VTM48EH015 x 050A00 (Formerly VIV0102THJ) VTMTM Current Multiplier S (R) US C FEATURES * 48 Vdc to 1.5 Vdc 50 A current multiplier - Operating from standard 48 V or 24 V PRMTM regulators * High efficiency (>89%) reduces system power consumption * High density (334 A/in3) * "Half Chip" VI Chip(R) package enables surface mount, low impedance interconnect to system board * Contains built-in protection features against: - Overvoltage Overcurrent Short Circuit Overtemperature * Provides enable / disable control, internal temperature monitoring, current monitoring * ZVS / ZCS resonant Sine Amplitude Converter topology * Less than 50 C temperature rise at full load in typical applications TYPICAL APPLICATIONS * High End Computing Systems * Automated Test Equipment * High Density Power Supplies * Communications Systems *0 C NRTL US DESCRIPTION The VI Chip(R) current multiplier is a high efficiency (>89%) Sine Amplitude ConverterTM (SACTM) operating from a 26 to 55 Vdc primary bus to deliver an isolated output. The Sine Amplitude Converter offers a low AC impedance beyond the bandwidth of most downstream regulators, which means that capacitance normally at the load can be located at the input to the Sine Amplitude Converter. Since the K factor of the VTM48EH015T050A00 is 1/32, that capacitance value can be reduced by a factor of 1024, resulting in savings of board area, materials and total system cost. The VTM48EH015T050A00 is provided in a VI Chip(R) package compatible with standard pick-and-place and surface mount assembly processes. The co-molded VI Chip(R) package provides enhanced thermal management due to large thermal interface area and superior thermal conductivity. With high conversion efficiency the VTM48EH015T050A00 increases overall system efficiency and lowers operating costs compared to conventional approaches. The VTM48EH015T050A00 enables the utilization of Factorized Power ArchitectureTM providing efficiency and size benefits by lowering conversion and distribution losses and promoting high density point of load conversion. VIN = 26 to 55 V IOUT = 50 A (NOM) VOUT = 0.8 to 1.7 V (NO LOAD) K= 1/32 PART NUMBERING PART NUMBER PRODUCT GRADE T = -40 to 125 C VTM48EH015 x 050A00 M = -55 to 125 C For Storage and Operating Temperatures see Section 6.0 General Characteristics Regulator PR PC TM IL Current Multiplier VC SG OS CD PC IM VC TM VTMTM PRMTM +In +Out -In -Out +In +Out -In -Out VIN L O A D (See Application Note AN:024) Factorized Power ArchitectureTM VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 1 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m VTM48EH015 x 050A00 1.0 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM VOLTAGE RATINGS The absolute maximum ratings below are stress ratings only. Operation at or beyond these maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. MIN MAX UNIT MIN MAX UNIT + IN to - IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -1.0 60 VDC IM to - IN................................................. PC to - IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3 20 VDC + IN / - IN to + OUT / - OUT (hipot)........ TM to -IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3 7 VDC + IN / - IN to + OUT / - OUT (working)... VC to - IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3 20 VDC + OUT to - OUT....................................... 0 -1.0 3.15 VDC 2250 VDC 60 VDC 4 VDC 2.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Specifications apply over all line and load conditions unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of -40 C < TJ < 125 C (T-Grade); All other specifications are at TJ = 25 C unless otherwise noted. ATTRIBUTE SYMBOL Input Voltage Range VIN VIN Slew Rate dVIN /dt VIN UV Turn Off VIN_UV CONDITIONS / NOTES No external VC applied VC applied No Load power dissipation PNL Inrush current peak IINRP Module latched shutdown, No external VC applied, IOUT = 50A VIN = 42 V VIN = 26 V to 55 V VIN = 42 V, TC = 25 C VIN = 26 V to 55 V, TC = 25 C VC enable, VIN = 42 V COUT = 5000 F, RLOAD = 28 m IIN_DC K VOUT K = VOUT / VIN, IOUT = 0 A VOUT = VIN * K - IOUT * ROUT, Section 11 DC input current Transfer ratio Output voltage Output current (average) Output current (peak) Output power (average) IOUT_AVG IOUT_PK POUT_AVG AMB Efficiency (ambient) HOT 20% Efficiency (hot) Efficiency (Over load range) Output resistance (Cold) Output resistance (Ambient) Output resistance (Hot) Switching frequency Output ripple frequency ROUT_COLD ROUT_AMB ROUT_HOT FSW FSW_RP Output voltage ripple VOUT_PP Output inductance (parasitic) LOUT_PAR Output capacitance (internal) COUT_INT Output capacitance (external) COUT_EXT PROTECTION OVLO Overvoltage lockout response time Output overcurrent trip Short circuit protection trip current Output overcurrent response time constant Short circuit protection response time Thermal shutdown setpoint TPEAK < 10 ms, IOUT_AVG 50 A IOUT_AVG 50 A VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 50 A VIN = 26 V to 55 V, IOUT = 50 A VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 25 A VIN = 42 V, TC = 100 C, IOUT = 50 A 10 A < IOUT < 50 A TC = -40 C, IOUT = 50 A TC = 25 C, IOUT = 50 A TC = 100 C, IOUT = 50 A MIN 16.2 1.2 2.6 2.5 Module latched shutdown TOVLO Effective internal RC filter IOCP ISCP MAX V/s 26.0 V 5.0 7.1 3.5 4.8 W 10 A 1.8 A V/V V A A W 50 75 80 87.2 83.0 86.3 87.0 70.0 1.2 1.5 1.9 1.30 2.60 55.5 VDC 88.6 % 88.0 88.