
7
12
- Sense
Enable 2
+ Vout
Return
+ Sense
Share
Vin
Rtn
Case
Enable 1
Sync Out
Sync In
to Load
Parallel Operation — Current and Stress Sharing
Figure III. illustrates the preferred connection
scheme for operation of a set of AFL converters with
outputs operating in parallel. Use of this connection
permits equal sharing among the members of a set
where total load current exceeds the capacity of an
individual AFL. An important feature of the AFL
series operating in the parallel mode is that in
addition to sharing the current, the stress induced by
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temperature will also be shared. Thus if one
member of a paralleled set is operating at a higher
case temperature, the current it provides to the load
will be reduced as compensation for the
temperature induced stress on that device.
When operating in the shared mode, it is important
that symmetry of connection be maintained as an
assurance of optimum load sharing performance.
Thus, converter outputs should be connected to the
load with equal lengths of wire of the same gauge
and sense leads from each converter should be
connected to a common physical point, preferably at
the load along with the converter output and return
leads. All converters in a paralleled set must have
their share pins connected together. This
arrangement is diagrammatically illustrated in
Figure III. showing the outputs and sense pins
connected at a star point which is located close as
possible to the load.
As a consequence of the topology utilized in the
current sharing circuit, the share pin may be used
for other functions. In applications requiring only a
single converter, the voltage appearing on the share
pin may be used as a "current monitor". The share
pin open circuit voltage is nominally +1.00v at no
load and increases linearly with increasing output
current to +2.20v at full load.
Thermal Considerations
Because of the incorporation of many innovative
technological concepts, the AFL series of converters
is capable of providing very high output power from
a package of very small volume. These magnitudes
of power density can only be obtained by combining
high circuit efficiency with effective methods of heat
removal from the die junctions. This requirement
has been effectively addressed inside the device;
but when operating at maximum loads, a significant
amount of heat will be generated and this heat must
be conducted away from the case. To maintain the
case temperature at or below the specified
maximum of 125°C, this heat must be transferred by
conduction to an appropriate heat dissipater held in
intimate contact with the converter base-plate.
Because effectiveness of this heat transfer is
dependent on the intimacy of the baseplate-heatsink
interface, it is strongly recommended that a high
thermal conductivity heat transferring medium is
inserted between the baseplate and heatsink. The
material most frequently utilized at the factory
during all testing and burn-in processes is sold
under the trade name of Sil-Pad 4001. This
particular product is an insulator but electrically
conductive versions are also available. Use of
these materials assures maximum surface contact
with the heat dissipater thereby compensating for
any minor surface variations. While other available
types of heat conductive materials and thermal
compounds provide similar effectiveness, these
alternatives are often less convenient and are
frequently messy to use.
A conservative aid to estimating the total heat sink
surface area (AHEAT SINK) required to set the maximum
case temperature rise (T) above ambient
temperature is given by the following expression:
A HEAT SINK
T
P80 30
085
143
.
..
where
T
P P Eff
OUT
=
= =
Case temperature rise above ambient
Device dissipation in Watts 11
As an example, it is desired to maintain the case
temperature of an AFL12015S at +85°C while
operating in an open area whose ambient
temperature is held at a constant +25°C; then
T = 85 - 25 = 60°C.
If the worst case full load efficiency for this device is
83%; then the power dissipation at full load is given
by
( )
P=
==120 1
83 1120 0205 246
.. . W
and the required heat sink area is
A =60
80 24.6 inHEAT SINK 0.85
=
1
43
2
30 71
.
.
Thus, a total heat sink surface area (including fins, if
any) of 71 in2 in this example, would limit case rise
to 60°C above ambient. A flat aluminum plate,
0.25" thick and of approximate dimension 4" by 9"
(36 in2 per side) would suffice for this application in
a still air environment. Note that to meet the criteria
in this example, both sides of the plate require
unrestricted exposure to the ambient air.
1Sil-Pad is a registered Trade Mark of Bergquist, Minneapolis, MN
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Input Filter
The AFL12000S series converters incorporate a LC
input filter whose elements dominate the input load
impedance characteristic at turn-on. The input
circuit is as shown in Figure IV.
