PI2003 - Vicor

PI2003
 Series
Universal Active ORing Controller IC
Description
Features
The PI2003  solution is a universal highspeed Active ORing controller IC designed for use
with N-channel MOSFETs and is optimized for -48V
redundant power system architectures. The PI2003
Cool-ORing controller enables an extremely low
power loss solution with fast dynamic response to
input power fault conditions, critical for high
availability systems. The PI2003 controls single or
parallel MOSFETs to address Active ORing
applications protecting against power source
failures. The PI2003 is optimized for -48V low-side
Active ORing applications. An internal VC shunt
regulator enables biasing of the controller directly
from -48V (GND).
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The gate drive output turns the MOSFET on during
normal steady state operation, while achieving highspeed turn-off during input power source fault
conditions, that cause reverse current flow, with
auto-reset once the fault clears. The MOSFET
drain-to-source voltage is monitored to detect
normal forward, excessive forward, light load and
reverse current flow. The PI2003 provides an active
low fault flag output to the system during excessive
forward current, reverse current and light load.
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Typical Applications:
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Optimized for -48V ORing applications
Fast Dynamic Response to Power Source
failures, with 160ns reverse current turn-off
delay time
4A gate discharge current
Accurate MOSFET drain-to-source voltage
sensing to indicate system level fault conditions
Low quiescent current enables biasing directly
from -48V (GND).
100V for 100ms operation in low side
applications
Active low fault flag output
Applications
Low-side -48Vbus Active ORing
N+1 Redundant Power Systems
Servers & High End Computing
Telecom Systems
High current Active ORing
Package Information
The PI2003 is offered in the following packages:
• 10 Lead 3mm x 3mm DFN package
• 8 Lead SOIC package
Figure 1: PI2003 Low-Side Active ORing
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Pin Description
Pin
Name
GND
GATE
Pin Number
Description
10 Lead
DFN
8 Lead
SOIC
1
1
Ground: This pin is ground for the gate driver and control circuitry.
2
Gate Drive Output: This pin drives the gate of the external N-channel MOSFET.
Under normal operating conditions, the GATE pin pulls high to VC-0.5V. The
controller turns the gate off during a reverse current fault that exceeds the reverse
voltage threshold.
2
VC
3
3
Controller Input Supply: This pin is the supply pin for the control circuitry and gate
driver. Connect a 1μF capacitor between VC pin and the GND pin. Voltage on this pin
is limited to 11V by an internal shunt regulator. For high voltage auxiliary supply
applications connect a shunt resistor between VC and the auxiliary supply.
FC
5
4
Fault Clamp Input: Connect the FT pin to FC when it is pulled by a resistor to a
voltage higher than the VC pin to clamp it to VC plus a diode. Leave this pin open if
unused.
FT
6
5
Fault State Output: This open collector pin pulls low when a fault occurs. Fault logic
inputs are VC Under-Voltage, Reverse Current, Forward Over-Current, and light load.
Leave this pin open if unused.
SP
7
6
Positive Sense Input & Clamp: Connect SP pin to the Source pin of the external Nchannel MOSFET close to the GND pin. The polarity of the voltage difference
between SP and SN provides an indication of current flow direction through the
MOSFET.
SN
8
7
Negative Sense Input & Clamp: Connect SN to the Drain pin of the external Nchannel MOSFET. The polarity of the voltage difference between SP and SN provides
an indication of current flow direction through the MOSFET.