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 1.45 2.90 1.8 2.2 2.5 1.60 3.20 % % m m m MHz MHz 155 300 mV 600 pH 130 F 57.7 5000 F 59.8 V 2.4 60 75 UNIT 55 55 1 1/32 COUT = 0 F, IOUT = 50 A, VIN = 42 V, 20 MHz BW, Section 12 Frequency up to 30 MHz, Simulated J-lead model VOUT = 1.5 V VTM Standalone Operation VIN pre-applied, VC enable VIN_OVLO+ TYP 26 0 75 s 100 A A TOCP Effective internal RC filter (Integrative). 8 ms TSCP From detection to cessation of switching (Instantaneous) 1 s TJ_OTP 125 130 VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 135 C Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 2 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m VTM48EH015 x 050A00 3.0 SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS Specifications apply over all line and load conditions unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of -40 C < TJ < 125 C (T-Grade); All other specifications are at TJ = 25 C unless otherwise noted. * Used to wake up powertrain circuit. * A minimum of 12 V must be applied indefinitely for VIN < 26 V to ensure normal operation. * VC slew rate must be within range for a successful start. SIGNAL TYPE STATE Steady ATTRIBUTE VTM CONTROL : VC * PRM VC can be used as valid wake-up signal source. * VC voltage may be continuously applied; there will be minimal VC current drawn when VIN > 26 V and VC < 13. * Internal resistance used in adaptive loop compensation SYMBOL External VC voltage VVC_EXT VC current draw threshold VVC_TH VC current draw IVC VC internal resistor RVC-INT VC slew rate dVC/dt VC inrush current IINR_VC CONDITIONS / NOTES Required for startup, and operation below 26 V. See Section 7. Low VC current draw for VIN >26 V VC = 13 V, VIN = 0 V VC = 13 V, VIN > 26 V VC = 16.5 V, VIN > 26 V TYP 12 MAX UNIT 16.5 13 90 6 90 11 V 150 mA k V/s VC = 16.5 V, dVC/dt = 0.25 V/s 750 VIN pre-applied, PC floating, VC enable VC output turn-on delay TON 500 CPC = 0 F, COUT = 5000 F Transitional VC = 12 V to PC high, VIN = 0 V, 10 VC to PC delay TVC_PC 25 dVC/dt = 0.25 V/s Internal VC capacitance CVC_INT VC = 0 V 2.2 PRIMARY CONTROL : PC * The PC pin enables and disables the VTM. * Module will shutdown when pulled low with an impedance When held below 2 V, the VTM will be disabled. less than 400 . * PC pin outputs 5 V during normal operation. PC pin is equal to 2.5 V * In an array of VTMs, connect PC pin to synchronize startup. during fault mode given VIN > 26 V and VC > 12 V. * PC pin cannot sink current and will not disable other module * After successful start-up and under no fault condition, PC can be used as during fault mode. a 5 V regulated voltage source with a 2 mA maximum current. mA Start Up SIGNAL TYPE STATE ATTRIBUTE SYMBOL CONDITIONS / NOTES 0.02 V 0.25 ANALOG INPUT Required for proper startup; MIN MIN TYP PC voltage VPC 4.7 5.0 5.3 PC source current IPC_OP 2 ANALOG PC resistance (internal) RPC_INT Internal pull down resistor 50 150 400 OUTPUT PC source current IPC_EN 50 100 300 Start Up PC capacitance (internal) CPC_INT Section 7 50 PC resistance (external) RPC_EXT 60 PC voltage (enable) VPC_EN 2 2.5 3 Enable PC voltage (disable) VPC_DIS 2 Disable DIGITAL PC pull down current IPC_PD 5.1 INPUT / OUPUT PC disable time TPC_DIS_T 4 Transitional PC fault response time TFR_PC From fault to PC = 2 V 100 TEMPERATURE MONITOR : TM * The TM pin monitors the internal temperature of the VTM controller IC * The TM pin has a room temperature setpoint of 3 V (@27 C) within an accuracy of 5 C. and approximate gain of 10 mV/ C. * Can be used as a "Power Good" flag to verify that the VTM is operating. STATE ANALOG OUTPUT Steady Disable DIGITAL OUTPUT (FAULT FLAG) Transitional ATTRIBUTE TM voltage TM source current TM gain SYMBOL VTM_AMB ITM ATM TM voltage ripple VTM_PP TM voltage TM resistance (internal) TM capacitance (external) TM fault response time VTM_DIS RTM_INT CTM_EXT TFR_TM CONDITIONS / NOTES TJ controller = 27 C VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 V mA k A pF k V V mA s s TYP MAX UNIT 2.95 3.00 3.05 100 V A mV/C 200 mV 50 50 V k pF s 10 From fault to TM = 1.5 V F MIN CTM = 0 F, VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 50 A