TEN 15 Series Power Modules Application Note

TEN 15 Series Power Modules
Application Note
DC/DC Converter 9 to 18Vdc, 18 to 36Vdc or 36 to 75 Vdc Input
3.3 to 15Vdc Single Outputs and ±5 to ±15Vdc Dual Outputs, 15W
Features
 RoHS compliant
 Single output up to 2.4A
 Dual output up to ±800mA
 Low profile: 2.0 x 1.0 x 0.4 inches (50.8 x 25.4 x 10.2mm)
 2:1 wide input voltage 9-18Vdc, 18-36Vdc and 36-75Vdc
 15 Watts output power
 Input to output isolation: 1500Vdc, min
 Operating case temperature range :100°C max
 Over-current protection, auto-recovery
 Output over voltage protection
 ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities
 UL60950-1 Recognised E188913
 CE Mark
 Within FCC class A radiated limits
E188913
Applications
 Distributed power architectures
 Communication equipment
 Computer equipment
Complete TEN 15 datasheet can be downloaded at:
http://www.tracopower.com/products/ten15.pdf
General Description
The TEN 15-Modules Power Modules provide 15 watts of isolated, regulated output power, in a standard two by one inches
module size, with wide input voltage ranges either 9 – 18Vdc, 18 – 36Vdc or 36 – 75Vdc. It is available with output voltages from
3.3Vdc up to 15Vdc (single output) or ±5Vdc up to ±15Vdc (dual output). The physical design of the unit employs a full five sides
metallic case for heat dissipation, and encloses the circuitry in a six-sided shield.
Table of contents
Absolute maximum rating
Output Specifications
Input Specifications
General Specifications
Output over current protection
Short circuitry protection
Solder, clearing, and drying considerations
Characteristic curve
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Thermal consideration
Test configurations
EMC consideration
EMI filter
Mechanical data
Safety and installation instruction
MTBF and Reliability
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15W, Single and Dual Output
Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter
Input Voltage Continuous Transient (100ms)
Operating temperature range (With Derating curve)
Operating case range
Storage temperature
I/O Isolation voltage (60 seconds)
I/O Isolation capacitance
Device
TEN 15-12xx
TEN 15-24xx
TEN 15-48xx
Standard
All
All
All
All
Min
Typ
-40
-55
1500
Max
36
50
100
+85
100
+105
300
Unit
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
°C
°C
°C
Vdc
pF
Output Specifications
Parameter
Device
TEN 15-xx10
TEN 15-xx11
TEN 15-xx12
TEN 15-xx13
TEN 15-xx21
TEN 15-xx22
TEN 15-xx23
All
All
All
Min
3.26
4.95
11.88
14.85
±4.95
±11.88
±14.85
Temperature Coefficient
All
-0.02
Transient Response Recovery Time
(25%/100% load step change)
All
Operating Output Range
Line Regulation(LL to HL at Full Load)
Load Regulation(25% to 100% Full Load)
Output Ripple & Noise (20MHz bandwidth)
Output Current
Output Over Voltage Protection Zener diode clamp
Output Over Current Protection
Output Capacitor Load
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TEN 15-xx10
TEN 15-xx11
TEN 15-xx12
TEN 15-xx13
TEN 15-xx21
TEN 15-xx22
TEN 15-xx23
TEN 15-xx10
TEN 15-xx11
TEN 15-xx12
TEN 15-xx13
TEN 15-xx10
TEN 15-xx11
TEN 15-xx12
TEN 15-xx13
TEN 15-xx21
TEN 15-xx22
TEN 15-xx23
TEN 15-xx10
TEN 15-xx11
TEN 15-xx12
TEN 15-xx13
TEN 15-xx21
TEN 15-xx22
TEN 15-xx23
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Typ
3.3
5.0
12.0
15.0
±5.0
±12.0
±15.0
Max
3.33
5.05
12.12
15.15
±5.05
±12.12
±15.15
0.5
0.5
50
+0.02
250
400
300
125
100
±150
±62
±50
µS
4000
2500
1250
1000
±1500
±625
±500
3.9
6.2
15
18
6000
4500
1875
1500
±2250
±938
±750
10200
7050
1035
705
±1020
±495
±165
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Unit
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
%
%
mV pk-pk
%/°C
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
μF
μF
μF
μF
µF
µF
µF
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15W, Single and Dual Output
Input Specifications
Parameter
Device
TEN 15-12xx
TEN 15-24xx
TEN 15-48xx
Operating Input voltage
Input reflected ripple current
(please see the testing configurations part.)
