NBM™ Bus Converter NBM6123x46C15A6yzz ® C S US C NRTL US Non-Isolated, Fixed Ratio DC-DC Converter Features Product Ratings • Up to 160A continuous secondary current • Up to 3600W/in3 power density • Parallel operation for multi-kW arrays • OV, OC, UV, short circuit and thermal protection • 6123through-hole ChiP package n 2.402” x 0.990” x 0.286” (61.00mm x 25.14mm x 7.26mm) VPRI = 42V (36 – 46V) ISEC= up to 160A VSEC = 14V (12.0 – 15.3V) (no load) K = 1/3 Product Description The VI Chip® Non-Isolated Bus Converter (NBM™) is a high efficiency Sine Amplitude Converter™ (SAC™), operating from a 36 to 46VDC primary bus to deliver a non-isolated, ratiometric secondary voltage from 12.0 to 15.3VDC. Typical Applications The NBM6123x46C15A6yzz offers low noise, fast transient response, and industry leading efficiency and power density. In addition, it provides an AC impedance beyond the bandwidth of most downstream regulators, allowing input capacitance normally located at the input of a POL regulator to be located at the primary side of the NBM module. With a primary to secondary K factor of 1/3, that capacitance value can be reduced by a factor of 9x, resulting in savings of board area, material and total system cost. • DC Power Distribution • High End Computing Systems • Automated Test Equipment • Industrial Systems • High Density Power Supplies • Communications Systems Leveraging the thermal and density benefits of Vicor’s ChiP packaging technology, the NBM module offers flexible thermal management options with very low top and bottom side thermal impedances. Thermally-adept ChiP-based power components, enable customers to achieve low cost power system solutions with previously unattainable system size, weight and efficiency attributes, quickly and predictably. • Transportation The NBM non-isolated topology allows operation in forward and reverse directions and provides bidirectional protections. However if power train is disabled by any protection, and VSEC is present, then voltage equal to VSEC minus two diode drops will appear on primary side. NBM™ Bus Converter Page 1 of 26 Rev 1.3 09/2016 vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Typical Application NBM TM EN enable/disable switch VAUX FUSE +VSEC +VPRI SGND VPRI PGND PRIMARY SECONDARY CI_NBM_ELEC POL SOURCE_RTN NBM6123x46C15A6yzz+ Point of Load NBM™ Bus Converter Page 2 of 26 Rev 1.3 09/2016 vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Pin Configuration 1 TOP VIEW 2 +VSEC A A’ +VSEC PGND1 B B’ PGND2 PGND1 C C’ PGND2 +VSEC D D’ +VSEC +VSEC E E’ +VSEC PGND1 F F’ PGND2 PGND1 G G’ PGND2 +VSEC H H’ +VSEC +VPRI I I’ TM +VPRI J J’ EN +VPRI K K’ VAUX +VPRI L L’ SGND 6123 ChiP Package Pin Descriptions Pin Number Signal Name Type Function I1, J1, K1, L1 +VPRI PRIMARY POWER I’2 TM OUTPUT J’2 EN INPUT K’2 VAUX OUTPUT L’2 SGND SIGNAL RETURN Signal return terminal only. Do not connect to PGND A1, D1, E1, H1, A’2, D’2, E’2, H’2 +VSEC SECONDARY POWER Positive secondary auto-transformer power terminal B1, C1, F1, G1 B’2, C’2, F’2, G’2 PGND* POWER RETURN Positive primary auto-transformer power terminal Temperature Monitor; Primary side referenced signals Enables and disables power supply; Primary side referenced signals Auxilary Voltage Source; Primary side referenced signals Common negative primary and secondary auto-transformer power return terminal *For proper operation an external low impedance connection must be made between listed -PGND1 and PGND2 terminals. NBM™ Bus Converter Page 3 of 26 Rev 1.3 09/2016 vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Part Ordering Information Product Function Package Size Package Mounting Max Primary Input Voltage Range Identifier Max Secondary Voltage Secondary Output Current Temperature Grade Option NBM 6123 x 46 C 15 A6 y zz 61 = L 23 = W T = TH 00 = Analog Ctrl Non-isolated Bus Converter Module S = SMT 46V 36 – 46V 15V No Load 160A T = -40°C – 125°C 01 = PMBus Ctrl M = -55°C – 125°C 0R = Reversible Analog Ctrl 0P = Reversible PMBus Ctrl All products shipped in JEDEC standard high profile (0.400” thick) trays (JEDEC Publication 95, Design Guide 4.10). Standard Models Product Function Package Size Package Mounting Max Primary Input Voltage Range Identifier Max Secondary Voltage Secondary Output Current Temperature Grade Option NBM 6123 T 46 C 15 A6 T 0R Absolute Maximum Ratings The absolute maximum ratings below are stress ratings only. Operation at or beyond these maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. Parameter Comments +VPRI_DC to –VPRI_DC Min Max Unit -1 60 V 1 V/µs 20 V 4.6 V 5.5 V 4.6 V VPRI_DC or VSEC_DC slew rate (operational) +VSEC_DC to –VSEC_DC -1 TM to –VPRI_DC EN to –VPRI_DC -0.3 VAUX to –VPRI_DC NBM™ Bus Converter Page 4 of 26 Rev 1.3 09/2016 vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Electrical Specifications Specifications apply over all line and load conditions, unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of -40°C ≤ TINTERNAL ≤ 125°C (T-Grade); All other specifications are at TINTERNAL = 25ºC unless otherwise noted. Attribute Symbol Conditions / Notes Min Typ Max Unit 46 V 15 V General Powetrain PRIMARY to SECONDARY Specification (Forward Direction) Primary Input Voltage range, continuous VPRI µController PRI to SEC Input Quiescent Current 36 VPRI_DC VPRI_DC voltage where µC is initialized, (ie VAUX = Low, powertrain inactive) VµC_ACTIVE Disabled, EN Low, VPRI_DC = 42V IPRI_Q 8 TINTERNAL ≤ 100ºC 12 VPRI_DC = 42V, TINTERNAL = 25ºC PRI to SEC No Load Power Dissipation PRI to SEC Inrush Current Peak 5 VPRI_DC = 42V PPRI_NL 12.5 IPRI_INR_PK 28 22 VPRI_DC = 36V to 46V 31 30 TINTERNAL ≤ 100ºC DC Primary Input Current Transformation Ratio Secondary Output Current (continuous) Secondary Output Current (pulsed) IPRI_IN_DC 1/3 ISEC_OUT_DC 10ms pulse, 25% Duty cycle, ISEC_OUT_AVG ≤ 50% rated ISEC_OUT_DC VPRI_DC = 42V, ISEC_OUT_DC = 160A 97.4 VPRI_DC = 36V to 46V, ISEC_OUT_DC = 160A 97.1 hAMB VPRI_DC = 42V, ISEC_OUT_DC = 80A 97.5 98.2 PRI to SEC Efficiency (hot) hHOT VPRI_DC = 42V, ISEC_OUT_DC = 160A 96.9 97.4 PRI to SEC Efficiency (over load range) ηh20% 32A < ISEC_OUT_DC < 160A 90 RSEC_COLD VPRI_DC = 42V, ISEC_OUT_DC = 160A, TINTERNAL = -40°C 0.8 RSEC_AMB VPRI_DC = 42V, ISEC_OUT_DC = 160A RSEC_HOT VPRI_DC = 42V, ISEC_OUT_DC = 160A, TINTERNAL = 100°C FSW Frequency of the Output Voltage Ripple = 2x FSW VSEC_OUT_PP CSEC_EXT = 0μF, ISEC_OUT_DC = 160A, VPRI_DC = 42V, 20MHz BW Switching Frequency Secondary Output Voltage Ripple Secondary Output Leads Inductance (Parasitic) NBM™ Bus Converter Page 5 of 26 V/V 160 A 176 A % % % 0.95 1.1 0.9 1.3 1.7 1.5 1.75 2.0 1.14 1.20 1.26 110 TINTERNAL ≤ 100ºC Primary Input Leads Inductance (Parasitic) A 98 PRI to SEC Efficiency (ambient) PRI to SEC Output Resistance A 53.9 Primary to secondary, K = VSEC_DC / VPRI_DC, at no load ISEC_OUT_PULSE W 75 At ISEC_OUT_DC = 160A, TINTERNAL ≤ 100ºC K 19.5 VPRI_DC = 36V to 46V, TINTERNAL = 25 ºC VPRI_DC = 46V, CSEC_EXT = 3000μF, RLOAD_SEC = 20% of full load current mA mΩ MHz mV 205 LPRI_IN_LEADS Frequency 2.5MHz (double switching frequency), Simulated lead model 3 nH LSEC_OUT_LEADS Frequency 2.5MHz (double switching frequency), Simulated lead model 0.64 nH Rev 1.3 09/2016 vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Electrical Specifications (Cont.) Specifications apply over all line and load conditions, unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of -40°C ≤ TINTERNAL ≤ 125°C (T-Grade); All other specifications are at TINTERNAL = 25ºC unless otherwise noted. Attribute Symbol Conditions / Notes Min Typ Max Unit General Powetrain PRIMARY to SECONDARY Specification (Forward Direction) Cont. Effective Primary Capacitance (Internal) CPRI_INT Effective Value at 42VPRI_DC 16.8 µF Effective Secondary Capacitance (Internal) CSEC_INT Effective Value at 14VSEC_DC 140 µF Effective Secondary Output Capacitance (External) CSEC_OUT_EXT Excessive capacitance may drive module into SC protection Effective Secondary Output Capacitance (External) CSEC_OUT_AEXT CSEC_OUT_AEXT Max = N * 0.5 * CSEC_OUT_EXT MAX, where N = the number of units in parallel 3000 µF 1010 ms Protection PRIMARY to SECONDARY (Forward Direction) Auto Restart Time tAUTO_RESTART Startup into a persistent fault condition. Non-Latching fault detection given VPRI_DC > VPRI_UVLO+ 940 Primary Overvoltage Lockout Threshold VPRI_OVLO+ 48 50 52 V Primary Overvoltage Recovery Threshold VPRI_OVLO- 46 48 50 V Primary Overvoltage Lockout Hysteresis VPRI_OVLO_HYST 2 V Primary Overvoltage Lockout Response Time tPRI_OVLO 30 µs Primary Undervoltage Lockout Threshold VPRI_UVLO- 28 30 32 V Primary Undervoltage Recovery Threshold VPRI_UVLO+ 30 32 34 V Primary Undervoltage Lockout Hysteresis VPRI_UVLO_HYST 2 V Primary Undervoltage Lockout Response Time tPRI_UVLO 100 µs From VPRI_DC = VPRI_UVLO+ to powertrain active, EN tPRI_UVLO+_DELAY floating, (i.e One time Startup delay from application of VPRI_DC to VSEC_DC) 30 ms From powertrain active. Fast Current limit protection disabled during Soft-Start 1 ms Primary Undervoltage Startup Delay Primary Soft-Start Time tPRI_SOFT-START Secondary Output Overcurrent Trip Threshold ISEC_OUT_OCP Secondary Output Overcurrent Response Time Constant tSEC_OUT_OCP Secondary Output Short Circuit Protection Trip Threshold ISEC_OUT_SCP Secondary Output Short Circuit Protection Response Time tSEC_OUT_SCP Overtemperature Shutdown Threshold tOTP+ Overtemperature Recovery Threshold tOTP– Undertemperature Shutdown Threshold tUTP Undertemperature Restart Time NBM™ Bus Converter Page 6 of 26 177 Effective internal RC filter 200 4 A 1 °C 110 Temperature sensor located inside controller IC; Protection not available for M-Grade units. Startup into a persistent fault condition. Non-Latching fault detection given VPRI_DC > VPRI_UVLO+ Rev 1.3 09/2016 vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 µs 125 105 A ms 240 Temperature sensor located inside controller IC tUTP_RESTART 240 3 115 °C -45 °C s NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Electrical Specifications (Cont.) Specifications apply over all line and load conditions, unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of -40°C ≤ TINTERNAL ≤ 125°C (T-Grade); All other specifications are at TINTERNAL = 25ºC unless otherwise noted. Attribute Symbol Conditions / Notes Min Typ Max Unit 15.3 V General Powetrain SECONDARY