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Data Sheet
150V Input Maxi Family
DC-DC Converter Module
Features
DC input range: 100 – 200 V
Isolated output
Encapsulated circuitry for shock and
vibration resistance
Extended temperature range
(–55 to +100°C)
Input surge withstand: 250 V for 100 ms
DC output: 3.3 – 48 V
Programmable output: 10 to 110%
Regulation: ±0.2% no load to full load
Efficiency: Up to 90%
Maximum operating temp: 100°C, full load
Power density: up to 100 W per cubic inch
Height above board: 0.43 in. (10,9 mm)
Parallelable, with N+M fault tolerance
Low noise ZCS/ZVS architecture
RoHS Compliant (with F or G pin option)
Product Overview
These DC-DC converter modules use
advanced power processing, control and
packaging technologies to provide the
performance, flexibility, reliability and cost
effectiveness of a mature power component.
High frequency ZCS/ZVS switching
provides high power density with low
noise and high efficiency.
Applications
Communications, control systems, medical,
instrumentation, defense and aerospace.
For details on proper operation please refer
to the Design Guide & Applications Manu-
al for Maxi, Mini, Micro Family.
Parameter Rating Unit Notes
+In to –In voltage –0.5 to +260 Vdc
PC to –In voltage –0.5 to +7.0 Vdc
PR to –In voltage –0.5 to +7.0 Vdc
SC to –Out voltage –0.5 to +1.5 Vdc
–Sense to –Out voltage 1.0 Vdc
Isolation voltage
in to out 3000 Vrms Test voltage
in to base 1500 Vrms Test voltage
out to base 500 Vrms Test voltage
Operating Temperature –55 to +100 °C M-Grade
Storage Temperature –65 to +125 °C M-Grade
Pin soldering temperature 500 (260) °F (°C) <5 sec; wave solder
750 (390) °F (°C) <7 sec; hand solder
Mounting torque 5 (0.57) in-lbs (N-m) 6 each
Output Power
VOUT POUT
3.3 V 200 W, 264 W
5 V 300 W, 400 W
8 V 300 W, 400 W
12 V 400 W, 500 W
15 V 400 W, 500 W
24 V 400 W, 500 W
28 V 400 W, 500 W
36 V 400 W, 500 W
48 V 400 W, 500 W
Shown actual size:
4.6 x 2.2 x 0.5 in
117 x 56 x 12,7 mm
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Part Numbering
e.g. V150A24C500BL
V150A B
Output V oltage
3V3
= 3.3 V
5
=5 V
8
=8 V
12
= 12 V
15
= 15 V
24
= 24 V
28
= 28 V
36
= 36 V
48
= 48 V
Product Grade Temperatures (°C)
Grade Operating Storage
E
=
-
10 to +100
-
20 to +125
C
=
-
20 to +100
-
40 to +125
T
=
-
40 to +100
-
40 to +125
H
=
-
40 to +100
-
55 to +125
M
=
-
55 to +100
-
65 to +125
Pin Style Finish
Blank:
Short Tin/Lead
L:
Long Tin/Lead
S:
Short ModuMate Gold
N:
Long ModuMate Gold
F:
Short RoHS Gold
G:
Long RoHS Gold
Baseplate
Blank:
Slotted
2:
Threaded
3:
Through-hole
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Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Operating input voltage 100 150 200 Vdc
Input surge withstand 250 Vdc <100 ms
Undervoltage turn-on 97.0 99.0 Vdc
Undervoltage turn-off 81.9 84.9 Vdc
Overvoltage turn-off/on 201.9 210 220 Vdc
Disabled input current 1.1 mA PC pin low
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Output voltage setpoint ±1 % Vout nom. Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Line regulation ±0.02 ±0.20 % Low line to high line; full load
Temperature regulation ±0.002 ±0.005 % / °C Over operating temperature range
Power sharing accuracy ±2 ±5 % 10 to 100% of full load
Of nominal output voltage . F or trimming below 90%
Programming range 10 110 % of nominal, a minimum load of 10% of maximum
rated power may be required.