Package Pin-Outs
10 Lead DFN (3mm x 3mm)
Top view
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Top view
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
VC
-0.3V to 17.3V / 40mA
SP
-0.3V to 8.0V / 10mA
-0.3V to 17.3V / 10mA
FC, FT
GATE
-0.3V to 17.3V / 5A
SN (Continuous)
-0.3V to 80V / 10mA
SN (100ms Pulse)
100V / 10mA
GND
-0.3V / 5A peak
Storage Temperature
-65oC to 150oC
Operating Junction Temperature
-40oC to 150°C
250oC
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 20 sec)
ESD Rating
2kV HBM
Electrical Specifications
Unless otherwise specified: -40°C < TJ < 125°C, VC =9.5V, CVc = 1uF, CGATE = 4nF
Parameter
Symbol
Min
VVC-GND
8.5
Typ
Max
Units
Conditions
9.5
V
1.5
2.0
mA
11
12
V
No VC limiting Resistors
Normal Operating Condition,
No Faults,
IVC = 3mA
10
Ω
Delta IVC=10mA
8.5
V
VC Supply
Operating Supply Range
(3)
Quiescent Current
IVC
VC Clamp Voltage
VVC-CLM
VC Clamp Shunt Resistance
10
RVC
VC Under-Voltage Rising Threshold
VVCUVR
VC Under-Voltage Falling Threshold
VVCUVF
7.15
7.00
V
VVCUV-HS
150
mV
Fault Output Low Voltage
VFTL
0.2
Fault Output High Leakage Current
IFT-LC
Fault Delay Time
tFT-DEL
Fault Clamp (FC to VC)
VFC-VC
VC Under-Voltage Hysteresis
6.0
FAULT
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0.5
V
IFT = 4mA, VC > 4.5V
10
μA
VFT=14V
40
60
μs
0.7
1.2
V
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Electrical Specifications
Unless otherwise specified: -40°C < TJ < 125°C, VC =9.5V, CVc = 1uF, CGATE = 4nF
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Conditions
DIFFERENTIAL AMPLIFIER AND COMPARATORS
Common Mode Input Voltage
VCM
-0.1
1
V
VSP-SN
-50
200
mV
SP-SN
SP Input Bias Current
ISP
-8
-1
μA
SP=SN=1V
SN Input Bias Current
ISN
-8
-1
μA
SP=SN=1V
SN Leakage Current
ISN
Differential Operating Input Voltage
7
9
mA
VSN = 80V,SP =0V
-6
-3
mV
SP=SN=1V
mV
SP=SN=1V
VSP-SN = ± 50mV step to 90% of
VG max, VBK=0 (minimum
blanking)
Reverse Comparator Off Threshold
VRVS-TH
Reverse Comparator Hysteresis
VRVS-HS
3
Reverse Fault to Gate Turn-off
Delay Time
tRVS-MS
160
190
ns
Forward Comparator On Threshold
VFWD-TH
6
9
mV
Forward Comparator Hysteresis
Forward Over-Current Comparator
Threshold
Forward Over-Current Comparator
Hysteresis
GATE DRIVER
VFWD-HS
VOC-TH
-9
3
-3
135
150
VOC-HS
-15
Gate Source Current
IG-SC
-150
Pull Down Peak Current(1)
IG-PD
Pull-down Gate Resistance (1)
RG-PD
Voltage(1)
VG-PD
AC Gate Pull-down
DC Gate Pull-down Voltage to GND
Gate Voltage @ VC UVLO
Gate Voltage High
Gate Fault Condition Clear; % of
VC(1)
Gate Fall Time
1.5
SP to GND, SN to GND
mV
165
mV
mV
-60
µA
4.0
A
0.3
Ω
0.2
V
VG = 1V, Normal Operating
Conditions, No Faults
VG = 1.5V @ 25°C
VG-PD
0.8
1.2
V
IG=100mA, in reverse fault
VG-UVLO
0.7
VC0.25V
1
V
IG =10μA, 4.5V<VC<7.5V
VG
VC0.5V
VVC-G
50
tG-F
10
V
%
15
ns
90% to 10% of VG max.
Note 1: These parameters are not production tested but are guaranteed by design, characterization and
correlation with statistical process control.
Note 2: Current sourced by a pin is reported with a negative sign.
Note 3: Refer to the Auxiliary Power Supply section in the Application Information for details on the VC
requirement to meet the MOSFET Vgs requirement.
