BB PWS740

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PW
PWS740
S74
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Distributed Multi-Channel Isolated
DC-TO-DC CONVERTER
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
ISOLATED ±7 TO ±20VDC OUTPUTS
BARRIER 100% TESTED AT 1500VAC, 60Hz
LOWEST POSSIBLE COST PER CHANNEL
MINIMUM PC BOARD SPACE
80% EFFICIENCY (8 CHANNELS, RATED
LOADS)
● FLEXIBLE USE WITH PWS745
COMPONENTS
● INDUSTRIAL MEASUREMENT AND
CONTROL
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The PWS740-1 is a high-frequency (400kHz nominal)
oscillator/driver, handling up to eight channels. This
part is a hybrid containing an oscillator and two power
FETs. It is supplied in a TO-3 case to provide the
power dissipation necessary at full load. Transformer
impedance limits the maximum input current to about
700mA at 15V input, well within the unit’s thermal
limits. A TTL-compatible ENABLE pin provides output shut-down if desired. A SYNC pin allows synchronization of several PWS740-1s.
DESCRIPTION
The PWS740 is a multichannel, isolated DC-to-DC
converter with a 1500VAC continuous isolation rating. The outputs track the input voltage to the converter over the range of 7 to 20VDC. The converter’s
modular design, comprising three components, minimizes the cost of isolated multichannel power for the
user.
The PWS740-2 is a trifilar-wound isolation transformer using a ferrite core and is encapsulated in a
plastic package, allowing a higher isolation voltage
rating. One PWS740-2 is used per isolated channel.
–VO Gnd1 +VO
10µH
Functional Diagram
10µH
10µH
0.3µF
0.3µF
2
1
10µH
0.3µF
BAV99
BAV99
V+
–VO Gnd1 +VO
0.3µF
BAV99
3
BAV99
1
2
3
6
5
4
PWS740-2
PWS740-1
8
6
4
5
4
TO
*7
*2
Freq
Adj
*1
Oscillator/
Driver
10µF
5
VDRIVE
0.3µF
6
3
20µH
0.3µF
Up to
6 More
Channels
TO
* Optional features; if unused, leave open.
** User Option
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© 1987 Burr-Brown Corporation
PDS-758H
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Printed in U.S.A. January, 1998
PWS740
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
At VIN = 15V, output load on each of 8 channels = ±15mA, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified.
PARAMETER
CONDITION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
1500
2121
VACrms
VDC
VACrms
Ω || pF
µA
PWS740 SYSTEM
ISOLATION
Rated Voltage
Continuous, AC, 50/60Hz
Continuous, DC
10s, minimum
Measured from Pin 2 to Pin 5 of the PWS740-2
240VACrms, 60Hz Per Channel
Test Voltage
Impedance
Leakage Current
INPUT
Rated Voltage
Voltage Range
Current
4000
1012 || 3
0.5
1.5
15
7
±30mA Output Load on 8 Channels, VIN = 15V
Rated Output Load on 8 Channels, VIN = 15V
Full Output Load on 8 Channels, VIN = 15V with π Filter on Input
Current Ripple
OUTPUT
Rated Voltage
Voltage at Min Load
Voltage Range
VOUT vs Temp
Load Regulation
Tracking Regulation
Ripple Voltage
Noise Voltage
Current | +IOUT | + | –IOUT |
±15mA Output Load on 8 Channels
±1mA/Channel
±15mA Output Load on Each Channel
±15mA Output Load on Each Channel
±3mA < Output Load < ±30mA
VOUT/VIN
See Typical Performance Curves
See Theory of Operation
Each Channel
TEMPERATURE
Specification
Operation
20
520
300
1
14
±7
15
30
±0.05
0.25
1.2
–25
–25
16
±20
VDC
VDC
mA
mA
mA
VDC
VDC
VDC
V/°C
V/mA
V/V
60
mA
+85
+85
°C
°C
470
20
VS
0.8
kHz
V
V
V
PWS740-1 OSCILLATOR/DRIVER
VIN = 15V
Frequency
Supply
Enable
350
7
2
0
Drivers On
Drivers Off
400
15
PWS740-2 ISOLATION TRANSFORMER
Isolation Test Voltage
Rated Isolation Voltage
Isolation Impedance
Isolation Leakage
