VICOR VIV0104THJ

VIV0104THJ
S
C
NRTL
US
VTM
DC to DC
Voltage Transformation
TM
FEATURES
• 40 Vdc – 3.3 Vdc 25 A Voltage Transformation Module
- Operating from standard 48 V or 24 V PRMs
• High efficiency (>93%) reduces system power
consumption
• High density (167 A/in3)
• “Half Chip” V•I Chip package enables surface mount,
low impedance interconnect to system board
• Contains built-in Protection features:
-
Overvoltage lockout
Overcurrent
Short circuit
Over temperature protection
• Provides enable/disable control, internal temperature
monitoring, current monitoring
• ZVS/ZCS resonant Sine Amplitude Converter topology
• Less than 50ºC temperature rise at full load
in typical applications
DESCRIPTION
The V•I Chip Voltage Transformation Module is a high efficiency
(>93%) Sine Amplitude Converter (SAC)TM operating from a 26
to 48 Vdc primary bus to deliver an isolated 3.3 V secondary.
The Sine Amplitude Converter offers a low AC impedance
beyond the bandwidth of most downstream regulators, which
means that capacitance normally at the load can be located at
the input to the Sine Amplitude Converter. Since the K factor of
the VIV0104THJ is 1/12, that capacitance value can be reduced
by a factor of 144x, resulting in savings of board area, materials
and total system cost.
The VIV0104THJ is provided in a V•I Chip package compatible
with standard pick-and-place and surface mount assembly
processes. The V•I Chip package provides flexible thermal
management through its low junction-to-case and junction-toboard thermal resistance. With high conversion efficiency the
VIV0104THJ increases overall system efficiency and lowers
operating costs compared to conventional approaches.
The VIV0104THJ enables the utilization of Factorized Power
Architecture – providing efficiency and size benefits by lowering
conversion and distribution losses and promoting high density
point of load conversion.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
• High End Computing Systems
• Automated Test Equipment
• Telecom Base Stations
• High Density Power Supplies
• Communication Systems
VIN = 26 – 55 V
IOUT = 25 A(NOM)
VOUT = 2.17 – 4.58 V (NO LOAD)
K = 1/12
TYPICAL APPLICATION
VC
SG
OS
CD
PR
PC
TM
IL
PRM
+In
+Out
-In
-Out
VIN
+In
IM
TM
VC
PC
-In
+Out
VTM
L
O
A
D
-Out
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
CONTROL PIN SPECIFICATIONS
+IN to –IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -1.0 Vdc – +60 Vdc
PC to –IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3 Vdc – +20 Vdc
TM to –IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3 Vdc – +7.0 Vdc
+IN/-IN to +OUT/-OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2250 V (Hi Pot)
+IN/-IN to +OUT/-OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 V (working)
+OUT to –OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -1.0 Vdc - +10 Vdc
Temperature during reflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225°C (MSL5)
See section 5.0 for further application details and guidelines.
PACKAGE ORDERING INFORMATION
4
3
2
1
A
+Out
+In
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
-Out
L
M
Bottom View
Signal
Name
+In
–In
IM
TM
VC
PC
+Out
–Out
Designation
A1-B1, A2-B2
L1-M1, L2-M2
E1
F2
G1
H2
A3-D3, A4-D4
J3-M3, J4-M4
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
VIV0104THJ
-40°C – 125°C TJ, J lead
VIV0104MHJ
-55°C – 125°C TJ, J lead
IM
TM
VC
PC
-In
PC (V•I Chip VTM Primary Control)
The PC pin can enable and disable the VTM. When held below
2.0 V the VTM will be disabled. When allowed to float with an
impedance to –IN of greater than 60 kΩ the module will start.
The PC pin is capable of being driven high either by an external
logic signal or internal pull up to 5 V (operating).
TM (V•I Chip VTM Temperature Monitor)
The TM pin monitors the internal temperature of the VTM
within an accuracy of ±5 °C. It has a room temperature
setpoint of ~3.0 V and an approximate gain of 10 mV/°C. It
can source up to 100 µA and may also be used as a “Power
Good” flag to verify that the VTM is operating.
IM (V•I Chip Current Monitor)
The IM pin provides a DC analog voltage proportional to the
output current of the VTM. This voltage varies between 0.5
and 2.4 V and represents VTM output current within 25% of
the actual value under all operating line temperature conditions
between 50% and 100% load.