+Out to –Out, +Sense to –Out — Absolute Maximum Ratings
3.3 V –0.5 to 4.7 Vdc Externally applied
5 V –0.5 to 7.0 Vdc Externally applied
8 V –0.5 to 10.9 Vdc Externally applied
12 V –0.5 to 16.1 Vdc Externally applied
15 V –0.5 to 20.0 Vdc Externally applied
24 V –0.5 to 31.7 Vdc Externally applied
28 V –0.5 to 36.9 Vdc Externally applied
36 V –0.5 to 47.4 Vdc Externally applied
48 V –0.5 to 62.9 Vdc Externally applied
MODULE INPUT SPECIFICATIONS
MODULE OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical characteristics apply over the full operating range of input voltage, output load (resistive) and baseplate temperature,
unless otherwise specified. All temperatures refer to the operating temperature at the center of the baseplate.
Note: For important information relative to applications where the converter modules are subject to continuous dynamic loading, contact Vicor applications
engineering at 800-927-9474.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
Baseplate to sink; flat, greased surface 0.08 °C/Watt
Baseplate to sink; thermal pad (P/N 20263) 0.07 °C/Watt
Baseplate to ambient 4.9 °C/Watt
Baseplate to ambient; 1000 LFM 1.1 °C/Watt
Thermal capacity 165 Watt-sec/°C
THERMAL RESISTANCE AND CAPACITY
MODULE FAMILY ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
PRIMARY SIDE (PC = Primary Control; PR = Parallel)
PC bias voltage 5.50 5.75 6.00 Vdc PC current = 1.0 mA
current limit 1.5 2.1 3.0 mA PC voltage = 5.5 V During normal operation
PC module disable 2.3 2.6 2.9 Vdc Switch must be able to sink 4 mA. See Fig. 2
PC module enable delay 4 7 ms
PC module alarm 0.5 Vavg UV, OV, OT, module fault. See Figs. 3 and 5
PC resistance 0.9 1.0 1.1 MΩSee Fig. 3, converter off or fault mode
PR emitter amplitude 5.7 5.9 6.1 Volts PR load >30 Ω, <30 pF
PR emitter current 150 mA
PR receiver impedance 375 500 625 Ω25°C
PR receiver threshold 2.4 2.5 2.6 Volts Minimum pulse width: 20 ns
PR drive capability 12 modules Without PR buffer amplifier
SECONDARY SIDE (SC = Secondary Control)
SC bandgap voltage 1.21 1.23 1.25 Vdc Referenced to –Sense
SC resistance 990 1000 1010 Ω
SC capacitance 0.033 µF
SC module alarm 0 Vdc With open trim; referenced to –Sense. See Fig. 7
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Remote sense (total drop) 0.5 Vdc 0.25 V per leg (sense leads must be connected to
respective, output terminals)
Isolation test voltage (in to out)* 3000 Vrms Complies with reinforced insulation requirements
Isolation test voltage (in to base)* 1500 Vrms Complies with basic insulation requirements
Isolation test voltage (out to base)* 500 Vrms Complies with operational insulation requirements
Isolation resistance 10 MΩin to out, in to baseplate, out to baseplate
Weight (E, C, T grade) 6.5 7.3 8.1 ounces
(184.3) (207.5) (230.7) (grams)
Weight (H, M grade) 7.4 8.2 9.0 ounces
(209.3) (232.5) (255.7) (grams)
Temperature limiting 100 115 °C See Figs. 3 and 5. Do not operate coverter >100C.
Agency approvals cURus, cTÜVus, CE UL60950-1, EN60950-1, CSA60950-1, IEC60950-1.
With appropriate fuse in series with the +Input
MODULE CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
MODULE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
* Isolation test voltage, 1 minute or less.