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Functional Description:
The PI2003 Cool-ORing controller IC is designed to
drive single or paralleled N-channel MOSFETs in
Active ORing applications, and optimized for -48V
applications. The PI2003 used with an external
MOSFET can function as an ideal ORing diode in
low side of a redundant power system, significantly
reducing power dissipation and eliminating the need
for heatsinking.
Forward Voltage Comparator: FWD
The FWD comparator detects when a forward
current condition exists and SP is 6mV(typical)
positive with respect to SN. When SP-SN is less
than 6mV, the FWD comparator will assert the Fault
flag to report a fault condition indicative of a light
load or “load not present” condition or possible
shorted MOSFET.
An N-channel MOSFET in the conduction path offers
extremely low on-resistance resulting in a dramatic
reduction of power dissipation versus the
performance of a diode used in conventional ORing
applications. This can allow for the elimination of
complex heat sinking and other thermal
management requirements. While the gate remains
above the gate threshold voltage it will allow current
to flow in the forward and reverse direction. Ideal
ORing applications do not allow for reverse current
flow, so the controller detect reverse current caused
by input power source failures and turn off the the
MOSFET as quickly as possible. Once the gate
voltage falls below the gate threshold, the MOSFET
is off and the body diode will be reverse biased
preventing reverse current flow and subsequent
excessive voltage droop on the redundant bus.
During forward over-current conditions the controller
maintains gate drive to keep the MOSFET forward
drop and power dissipation as low as possible.
While conventional ORing solutions using diodes
offer no protection against forward over-current
conditions. The PI2003 will provide an active-low
fault flag to the system via the FT pin. The fault flag
is also issued during the reverse current condition,
and light load or shorted MOSFET conditions.
Forward Over Current Comparator: FOC
The FOC comparator indicates an excessive forward
current condition when SP is 150mV(typical) higher
than SN. When the GATE output voltage is greater
than 50% of the VC voltage and SP-SN is higher
than 150mV, the PI2003 will initiate a fault condition
via the FT pin.
Differential Amplifier:
The PI2003 integrates a high-speed low offset
voltage differential amplifier to sense the difference
between the Sense Positive (SP) pin voltage and
Sense Negative (SN) pin voltage with high accuracy.
The amplifier output is connected to three
comparators:
Reverse
comparator,
Forward
comparator, and Forward over-current comparator.
Reverse Current Comparator: RVS
The reverse current comparator provides the most
critical function in the controller, detecting negative
voltage caused by reverse current. When the SN
pin is 6mV higher than the SP pin, the reverse
comparator will enable the gate discharge circuit and
turn off the MOSFETs in typically 160ns.
The reverse comparator has typically 3mV of
hysteresis referenced to SP-SN.
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VC and Internal Voltage Regulator:
The PI2003 has a separate input (VC) that provides
power to the control circuitry and the gate driver. An
internal regulator clamps the VC voltage (VVC-CLM ) to
11V.
VC may be tied to a voltage higher than VVC-CLM
through a resistor to limit VC current.
The internal regulator circuit has a comparator to
monitor VC voltage and initiates a FAULT condition
when VC is lower than the VC Under-Voltage
Threshold, 7.15V
Gate Driver:
The gate driver (GATE) output is configured to drive
an external N-channel MOSFET. In the high state,
the gate driver applies a 150µA current source to the
MOSFET gate limited to the VC voltage.
When a reverse current fault is initiated, the gate
driver pulls the GATE pin low and discharges the
FET gate with 4 Apeak capability.
When the input source voltage is applied before the
MOSFET is fully enhanced, a voltage greater than
the Forward Over Current (FOC) Threshold may be
present across the MOSFET. To avoid an erroneous
FOC detection, a VGS detector blanks the FOC and
FWD comparators from initiating a fault, until the
GATE pin reaches 50% of VC pin voltage.