VC (VTM Control)
In typical applications the VC pin of the VTM is tied to the VC
pin of the PRMTM Regulator. In these applications the PRM
provides a temporary VC voltage during startup synchronizing
the output rise of the two devices. In addition, the VC port
provides feedback to the PRM on its output resistance through
an internal resistor.
For applications which do not use a PRM, a voltage between 12 V
and 17 V must be applied to VC in order to enable the VTM.
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1.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Specifications apply over all line and load conditions unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the
temperature range of -40°C < TJ < 125°C (T-Grade); All other specifications are at TJ = 25ºC unless otherwise noted
ATTRIBUTE
SYMBOL
Voltage range
dV/dt
VIN
dVIN/dt
No load power dissipation
PNL
Inrush Current Peak
IINR-P
DC Input Current
IIN-DC
( )
K
Output Current(average)
Output Current(Peak)
Output Power (average)
Output Voltage
IOUT-AVG
IOUT-PK
POUT-AVG
VOUT
K Factor
VOUT
VIN
Efficiency (Ambient)
ηAMB
Efficiency (Hot)
Efficiency (Over load range)
Output Resistance (Ambient)
Output Resistance (Hot)
Output Resistance (Cold)
ηHOT
η20%
ROUT-AMB
ROUT-HOT
ROUT-COLD
Load Capacitance
COUT
Switching Frequency
Ripple Frequency
FSW
FSW-RP
Output Voltage Ripple
VOUT-PP
PC
PC Voltage (Operating)
PC Voltage (Enable)
PC Voltage (Disable)
PC Source Current (Startup)
PC Source Current (Operating)
PC Resistance (Internal)
VPC
VPC-EN
VPC-DIS
IPC-EN
IPC-OP
RPC-INT
PC Resistance (External)
RPC-EXT
PC Capacitance (Internal)
PC Disable Time
PC Fault Response Time
CPC-INT
TPC-DIS
TFR-PC
TM
TM Voltage (Ambient)
TM Gain
TM Source Current
TM Resistance (Internal)
TM Capacitance (External)
VTM-AMB
ATM
ITM
RTM-INT
CTM-EXT
CONDITIONS / NOTES
MIN
No external VC applied
26
VIN = 42 V
VIN = 26 V to 55 V
VC enable, VIN = 42 V COUT = 4,000 µF,
IOUT = 25 A
1.2
TYP
2.4
7.3
MAX
UNIT
55
1
4.0
5.0
Vdc
V/µs
W
W
12
A
3
A
1/12
TPEAK <10 ms, IOUT_AVG ≤ 25 A
IOUT_AVG ≤ 25 A
Section 3.0
VIN = 42 V, TJ = 25ºC, IOUT = 25 A
VIN = 26 V to 55 V, TJ = 25ºC IOUT = 25 A
VIN = 42 V, TJ = 100°C, IOUT = 25 A
5 A < IOUT < 25 A
TJ = 25°C
TJ = 125°C
TJ = -40°C
VTM Standalone Operation.
VIN pre-applied, VC enable
1.9
90.5
88
90
81
5.4
6
4.5
%
4,000
µF
1.65
3.3
1.8
3.6
MHz
MHz
220
400
mV
4.7
2
5
2.5
50
100
50
150
5.3
3
2
300
2
400
V
V
V
µA
mA
kΩ
91.8
7
8.1
6
60
kΩ
560
pF
µs
µs
3.05
V
mV/°C
µA
kΩ
pF
4
100
From fault to PC = 2.0 V
Internal pull down resistor
92.3
A
A
W
V
8.7
10
7.5
COUT = 0 µf, IOUT = 25 A VIN = 42 V,
20 MHz BW, Section 8.0
TJ = 27°C
25
45
115
4.7
%
%
mΩ
mΩ
mΩ
1.5
3
Internal pull down resistor
Connected to –IN. Unit will not start
if below minimum value
Section 5.0
V/V
2.95
3
10
25
40
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1.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Specifications apply over all line and load conditions unless otherwise noted; Boldface specifications apply over the
temperature range of -40°C < TJ < 125°C (T-Grade); All other specifications are at TJ = 25ºC unless otherwise noted
ATTRIBUTE
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS / NOTES
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
180
400
mV
TM (CONT.)