Figure IV. Input Filter Circuit
Undervoltage Lockout
A minimum voltage is required at the input of the
converter to initiate operation. This voltage is set to
75 ± 3 volts. To preclude the possibility of noise or
other variations at the input falsely initiating and
halting converter operation, a hysteresis of
approximately 4 volts is incorporated in this circuit.
Thus if the input voltage drops to 71 ± 3 volts, the
converter will shut down and remain inoperative
until the input voltage returns to 75 volts.
Output Voltage Adjust
In addition to permitting close voltage regulation of
remotely located loads, it is possible to utilize the
converter sense pins to incrementally increase the
output voltage over a limited range. The
adjustments made possible by this method are
intended as a means to “trim” the output to a voltage
setting for some particular application, but are not
intended to create an adjustable output converter.
These output voltage setting variations are obtained
by connecting an appropriate resistor value between
the +sense and -sense pins while connecting the -
sense pin to the output return pin as shown in Figure
V. below. The range of adjustment and
corresponding range of resistance values can be
determined by use of the following equation.
R = 100 - -.025
adj NOM
OUT NOM
V
V V
Where VNOM = device nominal output voltage, and
VOUT = desired output voltage
Finding a resistor value for a particular output
voltage, is simply a matter of substituting the
desired output voltage and the nominal device
voltage into the equation and solving for the
corresponding resistor value.
Figure V. Connection for VOUT Adjustment
Enable 2
Share
+ Sense
- Sense
Return
+ V
out
To Load
RADJ
AFL120xxS
Note: Radj must be set 500
Attempts to adjust the output voltage to a value
greater than 120% of nominal should be avoided
because of the potential of exceeding internal
component stress ratings and subsequent operation
to failure. Under no circumstance should the
external setting resistor be made less than 500.
By remaining within this specified range of values,
completely safe operation fully within normal
component derating limits is assured.
Examination of the equation relating output voltage
and resistor value reveals a special benefit of the
circuit topology utilized for remote sensing of output
voltage in the AFL12000S series of converters. It is
apparent that as the resistance increases, the output
voltage approaches the nominal set value of the
device. In fact the calculated limiting value of
output voltage as the adjusting resistor becomes
very large is 25mV above nominal device voltage.
The consequence is that if the +sense connection is
unintentionally broken, an AFL120xxS has a fail-
safe output voltage of Vout + 25mV, where the
25mV is independent of the nominal output voltage.
It can be further demonstrated that in the event of
both the + and - sense connections being broken,
the output will be limited to Vout + 440mV. This 440
mV is also essentially constant independent of the
nominal output voltage.
General Application Information
The AFL12000 series of converters are capable of
providing large transient currents to user loads on
demand. Because the nominal input voltage range
in this series is relatively low, the resulting input
current demands will be correspondingly large. It is
important therefore, that the line impedance be kept
very low to prevent steady state and transient input
currents from degrading the supply voltage between
Pin 1
Pin 2
16.8uH
0.78uF
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the voltage source and the converter input. In
applications requiring high static currents and large
transients, it is recommended that the input leads be
made of adequate size to minimize resistive losses,
and that a good quality capacitor of approximately
100µfd be connected directly across the input
terminals to assure an adequately low impedance at
the input terminals. Table I relates nominal
resistance values and selected wire sizes.
Table I. Nominal Resistance Of Cu Wire
Wire Size, AWG Resistance per ft
24 Ga 25.7 m
22 Ga 16.2 m
20 Ga 10.1 m
18 Ga 6.4 m
16 Ga 4.0 m
14 Ga 2.5 m
12 Ga 1.6 m
Incorporation of a 100 µfd capacitor at the input
terminals is recommended as compensation for the
dynamic effects of the parasitic resistance of the
input cable reacting with the complex impedance of
the converter input, and to provide an energy
reservoir for transient input current requirements.
Figure VI. Problems of Parasitic Resistance in Input Leads
(See text)
Vin
Rtn
Case
Enable 1
Sync Out
Sync In
Rp
Rp
IRtn
Iin
esource
System Ground
eRtn
100
µfd
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