to PRIMARY Specification (Reverse Direction) Secondary Input Voltage range, continuous 12 VSEC_DC VSEC_DC = 14V, TINTERNAL = 25ºC SEC to PRI No Load Power Dissipation DC Secondary Input Current ISEC_IN_DC Primary Output Current (continuous) IPRI_OUT_DC Primary Output Current (pulsed) 5 VSEC_DC = 14V PSEC_NL IPRI_OUT_PULSE hAMB 20 29 22 VSEC_DC = 12V to 15.3V 31 At IPRI_DC = 53.3A, TINTERNAL ≤ 100ºC 162 A 53.3 A 58.7 A 10ms pulse, 25% Duty cycle, IPRI_OUT_AVG ≤ 50% rated IPRI_OUT_DC 97 98 VSEC_DC = 12V to 15.3V, IPRI_OUT_DC= 53.3A 96.7 % VSEC_DC = 14V, IPRI_OUT_DC = 26.7A 97.6 98.3 96.6 97 SEC to PRI Efficiency (hot) hHOT VSEC_DC = 14V, IPRI_OUT_DC = 53.3A SEC to PRI Efficiency (over load range) ηh20% 10.66A < IPRI_OUT_DC < 53.3A 90 RPRI_COLD VSEC_DC = 14V, IPRI_OUT_DC = 53.3A, TINTERNAL = -40°C 10 12 14 RPRI_AMB VSEC_DC = 14V, IPRI_OUT_DC = 53.3A 12 16 20 RPRI_HOT VSEC_DC = 14V, IPRI_OUT_DC = 53.3A, TINTERNAL = 100°C 16 19 22 SEC to PRI Output Resistance Primary Output Voltage Ripple VPRI_OUT_PP CPRI_OUT_EXT = 0μF, IPRI_OUT_DC = 53.3A, VSEC_DC = 14V, 20MHz BW Rev 1.3 09/2016 % % 330 vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 mΩ mV 615 TINTERNAL ≤ 100ºC NBM™ Bus Converter Page 7 of 26 W VSEC_DC = 12V to 15.3V, TINTERNAL = 25ºC VSEC_DC = 14V, IPRI_OUT_DC = 53.3A SEC to PRI Efficiency (ambient) 12.5 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Electrical Specifications (Cont.) Specifications apply over all line and load conditions, unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of -40°C ≤ TINTERNAL ≤ 125°C (T-Grade); All other specifications are at TINTERNAL = 25ºC unless otherwise noted. Attribute Symbol Conditions / Notes Min Typ Max Unit 300 µF Protection SECONDARY to PRIMARY (Reverse Direction) Effective Primary Output Capacitance (External) CPRI_OUT_EXT Secondary Overvoltage Lockout Threshold VSEC_OVLO+ 16 16.7 17.4 V Secondary Overvoltage Recovery Threshold VPRI_OVLO- 15.3 16 16.7 V Secondary Overvoltage Lockout Response Time tPRI_OVLO Excessive capacitance may drive module into SC protection when starting from Secondary to Primary 30 µs Secondary Undervoltage Lockout Threshold VSEC_UVLO- 9.3 10 10.7 V Secondary Undervoltage Recovery Threshold VPRI_UVLO+ 10 10.7 11.4 V Secondary Undervoltage Lockout Response Time tSEC_UVLO Primary Output Overcurrent Trip Threshold IPRI_OUT_OCP Powertrain is stopped but current can flow from Secondary to Primary through MOSFET body Diodes Primary Output Overcurrent Response Time Constant tPRI_OUT_OCP Effective internal RC filter Primary Short Circuit Protection Trip Threshold IPRI_SCP Primary Short Circuit Protection Response Time tPRI_SCP NBM™ Bus Converter Page 8 of 26 100 59 66.7 4 Powertrain is stopped but current can flow from Secondary to Primary through MOSFET body Diodes 80 vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 80 A ms A 1 Rev 1.3 09/2016 µs µs NBM6123x46C15A6yzz 200 180 Secondary Output Current (A) 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 25 50 75 100 125 Case Temperature (°C) Top only at temperature Top and leads at temperature Leads at temperature Top, leads, & belly at temperature 3000 Secondary Output Current (A) Secondary Output Power (W) Figure 1 — Specified thermal operating area 2700 2400 2100 1800 1500 1200 900 600 300 0 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 46 36 37 38 Primary Input Voltage (V) PSEC_OUT_DC 39 ISEC_OUT_DC Secondary Output Capacitance (% Rated CSEC_EXT_MAX) Figure 2 — Specified electrical operating area using rated RSEC_HOT 0 20 40 60 80 Secondary Output Current (% ISEC_OUT_DC) Figure 3 — Specified Primary start-up into load current and external capacitance NBM™ Bus Converter Page 9 of 26 Rev 1.3 09/2016 41 42 43 44 Primary Input Voltage (V) PSEC_OUT_PULSE 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 40 vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 100 ISEC_OUT_PULSE 45 46 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Signal Characteristics Specifications apply over all line and load conditions, unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of -40°C ≤ TINTERNAL ≤ 125°C (T-Grade); All other specifications are at TINTERNAL = 25ºC unless otherwise noted. Temperature Monitor • The TM pin is a standard analog I/O configured as an output from an internal µC. • The TM pin monitors the internal temperature of the controller IC within an accuracy of ±5°C. • µC 250kHz PWM output internally pulled high to 3.3V. SIGNAL TYPE STATE Startup ATTRIBUTE Powertrain active to TM time TM Duty Cycle SYMBOL CONDITIONS / NOTES TYP MAX 100 tTM 18.18 TMPWM TM Current MIN ITM UNIT µs 68.18 % 4 mA Recommended External filtering DIGITAL OUTPUT Regular Operation TM Capacitance (External) CTM_EXT Recommended External filtering 0.01 µF TM Resistance (External) RTM_EXT Recommended External filtering 1 kΩ 10 mV / °C 1.27 V Specifications using recommended filter TM Gain ATM TM Voltage Reference TM Voltage Ripple VTM_AMB VTM_PP RTM_EXT = 1K Ohm, CTM_EXT = 0.01µF, VPRI_DC = 42V, ISEC_DC = 160A 28 TINTERNAL ≤ 100ºC mV 40 Enable / Disable Control • The EN pin is a standard analog I/O configured as an input to an internal µC. • It is internally pulled high