Internal pull down resistor s MAX UNIT Steady SIGNAL TYPE s 120 25 0 40 10 Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 3 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m VTM48EH015 x 050A00 3.0 SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.) Specifications apply over all line and load conditions unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of -40 C < TJ < 125 C (T-Grade); All other specifications are at TJ = 25 C unless otherwise noted. CURRENT MONITOR : IM * The nominal IM pin voltage varies between 0.39 V and 1.86 V representing the output current within 25% under all operating line temperature conditions between 50% and 100%. SIGNAL TYPE STATE ANALOG OUTPUT ATTRIBUTE IM voltage (no load) IM voltage (50%) IM voltage (full load) IM gain IM resistance (external) Steady * The IM pin provides a DC analog voltage proportional to the output current of the VTM. SYMBOL CONDITIONS / NOTES MIN TYP MAX UNIT VIM_NL VIM_50% VIM_FL A IM RIM_EXT TC = 25C, VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 0 A TC = 25C, VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 25 A TC = 25C, VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 50 A TC = 25C, VIN = 42 V, IOUT > 25 A 0.25 0.39 0.98 1.86 35.2 0.49 V V V mV/A M 2.5 4.0 TIMING DIAGRAM IOUT 6 7 ISSP IOCP 1 2 3 VC 4 8 d 5 b VVC-EXT a VOVLO VIN NL 26 V c e f VOUT TM VTM-AMB PC g 5V 3V a: VC slew rate (dVC/dt) b: Minimum VC pulse rate c: TOVLO d: TOCP e: Output turn on delay (TON) f: PC disable time (TPC_DIS_T) g: VC to PC delay (TVC_PC) 1. Initiated VC pulse 2. Controller start 3. VIN ramp up 4. VIN = VOVLO 5. VIN ramp down no VC pulse 6. Overcurrent 7. Start up on short circuit 8. PC driven low Notes: VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 - Timing and voltage is not to scale - Error pulse width is load dependent Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 4 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m VTM48EH015 x 050A00 5.0 APPLICATION CHARACTERISTICS The following values, typical of an application environment, are collected at TC = 25 C unless otherwise noted. See associated figures for general trend data. ATTRIBUTE SYMBOL No load power dissipation Efficiency (ambient) Efficiency (hot) Output resistance (ambient) Output resistance (hot) Output resistance (cold) PNL AMB HOT ROUT_AMB ROUT_HOT ROUT_COLD Output voltage ripple VOUT_PP VOUT Transient (positive) VOUT_TRAN+ VOUT Transient (negative) VOUT_TRAN- CONDITIONS / NOTES TYP UNIT VIN = 42 V VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 50 A VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 50 A, TC = 100 C VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 50 A VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 50 A, TC = 100 C VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 50 A, TC = -40 C COUT = 0 F, IOUT = 50 A, VIN = 42 V, 20 MHz BW, Section 12 IOUT_STEP = 0 A TO 50A, VIN = 42 V, ISLEW > 10 A /us IOUT_STEP = 50 A to 0 A, VIN = 42 V ISLEW > 10 A /us 3.1 88.6 88.0 1.8 2.2 1.5 W % % m m m 235 mV 20 mV 20 mV Full Load Efficiency vs. Case Temperature No Load Power Dissipation vs. Line 92 Full Load Efficiency (%) 6 5 4 3 2 90 88 86 84 82 80 1 26 29 32 36 39 42 45 49 52 -40 55 -20 0 TCASE : -40 C 25 C VIN : 100 C 92 85 18 88 Efficiency (%) 16 75 14 70 12 10 PD 8 55 6 50 4 45 2 40 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 26 V 42 V 55 V 26 V 80 100 42 V 55 V 40 45 18 16 14 12 80 10 76 PD 72 8 68 6 64 4 60 2 0 56 50 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Output Current (A) Output Current (A) VIN: 26 V 84 Efficiency (%) Power Dissipation (W) 20 60 60 Efficiency & Power Dissipation 25 C Case Efficiency & Power Dissipation -40 C Case 90 65 40 Figure 2 -- Full load efficiency vs. temperature Figure 1 -- No load power dissipation vs. VIN 80 20 Case Temperature (C) Input Voltage (V) Power Dissipation (W) Power Dissipation (W) 7 42 V Figure 3 -- Efficiency and power dissipation at -40 C 55 V VIN: 26 V 42 V 55 V 26 V 42 V 55 V Figure 4 -- Efficiency and power dissipation at 25 C VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 5 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m VTM48EH015 x 050A00 Efficiency & Power Dissipation 100 C Case 12 10 80 76 8 PD 72 6 68 4 64 2 2 Rout (m) 14 84 2.5 Power Dissipation (W) 88 Efficiency (%) ROUT vs. Case Temperature at VIN = 42 V 16 92 1 0.5 0 60 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 1.5 50 -40 -20 Output Current (A) 26 V VIN: 42 V 55 V 0 20 40 60 80 100 Case Temperature (C) 26 V 42 V 55 V I OUT : 25 A 50 A Figure 6 -- ROUT vs. temperature Figure 5 -- Efficiency and power dissipation at 100 C Ripple vs. Load 250 IM Voltage vs. Load at VIN = 42 V 2.5 2 1.75 150 IM (V) Ripple (mV pk-pk) 2.25 200 100 1.5 1.25 1 50 0.75 0 0.25 