IBC Module IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx 5:1 Intermediate Bus Converter Module: Up to 850 W Output Features • 98.1% peak efficiency • Input: 36 – 60 Vdc (38-55 Vdc for IB048x) • Output: 9.6 Vdc at 48 Vin • Output current: up to 80 A Size: 2.30 x 1.45 x 0.42 in 58,4 x 36,8 x 10,6 mm • Output power: up to 850 W • Low profile: 0.42” height above board • Industry standard 1/4 Brick pinout • Sine Amplitude Converter • Low noise 1 MHz ZVS/ZCS • 2,250 Vdc isolation (1,500 Vdc isolation for IB048x) Product Overview The Intermediate Bus Converter (IBC) Module is a very efficient, low profile, isolated, fixed ratio converter for power system applications in enterprise and optical access networks. Rated at up to 550 W from 36 Vin and up to 850 W from 55 to 60 Vin, the IBC conforms to an industry standard quarter-brick footprint while supplying power greatly exceeding competitive quarter-bricks. Its leading efficiency enables full load operation at 50 °C with only 400 LFM airflow. Its small cross section facilitates unimpeded airflow — above and below its thin body — to minimize the temperature rise of downstream components. A baseplate option is available for alternative cooling schemes. Applications • Enterprise networks • Optical access networks • Storage networks • Automated test equipment Absolute Maximum Ratings Input voltage (+IN to –IN) Min Max Unit -0.5 75 Vdc 5 V/μs Input voltage slew rate Notes See input range specific characterisitcs for details EN to –IN -0.5 20 Vdc Output voltage (+Out to –Out) -0.5 13.8 Vdc 80 A Pout ≤ 850 W Vdc 1 min. Hottest Semiconductor Output current Dielectric withstand (input to output) 2,250 (1,500 for IB048x) Temperature Operating junction -40 125 °C Baseplate -40 100 °C -55 125 °C Storage IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 1 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) Control & Interface Specifications Attribute Symbol Conditions / Notes Enable (negative logic) Module enable threshold Module enable current Module disable threshold Module disable current Disable hysteresis Enable pin open circuit voltage Referenced to –IN EN to –IN resistance Enable (positive logic) Module enable threshold Module disable threshold EN source current (operating) EN voltage (operating) Open circuit Referenced to –IN Min Typ Max 130 200 2.4 10 Unit 0.8 VEN = 0.8 V VEN = 2.4 V 500 2.5 Vdc µA Vdc µA mV Vdc 3.0 35 2.0 2.5 4.7 5 VEN = 5 V kΩ 3.0 1.45 2 5.3 Vdc Vdc mA Vdc IPC-9592A, Based on Class II Category 2 the following detail is applicable. – Pre-conditioning required Environmental Qualification Test Description Test Detail Quantity Tested 5.2.3 HALT (Highly Accelerated Life testing) Low Temp High Temp Rapid Thermal Cycling 6 DOF Random Vibration Test Input Voltage Test Output Load Test Combined Stresses Test 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5.2.4 THB (Temp. Humidity Bias) (72 hr presoak required) 1000 hrs – Continuous Bias 30 5.2.5 HTOB (High Temp. Operating Bias) Power cycle - On 42 minutes Off 1 minute, On 1 minute, Off 1 minute, On 1 minute, Off 1 minute, On 1 minute, Off 1 minute, On 1 minute, Off 10 minutes. Alternating between maximum and minimum operating Voltage every hour. 5.2.6 TC (Temp. Cycling) 700 cycles , 30 minute dwell at each extreme – 20C minimum ramp rate. 30 5.2.7 Power Cycling Reference IPC-9592A 3 5.2.8 – 5.2.13 Shock and Vibration Random Vibration – Operating IEC 60068-2-64 (normal operation vibration) Random Vibration Non-operating (transportation) IEC 60068-2-64 Shock Operating - normal operation shock IEC 60068-2-27 Free fall - IEC 60068-2-32 Drop Test 1 full shipping container (box) 3 3 3 3 12 5.2.14 Other Environmental Tests 5.2.14.1 Corrosion Resistance – Not required 5.2.14.2 Dust Resistance – Unpotted class II GR-1274-CORE 5.2.14.3 SMT Attachment Reliability IPC-9701 - J-STD-002 5.2.14.4 Through Hole solderability – J-STD-002 N/A 3 3 5 ESD Classification Testing Sample size assumes CDM testing Total Quantity 30 12 161 IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 2 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS All specifications valid at 48 VIN , 100% rated load and 25 °C ambient, unless otherwise indicated. Electrical Characteristics Attribute Symbol Conditions / Notes Min Typ Max Unit 20 25 30 ms 50 µs 50 µs 250 ms 4.5 0.15 16.1 16.8 W W A A 850 mArms 65 25 A A μF nH GENERAL INPUT SPECIFICATIONS Turn ON delay VIN reaching turn-on voltage to enable function operational, see Figure 