to 3.3V. • When held low the NBM™ internal bias will be disabled and the powertrain will be inactive. • In an array of NBMs, EN pins should be interconnected to synchronize startup. • Unit must not be disabled if a load is present on +VPRI while in reverse operation. SIGNAL TYPE STATE Startup ANALOG INPUT Regular Operation ATTRIBUTE EN to Powertrain active time tEN_START EN Voltage Threshold VEN_TH EN Resistance (Internal) REN_INT EN Disable Threshold NBM™ Bus Converter Page 10 of 26 SYMBOL Rev 1.3 09/2016 CONDITIONS / NOTES MIN VPRI_DC > VPRI_UVLO+, EN held low both conditions satisfied for T > tPRI_UVLO+_DELAY TYP MAX 10 ms 2.3 Internal pull up resistor V 1.5 kΩ 1 VEN_DISABLE_TH vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 UNIT V NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Signal Characteristics (Cont.) Specifications apply over all line and load conditions, unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of -40°C ≤ TINTERNAL ≤ 125°C (T-Grade); All other specifications are at TINTERNAL = 25ºC unless otherwise noted. Auxiliary Voltage Source • The VAUX pin is a standard analog I/O configured as an output from an internal µC. • VAUX is internally connected to µC output as internally pulled high to a 3.3V regulator with 2% tolerance, a 1% resistor of 1.5kΩ. • VAUX can be used as a “Ready to process full power” flag. This pin transitions VAUX voltage after a 2ms delay from the start of powertrain activating, signaling the end of softstart. • VAUX can be used as “Fault flag”. This pin is pulled low internally when a fault protection is detected. SIGNAL TYPE ANALOG OUTPUT STATE ATTRIBUTE SYMBOL Startup Powertrain active to VAUX time tVAUX VAUX Voltage VVAUX VAUX Available Current IVAUX Regular Operation Fault VAUX Voltage Ripple VVAUX_PP VAUX Capacitance (External) CVAUX_EXT VAUX Resistance (External) RVAUX_EXT VAUX Fault Response Time tVAUX_FR CONDITIONS / NOTES 2.8 MAX 3.3 V 4 mA 100 TINTERNAL ≤ 100ºC 0.01 VPRI_DC < VµC_ACTIVE From fault to VVAUX = 2.8V, CVAUX = 0pF vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 1.5 UNIT ms 50 • Signal ground is internally connect to PGND through a zero ohm resistor. • Internal SGND traces are not designed to support high current. Rev 1.3 09/2016 TYP 2 Powertrain active to VAUX High Signal Ground NBM™ Bus Converter Page 11 of 26 MIN mV µF kΩ 10 µs NBM™ Bus Converter Page 12 of 26 Rev 1.3 09/2016 VAUX TM OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT EN +VPRI +VSEC BIDIR INPUT vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 STARTUP tVAUX tPRI_UVLO+_DELAY VPRI_UVLO+ VµC_ACTIVE VPRI_OVLO+ VNOM OVER VOLTAGE VPRI_UVLO- VPRI_OVLO- up ll u N O P ER T N- AL PU OV R N T T U TU TER U E YO N NP G E U T IN Z I I R P O L Y TA IN U X IA NDA RN A R OL T C A I D V _ IN CO TU RIM V RI P VP N & µc SE E tAUTO-RESTART ENABLE CONTROL OVER CURRENT > tPRI_UVLO+_DELAY tSEC_OUT_SCP SHUTDOWN GE NT TA H L E W G EV VO LO HI S T F IT D D RE U U F E E P C LL ULL UT IN N-O IR U P C Y R P P T IN E E A R TU C BL ABL OR M _D I I A H R S PR VP EN EN RT TA NBM6123x46C15A6yzz NBM™ Forward Direction Timing Diagram NBM™ Bus Converter Page 13 of 26 Rev 1.3 09/2016 +VPRI VAUX TM OUTPUT OUTPUT EN +VSEC OUTPUT BIDIR INPUT VSEC_OVLO+ VNOM STARTUP tVAUX tPRI_UVLO+_DELAY VPRI = +VSEC – (~1.4V) VµC_ACTIVE VSEC_UVLO+ OVER VOLTAGE VSEC_UVLO- VSEC_OVLO- up llN u -O L P R UT VE RN NA P U O R T T E U RY E E UT INT IZ RY O -ON DA AG P L X N LT IN U IA A N IT IM UR ECO VO DC VA _ N I PR T S EC VS N & µc E vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 OVER CURRENT tAUTO-RESTART SHUTDOWN RED LINE: LOAD MUST NOT BE PRESENT TO PRENEVENT DAMAGE TO UNIT / T T NT PU F EN EVE IN -OF R R IT RY RN CU C U DA TU R R N E CI E CO G O V RT SE L T A O VO SH NOT SUPPORTED CONDITION, PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR ENABLE CONTROL > tPRI_UVLO+_DELAY tPRI_OUT_OCP W GH LO H I D R E ED LL LL UT U U P P P IN E E C BL ABL _D A C E EN EN VS RT TA ES NBM6123x46C15A6yzz NBM™ Reverse Direction Timing Diagram NBM6123x46C15A6yzz High Level Functional State Diagram Conditions that cause state transitions are shown along arrows. Sub-sequence activities listed inside the state bubbles. Application of input voltage to VPRI_DC VµC_ACTIVE < VPRI_DC < VPRI_UVLO+ STANDBY SEQUENCE Application of input voltage to VSEC_DC VµC_ACTIVE < VSEC_DC K < VPRI_UVLO+ VPRI_DC > VPRI_UVLO+ or VSEC_DC > VSEC_UVLO+ STARTUP SEQUENCE TM Low TM Low EN High EN High VAUX Low VAUX Low Powertrain Stopped Powertrain Stopped ENABLE falling edge, or OTP detected tPRI_UVLO+_DELAY expired ONE TIME DELAY INITIAL STARTUP Input OVLO or UVLO, Output OCP, UTP, OVLO or UVLO, or Input OCP detected Fault Autorecovery ENABLE falling edge, or OTP detected FAULT SEQUENCE Input OVLO or UVLO, Output OCP, UTP, OVLO or UVLO, or Input OCP detected TM Low EN High VAUX Low Powertrain Stopped Short Circuit detected SUSTAINED OPERATION TM PWM EN High VAUX High Powertrain Active Note: During reverse direction operation a load must not be present if the powertrain is in any stopped state while the supply voltage is present on +VSEC. NBM™ Bus Converter Page 14 of 26 Rev 1.3 09/2016 vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Application