0.5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 0 5 TCASE: 42 V V IN : Figure 7 -- VRIPPLE vs. IOUT ; No external COUT. Board mounted module, scope setting : 20 MHz analog BW 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -40 C 25 C 100 C Figure 8 -- IM voltage vs. load IM Voltage vs. TCASE & Line IM Voltage vs. Load 25 C Case 2.25 2.5 2 2.4 1.75 2.3 2.2 IM (V) 1.5 IM (V) 10 Load Current (A) Load Current (A) 1.25 1 2.1 2 1.9 0.75 1.8 0.5 1.7 0.25 1.6 1.5 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 -40 -20 0 VIN : 26 V Figure 9 -- IM voltage vs. load 42 V 20 40 60 80 100 TCASE (C) Load Current (A) 55 V VIN 26 V 42 V 55 V Figure 10 -- Full load IM voltage vs. TCASE VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 6 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m VTM48EH015 x 050A00 Safe Operating Area 80 Output Current (A) 70 60 10 ms Max 50 40 Continuous 30 20 10 0 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 Output Voltage (V) Figure 11 -- Safe operating area Figure 12 -- Full load ripple, 100 F CIN; No external COUT. Board mounted module, scope setting : 20 MHz analog BW Figure 13 -- Start up from application of VIN ; VC pre-applied COUT = 0 F Figure 14 -- Start up from application of VC; VIN pre-applied COUT = 0 F Figure 15 -- 0 A - 50 A transient response: CIN = 100 F, no external COUT Figure 16 -- 50 A - 0 A transient response: CIN = 100 F, no external COUT VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 7 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m VTM48EH015 x 050A00 6.0 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Specifications apply over all line and load conditions unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of -40 C < TJ < 125 C (T-Grade); All Other specifications are at TJ = 25 C unless otherwise noted. ATTRIBUTE SYMBOL MECHANICAL Length Width Height Volume Weight L W H Vol W CONDITIONS / NOTES TYP MAX UNIT 21.7 / [0.85] 16.4 / [0.64] 6.48 / [0.255] 22.0 / [0.87] 16.5 / [0.65] 6.73 / [0.265] 2.44 / [0.150] 8.0 / 0.28 22.3 / [0.88] 16.6 / [0.66] 6.98 / [0.275] mm/[in] mm/[in] mm/[in] cm3/[in3] g/[oz] No heat sink Nickel Palladium Gold Lead finish MIN 0.51 0.02 0.003 2.03 0.15 0.051 -40 -55 125 125 C C Ws/C 3 lbs 125 125 C C m THERMAL Operating temperature TJ VTM48EH015T050A00 (T-Grade) VTM48EH015M050A00 (M-Grade) Thermal capacity 5 ASSEMBLY Peak compressive force Applied to case (Z-axis) Supported by J-lead only Storage temperature TST ESDHBM ESD withstand ESDMM VTM48EH015T050A00 (T-Grade) VTM48EH015M050A00 (M-Grade) Human Body Model, "JEDEC JESD 22-A114C.01" Machine Model, "JEDEC JESD 22-A115-A" 2.5 -40 -65 1500 VDC 400 SOLDERING MSL 5 MSL 6, TOB = 4hrs Peak temperature during reflow Peak time above 183 C Peak heating rate during reflow Peak cooling rate post reflow SAFETY Working voltage (IN - OUT) Isolation voltage (hipot) Isolation capacitance Isolation resistance MTBF Agency approvals / standards 1.5 1.5 VIN_OUT VHIPOT CIN_OUT RIN_OUT Unpowered Unit 2250 1350 10 1750 MIL HDBK 217, 25 C, 4.5 Ground Benign cTUVus cURus CE Marked for low voltage directive and RoHS recast directive, as applicable VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 225 245 150 3 6 C C s C/s C/s 60 VDC VDC pF M 2150 MHrs Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 8 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m VTM48EH015 x 050A00 7.0 USING THE CONTROL SIGNALS VC, PC, TM, IM The VTM Control (VC) pin is an input pin which powers the internal VCC circuitry when within the specified voltage range of 12 V to 16.5 V. This voltage is required in order for the VTM module to start, and must be applied as long as the input is below 26 V. In order to ensure a proper start, the slew rate of the applied voltage must be within the specified range. Some additional notes on the using the VC pin: * In most applications, the VTMTM module will be powered by an upstream PRM which provides a 10 ms VC pulse during startup. In these applications the VC pins of the PRM and VTM should be tied together. * The VC voltage can be applied indefinitely allowing for continuous operation down to 0 VIN. * The fault response of the VTM module is latching. A positive edge on VC is required in order to restart the unit. If VC is continuously applied the PC pin may be toggled to restart the module. Primary Control (PC) pin can be used to accomplish the following functions: * Delayed start: Upon the application of VC, the PC pin will source a constant 100 A current to the internal RC network. Adding an external capacitor will allow further delay in reaching the 2.5 V threshold for module start. * Auxiliary voltage source: Once enabled in regular operational conditions (no fault), each VTM PC provides a regulated 5 V, 2 mA voltage source. * Output disable: PC pin can be actively