Fault:
The fault circuit output is an open collector with 40μs
delay to prevent any false triggering. The FT pin
will be pulled low when any of the following faults
occur:
•
Reverse current
•
Forward Over-Current and VG > ½ VC
•
Forward Low-Current and VG > ½ VC
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•
VC pin Under-Voltage
Reverse current is the only fault condition that
initiates gate turn-off of the MOSFET (as well as a
fault flag signal).
Forward Over-Current and
Forward Low-Current fault conditions issue a fault
flag signal to the FT pin, but do not affect the gate
of the MOSFET. The FT pin serves as an indicator
that a fault condition may be present. This
information can be reported to a Host to signal that
some system level maintenance may be required.
The FT pin can be connected to VC pin or system
logic bias voltage via a current limiting resistor.
When pulling up FT to an unregulated voltage
connect FC to FT . FC will clamp FT voltage to
one diode drop above VC. This current will return to
ground through the internal shunt.
Figure 2: PI2003 Controller Internal Block Diagram (10 Lead DFN package pin out shown)
Figure 3: Comparator hysteresis, values are for reference only, please refer to the electrical specifications
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Figure 4: PI2003 State Diagram
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Figure 5: Timing diagram for two PI2003 controllers in a low side Active ORing application
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Typical Characteristics:
Figure 6: Controller bias current vs. temperature
Figure 8: Reverse condition gate turn-off delay time vs.
temperature.
Figure 10: VC clamp voltage vs. temperature.
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Figure 7: VC UVLO threshold vs. temperature
Figure 9: Reverse comparator threshold vs.
temperature. VCM: Common Mode Voltage.
Figure 11: Gate output source current vs. temperature
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Application Information:
enhance the MOSFET. The maximum gate to VC
voltage loss (headroom), VHDVC-G is 0.5V.
VHDVC-G specification is the Gate Voltage High (VG)
in the Gate Driver section under the
Electrical Specification.
The PI2003 is designed to replace ORing diodes in
high current redundant power architectures.
Replacing a traditional diode with a PI2003
controller IC and a low on-state resistance Nchannel MOSFET will result in significant power
dissipation reduction as well as board space
reduction, efficiency improvement and additional
protection features. This section describes in detail
the procedure to follow when designing with the
PI2003 Active ORing controller and N-Channel
MOSFETs. The following is a low side Active ORing
design example.
If the bus voltage is higher than 11V then a bias
resistor (Rbias) is required, and should be
connected between the PI2003 VC pin and supply.
The resistor is selected based on the input voltage
range.
Rbias =
Fault Indication:
FT output pin is an open collector output and
should be pulled up to the logic voltage or to the
controller VC via a resistor (10KΩ). Also the FT
output can be pulled with a current limiting resistor
directly to an unregulated voltage source, such as
the return of a -48V bus. In this condition connect
the FT pin to the FC pin for clamping.
Vbus min − VC clamp
IC max
Rbias maximum power dissipation:
Pd Rbias =
(Vbus max − VC clamp ) 2
Rbias
Rbias maximum power dissipation is at maximum
input voltage and minimum clamp voltage (11V).
Where:
Vbusmin : V(bus) minimum voltage
Vbus max : V(bus) maximum voltage
Also the FT pin can be used to drive an LED or
opto-coupler device. The circuit in figure 12a shows
a PI2003 configuration for an LED/opto-coupler that
will turn on during a fault condition. The FC
connection protects the FT pin if the LED is open.
VC Clamp : Controller clamp voltage, 11V
IC max
Use the circuit in figure 12b to turn on the LED/optocoupler when there is no fault and to turn off during
a fault condition.
: Controller maximum bias current (2.0mA)
Note: If the FT pin is connected to the VC pin via a
resistor (RFT), the FT sink current ( I FT )
during a fault condition should be added to
the maximum bias current IC max in the
above equations.
The FT pin sink current during a fault can
be
calculated
using
the
following
approximate equation:
I FT =
Figure 12a: Fault circuit where the LED turns on
during a fault.