TM Voltage Ripple
VTM-PP
TM Fault Response Time
TFR-TM
IM
IM Voltage (No Load)
IM Voltage (50%)
IM Voltage (Full Load)
IM Gain
IM Resistance (External)
VIM-NL
VIM-50%
VIM-FL
AIM
RIM-EXT
CTM = 0 µF, VIN = 42 V,
IOUT = 25 A, 20 MHz BW
From fault to TM = 1.5 V
TJ = 25ºC, VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 0
TJ = 25ºC, VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 12.5 A
TJ = 25ºC, VIN = 42 V, IOUT = 25 A
TJ = 25ºC, VIN = 42 V, IOUT > 12.5 A
10
0.5
0.9
1.2
1.8
22
µs
1.2
V
V
V
mV/A
MΩ
17
V
0.25
125
750
V/µs
mA
mA
µF
500
µs
25
µs
20
ms
kΩ
59.8
26
90
V
V
A
100
A
135
°C
2.5
VC
External VC Voltage
VVC-EXT
VC Slew Rate
VC Current Draw (steady-state)
VC Inrush Current
Internal VC Capacitance
dVC/dt
IVC
IINR-VC
CVC-INT
Output Turn-On Delay (VC)
TON
VC to PC Delay
TVC-PC
VC Application Time
VC Internal Resistor
TVC-AP
RVC-INT
PROTECTION
Positive Going OVLO
UV Turn-Off
Output Overcurrent Trip
Short Circuit Protection
Trip Current
Thermal Shutdown Setpoint
Output Overcurrent
Response Time Constant
Short Circuit Protection
Response Time
Overvoltage Lockout
Response Time Constant
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
Isolation Voltage (Hi-Pot)
Working Voltage (IN – OUT)
Isolation Capacitance
Isolation Resistance
MTBF
Agency Approvals / Standards
VIN_OVLO+
VIN_UVTO
IOCP
Required for startup, and operation
below 26 V. See Section 5.0
Required for proper startup
VC = 14 V, VIN = 0
VC = 17 V, dVC/dt = 0.25 V/µs
VC = 0 V
VIN pre-applied, PC floating, VC enable,
CPC = 0 µF, COUT = 4,000 µF
VC = 10.5 V to PC high, VIN = 0 V,
dVC/dt = 0.25 V/µs
Maximum application time of VC
12
0.0025
90
2.2
10
8.87
55.5
No external VC applied, IOUT = 25 A
30
ISCP
40
TJ-OTP
125
TOCP
Effective internal RC filter
TSCP
From detecton to cessation of switching
TOVLO
VHIPOT
VIN-OUT
CIN-OUT
RIN-OUT
Effective internal RC filter
57.2
19
55
130
5.4
ms
1
µs
2.4
µs
2,250
Unpowered Unit
MIL HDBK 217F, 25ºC, Ground Benign
cTUVus
CE Mark
ROHS 6 of 6
1310
10
1710
4.5
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Full Load Efficiency vs. Case Temperature
94
4.5
Full Load Efficiency (%)
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55
-40
-20
0
-40°C
TCASE:
25°C
VIN :
100°C
12
10
80
8
PD
70
6
65
4
60
2
0
55
0
2.5
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
17.5
20
22.5
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
14
η
Power Dissipation (W)
16
75
26 V
42 V
55 V
25
26 V
42 V
55 V
7.5
10
12.5
15
17.5
20
22.5
25
26 V
42 V
55 V
26 V
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
2.5
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
17.5
20
22.5
25
26 V
VIN:
42 V
55 V
26 V
42 V
55 V
ROUT vs. Case Temperature
8.5
Rout (mΩ)
8
7.5
7
6.5
6
5.5
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
Case Temperature (°C)
Output Current (A)
VIN:
55 V
PD
9
Power Dissipation (W)
Efficiency (%)
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
PD
5
42 V
Figure 3b – Efficiency and power dissipation at 25°C (case)
η
2.5
100
Output Current (A)
Efficiency & Power Dissipation 100°C Case
0
80
η
0
Figure 3a – Efficiency and power dissipation at –40°C (case)
94
92
90
88
86
84
82
80
78
76
74
72
70
68
66
26 V
94
92
90
88
86
84
82
80
78
76
74
72
70
68
Output Current (A)
VIN:
60
Efficiency & Power Dissipation 25°C Case
Efficiency & Power Dissipation -40°C Case
95
85
40
Figure 2 – Full load efficiency vs. temperature; VIN