Characteristics 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 PRI to SEC, Full Load Efficiency (%) PRI to SEC, Power Dissipation (W) Product is mounted and temperature controlled via top side cold plate, unless otherwise noted. All data presented in this section are collected data from primary sourced units processing power in forward direction.See associated figures for general trend data. 98.5 98.0 97.5 97.0 -40 -20 0 Primary Input Voltage (V) -40°C 25°C 80°C VPRI: PRI to SEC, Efficiency (%) 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 0 42V 46V 32 48 64 80 PRI to SEC, Efficiency (%) 16 32 36V 96 112 128 42V 46V Figure 8 — Efficiency at TCASE = 25°C NBM™ Bus Converter Page 15 of 26 42V 46V 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 36V 42V 144 160 46V 144 160 88 80 72 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 0 0 16 32 Secondary Output Current (A) VPRI : 100 Figure 7 — Power dissipation at TCASE = -40°C 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 16 36V VPRI : Figure 6 — Efficiency at TCASE = -40°C 0 80 Secondary Output Current (A) PRI to SEC, Power Dissipation 36V 60 88 80 72 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 0 Secondary Output Current (A) VPRI : 40 Figure 5 — Full load efficiency vs. temperature; VPRI_DC Figure 4 — No load power dissipation vs. VPRI_DC PRI to SEC, Power Dissipation TTOP SURFACE CASE: 20 Case Temperature (ºC) 48 64 80 96 112 VPRI : 36V 42V Figure 9 — Power dissipation at TCASE = 25°C Rev 1.3 09/2016 128 Secondary Output Current (A) vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 46V 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 PRI to SEC, Power Dissipation PRI to SEC, Efficiency (%) NBM6123x46C15A6yzz 88 80 72 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 0 0 16 Secondary Output Current (A) 36V 42V VPRI: PRI to SEC, Output Resistance (mΩ) Figure 10 — Efficiency at TCASE = 80°C 1.5 1.0 0.5 -20 0 20 40 60 80 Case Temperature (°C) ISEC_OUT: 80 96 112 128 144 160 36V 42V 144 160 46V 100 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 0 16 32 48 64 Rev 1.3 09/2016 80 96 112 128 Secondary Output Current (A) VPRI: 160A Figure 12 — RSEC vs. temperature; Nominal VPRI_DC ISEC_DC = 160A at TCASE = 80°C NBM™ Bus Converter Page 16 of 26 64 Figure 11 — Power dissipation at TCASE = 80°C 2.0 -40 48 Secondary Output Current (A) 46V Secondary Output Voltage Ripple (mV) VPRI: 32 42V Figure 13 — VSEC_OUT_PP vs. ISEC_DC ; No external CSEC_OUT_EXT. Board mounted module, scope setting: 20MHz analog BW vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Figure 14 — Full load ripple, 270µF CPRI_IN_EXT; No external CSEC_OUT_EXT. Board mounted module, scope setting: 20MHz analog BW Figure 15 — 0A – 160A transient response: CPRI_IN_EXT = 270µF, no external CSEC_OUT_EXT Figure 16 — 160A – 0A transient response: CPRI_IN_EXT = 270µF, no external CSEC_OUT_EXT Figure 17 — Start up from application of VPRI_DC= 42V, 20% ISEC_DC, 100% CSEC_OUT_EXT Figure 18 — Start up from application of EN with pre-applied VPRI_DC = 42V, 20% ISEC_DC, 100% CSEC_OUT_EXT NBM™ Bus Converter Page 17 of 26 Rev 1.3 09/2016 vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz General Characteristics Specifications apply over all line and load conditions, unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of -40°C ≤ TINTERNAL ≤ 125°C (T-Grade); All other specifications are at TINTERNAL = 25ºC unless otherwise noted. Attribute Symbol Conditions / Notes Min Typ Max Unit Mechanical Length L 60.87 / [2.396] 61.00 / [2.402] 61.13 / [2.407] mm/[in] Width W 24.76 / [0.975] 25.14 / [0.990] 25.52 / [1.005] mm/[in] Height H 7.21 / [0.284] mm/[in] Volume Vol Weight W Lead finish Without Heatsink 7.26 / [0.286] 7.31 / [0.288] cm3/[in3] 11.13 / [0.679] 41 / [1.45] g/[oz] Nickel 0.51 2.03 Palladium 0.02 0.15 Gold 0.003 0.051 -40 125 µm Thermal Operating Temperature TINTERNAL NBM6123T46C15A6T0R (T-Grade) Thermal Resistance Top Side ΦφINT-TOP Estimated thermal resistance to maximum temperature internal component from isothermal top 1.36 °C/W Thermal Resistance Leads φINT-LEADS Estimated thermal resistance to maximum temperature internal component from isothermal leads 1.36 °C/W 1.24 °C/W 34 Ws/°C Thermal Resistance Bottom Side Estimated thermal resistance to ΦφINT-BOTTOM maximum temperature internal component from isothermal bottom Thermal Capacity °C Assembly Storage temperature ESD Withstand NBM™ Bus Converter Page 18 of 26 NBM6123T46C15A6T0R (T-Grade) -40 ESDHBM Human Body Model, “ESDA / JEDEC JDS-001-2012” Class I-C (1kV to < 2kV) ESDCDM Charge Device Model, “JESD 22-C101-E” Class II (200V to < 500V) Rev 1.3 09/2016 vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 125 °C NBM6123x46C15A6yzz General Characteristics Specifications apply over all line and load conditions, unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of -40°C ≤ TINTERNAL ≤ 125°C (T-Grade); All other specifications are at TINTERNAL = 25ºC unless otherwise noted. Soldering[1] Peak Temperature Top Case 135 °C Safety Isolation voltage / Dielectric test VHIPOT PRIMARY to SECONDARY N/A PRIMARY to CASE 2250 SECONDARY to CASE 2250 N/A Isolation