VC clampMax
R FT
N-Channel MOSFET Selection:
There are several factors that affect the MOSFET
selection including cost, on-state resistance
(Rds(on)), current rating, power dissipation, thermal
conductivity, drain-to-source breakdown voltage
(BVdss), gate-to-source voltage rating (Vgs), and
gate threshold voltage (Vgs(TH)).
The first step is to select suitable MOSFETs based
on the BVdss requirement for the application. The
BVdss voltage rating should be higher than the
applied Vin voltage plus expected transient voltages.
Stray parasitic inductance in the circuit can also
contribute to significant transient voltage conditions,
particularly during MOSFET turn-off after a reverse
Figure 12b: Fault circuit where the LED turns off
during a fault.
VC Power Source:
The PI2003 VC input voltage should be higher than
the required gate-to-source voltage (Vgs) to fully
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current fault has been detected. In Active ORing
applications when one of the input power sources is
shorted, a large reverse current is sourced from the
circuit output through the MOSFET. Depending on
the output impedance of the system, the reverse
current may reach over 60A in some conditions
before the MOSFET is turned off. Such high current
conditions will store energy even in a small parasitic
element. For example, a 1nH parasitic inductance
with 60A reverse current will store 1.8µJ (½Li2).
When the MOSFET is turned off, the stored energy
will be released and will produce high negative
voltage ringing at the MOSFET source. This event
will create a high voltage difference across the drain
and source of the MOSFET.
The MOSFET current rating and maximum power
dissipation are closely related. Generally the lower
the MOSFET Rds(on), the higher the current
capability and the lower the resultant power
dissipation. This leads to reduced thermal
management overhead, but will ultimately be higher
cost compared to higher Rds(on) parts. It is
important to understand the primary design goal
objectives for the application in order to effectively
trade off the performance of one MOSFET versus
another.
Rds(on) and PI2003 sensing:
The PI2003 senses the MOSFET source-to-drain
voltage drop via the SP and SN pins to determine
the status of the current through the MOSFET.
When the MOSFET is fully enhanced, its source-todrain voltage is equal to the MOSFET on-state
resistance multiplied by the source current, VSD =
Rds(on)*Is. The reverse current threshold is set for
-6mV and when the differential voltage between the
SP & SN pins is more negative than -6mV, i.e. SPSN≤-6mV, the PI2003 detects a reverse current
fault condition and pulls the MOSFET gate pin low,
thus turning off the MOSFET and preventing further
reverse current. The reverse current fault protection
disconnects the power source fault condition from
the redundant bus, and allows the system to keep
running.
Under normal conditions the GATE pin output
voltage will rail to the VC voltage minus 0.5V, where
the VC output is regulated to 11V typically to support
any MOSFET with a Vgs rating of ±12V or greater. A
Vgs rating ≥ 12V is very common for industry
standard N-Channel MOSFETs.
Power dissipation in active ORing circuits is derived
from the total source current and the on-state
resistance of the selected MOSFET.
MOSFET power dissipation:
Pd MOSFET = Is 2 ∗ Rds(on)
Where :
Is
: Source Current
Rds(on) : MOSFET on-state resistance
Note:
In the calculation use Rds(on) at maximum MOSFET
temperature because Rds(on)
is temperature
dependent. Refer to the normalized Rds(on) curves
in the MOSFET manufacturers datasheet. Some
MOSFET Rds(on) values may increase by 50% at
125°C compared to values at 25°C.
The Junction Temperature rise is a function of power
dissipation and thermal resistance.
TriseMOSFET = RthJA ∗ PdMOSFET = RthJA ∗ Is 2 ∗ Rds(on) ,
Where:
RthJA : Junction-to-Ambient thermal resistance
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Typical application Example 1:
Requirement:
Redundant Bus Voltage = -48V (-36V to -60V, 100V
for 100ms transient)
Load Current = 5A load (assume through each
redundant path)
Maximum Ambient Temperature = 60°C
Solution:
A single PI2003 with a suitable MOSFET for each
redundant -48V power source should be used and
configured as shown in figure 13. The VC is biased
from the return line through a bias resistor.