pulled down in order to disable the module. Pull down impedance shall be lower than 400 . * Fault detection flag: The PC 5 V voltage source is internally turned off as soon as a fault is detected. It is important to notice that PC doesn't have current sink capability. Therefore, in an array, PC line will not be capable of disabling neighboring modules if a fault is detected. * Fault reset: PC may be toggled to restart the unit if VC is continuously applied. Temperature Monitor (TM) pin provides a voltage proportional to the absolute temperature of the converter control IC. It can be used to accomplish the following functions: * Monitor the control IC temperature: The temperature in Kelvin is equal to the voltage on the TM pin scaled by 100. (i.e. 3.0 V = 300 K = 27 C). If a heat sink is applied, TM can be used to thermally protect the system. * Fault detection flag: The TM voltage source is internally turned off as soon as a fault is detected. For system monitoring purposes (microcontroller interface) faults are detected on falling edges of TM signal. Current Monitor (IM) pin provides a voltage proportional to the output current of the VTM module. The nominal voltage will vary between 0.39 V and 1.86 V over the output current range of the module (See Figures 8-10). The accuracy of the IM pin will be within 25% under all line and temperature conditions between 50% and 100% load. 8.0 STARTUP BEHAVIOR Depending on the sequencing of the VC with respect to the input voltage, the behavior during startup will vary as follows: * Normal Operation (VC applied prior to VIN): In this case the controller is active prior to ramping the input. When the input voltage is applied, the VTM output voltage will track the input (See Figure 13). The inrush current is determined by the input voltage rate of rise and output capacitance. If the VC voltage is removed prior to the input reaching 26 V, the VTM module may shut down. * Stand Alone Operation (VC applied after VIN ): In this case the module output will begin to rise upon the application of the VC voltage (See Figure 14). The Adaptive Soft Start circuit (See Section 10) may vary the ouput rate of rise in order to limit the inrush current to it's maximum level. When starting into high capacitance, or a short, the output current will be limited for a maximum of 900 sec. After this period, the adaptive soft start circuit will time out and the module may shut down. No restart will be attempted until VC is re-applied, or PC is toggled. The maximum output capacitance is limited to 5000 F in this mode of operation to ensure a sucessful start. 9.0 THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS VI Chip(R) products are multi-chip modules whose temperature distribution varies greatly for each part number as well as with the input / output conditions, thermal management and environmental conditions. Maintaining the top of the VTM48EH015T050A00 case to less than 100 C will keep all junctions within the VI Chip(R) below 125 C for most applications. The percent of total heat dissipated through the top surface versus through the J-lead is entirely dependent on the particular mechanical and thermal environment. The heat dissipated through the top surface is typically 60%. The heat dissipated through the J-lead onto the PCB board surface is typically 40%. Use 100% top surface dissipation when designing for a conservative cooling solution. It is not recommended to use a VI Chip(R) module for an extended period of time at full load without proper heat sinking. VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 9 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m v i c o r p o w e r. c o m PC -VIN VC +VIN 560 pF 2.5 V Rvc Enable 100 uA 150 K 1.5 k 2.5 V PC Pull-Up & Source 10.5 V Buck Regulator Supply 18 V CIN 5V Enable 2 mA OVLO UVLO VIN Adaptive Soft Start Gate Drive Supply Enable Fault Logic Enable Modulator Q2 Primary Current Sensing Primary Gate Drive Q1 Lr Over Temperature Protection Cr Primary Stage & Resonant Tank Slow current limit Fast current limit Overcurrent Protection Secondary Gate Drive Power Transformer VREF (130C 5C) Vref C2 C1 40 K Synchronous Rectification Q4 3 V max. 240 A max. Temperature dependent voltage source Q3 COUT TM IM -VOUT +VOUT VTM48EH015 x 050A00 10.0 VTMTM MODULE BLOCK DIAGRAM VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 10 of 16 VTM48EH015 x 050A00 11.0 SINE AMPLITUDE CONVERTERTM POINT OF LOAD CONVERSION The Sine Amplitude ConverterTM (SACTM) uses a high frequency resonant tank to move energy from input to output. (The resonant tank is formed by Cr and leakage inductance Lr in the power transformer windings as shown in the VTMTM Module Block Diagram. See Section 10). The resonant LC tank, operated at high frequency, is amplitude modulated as function