Start up time
(nominal Vin and constant resistive load power up)
Remote ON/OFF
Positive Logic
DC-DC ON
DC-DC OFF
Min
9
18
36
Typ
12
24
48
Max
18
36
75
Unit
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
All
20
mA pk-pk
All
20
mS
All
All
3.5
0
12
1.2
Vdc
Vdc
Max
Unit
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
General Specifications
Parameter
Efficiency
Test at Vin nom and full load
(Please see the testing configurations part.)
Isolation resistance
Isolation Capacitance
Switching Frequency (Test at Vin nom and full load)
Weight
MTBF (please see the MTBF and reliability part at page 23)
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Device
TEN 15-1210
TEN 15-1211
TEN 15-1212
TEN 15-1213
TEN 15-1221
TEN 15-1222
TEN 15-1223
TEN 15-2410
TEN 15-2411
TEN 15-2412
TEN 15-2413
TEN 15-2421
TEN 15-2422
TEN 15-2423
TEN 15-4810
TEN 15-4811
TEN 15-4812
TEN 15-4813
TEN 15-4821
TEN 15-4822
TEN 15-4823
All
All
All
All
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Typ
79
82
86
86
83
86
84
80
84
85
85
84
86
86
81
83
87
86
85
88
87
MΩ
>10
300
500
27
2’041’000
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KHz
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Application Note
15W, Single and Dual Output
Output over current protection
When excessive output currents occur in the system, circuit protection is required on all power supplies. Normally, overload
current is maintained at approximately 120~140 percent of rated current (@ Vin nom). Hiccup-mode is a method of operation in a
power supply whose purpose is to protect the power supply from being damaged during an over-current fault condition. It also
enables the power supply to restart when the fault is removed. There are other ways of protecting the power supply when it is
over-loaded, such as the maximum current limiting or current foldback methods.
One of the problems resulting from over current is that excessive heat may be generated in power devices; especially MOSFET
and Schottky diodes and the temperature of those devices may exceed their specified limits. A protection mechanism has to be
used to prevent those power devices from being damaged.
The operation of hiccup is as follows. When the current sense circuit sees an over-current event, the controller shuts off the
power supply for been removed, the power supply will start up and operate normally; otherwise, the controller will see another
over-current event and shut off the power supply again, repeating the previous cycle.
Hiccup operation has none of the drawbacks of the other two protection methods, although its circuit is circuit is more
complicated because it requires a timing circuit. The excess heat due to overload lasts for only a short duration in the hiccup
cycle, hence the junction temperature of the power devices is much lower.
The hiccup operation can be done in various ways. For example, one can start hiccup operation any time an over-current event
is detected; or prohibit hiccup during a designated start-up is usually larger than during normal operation and it is easier for an
over-current event is detected; or prohibit hiccup during a designated start-up interval (usually a few milliseconds). The reason
for the latter operation is that during start-up, the power supply needs to provide extra current to charge up the output capacitor.
Thus the current demand during start-up is usually larger than during normal operation and it is easier for an over-current event
to occur. If the power supply starts to hiccup once there is an over-current, it might never start up successfully. Hiccup mode
protection will give the best protection for a power supply against over current situations, since it will limit the average current to
the load at low level, so reducing power dissipation ad case temperature in the device.
Short Circuitry Protection
Continuous, hiccup and auto-recovery mode. During short circuit, converter still shut down. The average current during this
condition will be very low and the device can be safety in this condition.
Solder, clearing, and drying considerations
Soldering:
Flow(wave) soldering: 250°C ±10°C less than 10 seconds (see below)
Soldering iron: 370°C ±10°C less than 5 seconds
Note: the pin of this module is coated with Tin. To assure the solder-ability, modules should be kept in their original shipping
containers to provide adequate protection. Also, the storage environment shall be well controlled to protect the oxidation.
Cleaning process:
In aqueous cleaning, it is preferred to have an in-line cleaner system consisting of several cleaning stages (pre-wash, wash, rinse,
final rinse, and drying). Deionizer (DI) water is recommend for aqueous cleaning; the minimum resistively level is 1M-cm.
Tap-water quality varies per region in terms of hardness, chloride, and solid contents; therefore, the use of tap water is not
recommended for aqueous cleaning.