Figure 1 – No load power dissipation vs. VIN; TCASE
90
20
Case Temperature (°C)
Input Voltage (V)
Power Dissipation (W)
No Load Power Dissipation (W)
No Load Power Dissipation vs. Line
5
42 V
Figure 3c – Efficiency and power dissipation at 100°C (case)
55 V
I OUT :
2.5 A
25 A
Figure 4 – ROUT vs. temperature vs. IOUT
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Ripple vs. Load
250
Ripple (mV pk-pk)
225
200
175
150
125
100
0
2.5
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
17.5
20
22.5
25
Load Current (A)
Vpk-pk (mV)
Figure 5 – Full load ripple, 100 µF CIN; No external COUT
Figure 6 – Vripple vs. IOUT ; 42 VIN, no external output capacitance
IM Voltage vs. Load 25°C Case
IM Voltage vs. Load 42 VIN
2.5
2.25
2.25
2
2
1.75
1.5
1.5
IM (V)
IM (V)
1.75
1.25
1
1.25
1
0.75
0.75
0.5
0.5
0.25
0.25
0
0
0
2.5
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
17.5
20
22.5
25
0
2.5
Load Current (A)
TCASE:
-40°C
25°C
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
17.5
20
22.5
25
Load Current (A)
100°C
VIN :
Figure 7 – IM voltage vs. load; 40 VIN
26 V
42 V
55 V
Figure 8 – IM voltage vs. load; 25°C Case
Full Load IM Voltage vs. TCASE & Line
2.50
IM (V)
2.25
2.00
1.75
1.50
1.25
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
Case Temperature (°C)
VIN :
26 V
42 V
Figure 9 – Full load IM voltage vs. TCASE & line
55 V
Figure 10 – Start up from application of VC; VIN pre-applied
No external COUT
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Figure 11 – Start up from application of VIN; VC pre-applied
No external COUT
Figure 12 – 0 – 25 A transient response;
CIN = 100 µF, no external COUT
Figure 13 – 25 A – 0 A transient response;
CIN = 100 µF, no external COUT
Figure 14 – PC disable waveform;
RLOAD = 0.125 Ω, No external COUT
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2.0 PACKAGE/MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
All specifications are at TJ = 25ºC unless otherwise noted. See associated figures for general trend data.
ATTRIBUTE
SYMBOL
Length
Width
Height
Volume
Footprint
Current Density
Weight
L
W
H
Vol
F
CD
W
Lead Finish
Operating Temperature (Junction)
Storage Temperature
TST
Thermal Impedance
Thermal Capacity
Peak Compressive Force
Applied to Case (Z-axis)
Moisture Sensitivity Level
ØJC
TYP
MAX
UNIT
21.7 / 0.85
16.4 / 0.64
6.48 / 0.255
22.0 / 0.87
16.5 / 0.65
6.73 / 0.265
2.44 / 0.150
3.6 / 0.56
167
0.28/8
22.3 / 0.88
16.6 / 0.66
6.98 / 0.275
mm/in
mm/in
mm/in
cm3/in3
cm2/in2
A/in3
oz/g
µm
µm
µm
°C
°C
°C
°C
°C/W
Ws/°C
No Heatsink
No Heatsink
No Heatsink
Nickel
Palladium
Gold
VIV0104THJ (T-Grade)
VIV0104MHJ (M-Grade)
VIV0104THJ (T-Grade)
VIV0104MHJ (M-Grade)
Junction to Case
0.51
0.02
0.003
-40
-55
-40
-65
Supported by J-leads only
ESDHBM
ESDMM
Peak Temperature During Reflow
Peak Time Above 183°C
Peak Heating Rate During Reflow
Peak Cooling Rate Post Reflow
[b]
MIN
2.03
0.15
0.05
125
125
125
125
2.7
5
ESD Rating
[a]
TJ
CONDITIONS / NOTES
MSL Level 5
Human Body Model[a]
Machine Model[b]
2.5
3.0
lbs
225
150
3
6
VDC
VDC
°C
s
°C/s
°C/s
5
1500
400
1.5
1.5
JEDEC JESD 22-A114C.01
JEDED JESD 22-A115-A
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2.1 MECHANICAL DRAWING
mm
(inch)
2.2 RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
2.3 RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN FOR PUSH PIN HEATSINK
Notes:
1. Maintain 3.50 (0.138) Dia. keep-out zone
free of copper, all PCB layers.