Primary Inductance
Winding Ratio
10s, minimum
60s, minimum
Continuous
4000
1500
1500
1012 || 3
0.5
300
68/76
240VAC
400kHz, Pin 1 to Pin 5
Primary/Secondary
1.5
VACrms
VACrms
VACrms
Ω || pF
µA
µH
DIODE BRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS
Reverse Recovery
Reverse Breakdown
Reverse Current
Forward Voltage
IF = IR = 50mA
IR = 100µA
VR = 40V
IF = 100mA
40
55
1.5
1.8
ns
V
µA
V
The information provided herein is believed to be reliable; however, BURR-BROWN assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions. BURR-BROWN assumes
no responsibility for the use of this information, and all use of such information shall be entirely at the user’s own risk. Prices and specifications are subject to change
without notice. No patent rights or licenses to any of the circuits described herein are implied or granted to any third party. BURR-BROWN does not authorize or warrant
any BURR-BROWN product for use in life support devices and/or systems.
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PWS740
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ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE SENSITIVITY
PIN CONFIGURATION
Top Views
This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Burr-Brown
recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with
appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling
and installation procedures can cause damage.
TO-3
Gnd
TO
Plastic DIP
Sync
2
3
4
1
PWS740-1
Return 5
Freq Adj
8 +VIN
7 Enable
AC
1
6
TO
Gnd
2
5
VD
AC
3
4
TO
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation
to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may
be more susceptible to damage because very small parametric
changes could cause the device not to meet its published
specifications.
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PWS740-2
TO
(Drawings Not to Scale)
PACKAGE INFORMATION
PRODUCT
PWS740-1 Driver
PWS740-2 Transformer
PACKAGE
PACKAGE DRAWING
NUMBER(1)
TO-3
6-Pin Plastic DIP
030
216
NOTE: (1) For detailed drawing and dimension table, please see end of data
sheet, or Appendix C of Burr-Brown IC Data Book.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
LINE REGULATION
1 THROUGH 8 CHANNELS
VRIPPLE vs C LOAD
25
25
±IO = ±15mA/Channel
VIN = 15V
IO = ±15mA/Channel
20
15
±VOUT (V)
VRIPPLE (mVp-p)
20
10
15
1 channel
10
4 or 8 channels
5
5
0
0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
0
5
10
CLOAD (µF)
EFFICIENCY vs LOAD 1,4, AND 8 CHANNELS
20
25
OUTPUT VOLTAGE DRIFT
100
0
8 Channels
80
Rated V OUT (%)
4 Channels
Efficiency (%)
15
VIN (V)
60
40
1 Channel
–5
20
V IN = +15V
0
–10
5
0
10
15
20
25
30
LOAD REGULATION 1, 4 AND 8 CHANNELS
PWS740-1 Operating Frequency (kHz)
15
±VOUT
4 and 8 Channel
10
VIN = 15V
5
10
15
20
25
30
500
400
300
200
100
See Functional Diagram
0
1
10
100
1k
10k
Frequency Adjustment Resistor (Ω )
±I OUT (mA)
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PWS740
+85
FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT RANGE
1 Channel
5
+50
Temperature (°C)
20
0
+25
0
–25
±I OUT (mA)
4
100k
PIN DESCRIPTIONS OF
PWS740-1 DRIVER
If this feature is not required, leave the SYNC pin open. The
SYNC pin is sensitive to capacitance loading. 150pF or less
is recommended. Also external parasitic capacitive feedback
between either TO and the SYNC pin can cause unstable
operation (commonly seen as jitter in the TO outputs). Keep
SYNC connections and TO lines as physically isolated as
possible. Avoid shorting the SYNC pin directly to ground or
supply potentials; otherwise, damage may result.