Select a suitable N-Channel MOSFET: Select the
N-Channel MOSFET with voltage rating higher than
the input voltage, Vin, plus any expected transient
voltages, with a low Rds(on) that is capable of
supporting the full load current with margin. For
instance, a 100V rated MOSFET with 10A current
capability is suitable.
An exemplary MOSFET
having these characteristic is Si4486EY from Vishay
Siliconix.
⎛ 50°C
⎞
TJ max = 60°C + ⎜
∗ (5.0 A)2 ∗ 43mΩ⎟ = 113°C
W
⎝
⎠
FT pin: Connect the FT pin to to the logic power
supply or to the VC pin via a resistor (RFT). Make
RFT large (120KΩ) to lower FT sink current.
I FT − Sink =
VC: Connect each controller to the return path with
a separate bias resistor, Rbias.
Rbias =
Rbias =
1%
Vbus min − VC clampMax
IC max + I FT − Sink
36V − 12V
= 11.47 KΩ , or 11.5KΩ,
2.0mA + 0.092mA
Rbias maximum power dissipation is at maximum
input voltage and minimum clamp voltage.
Pd Rbias =
From Si4486EY datasheet:
• N-Channel MOSFET
• VDS= 100V
• ID = 23A continuous drain current at 125°C
•
•
•
VC
11.0V
=
= 92μA
R FT 120 KΩ
(Vbus max − VC clampMIN ) 2
Rbias
=
(60V − 12V ) 2
= 200mW
11.5 KΩ
VGS(MAX) = ± 20V
RθJA= 50°C/W
RDS(on)=20mΩ typical at VGS=10V, TJ=25°C
Reverse current threshold is:
Is.reverse =
Vth.reverse − 6mV
=
= −300mA
Rds(on)
20mΩ
Power dissipation:
Rds(on) is 25mΩ maximum at 25°C and will
increase as the temperature increases. Add 40°C to
maximum ambient temperature to compensate for
the temperature rise due to power dissipation. At
100°C (60°C + 40°C) Rds(on) will increase by 63%.
Rds(on) = 25mΩ ∗1.63 = 41mΩ maximum at 100°C
Maximum Junction temperature
⎛ 50°C
⎞
∗ (5.0 A)2 ∗ 41mΩ⎟ = 111°C
TJ max = 60°C + ⎜
⎝ W
⎠
Figure 13: PI2003 in low side -48V application.
Recalculate based on calculated Junction
temperature, 115°C.
At 115°C Rds(on) will increase by 72%.
Rds(on) = 25mΩ ∗1.72 = 43mΩ maximum at 115°C
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Layout Recommendation:
Use the following general guidelines when designing
printed circuit boards. An example of the typical
land pattern for a DFN PI2003 and SO-8/PowerPak
MOSFET is shown in Figure 14:
•
It is best to connect the gate of the MOSFET to
the GATE pin of the controller with a short and
wide trace.
•
Connections from the SP and SN pins to the
MOSFET source and drain pins respectively
should be as short as possible
•
The VC bypass capacitor (C1 and C2) should be
located as close as possible to the VC and GND
pins.
Place the PI2003 and VC bypass
capacitor on the same layer of the board.
•
Connect all MOSFET source pins together with
a wide trace to reduce trace parasitics and to
accommodate the high current input. Similarly,
connect all MOSFET Drain pins together with a
wide trace to accommodate the high current
output.
Figure 24: PI2003 Mounted on
PI2003-EVAL1
Figure 14: PI2003 and MOSFET layout example
Figure 25: PI2003-EVAL1 performance under an input short
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Package Drawings
8 Lead SOIC
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Package Drawings
10 Lead DFN
Ordering Information
Part Number
PI2003-00-QEIG
PI2003-00-SOIG
Package
Transport Media
3mm x 3mm 10 Lead DFN
8 Lead SOIC
T&R
T&R
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