of input voltage and output current. A small amount of capacitance embedded in the input and output stages of the module is sufficient for full functionality and is key to achieving power density. The VTM48EH015T050A00 SAC can be simplified into the following model: 61 pH IOUT IOUT LLININ== 3.7 5 nH nH OUT RROUT 1.8 m + R RCIN CIN 6.3 m CCININ 900 nF RRCOUT COUT 49 m V*I 1/32 * IOUT VIN V IN LOUT = 600 pH + + - - + 130 1/32 * VIN COUT COUT IIQQ 130 F VVOUT OUT 0.062 A K - - Figure 17 -- VI Chip(R) module AC model At no load: VOUT = VIN * K (1) ROUT = 0 and IQ = 0 A, Eq. (3) now becomes Eq. (1) and is essentially load independent. A resistor R is now placed in series with VIN as shown in Figure 18. K represents the "turns ratio" of the SAC. Rearranging Eq (1): R R V K = OUT VIN (2) VVin IN + - SACTM SAC = 1/32 1/32 KK = Vout V OUT In the presence of load, VOUT is represented by: VOUT = VIN * K - IOUT * ROUT (3) The relationship between VIN and VOUT becomes: and IOUT is represented by: IOUT = IIN - IQ K Figure 18 -- K = 1/32 Sine Amplitude ConverterTM with series input resistor (4) ROUT represents the impedance of the SAC, and is a function of the RDSON of the input and output MOSFETs and the winding resistance of the power transformer. IQ represents the quiescent current of the SAC control and gate drive circuitry. The use of DC voltage transformation provides additional interesting attributes. Assuming for the moment that VOUT = (VIN - IIN * R) * K (5) Substituting the simplified version of Eq. (4) (IQ is assumed = 0 A) into Eq. (5) yields: VOUT = VIN * K - IOUT * R * K2 VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 (6) Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 11 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m VTM48EH015 x 050A00 This is similar in form to Eq. (3), where ROUT is used to represent the characteristic impedance of the SACTM. However, in this case a real R on the input side of the SAC is effectively scaled by K2 with respect to the output. Assuming that R = 1 , the effective R as seen from the secondary side is 0.98 m, with K = 1/32 as shown in Figure 18. A similar exercise should be performed with the additon of a capacitor, or shunt impedance, at the input to the SAC. A switch in series with VIN is added to the circuit. This is depicted in Figure 19. S VVin IN + - C SACTM SAC K = 1/32 K = 1/32 VVout OUT Figure 19 -- Sine Amplitude ConverterTM with input capacitor A change in VIN with the switch closed would result in a change in capacitor current according to the following equation: IC(t) = C dVIN dt Low impedance is a key requirement for powering a highcurrent, low-voltage load efficiently. A switching regulation stage should have minimal impedance, while simultaneously providing appropriate filtering for any switched current. The use of a SAC between the regulation stage and the point of load provides a dual benefit, scaling down series impedance leading back to the source and scaling up shunt capacitance (or energy storage) as a function of its K factor squared. However, these benefits are not useful if the series impedance of the SAC is too high. The impedance of the SAC must be low well beyond the crossover frequency of the system. A solution for keeping the impedance of the SAC low involves switching at a high frequency. This enables magnetic components to be small since magnetizing currents remain low. Small magnetics mean small path lengths for turns. Use of low loss core material at high frequencies reduces core losses as well. The two main terms of power loss in the VTMTM module are: - No load power dissipation (PNL ): defined as the power used to power up the module with an enabled power train at no load. - Resistive loss (ROUT): refers to the power loss across the VTM current multiplier modeled as pure resistive impedance. PDISSIPATED = PNL + PROUT (7) (10) Therefore, POUT = PIN - PDISSIPATED = PIN - PNL - PROUT Assume that with the capacitor charged to VIN, the switch is opened and the capacitor is discharged through the idealized SAC. In this case, IC = IOUT * K (11) The above relations can be combined to calculate the overall module efficiency: (8) = (9) = POUT = PIN - PNL - PROUT PIN PIN (12) Substituting Eq. (1) and (8) into Eq. (7) reveals: IOUT = C K2 * dVOUT dt Writing the equation in terms of the output has yielded a K2 scaling factor for C, this time in the denominator of the equation. For a K factor less than unity, this results in an effectively larger capacitance on the output when expressed in terms of the input. With a K=1/32 as shown in Figure 19, C=1 F would effectively appear as C=1024 F when viewed from the output. VIN * IIN - PNL - (IOUT)2 * ROUT VIN * IIN = 1- ( ) PNL + (IOUT)2 * ROUT VIN * IIN VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 