+VIN, RETURN, AND GND
These are the power supply pins. The ground connection,
RETURN, for the N-channel MOSFET sources is brought
out separately from the ground connection for the oscillator/
driver chip. The waveform of the FETs’ ground return
current (and also the current in the VDRIVE line) is an 800kHz
sawtooth. A capacitor between +VIN and the FET ground
provides a bypass for the AC portion of this current.
Figure 1 shows a method for synchronizing a greater number
of PWS740-1 drivers. One unit is chosen as the master. Its
synchronization signal, buffered by a high-speed unity gain
amplifier can synchronize up to 20 slave units. Pin 1 of each
slave unit must be grounded to assure synchronization.
Minimize capacitive coupling between the buffered sync
line and the outputs of the drivers, especially at the end of
long lines. Capacitance to ground is not critical, but total
stray capacitance between the sync line and switching outputs should be kept below 50pF. Where extreme line lengths
are needed, such as between printed circuit boards, additional OPA633 buffers may be added to keep drive impedance at an acceptably low value. Because of temperatureinfluenced shifts in the switching levels, best operation of
this circuit will occur when differences in ambient temperatures between the PWS740-1 drivers are minimized, typically within a 35°C range.
The power should never be instantaneously interrupted to
the PWS740 system (i.e., a break in the line from V+, either
accidental or by means of a series switch). Normal powerdown of the V+ supply is not considered instantaneous.
Should a rapid break in input power occur, however, the
transformers’ voltage will rapidly increase to maintain current flow. Such a voltage spike may damage the PWS740-1.
The bypass capacitors at the +VIN pin of the PWS740-1 and
the VDRIVE pins of the transformers provide a path for the
primary current if power is interrupted; however, total protection requires some type of bidirectional 1A voltage clamping at the +VIN pin. A low cost SA20A TransZorb® from
General Semiconductor(1) or equivalent, which will clamp
the +VIN pin between –0.6V and +23V, is recommended.
TO AND TO
These pins are the drains of the N-channel MOSFET switches
which drive all the transformer primaries in parallel. The
signals on these pins are 400kHz complementary square
waves with twice the amplitude of the voltage at +VIN. It is
these lines that allow the power to be distributed to the
individual high voltage isolation transformers. Without proper
printed circuit board layout techniques, these lines could
generate interference to analog circuits. See the next section
on PCB layout.
8 Channels
4
1
6
Master
+15V
2
OPA633
740-1
NC
Typical at
25°C
3.0V
–15V
2.5V
200ns
400kHz
ENABLE
A high TTL logic level on this pin activates the MOSFET
driver circuitry. A low TTL level applied to the ENABLE
pin shuts down all drive to the transformers and the output
voltages go to zero (only the oscillator is unaffected). For
continuous operation, the ENABLE pin can be left open or
tied to a voltage between +2V and +V.
4
1
Slave
740-1
#1
2
8 Channels
6
4
SYNCHRONIZATION
1
The SYNC pin is used to synchronize up to eight PWS7401 oscillators. Synchronization is useful to prevent beat frequencies in the supply voltages. The SYNC pins of two or
more PWS740-1s are tied together to force all units to the
same frequency of oscillation. The resultant frequency is
slightly higher than that of the highest unsynchronized unit.
Slave
740-1
#20
2
8 Channels
6
FIGURE 1. Master/Slave Synchronization of Multiple
PWS740 Drivers.
(1) General Semiconductor Industries Inc., 2001 W. 10th Place, Tempe AZ 85281,
602-968-3101.
TransZorb® General Semiconductor Industries Inc.