Drying:
The drying section of the cleaner system should be equipped with blowers capable of generating 1000 cfm-1500 cfm of air so
that the amount of rinse water left to be dried off with heat is minimal. Handheld air guns are not recommended due the
variability and consistency of the operation.
Note: after post-wash, the marking (date code) of converter may fall off. These only impacts the appearance and dose not affect
the operation and not affect the operation of the module.
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Application Note
15W, Single and Dual Output
Output ripple & noise
TEN 15-1211
Low Line, Full Load
Normal Line, Full Load
Output Ripple Noise = 19.6mV pk-pk Output Ripple Noise = 22.8mV pk-pk
High Line, Full Load
Output Ripple Noise = 29.6mV pk-pk
TEN 15-2410
Low Line, Full Load
Normal Line, Full Load
Output Ripple Noise = 15.2mV pk-pk Output Ripple Noise = 15.6mV pk-pk
High Line, Full Load
Output Ripple Noise = 20.0mV pk-pk
TEN 15-4812
Low Line, Full Load
Normal Line, Full Load
Output Ripple Noise = 28. 4mV pk-pk Output Ripple Noise = 27.6mV pk-pk
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High Line, Full Load
Output Ripple Noise = 29.6mV pk-pk
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15W, Single and Dual Output
Transient Peak and Response
TEN 15-1211
Low Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 85.0mV
Transient Response 95.2µS
Normal Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 88.0mV
Transient Response 80.8µS
High Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 89.0mV
Transient Response 95.2µS
TEN 15-2410
Low Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 81.0mV
Transient Response130µS
Normal Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 86.0mV
Transient Response 170µS
High Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 45.6mV
Transient Response 200µS
TEN 15-4812
Low Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 56mV
Transient Response130µS
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Normal Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 66mV
Transient Response 150µS
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High Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 62mV
Transient Response 150µS
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15W, Single and Dual Output
Inrush Current
TEN 15-1211
Low Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 2930mA
Duration: 848µS
Normal Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 2210mA
Duration: 808µS
High Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 1370mA
Duration: 712µS
TEN 15-2410
Low Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 1460mA
Duration: 664µS
Normal Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 1040mA
Duration: 640µS
High Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 720mA
Duration: 600µS
TEN 15-4812
Low Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 638mA
Duration: 1.58mS
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Inrush current = 496mA
Duration: 1.44mS
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Inrush current = 378mA
Duration: 1.22mS
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15W, Single and Dual Output
Input Ripple Current
TEN 15-1211
Low Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 3.8mA
Normal Line, Full Load
Ripple current = = 2.9mA
High Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 3.2mA
TEN 15-2410
Low Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 6.0mA
Normal Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 5.1mA
High Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 4.5mA
TEN 15-4812
Low Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 5.2mA
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Ripple current = 3.9mA
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High Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 4.9mA
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15W, Single and Dual Output
Delay Time and Raise Time
TEN 15-1211
Normal Line, Full Load
Rise Time = 464.1µS
Nominal Line, Full Load
Delay Time = 724µS
TEN 15-2410
Normal Line, Full Load
Rise Time = 425.2µS
Normal Line, Full Load
Delay Time = 636µS
TEN 15-4812
Normal Line, Full Load
Rise Time = 1.053mS
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Delay Time = 1.22mS
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15W, Single and Dual Output
Output ripple & noise
TEN 15-1221
Low Line, Full Load
+5V = 55.6mV pk-pk
Normal Line, Full Load
+5V = 63.6mV pk-pk
High Line, Full Load
+5V = 71.2mV pk-pk
Low Line, Full Load
-5V = 29.6mV pk-pk
Normal Line, Full Load
-5V = 37.2mV pk-pk
High Line, Full Load
-5V = 42.8mV pk-pk
TEN 15-2422
Low Line, Full Load
+12V = 28.4mV pk-pk
Normal Line, Full Load
+12V = 30.0mV pk-pk
High Line, Full Load
+12V = 29.6mV pk-pk
Low Line, Full Load
-12V = 10.4mV pk-pk
Normal Line, Full Load
-12V = 11.6mV pk-pk
High Line, Full Load
-12V = 13.2mV pk-pk
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Application Note
15W, Single and Dual Output
Output ripple & noise
TEN 15-4823
Low Line, Full Load
+15V = 27.2mV pk-pk
Normal Line, Full Load
+15V = 26.8mV pk-pk
High Line, Full Load
+15V = 29.6mV pk-pk
Low Line, Full Load
-15V = 21.6mV pk-pk
Normal Line, Full Load
-15V = 27.2mV pk-pk
High Line, Full Load
-15V = 44.4mV pk-pk
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Transient Peak and Response