Note:
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
MODULE FAMILY ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
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MODULE SPECIFIC OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 78 80.8 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 80 100 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 4.14 4.3 4.46 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 7 8.3 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 80 Amps
Current limit 81.6 92 108 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 56 92 108 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
3.3 V out, 264 W (e.g. V150A3V3C264BL)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 81.2 82 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 164 205 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 4.14 4.3 4.46 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 6.4 7.5 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 60.6 Amps
Current limit 61.8 69.7 81.9 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 42.4 69.7 81.9 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
3.3 V out, 200 W (e.g. V150A3V3C200BL)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 83.9 84.9 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 75 94 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 6.03 6.25 6.47 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 11 12.9 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 80 Amps
Current limit 81.6 92 108 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 56 92 108 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
5 V out, 400 W (e.g. V150A5C400BL)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 83.6 84.9 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 150 188 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 6.03 6.25 6.47 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 7.7 10 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 60 Amps
Current limit 61.2 69 81 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 42 69 81 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
5 V out, 300 W (e.g. V150A5C300BL)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 83 84.2 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 320 400 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 9.36 9.7 10.1 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 11.4 12.5 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 50 Amps
Current limit 51 57.5 67.5 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 35 57.5 67.5 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
8 V out, 400 W (e.g. V150A8C400BL)
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MODULE SPECIFIC OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 86.2 87.6 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 385 482 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 13.7 14.3 14.9 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 11.3 12.3 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 41.67 Amps
Current limit 42.5 48 56.3 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 29.1 48 56.3 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
12 V out, 500 W (e.g. V150A12C500BL)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 86.6 87.5 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 264 330 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 13.7 14.3 14.9 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 11 12.9 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 33.33 Amps
Current limit 33.9 38.3 45 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 23.3 38.3 45 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
12 V out, 400 W (e.g. V150A12C400BL)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 85 86.3 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 280 350 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 17.1 17.8 18.5 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 13.4 15 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 33.33 Amps
Current limit 33.9 38.3 45 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 23.3 38.3 45 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
15 V out, 500 W (e.g. V150A15C500BL)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 85 88.6 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 180 225 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 17.1 17.8 18.5 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 11.5 12.5 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 26.67 Amps
Current limit 27.2 30.7 36.1 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 18.6 30.7 36.1 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
15 V out, 400 W (e.g. V150A15C400BL)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 85 86.2 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 220 275 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 9.36 9.7 10.1 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 7.9 9.5 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Output Current 0 37.5 Amps
Current limit 38.2 43.1 50.7 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 26.2 43.1 50.7 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
8 V out, 300 W (e.g. V150A8C300BL)
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Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 87 88.3 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 200 250 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 27.1 28.1 29.1 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 12.9 14 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 16.67 Amps
Current limit 17 19.2 22.6 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 11.6 19.2 22.6 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
24 V out, 400 W (e.g. V150A24C400BL)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 88.1 89.3 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 200 250 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 31.5 32.7 33.9 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 14.5 15.4 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 17.86 Amps
Current limit 18.2 20.6 24.2 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 12.5 20.6 24.2 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
28 V out, 500 W (e.g. V150A28C500BL)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 88 89.4 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 350 438 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 31.5 32.7 33.9 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 10 11.7 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 14.29 Amps
Current limit 14.5 16.4 19.4 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 10 16.4 19.4 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
28 V out, 400 W (e.g. V150A28C400BL)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 88 89 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 200 250 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 40.4 41.9 43.4 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 16.7 17.8 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 13.89 Amps
Current limit 14.1 16 18.8 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 9.73 16 18.8 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
36 V out, 500 W (e.g. V150A36C500BL)
MODULE SPECIFIC OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 87.5 88.5 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 160 200 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 27.1 28.1 29.1 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 16.6 18 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 20.83 Amps
Current limit 21.2 23.9 28.1 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 14.5 23.9 28.1 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
24 V out, 500 W (e.g. V150A24C500BL)
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Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 87.9 89.3 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 195 244 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 40.4 41.9 43.4 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 11 12.1 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 11.11 Amps
Current limit 11.3 12.8 15 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 7.77 12.8 15 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
36 V out, 400 W (e.g. V150A36C400BL)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 89 90 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 240 300 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 53.7 55.7 57.7 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 13.9 14.6 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 8.33 Amps
Current limit 8.49 9.58 11.3 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 5.83 9.58 11.3 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
48 V out, 400 W (e.g. V150A48C400BL)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Efficiency 89 89.9 % Nominal input; full load; 25°C
Ripple and noise 375 469 mV p-p; Nominal input; full load; 20 MHz bandwidth
Output OVP setpoint 53.7 55.7 57.7 Volts 25°C; recycle input voltage or PC to restart (>100 ms off)
Dissipation, standby 21.5 23.9 Watts No load
Load regulation ±0.02 ±0.2 % No load to full load; nominal input
Load Current 0 10.42 Amps
Current limit 10.6 12 14.1 Amps Output voltage 95% of nominal
Short circuit current 7.28 12 14.1 Amps Output voltage <250 mV
48 V out, 500 W (e.g. V150A48C500BL)
MODULE SPECIFIC OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
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+IN
PC
PR
–IN
+OUT
+S
SC
–S
–OUT
C3*
4.7nF
C2*
4.7nF
For C1 – C5, keep leads and connections short.