12 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m VTM48EH015 x 050A00 12.0 INPUT AND OUTPUT FILTER DESIGN A major advantage of a SACTM system versus a conventional PWM converter is that the former does not require large functional filters. The resonant LC tank, operated at extreme high frequency, is amplitude modulated as a function of input voltage and output current and efficiently transfers charge through the isolation transformer. A small amount of capacitance embedded in the input and output stages of the module is sufficient for full functionality and is key to achieving high power density. This paradigm shift requires system design to carefully evaluate external filters in order to: 1.Guarantee low source impedance. To take full advantage of the VTMTM module dynamic response, the impedance presented to its input terminals must be low from DC to approximately 5 MHz. Input capacitance may be added to improve transient performance or compensate for high source impedance. 2.Further reduce input and /or output voltage ripple without sacrificing dynamic response. Given the wide bandwidth of the VTM module, the source response is generally the limiting factor in the overall system response. Anomalies in the response of the source will appear at the output of the module multiplied by its K factor. 3.Protect the module from overvoltage transients imposed by the system that would exceed maximum ratings and cause failures. The VI Chip(R) module input/output voltage ranges must not be exceeded. An internal overvoltage lockout function prevents operation outside of the normal operating input range. Even during this condition, the powertrain is exposed to the applied voltage and power MOSFETs must withstand it. 13.0 CAPACITIVE FILTERING CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SINE AMPLITUDE CONVERTER It is important to consider the impact of adding input and output capacitance to a Sine Amplitude ConverterTM on the system as a whole. Both the capacitance value, and the effective impedance of the capacitor must be considered. A Sine Amplitude Converter has a DC ROUT value which has already been discussed in section 11. The AC ROUT of the SAC contains several terms: * Resonant tank impedance * Input lead inductance and internal capacitance * Output lead inductance and internal capacitance The values of these terms are shown in the behavioral model in section 11. It is important to note on which side of the transformer these impedances appear and how they reflect across the transformer given the K factor. The overall AC impedance varies from model to model but for most models it is dominated by DC ROUT value from DC to beyond 500 KHz. The behavioral model in section 11 should be used to approximate the AC impedance of the specific model. Any capacitors placed at the output of the VTM module reflect back to the input of the module by the square of the K factor (Eq. 9) with the impedance of the module appearing in series. It is very important to keep this in mind when using a PRMTM regulator to power the VTMTM. Most PRM regulators have a limit on the maximum amount of capacitance that can be applied to the output. This capacitance includes both the regulator output capacitance and the current multiplier output capacitance reflected back to the input. In PRM regulator remote sense applications, it is important to consider the reflected value of VTM current multiplier output capacitance when designing and compensating the PRM regulator control loop. Capacitance placed at the input of the VTM module appear to the load reflected by the K factor, with the impedance of the VTM module in series. In step-down VTM ratios, the effective capacitance is increased by the K factor. The effective ESR of the capacitor is decreased by the square of the K factor, but the impedance of the VTM module appears in series. Still, in most step-down VTM modules an electrolytic capacitor placed at the input of the module will have a lower effective impedance compared to an electrolytic capacitor placed at the output. This is important to consider when placing capacitors at the output of the current multiplier. Even though the capacitor may be placed at the output, the majority of the AC current will be sourced from the lower impedance, which in most cases will be the VTM current multiplier. This should be studied carefully in any system design using a VTM current multiplier. In most cases, it should be clear that electrolytic output capacitors are not necessary to design a stable, wellbypassed system. VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 13 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m VTM48EH015 x 050A00 14.0 CURRENT SHARING The SACTM topology bases its performance on efficient transfer of energy through