TEN 15-1221
Low Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 96.0mV
Transient Response 194µS
Normal Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 103.0mV
Transient Response 194µS
High Line, Full Load
Transient Peak104.0mV
Transient Response 194µS
TEN 15-2422
Low Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 96.0mV
Transient Response 180µS
Normal Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 103.0mV
Transient Response180µS
High Line, Full Load
Transient Peak104.0mV
Transient Response 180µS
TEN 15-4823
Low Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 96.0mV
Transient Response 214µS
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Normal Line, Full Load
Transient Peak 103.0mV
Transient Response 214µS
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Transient Peak104.0mV
Transient Response 214µS
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Application Note
15W, Single and Dual Output
Inrush Current
TEN 15-1221
Low Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 2700mA
Duration: 928µS
Normal Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 2000mA
Duration: 836µS
High Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 1470mA
Duration: 700µS
TEN 15-2422
Low Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 1012mA
Duration: 1.43mS
Normal Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 756mA
Duration: 1.27mS
High Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 524mA
Duration: 988µS
TEN 15-4823
Low Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 454mA
Duration: 952µS
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Inrush current = 300mA
Duration: 800µS
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High Line, Full Load
Inrush current = 256mA
Duration: 584µS
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Input Ripple Current
TEN 15-1221
Low Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 4.1mA
Normal Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 3.8mA
High Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 4.6mA
TEN 15-2422
Low Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 2.9mA
Normal Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 2.6mA
High Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 3.1mA
TEN 15-4823
Low Line, Full Load
Ripple current = 2.9mA
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Ripple current = 3.3mA
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Ripple current = 4.3mA
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Delay Time and Rise Time
TEN 15-1221
Normal Line, Full Load
Rise Time = 367.2µS
Normal Line, Full Load
Delay Time = 688µS
TEN 15-2422
Normal Line, Full Load
Rise Time = 2.141mS
Normal Line, Full Load
Delay Time = 2.56mS
TEN 15-4823
Normal Line, Full Load
Rise Time = 5.182mS
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Delay Time = 5.52mS
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15W, Single and Dual Output
Thermal Consideration
The power module operates in a variety of thermal environments; however, sufficient cooling should be provided to help ensure
reliable operation of the unit. Heat is removed by conduction, convention, and radiation to the surrounding environment. Proper
cooling can be verified by measuring the case temperature (Tc) should be measured at the position indicated in right figure
The temperature at this location should not exceed 100°C. When operating the power module, adequate cooling must be
provided to maintain the power module case temperature at or below 100°C.
Although the maximum case temperature to lower value for extremely high reliability. Optimum cooling is obtained with forced
convention.
Following are derating curve for TEN 15-1211, TEN 15-2410, TEN 15-4812
1.00(25.4)
TEN 15-1211
100
90
0.50(12.7)
Output Power [%]
80
70
60
50
40
30
nature convection
nature convection
with heat-sink
20
10
0
-40 -30 -20 -10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100
Ambient Temperature [°C]
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Testing Configurations
Input reflected-ripple current Measurement Test up
To Oscilloscope
Current Probe
●
12µH
● Vi (+)
●
100µF/100V
Battery
DC/DC Converter
● Vi (-)
Peak-to-peak output ripple & noise Measurement Test up
Output Voltage and Efficiency Measurement Test up
Note: All measurements are taken at the module terminals.
Vout × Iout max
η=
× 100%
Vin nom × Iin
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EMC Consideration
EN61000-4-2
ESD
EN61000-4-3
RS
EN61000-4-4
EFT
level
1
2
3
4
Contact discharge
test voltage(KV)
±2
±4
±6
±8
level
1
2
3
level
1
2
3
4
Air discharge
test voltage(KV)
±2
±4
±8
±15
level
1
2
3
4
test field strength (V/m)
1
3
10
open circuit output test voltage ±10%
power line
±0.5KV
±1.0KV
±2.0KV
±4.0KV
EN61000-4-5
Surge
level
1
2
3
4
open circuit output test voltage ±10%
±0.5KV
±1.0KV
±2.0KV
±4.0KV
EN61000-4-6
CS
level
1
2
3
voltage level (EMF)
1V/rms
3V/rms
10V/rms
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15W, Single and Dual Output
EMI Filter
1. L1 = L2: Common choke P/N.9L-TF016, as attachment 1.
2. L3 = L4: Common choke Common choke P/N.9L-TF017, as attachment 2.
1. L1 = L2: Common choke P/N.9L-TF016 as attachment 1.
2. L3 = L4: Common choke Common choke P/N.9L-TF017 as attachment 2.
3. C1 = C2: (1)To lie down NIPPON CHEMI-CON KMF series 100μF/50V aluminum
electrolytic capacitors 8mm x 11.5mm(ΦD x L) or equivalent for 12 & 24Vin.