6 Enable to 10% VOUT; pre-applied VIN, see Figure 7, 0 load capacitance From 10% to 90% VOUT, 10% load, 0 load capacitance See page 11 for restart after EN pin disable Start up inhibit Turn-on delay Output voltage rise time Restart turn-on delay No Load power dissipation Enabled Disabled Input current Inrush current overshoot 3.1 0.12 Low line, full load Using test circuit in Figure 21, 15% load, high line At max power; Using test circuit in Figure 22; see Fig 5 Input reflected ripple current Peak short circuit input current Repetitive short circuit peak current Internal input capacitance Internal input inductance Recommended external input capacitance 17.6 5 200 nH maximum source inductance 47 470 μF 55 75 Vdc Vdc 36 34 7 200 Vdc Vdc Vdc µs µs 64 64 4 11 12.8 Vdc Vdc µs Vdc Vdc INPUT RANGE SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS IB048Q096T80xx-xx Operating input voltage Non-operating input surge withstand 38 48 <100 ms Undervoltage protection Turn-on Turn-off Turn-on/ Turn-off hysteresis Time constant Undervoltage blanking time 33 31 2 UV blanking time is enabled after start up Overvoltage protection Turn-off Turn-on Time constant DC Output voltage band Output OVP set point 50 100 60 55 No load, over Vin range Module will shut down Input to output and input to baseplate, 1 min Output to baseplate Dielectric withstand IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 3 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 7.6 12 9.6 1,500 Vdc 707 Vdc IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) All specifications valid at 48 VIN , 100% rated load and 25 °C ambient, unless otherwise indicated. Electrical Characteristics (Continued) Attribute Symbol Conditions / Notes Min Typ Max Unit 36 48 60 75 Vdc Vdc 36 34 7 200 Vdc Vdc Vdc µs µs 69 69 4 12.0 13.8 Vdc Vdc µs Vdc Vdc INPUT RANGE SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS CONT. IB050Q096T80xx-xx Operating input voltage Non-operating input surge withstand <100 ms Undervoltage protection Turn-on Turn-off Turn-on/ Turn-off hysteresis Time constant Undervoltage blanking time 31 29 2 UV blanking time is enabled after start up Overvoltage protection Turn-off Turn-on Time constant DC Output voltage band Output OVP set point 100 65 60 No load, over Vin range Module will shut down Input to output and input to baseplate, 1 min Output to baseplate Dielectric withstand IB054Q096T80xx-xx Operating input voltage Operating input surge withstand 7.2 13 9.6 2,250 Vdc 707 Vdc 36 48 <100 ms Undervoltage protection Turn-on Turn-off Turn-on/ Turn-off hysteresis Time constant Undervoltage blanking time 31 29 2 UV blanking time is enabled after start up Overvoltage protection Turn-off Turn-on Time constant DC Output voltage band Output OVP set point 50 100 76 75 No load, over Vin range Module will shut down Input to output and input to baseplate, 1 min Output to baseplate, 1 min Dielectric withstand OUTPUT Output power [a] see Figure 3 Output current 7.2 15.2 9.6 60 75 Vdc Vdc 36 34 7 200 Vdc Vdc Vdc µs µs 79.5 78 4 12.0 15.9 Vdc Vdc µs Vdc Vdc 2,250 Vdc 707 Vdc P ≤ 850 W of Iout max, maximum output capacitance Output start up load Effective output resistance [a] 50 80 A 15 % mΩ 2.4 Does not exceed IPC-9592 derating guidelines. At 70 °C ambient, full power operation may exceed IPC-9592 guidelines, but does not exceed component ratings, does not activate OTP and does not compromise reliability. IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 4 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) All specifications valid at 48 VIN , 100% rated load and 25 °C ambient, unless otherwise indicated. Electrical Characteristics (Continued) Attribute Symbol Conditions / Notes Min Typ Max Unit VOUT = K • VIN @ no load Full power operation; See Parallel Operation on page 11; up to 3 units 0.198 0.200 0.2020 10 % See Figure 1 See Figure 1 97.8 97.0 OUTPUT CONT. Line regulation (K factor) Current share accuracy Efficiency 50% load Full load Internal output inductance Internal output capacitance Load capacitance 0 20 MHz bandwidth, using test circuit in Figure 23 Of Iout max., will not shutdown when started into max Cout; and 15% load Auto restart with duty cycle <10% Output voltage ripple Output Overload protection threshold 105 25% load step; See Figures 11-14, using test circuit in Figure 24 See Figures 11-14, using test circuit in Figure 24 5 V step in 1 μS within Vin operating range Unit will start up into pre-bias voltage on output Response