Capacitance CPRI_SEC Unpowered Unit Insulation Resistance RPRI_SEC At 500VDC MTBF V N/A 0 MIL-HDBK-217Plus Parts Count - 25°C Ground Benign, Stationary, Indoors / Computer 3.34 MHrs Telcordia Issue 2 - Method I Case III; 25°C Ground Benign, Controlled 5.26 MHrs cURus; UL 60950-1 CE Marked for Low Voltage Directive and RoHS Recast Directive, as applicable [1] Product is not intended for reflow solder attach. NBM™ Bus Converter Page 19 of 26 pF MΩ cTUVus; EN 60950-1 Agency Approvals / Standards N/A Rev 1.3 09/2016 vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Sine Amplitude Converter™ Point of Load Conversion CPRI_INT CPRI_INT_ESR 0.5mΩ 16.8µF 1.8nH LPRI_IN_LEADS = 3nH ISEC RSEC 1.3mΩ LSEC_OUT_LEADS = 0.64nH +VSEC +VPRI 1.3mΩ V•I 1/3 • ISEC IPRI_Q 220mA + + – K 1/3 • VPRI CSEC_INT_ESR 60.4µΩ – CSEC_INT 140µF –PGND Figure 19 — NBM module AC model The Sine Amplitude Converter (SAC™) uses a high frequency resonant tank to move energy from Primary to secondary and vice versa. The resonant LC tank, operated at high frequency, is amplitude modulated as a function of primary voltage and seconday current. A small amount of capacitance embedded in the primary and secondary stages of the module is sufficient for full functionality and is key to achieving high power density. The use of DC voltage transformation provides additional interesting attributes. Assuming that RSEC = 0Ω and IPRI_Q = 0A, Eq. (3) now becomes Eq. (1) and is essentially load independent, resistor R is now placed in series with VPRI. The NBM6123x46C15A6yzz SAC can be simplified into the preceeding model. R R At no load: Vin V PRI VSEC = VPRI • K Vout V SEC Figure 20 — K = 1/3 Sine Amplitude Converter with series primary resistor VSEC (2) VPRI VSEC = VPRI • K – ISEC • RSEC The relationship between VPRI and VSEC becomes: VSEC = (VPRI – IPRI • R) • K In the presence of load, VSEC is represented by: (3) and ISEC is represented by: IPRI – IPRI_Q K (4) RSEC represents the impedance of the SAC, and is a function of the RDSON of the primary and secondary MOSFETs and the winding resistance of the power transformer. IPRI_Q represents the quiescent current of the SAC control, gate drive circuitry, and core losses. Rev 1.3 09/2016 (5) Substituting the simplified version of Eq. (4) (IPRI_Q is assumed = 0A) into Eq. (5) yields: VSEC = VPRI • K – ISEC • R • K2 ISEC = NBM™ Bus Converter Page 20 of 26 SAC™ SAC 1/3 KK==1/32 (1) K represents the “turns ratio” of the SAC. Rearranging Eq (1): K= + – (6) This is similar in form to Eq. (3), where RSEC is used to represent the characteristic impedance of the SAC™. However, in this case a real R on the primary side of the SAC is effectively scaled by K 2 with respect to the secondary. Assuming that R = 1Ω, the effective R as seen from the secondary side is 111mΩ, with K = 1/3. vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz A similar exercise should be performed with the additon of a capacitor or shunt impedance at the primary of the SAC. A switch in series with VPRI is added to the circuit. This is depicted in Figure 21. S VVin PRI + – C SAC™ SAC K = 1/3 K = 1/32 Vout V SEC not useful if the series impedance of the SAC is too high. The impedance of the SAC must be low, i.e. well beyond the crossover frequency of the system. A solution for keeping the impedance of the SAC low involves switching at a high frequency. This enables small magnetic components because magnetizing currents remain low. Small magnetics mean small path lengths for turns. Use of low loss core material at high frequencies also reduces core losses. The two main terms of power loss in the NBM™ module are: n No load power dissipation (PPRI_NL): defined as the power used to power up the module with an enabled powertrain at no load. n Resistive loss (PRSEC): refers to the power loss across Figure 21 — Sine Amplitude Converter with primary capacitor A change in VPRI with the switch closed would result in a change in capacitor current according to the following equation: dV (7) Ic(t) = C PRI dt Assume that with the capacitor charged to VPRI, the switch is opened and the capacitor is discharged through the idealized SAC. In this case, Ic= ISEC • K (8) the NBM module modeled as pure resistive impedance. Pdissipated= PPRI_NL + PRSEC (10) Therefore, PSEC_OUT = PPRI_IN – Pdissipated = PPRI_IN – PPRI_NL – PRSEC (11) The above relations can be combined to calculate the overall module efficiency: h = PSEC_OUT =PPRI_IN – PPRI_NL – PRSEC PPRI_in PPRI_in substituting Eq. (1) and (8) into Eq. (7) reveals: C dVSEC ISEC = • 2 K dt (9) The equation in terms of the secondary has yielded a K 2 scaling factor for C, specified in the denominator of the equation. A K factor less than unity results in an effectively larger capacitance on the secondary when expressed in terms of the primary. With a K = 1/3 as shown in Figure 21, C = 1µF would appear as C = 9µF when viewed from the secondary. = VPRI • IPRI – PPRI_NL – (ISEC)2 • RSEC VPRI • IPRI = 1– ( Low impedance is a key requirement for powering a highcurrent, low-voltage load efficiently. A switching regulation stage should have minimal impedance while simultaneously providing appropriate filtering