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PWS740
+VIN (7-20V)
2N3904
330Ω
1W
+5V
2
8
TTL Sync
(1)
2.5V
Peripheral
Driver
(MC1472 or
Equivalent)
1
2
PWS740-1
4.0V(2)
620Ω
3
1/8W
1
200ns
2N3904
4
2
PWS740-1
100Ω
NOTES: (1) See text for frequency range; duty cycle = 5-75%. (2) Typical waveform at 25°C. Active
pull-up initiates synchronization; pulse width is set by PWS740 pull-down characteristics and is not
affected by frequency of operation.
Other
PWS740s
1
Other
PWS740s
FIGURE 2. External Synchronization of Multiple PWS740 Drivers with TTL-Level Signals.
If larger temperature gradients are likely to occur, the user
may wish to consider the synchronization method shown in
Figure 2. This circuit is driven from an external TTLcompatible source such as a system clock or a simple freerunning oscillator constructed of TTL gates. The output
stage provides temperature compensation over the rated
temperature range of the PWS740. The signal source frequency should be about 800kHz for rated performance, but
may range from 500kHz to 2MHz with slightly reduced
performance. Precautions with regard to circuit coupling and
layout are the same as for the circuit of Figure 1. Repeaters
using the OPA633 may be used for long line lengths.
Symmetry and good high-frequency layout practice are
important in successful application of both of these synchronization techniques.
with the addition of two components—a bypass capacitor
between the +VIN pin and ground, and a series inductor in the
VDRIVE line. A 10µF tantalum capacitor is adequate for
bypass. A parallel 0.33µF ceramic capacitor will extend the
bandwidth of the tantalum. Additional bypass capacitors at
each primary center-tap of the transformers are recommended. In general, the higher the capacitance, the lower the
ripple, but the parasitic series inductance of the bypass
capacitors will eventually be the limiting factor. The inductor value recommended is approximately 20µH. Greater
reduction in ripple current is achieved with values up to
100µH; then physical size may become a concern. The
inductor should be rated for at least 2A and its DC resistance
should be less than 0.1Ω. An example of a low cost indicator
is part number 51591 from Pulse Engineering(2).
FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT
The FREQ ADJ pin may be connected to an external
potentiometer to lower an unsynchronized PWS740-1 oscillator frequency. This may be useful if the frequency of the
PWS740-1 is too close to some other signal’s frequency in
the system and beat interference is possible. See Typical
Performance Curves. Use of this pin is not usually required;
if not used, leave open for rated performance.
Output voltage filtering is achieved with a 0.33µF capacitor
connecting each VOUT pin of the diode bridge to ground.
Short leads and close placement of the capacitors to the unit
provide optimum high frequency bypassing. The 800kHz
output ripple should be below 5mVp-p. Higher frequency
noise bursts are also present at the outputs. They coincide
with the switch times and are approximately 20mV in amplitude. Inductance of 10µH or less in series with the output
loads will significantly reduce the noise as seen by the loads.
PC BOARD LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
Multilayer printed circuit boards are recommended for
PWS740 systems. Two-layer boards are certainly possible
with satisfactory operation; however, three layers provide
greater density and better control of interference from the
FET switch signals. Should four-layer boards be required for
other circuitry, the use of separate layers for power and
ground planes, a layer for switching signals, and a layer for
analog signals would allow the most straightforward layout
for the PWS740 system. The following discussion pertains
to a three- or four-layer board layout.
THEORY OF OPERATION
EXTERNAL FILTER COMPONENTS
Filter components are necessary to reduce the input ripple
current and the output voltage noise. Without any input
filtering, the sawtooth currents in the FET switches would
flow in the +V supply line. Since this AC current can be as
great as 1A peak, voltage interference with other components using this supply line would likely occur. The input
ripple current can be reduced to approximately 1mA peak
(2) Pulse Engineering, PO Box 12235, San Diego CA 92112, 619-268-2400.