time VIN step Pre-bias voltage mVp-p 150 % 1.2 1.5 ms µs MHz 100 mV 1.25 µs V 12 Vdc 1 0 % % nH μF μF 150 1.0 Voltage overshoot Attribute 4500 60 Over current protection time constant Short circuit current response time Switching frequency Transient Response General Characteristics 98.1 97.4 1.6 92.4 Conditions: 25 °C case, 75% rated load and specified input voltage range unless otherwise specified. Symbol MTBF Service life Conditions / Notes Calculated per Telcordia SR-332, 40 °C Calculated at 30 °C TJ ; Converter will reset when over temperature condition is removed Input to output Over temperature shut down Insulation resistance Mechanical Weight Length Width Height above customer board Clearance to customer board Min Agency approvals Altitude, operating Relative humidity, Operating RoHS compliance IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 5 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 Max 1.0 7 125 Baseplate version Open frame version From lowest component on IBC UL/CSA 60950-1 UL/CSA 60950-1, EN60950-1 Low voltage directive (2006/95/EC) Derate operating temp 1 °C per 1,000 feet above sea level Non condensing Compatible with RoHS directive 2002/95/EC Typ Unit Mhrs Years 130 135 °C 30 MΩ 2.25/63.9 2.30 /58.4 1.45 /36.8 0.42/10.6 0.07/1.7 oz/g in/mm in/mm in/mm in/mm cURus cTUVus CE -500 10,000 Feet 10 90 % IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) All specifications valid at 48 VIN , 100% rated load and 25 °C ambient, unless otherwise indicated. WAVEFORMS Efficiency TAMB 25°C 99% 98% 20 97% Power (W) Efficiency (%) Power Dissipation TAMB 25 °C 25 96% 95% 94% 15 10 5 93% 92% 0 0 16 32 64 48 80 0 16 32 Iout (A) VIN : 38 V 48 64 Iout (A) 48 V 55 V VIN : 38 V 48 V 55 V Figure 2 — Power Dissapation vs. output current Figure 1 — Efficiency vs. output current, 25 °C ambient Maximum Output Power 900 800 Power (W) 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 Input Voltage (Vdc) Figure 3 — Maximum ouput power vs. input voltage Figure 4 — Inrush current at high line 15% load; 5 A/div, Max load capacitance Figure 5 — Input reflected ripple current at nominal line, full load. See Fig 22 for setup. Figure 6 — Turn on delay time; VIN turn on delay at nominal line, 15% load IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 6 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 80 IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) WAVEFORMS (CONT.) Figure 7 — Turn on delay time; Enable turn on delay at nominal line, 15% load, 0 load capacitance Figure 8 — Output voltage rise time at nominal line, 10% load 0 load capacitance Figure 9 — Overshoot at turn on at nominal line, 15% load 0 load capacitance Figure 10 — Undershoot at turn off at nominal line, 15% load 0 load capacitance Figure 11 — Load transient response; nominal line Load step 75– 100% Figure 12 — Load transient response; Full load to 75%; nominal line IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 7 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) WAVEFORMS (CONT.) Figure 13 — Load transient response; nominal line Load step 0 – 25%; 10 A/div Figure 14 — Load transient response; 25–0%; nominal line Figure 15 — Input transient response; Vin step low line to high line at full load Figure 16 — Output ripple; Nominal line, full load Figure 17 — Three module parallel array test. Vout change when one module is disabled. Nominal Vin, Iout = 160 A Figure 18 — Three module parallel array test. Vout change with two modules operating and a third module enabled. Nominal Vin, Iout = 160 A IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 8 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) WAVEFORMS (CONT.) Output Current Derating 90 80 80 70 70 Output Current (A) 60 50 40 30 20 10 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 95 25 Ambient Air Temperature (°C) 200 LFM 400 LFM 35 600 LFM EN 47 µF 75 85 95 400 LFM 600 LFM Current Probe +IN 10 µH +OUT IBC –IN +IN + Load _ 65 Figure 20 — Maximum output power derating vs ambient air temperature. Longitudinal airflow, Board and junction temperatures <125 ° C. Tested with IBC evaluation board IB050Q096T80N1-CB Current Probe Vsource 55 200 LFM Figure 19 — Maximum output power derating vs ambient air temperature. Transverse airflow, Board and junction temperatures <125 ° C. Tested with IBC evaluation board IB050Q096T80N1-CB + 45 Ambient Air Temperature (°C) C* Vsource _ +OUT EN 470 µF Load Output Current (A) Output Current Derating 90 IBC –IN –OUT –OUT *Maximum load capacitance Figure 21 — Test circuit; inrush current overshoot +OUT 10 µF 0.1 µF IBC –IN E – Load +IN + –OUT Vsource _ CIN EN +OUT IBC –IN Cya Cyc Cyb Cyd COUT RL –OUT CIN = 500 µF COUT = 0.4 x [ POUT MAX (w) ] µF RL = 20 MHz BW VOUT 0.25 x IOUT MAX Cy a-d = 4700 pF Figure 23 — Test circuit; output voltage ripple Figure 24 — Test circuit, load transient IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 9 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 Ω Load +IN Figure 22 — Test circuit; input reflected ripple current IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) THERMAL DATA Figure 25 — Thermal plot, 200 LFM, 25 °C, 48 Vin, 670 W output power Figure 26 — Thermal plot, 200 LFM, 25 °C, 48 Vin, 670 W output power Figure 27 — Thermal plot, 400 LFM, 25 °C, 48 Vin, 670 W output power Figure 28 — Thermal plot, 400 LFM, 25 °C, 48 Vin, 670 W output power Figure 29 — Thermal plot, 600 LFM, 25 °C, 48 Vin, 760 W output power Figure 30 — Thermal plot, 600 LFM, 25 °C, 48 Vin, 760 W output power IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 10 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx PIN / CONTROL FUNCTIONS +In / -In – DC Voltage Input Pins The IBC input voltage range should not be exceeded. An internal undervoltage /overvoltage lockout function prevents operation outside of the normal operating input range. The IBC turns on within an input voltage window bounded by the “Input under-voltage turn-on” and “Input over-voltage turn-off” levels, as specified. The IBC may be protected against accidental application of a reverse input voltage by the addition of a rectifier in series with the positive input, or a reverse rectifier in shunt with the positive input located on the load side of the input fuse. 2 The connection of the IBC to its power source should be implemented with minimal distribution inductance. If the interconnect inductance exceeds 100 nH, the input should be bypassed with a RC damper to retain low source impedance and stable operation. With an interconnect inductance of 200 nH, the RC damper may be 47 μF in series with 0.3 Ω. A single electrolytic or equivalent low-Q capacitor may be used in place of the series RC bypass. Top View 3 4 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 EN - Enable/Disable Negative Logic Option If the EN port is left floating, the IBC output is disabled. Once this port ispulled lower than 0.8 Vdc with respect to –In, the output is enabled. The EN port can be driven by a relay, opto-coupler, or open collector transistor. Refer to Figures 6 and 7 for the typical enable / disable characteristics. This port should not be toggled at a rate higher than 1 Hz. The EN port should also not be driven by or pulled up to an external voltage source. 5 1 Figure 31 — IBC Pin Designations Positive Logic Option If the EN port is left floating, the IBC output is enabled. Once this port is pulled lower than 1.4 Vdc with respect to –In, the output is disabled. This action can be realized by employing a relay, opto-coupler, or open collector transistor. This port should not be toggled at a rate higher than 1 Hz. The EN port should also not be driven by or pulled up to an external voltage source. The EN port can source up to 2 mA at 5 Vdc. The EN port should never be used to sink current. If the IBC is disabled using the EN pin, the module will attempt to restart approximately every 250ms. Once the module has been disabled for at least 250ms, the turn on delay after the EN pin is enabled will be as shown in Figure 7. +Out / -Out – DC Voltage Output Pins Total load capacitance at the output of the IBC should not exceed the specified maximum. Owing to the wide bandwidth and low output impedance of the IBC, low frequency bypass capacitance and significant energy storage may be more densely and efficiently provided by adding capacitance at the input of the IBC. IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 11 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 Function Vin+ Enable VinVoutVout+ IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx APPLICATIONS NOTE WARNING: Thermal and voltage hazards. The IBC can operate with surface temperatures and operating voltages that may be hazardous to personnel. Ensure that adequate protection is in place to avoid inadvertent contact. Parallel Operation The IBC will inherently current share when operated in an array. Arrays may be used for higher power or redundancy in an application. Current sharing