C5*
4.7nF
C4*
4.7nF
F1*
C1*
0.2µF
Figure 1 Basic module operation requires fusing, grounding, bypassing capacitors.
* See Maxi, Mini, Micro Design Guide.
BASIC MODULE OPERATION
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Module Enable/Disable
The module may be disabled by pulling PC below 2.3 V with
respect to the –Input. This may be done with an open collector
transistor, relay, or optocoupler. Multiple converters may be
disabled with a single transistor or relay either directly or via
“OR’ing” diodes. See Figure 2.
Primary Auxiliary Supply
At 5.7 V, PC can source up to 1.5 mA. In the example shown
in Figure 4, PC powers a module enabled LED.
Module Alarm
The module contains “watchdog” circuitry which monitors
input voltage, operating temperature and internal operating
parameters. In the event that any of these parameters are
outside of their allowable operating range, the module will
shut down and PC will go low. PC will periodically go high
and the module will check to see if the fault (as an example,
overtemperature) has cleared. If the fault has not been cleared,
PC will go low again and the cycle will restart. The SC pin
will go low in the event of a fault and return to its normal
state after the fault has been cleared. See Figures 3 and 5.
+IN
PC
PR
–IN
Disable
Disable = PC <2.3 V
Figure 2 Module enable/disable.
Figure 4 LED on-state indicator.
+IN
PC
PR
–IN
4 kΩ
"Module
Enabled"
+IN
PC
PR
–IN
Optocoupler
4 kΩ
Alarm
1.00V
+OUT
+S
SC
–S
–OUT
Comparator
+OUT
+S
SC
–S
– OUT
+IN
PC
PR
–IN
Input Undervoltage
2-20 ms typ.
f (VIN)
Auto
Restart
5.7 Vdc
(0-3 mA)
50 Ω
SW2 SW3
1.23
Vdc 6 K
1 K
SW1
SW1, 2, & 3
shown in
"Fault" position
Input Overvoltage (See Note 1)
Overtemperature
Module Faults
1 Not applicable for 300 Vdc input family
1 M
Figure 3 PC/SC module alarm logic.
Figure 6 Isolated on-state indicator.
2–20 ms typical
Fault
SC
PC
1.23 V
5.7 V 40 μs typ.
Figure 5 PC/SC module alarm timing.
Figure 7 Secondary side on-state indicator.
CONTROL FUNCTIONS - PC PIN
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Parallel Operation
The PR pin supports paralleling for increased power with N+1
(N+M) redundancy. Modules of the same input voltage, output
voltage, and power level will current share if all PR pins are
suitably interfaced.
Compatible interface architectures include the following:
AC coupled single-wire interface. All PR pins are connected
to a single communication bus through 0.001 µF (500 V)
capacitors. This interface supports current sharing and is fault
tolerant except for the communication bus. Up to three
converters may be paralleled by this method. See Figure 9.
Transformer coupled interface. For paralleling four or more
converters a transformer coupled interface is required. See
Figure 10.
For details on parallel operation please refer to the
Design Guide & Applications Manual for Maxi, Mini, Micro Family.
Figure 9 AC coupled single-wire interface.
* See Maxi, Mini, Micro Design Guide.
+IN
PC
PR
–IN
+IN
PC
PR
–IN
Module 2
Module 1
+
Parallel
Bus
0.2 µF
0.001 µF
0.2 µF
0.001 µF
Low inductance
ground plane
or bus
4.7 nF
4.7 nF
4.7 nF
4.7 nF
Z1*
Z1*
+IN
PC
PR
–IN
+IN
PC
PR
–IN
Module 2
Module 1
T1
T2
+
0.2 µF
0.2 µF
Parallel
Bus
4.7 nF
4.7 nF
4.7 nF
4.7 nF
Z1*
Z1*
Figure 10 Transformer-coupled interface.
PARALLEL BUS - PR PIN
Output Voltage Programming
The output voltage of the converter can be adjusted or
programmed via fixed resistors, potentiometers or voltage
DACs. See Figure 8.
Figure 8 Output voltage trim down and trim up circuit.
–OUT
+S
SC
Error Amplifier
+
0.033 uF
+
-S
+OUT
Load
Rd
Trim Down
Ru
Trim Up
1.23 V
1 kΩ
100 Ω typ.