2. (A) minimum recommended pitch is 24.00 (0.945)
this provides 7.50 (0.295) component
edge–to–edge spacing, and 0.50 (0.020)
clearance between Vicor heat sinks.
(B) Minimum recommended pith is 25.50 (1.004).
This provides 9.00 (0.354) component
edge–to–edge spacing, and 2.00 (0.079)
clearence between Vicor heat sinks.
3. V•I Chip land pattern shown for reference
only, actual land pattern may differ.
Dimensions from edges of land pattern
to push–pin holes will be the same for
all half size V•I Chips.
21.00
(0.827)
( 10.50 )
(0.413)
ø 2.95±0.07
(0.116±0.003)
non-plated
thru hole
See note 1
Dashed lines indicates
half VIC position
ø 2.95±0.07
0.76
(0.030)
22.52
(0.887)
21.00
(0.827)
( 10.50 )
(0.413)
(0.116±0.003)
non-plated
thru hole
See note 1
Dashed lines indicates
half VIC position
0.44
(0.017)
3.50 )
7.63 (
(0.138)
(0.300)
7.63 ( 3.50 )
(0.300) (0.138)
( 22.26 ) 7.00
(0.876) (0.276)
6.12
(0.241)
( 22.26 ) 7.00
(0.876) (0.276)
4. RoHS complient per CST–0001 latest revision.
5. Unless otherwise specified:
Dimensions are mm (inches)
tolerances are:
x.x (x.xx) = ±0.13 (0.01)
x.xx (x.xxx) = ±0.13 (0.005)
ø 2.03
2.76
(0.109)
6. Plated through holes for grounding clips (33855)
shown for reference, Heatsink orientation and
device pitch will dictate final grounding solution.
( 15.48 )
(0.609)
24.00
(0.945)
See Note 2A
(NO GROUNDING CLIPS)
(0.080)
(2) Pl.
plated
thru hole
See note 6
2.76
(0.109)
( 15.48 )
(0.609)
25.50
(1.004)
See note 2B
(WITH GROUNDING CLIPS)
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3.0 POWER, VOLTAGE, EFFICIENCY RELATIONSHIPS
Because of the high frequency, fully resonant SAC topology,
power dissipation and overall conversion efficiency of VTM
converters can be estimated as shown below.
OUTPUT
POWER
INPUT
POWER
Key relationships to be considered are the following:
1. Transfer Function
P R OUT
a. No load condition
P NL
VOUT = VIN • K
Eq. 1
Figure 15 – Power transfer diagram
Where K (transformer turns ratio) is constant
for each part number
b. Loaded condition
VOUT = VIN • K – IOUT • ROUT
Eq. 2
2. Dissipated Power
The two main terms of power losses in the
VTM module are:
- No load power dissipation (PNL) defined as the power
used to power up the module with an enabled power
train at no load.
- Resistive loss (ROUT) refers to the power loss across
the VTM modeled as pure resistive impedance.
~ PNL + PR
PDISSIPATED ~
OUT
Eq. 3
Therefore, with reference to the diagram shown in Figure 15
POUT = PIN – PDISSIPATED = PIN – PNL – PROUT
Eq. 4
Notice that ROUT is temperature and input voltage dependent
and PNL is temperature dependent (See Figure 15).
The above relations can be combined to calculate the overall module efficiency:
η =
POUT
PIN
=
PIN – PNL – PROUT
PIN
=
VIN • IIN – PNL – (IOUT)2 • ROUT
VIN • IIN
=1–
(
PNL + (IOUT)2 • ROUT
VIN • IIN
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PC
3V
5V
VTM-AMB
TM
NL
VOVLO
VOUT
VIN
VVC-EXT
VC
a
2 3
b
c
4
5
a: VC slew rate (dVC/dt)
b: Minimum VC pulse rate (see section 5)
c: TOVLO
d: TOCP
e: Output turn on delay (TON)
f: PC disable time (TPC-DIS)
g: VC to PC delay (TVC-PC)
1
6
1. Initiated VC pulse
2. Controller start
3. VIN ramp up
4. VIN = VOVLO
5. VIN ramp down no VC pulse
6. Over current
7. Start up on short circuit
8. PC driven low
IOCP
ISSP
IOUT
7
d
g
e
f
8
Notes:
– Timing and voltage is not to scale
– Error pulse width is load dependent
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4.0 OPERATING
Figure 16 – Timing diagram
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5.0 USING THE CONTROL SIGNALS VC, PC, TM, IM
The VTM Control VC pin is an input pin which powers the
internal VCC circuitry when within the specified voltage range
of 12 V to 17 V. This voltage is required in order for the VTM to
start, and must be applied as long as the input is below 26 V.