accuracy is maximized when the source and load impedance presented to each IBC within an array are equal. The recommended method to achieve matched impedances is to dedicate common copper planes within the PCB to deliver and return the current to the array, rather than rely upon traces of varying lengths. In typical applications the current being delivered to the load is larger than that sourced from the input, allowing narrower traces to be utilized on the input side if necessary. The use of dedicated power planes is, however, preferable. Input Impedance Recommendations To take full advantage of the IBC capabilities, the impedance presented to its input terminals must be low from DC to approximately 5 MHz. The source should exhibit low inductance and should have a critically damped response. If the interconnect inductance is excessive, the IBC input pins should be bypassed with an RC damper (e.g., 47 μF in series with 0.3 Ω) to retain low source impedance and proper operation. Given the wide bandwidth of the IBC, the source response is generally the limiting factor in the overall system response. One or more IBCs in an array may be disabled without adversely affecting operation or reliability as long as the load does not exceed the rated power of the enabled IBCs. The IBC power train and control architecture allow bi-directional power transfer, including reverse power processing from the IBC output to its input. The IBC’s ability to process power in reverse improves the IBC transient response to an output load dump. Anomalies in the response of the source will appear at the output of the IBC multiplied by its K factor. The DC resistance of the source should be kept as low as possible to minimize voltage deviations. This is especially important if the IBC is operated near low or high line as the overvoltage /undervoltage detection circuitry could be activated. Thermal Considerations Input Fuse Recommendations The temperature distribution of the VI Brick can vary significantly with its input /output operating conditions, thermal management and environmental conditions. As such, the output current derating curves provided in the datasheet may not accurately reflect the attainable performance given your application’s operating conditions. The PCB is UL rated to 130 °C/out, it is recommended that PCB temperatures be maintained at or below 125 °C. For maximum long term reliability, lower PCB temperatures are recommended for continuous operation, however, short periods of operation at 125 °C will not negatively impact performance or reliability. The IBC is not internally fused in order to provide flexibility in configuring power systems. However, input line fusing of VI Bricks must always be incorporated within the power system. A fast acting fuse should be placed in series with the +In port. See safety agency approvals. Application Notes For IBC and VI Brick application notes on soldering, thermal management, board layout, and system design visit vicorpower.com. PART NUMBERING Product Family Input Voltage IB 048 050 054 Package Nominal Output Voltage Q 096 Temperature Grade Output Current T 80 048: 38-55 Vdc 050: 36-60 Vdc 054: 36-60 with operating transient of 75 Vdc IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 12 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 Enable Logic Pin Length N = Negative P = Positive 1 = 0.145 2 = 0.210 3 = 0.180 Options -00 = Open frame -BP = Baseplate IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx MECHANICAL DRAWINGS .417 ± .025 [10.58 ± .64] .180 [4.57] .11 [2.9] Figure 32 — IBC Outline drawing 2.300 58.42 .150 3.81 h .210 5.33 .725 18.42 1.030 26.16 <> 1.450 36.83 .063 THRU 1.59 M3 x .50 TAP THRU (4) PL. h 1.860 47.24 <> .220 5.59 .450±.025 11.43±.64 .180 4.57 .040 1.02 (3) PL. .02 .6 .093 2.36 (3) PL. .125 3.18 (2) PL. .060 1.52 (2) PL. Figure 33 — IBC outline drawing - baseplate option IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 13 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 View of underneath panel IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx MECHANICAL DRAWINGS Top View Figure 34 — IBC PCB recommended hole pattern IBC MODULE Rev 1.2 vicorpower.com Page 14 of 15 1/2013 800 735.6200 IB0xxQ096T80xx-xx 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. Vicor reserves the right to make changes to any products, specifications, and product descriptions at any time without notice. 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