a transformer without the need of closed loop control. For this reason, the transfer characteristic can be approximated by an ideal transformer with some resistive drop and positive temperature coefficient. This type of characteristic is close to the impedance characteristic of a DC power distribution system, both in behavior (AC dynamic) and absolute value (DC dynamic). When connected in an array with the same K factor, the VTMTM module will inherently share the load current with parallel units, according to the equivalent impedance divider that the system implements from the power source to the point of load. Some general recommendations to achieve matched array impedances: * Dedicate common copper planes within the PCB to deliver and return the current to the modules. * Provide the PCB layout as symmetric as possible. * Apply same input / output filters (if present) to each unit. 16.0 REVERSE OPERATION The VTM48EH015T050A00 is capable of reverse operation. If a voltage is present at the output which satisfies the condition VOUT > VIN * K at the time the VC voltage is applied, or after the unit has started, then energy will be transferred from secondary to primary. The input to output ratio will be maintained. The VTM48EH015T050A00 will continue to operate in reverse as long as the input and output are within the specified limits. The VTM48EH015T050A00 has not been qualified for continuous operation (>10 ms) in the reverse direction. For further details see AN:016 Using BCMTM Bus Converters in High Power Arrays. VIN ZIN_EQ1 VTMTM1 ZOUT_EQ1 VOUT RO_1 ZIN_EQ2 VTMTM2 ZOUT_EQ2 RO_2 + - DC Load ZIN_EQn VTMTMn ZOUT_EQn RO_n Figure 20 -- VTMTM module array 15.0 FUSE SELECTION In order to provide flexibility in configuring power systems VI Chip(R) products are not internally fused. Input line fusing of VI Chip(R) products is recommended at system level to provide thermal protection in case of catastrophic failure. The fuse shall be selected by closely matching system requirements with the following characteristics: * Current rating (usually greater than maximum VTM module current) * Maximum voltage rating (usually greater than the maximum possible input voltage) * Ambient temperature * Nominal melting I2t VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 14 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m VTM48EH015 x 050A00 17.1 MECHANICAL DRAWING mm (inch) NOTES: mm 2. DIMENSIONS ARE inch . UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TOLERANCES ARE: 3. .X / [.XX] = +/-0.25 / [.01]; .XX / [.XXX] = +/-0.13 / [.005] 4. PRODUCT MARKING ON TOP SURFACE DXF and PDF files are available on vicorpower.com 17.2 RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN 4 3 2 1 A +Out +In B C D E F G H J K -Out L M IM TM VC PC -In Bottom View NOTES: 3. .X / [.XX] = +/-0.25 / [.01]; .XX / [.XXX] = +/-0.13 / [.005] mm 2. DIMENSIONS ARE inch . UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TOLERANCES ARE: 4. PRODUCT MARKING ON TOP SURFACE DXF and PDF files are available on vicorpower.com Signal Name Designation +In -In IM TM VC PC +Out -Out A1-B1, A2-B2 L1-M1, L2-M2 E1 F2 G1 H2 A3-D3, A4-D4 J3-M3, J4-M4 17.3 RECOMMENDED HEAT SINK PUSH PIN LOCATION Notes: 1. Maintain 3.50 (0.138) Dia. keep-out zone free of copper, all PCB layers. 2. (A) minimum recommended pitch is 24.00 (0.945) this provides 7.50 (0.295) component edge-to-edge spacing, and 0.50 (0.020) clearance between Vicor heat sinks. (B) Minimum recommended pitch is 25.50 (1.004). This provides 9.00 (0.354) component edge-to-edge spacing, and 2.00 (0.079) clearance between Vicor heat sinks. 3. V*I ChipTM module land pattern shown for reference only, actual land pattern may differ. Dimensions from edges of land pattern to push-pin holes will be the same for all half size V*I Chip Products. 4. RoHS compliant per CST-0001 latest revision. 5. Unless otherwise specified: Dimensions are mm (inches) tolerances are: x.x (x.xx) = 0.13 (0.01) x.xx (x.xxx) = 0.13 (0.005) 6. Plated through holes for grounding clips (33855) shown for reference. Heat sink orientation and device pitch will dictate final grounding solution. (NO GROUNDING CLIPS) (WITH GROUNDING CLIPS) VI CHIP CORP. (A VICOR COMPANY) 25 FRONTAGE RD. ANDOVER, MA 01810 800-735-6200 Rev. 2.3 6/2012 Page 15 of 16 v i c o r p o w e r. c o m VTM48EH015 x 050A00 Vicor's comprehensive line of power solutions includes high density AC-DC and DC-DC modules and accessory components, fully configurable AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, and complete custom power systems. Information furnished by Vicor is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Vicor for its use. Vicor makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this publication. 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