In order to ensure a proper start, the slew rate of the applied
voltage must be within the specified range. Depending on the
sequencing of the VC with respect to the input voltage, the
behavior during startup will vary as follows:
• Normal Operation (VC applied prior to VIN ): In this case
the controller is active prior to the input. When the input
voltage is applied, the VTM output voltage will track the
input allowing for a soft start (See Figure 11). If the VC
voltage is removed prior to the input reaching 26 V, the
VTM will shut down.
• Stand Alone Operation (VC applied after VIN ): In this
case the VTM output will begin to rise upon the application
of the VC voltage (See Figure 10). The output rate of rise will
vary depending on the amount of output capacitance in
order to limit the inrush current. In this mode of operation,
the maximum output capacitance is 4,000 µF due to
limitations of the inrush limiting circuitry.
Some additional notes on the using the VC pin:
• In most applications, the VTM will be powered by an
upstream PRM, in which case the PRM will provide a 10 ms
VC pulse during startup. In these applications the VC pins of
the PRM and VTM should be tied together.
• The fault response of the VTM is latching. A positive edge on
VC is required in order to restart the unit.
• The VTM is not designed for continuous operation with
VC applied. The VC voltage should be removed within 20 ms
of application.
• The VTM is capable of reverse operation. If a voltage is
present at the output of the VTM which satisfies the
condition
VOUT > VIN • K
at the time the VC voltage is applied, then energy will be
transferred from secondary to primary. The input to output
ratio of the VTM will be maintained. The VTM will continue
to operate in reverse once the VC voltage is removed as long
as the input and output voltages are within the specified
range.
The VIV0104THJ has not been qualified for continuous
reverse operation.
The Primary Control (PC) pin can be used to accomplish the
following functions:
• Delayed start: Upon the application of VC, the PC pin will
source a constant 100 µA current to the internal RC
network. Adding an external capacitor will allow further
delay in reaching the 2.5 V threshold for module start
• Auxiliary voltage source: Once enabled in regular
operational conditions (no fault), each VTM PC provides a
regulated 5 V, 2 mA voltage source
• Output Disable: PC pin can be actively pulled down in order
to disable the module. Pull down impedance shall be lower
than 850 Ω.
• Fault detection flag: The PC 5 V voltage source is internally
turned off as soon as a fault is detected. For system
monitoring purposes (microcontroller interface) faults are
detected on falling edges of PC signal. It is important to
notice that PC doesn’t have current sink capability (only 150
kΩ pull down is present), therefore in an array PC line will
not be capable of disabling all the modules if a fault is
detected on one of them.
The Temperature Monitor (TM) pin provides a voltage
proportional to the absolute temperature of the converter
control IC.
It can be used to accomplish the following functions:
• Monitor the control IC temperature: The temperature in
degrees Kelvin is equal to the voltage on the TM pin scaled
by x100. (i.e. 3.0 V = 300°K = 27ºC). It is important to
remember that V•I Chips are multi-chip modules, whose
temperature distribution greatly vary for each part number as
well with input/output conditions, thermal management and
environmental conditions. Therefore, TM cannot be used to
thermally protect the system.
• Fault detection flag: the TM voltage source is internally
turned off as soon as a fault is detected.
The Current Monitor (IM) pin provides a voltage proportional
to the output current of the VTM. The voltage will vary
between 0.5 V and 2.4 V over the output current range of the
VTM (See Figure 7). The accuracy of the IM pin will be within
25% under all line and temperature conditions between 50%
and 100% load. The accuracy of the pin can be improved
using a predictive algorithm based on the input voltage and
internal temperature. Please contact Applications Engineering
for more information.