1,000 Vout
Vnom – Vout
Rd (ohms) =
1,000 (Vout –1.23) Vnom
1.23 (Vout – Vnom)
RU (ohms) = – 1,000
Trim Down
1. This converter is not a constant power device – it has a
constant current limit. Hence, available output power is
reduced by the same percentage that output voltage is
trimmed down. Do not exceed maximum rated output current.
2. The trim down resistor must be connected between the SC
and -S pins. Do not bypass the SC pin directly with a
capacitor.
Trim Up
1. The converter is rated for a maximum delivered power. To
ensure that maximum rated power is not exceeded, reduce
maximum output current by the same percentage increase in
output voltage.
2. The trim up resistor must be connected between the SC
and +S pins. Do not bypass the SC pin directly with a
capacitor.
3. Do not trim the converter above maximum trim range
(typically +10%) or the output over voltage protection
circuitry may be activated.
SECONDARY CONTROL - SC PIN
Trim resistor values calculated automatically:
On-line calculators for trim resistor values are available on the
vicor website at:
asp.vicorpower.com/calculators/calculators.asp?calc=1
Resistor values can be calculated for fixed trim up, fixed trim
down and for variable trim up or down.
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Module 2
Module 1
Module N+1
+OUT
+S
SC
–S
–OUT
Load
+S
–S
+OUT
+S
SC
–S
–OUT
+OUT
+S
SC
–S
–OUT
Figure 11 N+1 module array output connections.
The +Out and –Out power buses should be designed to
minimize and balance parasitic impedance from each
module output to the load.
The +Sense pins must be tied together to form a
+Sense bus. This must be Kelvin connected to +Out
at a single point. The –Sense pins should be tied
together to form a –Sense bus. This must be Kelvin
connected to Out at a single point.
At the discretion of the power system designer,
a subset of all modules within an array may be
configured as slaves by connecting SC to –S.
OR’ing diodes may be inserted in series with the
+Out pins of each module to provide module
output fault tolerance.
The +Sense and -Sense leads should be routed in close
proximity to each other on the printed circuit board. If
wires are used to connect the converters on a PCB to
an external load, the Sense leads should be twisted
together to reduce noise pickup.
Designator Description Finish Notes
(None) Short Tin/Lead Requires in-board, mounting
L Long Tin/Lead On-board mounting for 0.065" boards
S Short ModuMate Gold SurfMate or in-board socket mounting
N Long ModuMate Gold On-board socket mounting
F Short RoHS Gold Select for RoHS compliant in-board solder, socket, or SurfMate mounting
G Long RoHS Gold Select for RoHS compliant on-board solder or socket mounting
* Pin style designator follows the “B” after the output power and precedes the baseplate designator.
Ex.
V48A12T500BN2
— Long ModuMate Pins
PARALLEL BUS OUTPUT
PIN STYLES*
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ALL MARKINGS
THIS SURFACE
PINS STYLES
SOLDER:TIN/LEAD PLATED
MODUMATE: GOLD PLATED COPPER
RoHS: GOLD PLATED COPPER
ALUMINUM
BASEPLATE
0.195
4,95 1.400*
35,56
1.000*
25,40
0.700*
17,78
0.400*
10,16
3.844**
97,64
4.200*
106,68
1.790**
45,47
0.06
1,5
R (4X) 0.178
4,52
56789
12 34
±0.003
±0,08
* DENOTES TOL =
PLATED
THRU HOLE
DIA
PCB THICKNESS 0.062 ±0.010
1,57 ±0,25
SHORT PIN STYLE
0.094 ±0.003
2,39 ±0,08
0.194 ±0.003
4,93 ±0,08
LONG PIN STYLE
0.094 ±0.003
2,39 ±0,08
0.194 ±0.003
4,93 ±0,08
INBOARD
SOLDER
MOUNT
0.43
10,9
ONBOARD
SOLDER
MOUNT
(7X)
(2X)
0.53
13,5
**PCB WINDOW
Converter Pins
No. Function Label
1+In +
2Primary PC
Control
3 Parallel PR
4–In
5–Out
6 –Sense –S
7Secondary SC
Control
8 +Sense +S
9+Out +
FOR SOLDERING METHODS AND PROCEDURES
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAXI, MINI, MICRO
DESIGN GUIDE.
MECHANICAL DRAWINGS
Figure 13 Module outline
Figure 14 PCB mounting specifications
Unless otherwise specified,
dimensions are in inches
mm
Decimals Tol. Angles
0.XX ±0.01
±0,25 ±1°
0.XXX ±0.005
±0,127
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