STMICROELECTRONICS GS

GS-R400/2 Family
SMALL SIZE STEP-DOWN
SWITCHING REGULATOR FAMILY
FEATURES
MTBF in excess of 500,000 hours
4A max output current
40V max input voltage
4V max drop-out voltage
Soft start
Non-latching short circuit protection
Crow-bar output overvoltage protection
DESCRIPTION
The GS-R400/2 series is a family of small sized
high current, high voltage step-down switching
regulators.
The integral heatsink allows a large power handling
capability and it provides also an effective shielding
to minimize EMI.
SELECTION CHART
Type
Ordering
Number
Output
Voltage
(V)
Input
Voltage
(V)
Output
Ripple
(mVpp)
Regulation
Efficiency
Notes
Line
(mV/V)
Load
(mV/A)
(%)
GS-R405/2
5.1 ± 2%
9 to 40
25
2
20
80
GS-R412/2
12.0 ± 4%
16 to 40
50
5
40
85
"
GS-R415/2
15.0 ± 4%
19 to 40
65
6
60
87
"
GS-R424/2
24.0 ± 4%
28 to 40
100
6
80
90
"
25 to 100
2 to 6
20 to 80
80 to 90
GS-R400V/2
5.1 to 24
Vo+4 to 40
Fixed output voltage
Progr. output voltage
Note : Line regulation is measured at Iout=1A.
Load regulation is measured at Vin=Vo+8V and Iout=0.5 to 1.5A.
Case temperature must be kept below 85° C
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Symbol
Parameter
Value
Unit
Vi
DC Input Voltage
42
V
Io
Output Current
4
A
Tstg
Storage Temperature Range
– 40 to +105
°C
Tcop
Operating Case Temperature Range
– 20 to +85
°C
June 1994
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GS-R400/2 FAMILY
CONNECTION DIAGRAM AND MECHANICAL DATA
Pin 5 GS-R400V/2 only
Dimensions in mm
Bottom view
PIN DESCRIPTION
Pin
Function
Description
1
+ Input
DC input voltage. Recommended maximum voltage is 40V.
2
Input GND
Return for input voltage source.
3
Output GND
Return for output current path. Internally connected to pin 2.
4
+ Output
Regulated DC output voltage.
5
Program
A resistor (<10kΩ) connected between this pin and pin 4 sets the + output voltage of the
GS-R400V/2.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified)
Symbol
Parameter
∆Vo/∆T
Temperature Stability
Vi = Vo+8V Io = 1A
Io
Output Current
Vi = Vo+8V
IoL
Current Limit
Vi = Vo+8V
Iisc
Average Input Current
fs
Min
Typ
Max
0.2/0.6
mV/°C
A
5
8
A
Vi = 40V Output Shorted
0.1
0.2
A
Switching Frequency
Io = 1A
100
kHz
Supply Voltage Rejection
fo = 100Hz Io = 1A
4/12
mV/V
Vr
Ripple Voltage
Io = 1A
25/100
mVpp
tss
Soft Start Time
10/35
ms
tcb
Crowbar Delay Time
5
µs
Vo•1.25
V
8
°C/W
Vcth
Crowbar Intervention Threshold
Rth
Thermal Resistance
Case to ambient
0.1
Unit
4
SVR
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Test Conditions
GS-R400/2 FAMILY
USER NOTES
Input Voltage
The recommended operating maximum DC input
voltage is 40V inclusive of the ripple voltage.
Case Grounding
The module case is internally connected to pin 2
and pin 3.
The PCB area below the module can be used as an
effective sixth side shield against EMI.
Thermal Characteristics
The case-to-ambient thermal resistance of all the
GS-R400/2 modules is about 8°C/W. This produces
a 32°C temperature increase of the module surface
for 4W of internal power dissipation.
Depending on the ambient temperature and/or on
the power dissipation, an additional heatsink or
forced ventilation may be required.
Input Impedance
The module has an internal capacitor connected
between the input pins in order to assure PWM
stability. This capacitor cannot handle large values
of high frequency ripple current and it can be permanently damaged if the primary energy source
impedance is not adequate.
The use of an external low ESR, high ripple current
capacitor located as close the module as possible
is recommended.
Suitable capacitors should have a RMS current
capability of 2.5 ARMS with a working voltage of 50
VDC and an ESR of 0,1Ω at 100kHz. When space
is a limitation a 22µF ceramic multilayer capacitor
must be connected to the module input pins.
and the PCB layout must minimize injected noise.
The value of the resistor is calculated by using the
following formula:
V

Rv = 2.67  o − 1 kΩ
 5.1 
Vo can be adjusted between 5.1 and 24V.
Module Protection
The modules are protected against occasional and
permanent short circuits of the output pins to
ground. During short circuit (when the output current exceeds the maximum value) the output is
automatically disabled. After a fixed time the module
starts again in a soft mode. The cycle is repeated
until the short circuit condition is removed.
The module can be permanently damaged if the
case temperature exceeds 85° C
Power Derating Curve
Output Voltage Programming
The GS-R400V/2 output voltage is programmed by
using a resistor.
The resistor must be located very close the module
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