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6.0 FUSE SELECTION
V•I Chips are not internally fused in order to provide flexibility
in configuring power systems. Input line fusing of V•I Chips 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:
• Current rating (usually greater than maximum VTM current)
• Maximum voltage rating (usually greater than the maximum
possible input voltage)
• Ambient temperature
• Nominal melting I2t
7.0 CURRENT SHARING
The SAC topology bases its performance on efficient transfer
of energy through a transformer, without the need of closed
loop control. For this reason, the transfer characteristic can be
approximated by an ideal transformer with some resistive drop
and positive temperature coefficient.
VIN
ZIN_EQ1
This type of characteristic is close to the impedance
characteristic of a DC power distribution system, both in
behavior (AC dynamic) and absolute value (DC dynamic).
When connected in an array (with same K factor), the VTM
module will inherently share the load current with parallel
units, according to the equivalent impedance divider that the
system implements from the power source to the point of load.
It is important to notice that, when successfully started, VTMs
are capable of bi-directional operations (reverse power transfer
is enabled if the VTM input falls within its operating range and
the VTM is otherwise enabled). In parallel arrays, because of
the resistive behavior, circulating currents are never
experienced, because of energy conservation law.
General recommendations to achieve matched array
impedances are (see also AN016 for further details):
• to dedicate common copper planes within the PCB to
deliver and return the current to the modules
• to provide the PCB layout as symmetric as possible
• to apply same input/output filters (if present) to each unit
VTM1
ZOUT_EQ1
VOUT
RO_1
ZIN_EQ2
VTM2
ZOUT_EQ2
RO_2
+
–
DC
Load
ZIN_EQn
VTMn
ZOUT_EQn
RO_n
Figure 17 – VTM Array
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8.0 INPUT AND OUTPUT FILTER DESIGN
A major advantage of a SAC systems versus conventional PWM
converter is that the former does not require large functional
filters. The resonant LC tank, operated at extreme high frequency,
is amplitude modulated as function of input voltage and
output current and efficiently transfers charge through the
isolation transformer. A small amount of capacitance embedded
in the input and output stages of the module is sufficient for
full functionality and is key to achieve power density.
This paradigm shift requires system design to carefully evaluate
external filters in order to:
1.Guarantee low source impedance:
To take full advantage of the VTM dynamic response, the
impedance presented to its input terminals must be low
from DC to approximately 5 MHz. The connection of the
V•I Chip 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 as high as 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
2.Further reduce input and/or output voltage ripple without
sacrificing dynamic response:
Given the wide bandwidth of the VTM, the source
response is generally the limiting factor in the overall
system response. Anomalies in the response of the source
will appear at the output of the VTM multiplied by its
K factor.
3.Protect the module from overvoltage transients imposed
by the system that would exceed maximum ratings and
cause failures:
The V•I Chip input/output voltage ranges shall not be
exceeded. An internal overvoltage lockout function
prevents operation outside of the normal operating input
range. Even during this condition, the powertrain is
exposed to the applied voltage and power MOSFETs must
withstand it. A criterion for protection is the maximum
amount of energy that the input or output switches can
tolerate if avalanched.
Owing to the wide bandwidth and low output impedance of
the VTM, low frequency bypass capacitance and significant
energy storage may be more densely and efficiently provided
by adding capacitance at the input of the VTM.
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PC
-VIN
VC
+VIN
560 pF
2.5 V
Rptc
Enable
100 uA
150 K
1.5 k
2.5 V
PC Pull-Up
& Source
10.5 V
Buck
Regulator
Supply
18 V
CIN
5V
Enable
2 mA
OVLO
UVLO
VIN
Adaptive
Soft Start
Gate
Drive
Supply
Enable
Fault Logic
Enable
Modulator
Q2
Differential
primary current
sensing
Primary
Gate
Drive
Q1
Lr
Over
Temperature
Protection
Cr
Primary Stage &
Resonant Tank
Vref
C2
C1
Over-Current
Protection
VREF
(125ºC)
Slow
current
limit
Fast
current
limit
Secondary
Gate Drive
Power
Transformer
40 K
Synchronous
Rectification
Q4
3 V max.
240 µA max.
Temperature
dependent
voltage source
Q3
COUT
TM
IM
-VOUT
+VOUT
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Figure 18 – VTM block diagram
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