(2) To lie down NIPPON CHEMI-CON KMF series 22μF/100V aluminum
electrolytic capacitors 8mm x 11.5mm(ΦD x L) or equivalent for 48Vin.
4. C3=C4: 1000pF/2KV DIP or SMD MLCC.
attachment 1 9L-TF016
Material: Core: 9 x 5 x 3
Wire: 2-UEW Φ 0.5mm
Specifications:
inductance
pin 1-2: 300µH±35%
DCR: 32m Max.
Test condition:
100KHz/20mV
Measurement instrument: HP 4263B LCR Meter
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attachment 2 9L-TF017
Material: Core: 13 x 8 x 6
Wire: 2-UEW Φ 0.5mm
Specifications:
inductance
pin 1-2: 900µH Min.
pin 3-4: 300µH Min.
DCR: 45m Max.
Test condition:
100KHz/100mV
Measurement instrument: HP 4263B LCR Meter
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Mechanical Data
Dimensions are in millimeters and(inches)
Tolerances: x .xx in. ±0.020 in. (x.x mm ±0.5mm)
x .xx in. ±0.015 in. (x.x mm ±0.5mm)
Pin Pitch Tolerance: ±0.014 (±0.35)
Side View
DIA. 0.04(1.0)
Top View
● Ctrl
● -Vin
● +Vin
0.80(20.3)
-Vout ●
+Vout ●
TEN 15-xxxx
0.40
(10.2)
0.22(5.6)
Bottom View
1.00(25.4)
0.50
(12.7)
0.40
(10.2)
0.40
(10.2)
PIN CONNECTION
5
Bottom
View
1 2
6
0.80(20.3)
4
0.60(15.2)
2.00(50.8)
3
PIN
Single Output
Dual Output
1
2
3
4
5
6
+ INPUT
- INPUT
+ OUTPUT
NO PIN
- OUTPUT
CTRL (Option)
+ INPUT
- INPUT
+ OUTPUT
COMMON
- OUTPUT
CTRL (Option)
0.10(2.5)
0.20(5.1)
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Application Note
15W, Single and Dual Output
Safety and Installation Instruction
Isolation consideration
The TEN 15 series features 1.5kVdc isolation from input to output, input to case, and output to case. The input to output
resistance is greater than 109 ohms. Nevertheless, if the system using the power module needs to receive safety agency
approval, certain rules must be followed in the design of the system using the model. In particular, all of the creepage and
clearance requirements of the end-use safety requirement must be observed. These documents include UL 60950-1, EN
60950-1 and CSA 22.2 60950-1-2, although specific applications may have other or additional requirements.
Fusing Consideration
Caution: This power module is not internally fused. An input line fuse must always be used. This encapsulated power module
can be used in a wide variety of applications, ranging from simple stand-alone operation to an integrated part of a sophisticated
power architecture. To maximum flexibility, internal fusing is not included; however, to achieve maximum safety and system
protection, always use an input line fuse. The safety agencies require a slow-blow fuse with maximum rating of 6.3 A. Based on
the information provided in this data sheet on inrush energy and maximum dc input current, the same type of fuse with lower
rating can be used. Refer to the fuse manufacturer’s data for further information.
Minimum Load Requirement
10% (of full load) minimum load required. The 10% minimum load requirement is in order to meet all performance
specifications. The TEN 15 Series does not properly maintain regulation and operate with no load condition. The output voltage
drops off about 10%.
MTBF and Reliability
The MTBF of TEN 15 series of DC/DC converters has been calculated using
1. MIL-HDBK-217F under the following conditions:
Nominal Input Voltage
Iout = Iout max
TA = 25°C
The resulting figure for MTBF is 1’044’000 hours.
2. Bellcore TR-NWT-000332 Case I:
50% stress, Operating Temperature at 40°C (Ground fixed and controlled environment)
The resulting figure for MTBF is 2’041’000 hours.
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