for any switched current. The use of a SAC between the regulation stage and the point of load provides a dual benefit of scaling down series impedance leading back to the source and scaling up shunt capacitance or energy storage as a function of its K factor squared. However, the benefits are NBM™ Bus Converter Page 21 of 26 Rev 1.3 09/2016 ) PPRI_NL + (ISEC)2 • RSEC VPRI • IPRI vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 (12) NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Input and Output Filter Design Thermal Considerations A major advantage of SAC™ systems versus conventional PWM converters is that the auto-transformer based SAC does not require external filtering to function properly. The resonant LC tank, operated at extreme high frequency, is amplitude modulated as a function of primary voltage and secondary current and efficiently transfers charge through the auto-transformer. A small amount of capacitance embedded in the primary and secondary stages of the module is sufficient for full functionality and is key to achieving power density. The ChiP package provides a high degree of flexibility in that it presents three pathways to remove heat from internal power dissipating components. Heat may be removed from the top surface, the bottom surface and the leads. The extent to which these three surfaces are cooled is a key component for determining the maximum current that is available from a ChiP, as can be seen from Figure 1. This paradigm shift requires system design to carefully evaluate external filters in order to: n Guarantee low source impedance: To take full advantage of the NBM™ module’s dynamic response, the impedance presented to its primary terminals must be low from DC to approximately 5MHz. The connection of the bus converter module to its power source should be implemented with minimal distribution inductance. If the interconnect inductance exceeds 100nH, the primary should be bypassed with a RC damper to retain low source impedance and stable operation. With an interconnect inductance of 200nH, the RC damper may be as high as 1µF in series with 0.3Ω. A single electrolytic or equivalent low-Q capacitor may be used in place of the series RC bypass. Since the ChiP has a maximum internal temperature rating, it is necessary to estimate this internal temperature based on a real thermal solution. Given that there are three pathways to remove heat from the ChiP, it is helpful to simplify the thermal solution into a roughly equivalent circuit where power dissipation is modeled as a current source, isothermal surface temperatures are represented as voltage sources and the thermal resistances are represented as resistors. Figure 22 shows the “thermal circuit” for a NBM module 6123 in an application where the top, bottom, and leads are cooled. In this case, the NBM power dissipation is PDTOTAL and the three surface temperatures are represented as TCASE_TOP, TCASE_BOTTOM, and TLEADS. This thermal system can now be very easily analyzed using a SPICE simulator with simple resistors, voltage sources, and a current source. The results of the simulation would provide an estimate of heat flow through the various pathways as well as internal temperature. Thermal Resistance Top n Further reduce primary and/or secondary voltage ripple without sacrificing dynamic response: Given the wide bandwidth of the module, the source response is generally the limiting factor in the overall system response. Anomalies in the response of the primary source will appear at the secondary of the module multiplied by its K factor. n Protect the module from overvoltage transients imposed by the system that would exceed maximum ratings and induce stresses: The module primary/secondary voltage ranges shall not be exceeded. An internal overvoltage lockout function prevents operation outside of the normal operating primary range. Even when disabled, the powertrain is exposed to the applied voltage and power MOSFETs must withstand it. Total load capacitance of the NBM module shall not exceed the specified maximum. Owing to the wide bandwidth and low secondary impedance of the module, low-frequency bypass capacitance and significant energy storage may be more densely and efficiently provided by adding capacitance at the primary of the module. At frequencies <500kHz the module appears as an impedance of RSEC between the source and load. Within this frequency range, capacitance at the primary appears as effective capacitance on the secondary per the relationship defined in Eq. (13). CPRI_EXT (13) CSEC_EXT = K2 This enables a reduction in the size and number of capacitors used in a typical system. NBM™ Bus Converter Page 22 of 26 Rev 1.3 09/2016 MAX INTERNAL TEMP ΦINT-TOP Thermal Resistance Bottom Thermal Resistance Leads ΦINT-BOTTOM TCASE_BOTTOM(°C) Power Dissipation (W) ΦINT-LEADS + – TLEADS(°C) + – TCASE_TOP(°C) + – Figure 22 — Top case, Bottom case and leads thermal model Alternatively, equations can be written around this circuit and analyzed algebraically: TINT – PD1 • ΦINT-TOP = TCASE_TOP TINT – PD2 • ΦINT-BOTTOM = TCASE_BOTTOM TINT – PD3 • ΦINT-LEADS = TLEADS PDTOTAL = PD1+ PD2+ PD3 Where TINT represents the internal temperature and PD1, PD2, and PD3 represent the heat flow through the top side, bottom side, and leads respectively. Thermal Resistance Top MAX INTERNAL TEMP ΦINT-TOP Thermal Resistance Bottom ΦINT-BOTTOM Power Dissipation (W) TCASE_BOTTOM(°C) Thermal Resistance Leads ΦINT-LEADS TLEADS(°C) + – Figure 23 — Top case and leads thermal model vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 TCASE_TOP(°C) + – NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Figure 23 shows a scenario where there is no bottom side cooling. In this case, the heat flow path to the bottom is left open and the equations now simplify to: VPRI ZPRI_EQ1 NBM1 ZSEC_EQ1 R0_1 TINT – PD1 • ΦINT-TOP = TCASE_TOP VSEC TINT – PD3 • ΦINT-LEADS = TLEADS PDTOTAL = PD1 + PD3 ZPRI_EQ2 NBM2 ZSEC_EQ2 R0_2 + DC Thermal Resistance Top Load MAX INTERNAL TEMP ΦINT-TOP Thermal Resistance Bottom Thermal Resistance Leads ΦINT-BOTTOM Power Dissipation (W) TCASE_BOTTOM(°C) ΦINT-LEADS TLEADS(°C) TCASE_TOP(°C) + – ZPRI_EQn NBMn ZSEC_EQn R0_n Figure 24 — Top case thermal model Figure 25 — NBM module array Figure 24 shows a scenario where there is no bottom side and leads cooling. In this case, the heat flow paths to the bottom and leads are left open and the equations now simplify to: TINT – PD1 • ΦINT-TOP = TCASE_TOP PDTOTAL = PD1 Please note that Vicor has a suite of online tools, including a simulator and thermal estimator which greatly simplify the task of determining whether or not a NBM™ thermal configuration is valid for a given condition. These tools can be found at: http://www.vicorpower.com/powerbench. Fuse Selection In order to provide flexibility in configuring power systems VI Chip® modules are not internally fused. Input line fusing of VI Chip products is recommended at system level to provide thermal protection in case of catastrophic failure. The fuse shall be selected by closely matching system requirements with the following characteristics: n Current rating (usually greater than maximum current of NBM module) Current Sharing n Maximum voltage rating The performance of the SAC™ topology is based on efficient transfer of energy through an auto-transformer without the need of closed loop control. For this reason, the transfer characteristic can be approximated by an ideal auto-transformer with a positive temperature coefficient series resistance. This type of characteristic is close to the impedance characteristic of a DC power distribution system both in dynamic (AC) behavior and for steady state (DC) operation. When multiple NBM modules of a given part number are connected in an array they will inherently share the load current according to the equivalent impedance divider that the system implements from the power source to the point of load. Some general recommendations to achieve matched array impedances include: n Dedicate common copper planes within the PCB to deliver and return the current to the modules. n Provide as symmetric a PCB layout as possible among modules n An input filter is required for an array of NBMs in order to prevent circulating currents. For further details see AN:016 Using BCM Bus Converters in High Power Arrays. NBM™ Bus Converter Page 23 of 26 Rev 1.3 09/2016 (usually greater than the maximum possible input voltage) n Ambient temperature n Nominal melting I2t n Recommend fuse: ≤ 60A Littelfuse TLS Series (primary side) Startup and Reverse Operation The NBM6123T46C15A6T0R is capable of startup in forward and reverse direction once the applied voltage is greater than the undervoltage lockout threshold. The non-isolated bus converter modules are capable of reverse power operation. Once the unit is enabled, energy can be transferred from secondary back to the primary whenever the secondary voltage exceeds VPRI • K. The module will continue operation in this fashion for as long as no faults occur. Startup loading could be set to no greater than 20% of rated max current respectively in forward or reverse direction. A load must not be present on the +VPRI pin if the powertrain is not actively switching. Remove +VPRI load prior to disabling the module using EN pin. Primary MOSEFT body diode conduction will occur if unit stops switching while a load is present on the +VPRI and +VSEC voltage is two diodes drop higher than +VPRI. vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz NBM™ Module Through Hole Package Mechanical Drawing and Recommended Land Pattern +VSEC PGND1 PGND2 PGND1 PGND2 +VSEC +VSEC NBM™ Bus Converter Page 24 of 26 Rev 1.3 09/2016 +VSEC +VSEC +VSEC PGND1 PGND2 PGND1 PGND2 +VSEC +VSEC +VPRI TM +VPRI EN +VPRI VAUX +VPRI SGND vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz Revision History Revision Date 1.0 09/08/15 1.1 09/28/15 Changed PRI to SEC Input Quiescent Current 1.2 07/26/16 Removed redundant information Updated information 1.3 09/12/2016 NBM™ Bus Converter Page 25 of 26 Description Initial Release n/a 5 new 19 All Corrected the enable to powertrain active time Rev 1.3 09/2016 Page Number(s) vicorpower.com 800 927.9474 10 NBM6123x46C15A6yzz 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. 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