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PWS740
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VDRIVE
+
+15V
20µH
10µF
0.3µF
PWS740-2
1
BAV99
6
0.3µF 2
4 TO
5
+VIN 8
PWS740-1
0.3µF
BAV99
3
6 T
O
4
3
0.3µF
10µH(2)
10µH(2)
+15V(1)
–15V(1)
Gnd1
5
Switch Power to
Other 7 Channels
0.1µF
0.1µF
24
1
4
13
12
2
VIN1
Isolation
Amplifier
ISO102(3)
10
13
–15V
22
4
14
16
Input
From
Other 7
Channels
21
1
5
6
7
12
11
10
9
MPC8S
Multiplexer
8
AO
16 AO
VOUT
System Uses:
1 Oscillator/Driver
8 Transformers
8 Bridges
8 ISO102s
1 Multiplexer
Not all components are shown.
GND
3
–15V
Offset
14
NOTES: (1) Supplies ±15mA of isolated supply current per channel.
(2) WestCap DKM-10 or equivalent. (3) Or ISO120 or ISO122.
FIGURE 3. Low Cost Eight-Channel Isolation Amplifier Block with Channel-to-Channel Isolation.
Critical consideration should go to minimizing electromagnetic radiation from the switching signal’s lines. TO and TO.
You can identify the path of the switching current by starting
at the +VIN pin. The dynamic component of the current is
supplied primarily from the bypass capacitor. The high
frequency current flows through the inductor and down the
VDRIVE line, through one side of the transformer windings,
returning in the TO with the “on” FET switch, and then back
up through the bypass capacitor. This current path defines a
loop antenna which transmits magnetic energy. The magnetic field lines reinforce at the center of the loop, while the
field lines reinforce at the center of the loop, while the field
lines from opposite points of the loop oppose each other
outside the loop. Cancellation of magnetic radiation occurs
when the loop is collapsed to two tightly spaced parallel line
segments, each carrying the same current in opposite directions. For this reason, the printed circuit traces for both TO
connections should lay directly over a power plane forming
the VDRIVE connection. This plane need not extend much
wider than TO and TO. All of the current in the plane will
flow directly under the TO traces because this is the path of
least inductance (and least radiation).
these lines. Additional shielding can be obtained by running
ground trace(s) along the TO lines, which also facilitate
minimum loop area connections for the transformer’s center
tap bypass capacitors.
The connections between the secondary (output side) of the
transformer and the diode bridges should be kept as short as
possible. Unnecessary stray capacitance on these lines could
cause tuned circuit peaking to occur, resulting in a slight
increase of output voltage.
The PWS740 is intended for use with the ISO102, ISO120
or ISO122 isolation amplifiers (see Figure 3). Place the
PWS740-2 transformer on the VOUT side of the buffer rather
than on the C1 (bandwidth control) side to prevent possible
pickup of switch signal by the ISO102.
The best ground connection ties the ISO102 output analog
common pin to the PWS740-1 ground pin with a ground
plane. This is where a four-layer board design becomes
convenient. The digital ground of the ISO102 can be connected to the ground plane or closer to the +V supply. If
possible, you should include the analog components that the
ISO102 drives on the same board. For example, if several
ISO102s are multiplexed to an analog/digital converter, then
having all components sharing the same ground plane will
significantly simplify ground errors. Avoid connecting
Another potential problem with the TO lines is electric field
radiation. Fortunately, the VDRIVE plane is effective at terminating most of the field lines because of its proximity to
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digital ground and the PWS740 ground together locally,
leaving the ISO102 analog ground to be connected off of the
board; the differential voltage between analog and digital
ground may become too great.
It should be noted that many analog circuit functions do not
simultaneously draw full rated current from both the positive
and negative supplies. Thus, the PWS740 can power more
circuits per channel than is first apparent. For example, an
operational amplifier does not draw maximum current from
both supplies simultaneously. If a circuit draws 10mA from
the positive supply and 3mA from the negative supply, the
PWS740 could power (60 ÷ 13), about four devices per
channel.
OUTPUT CURRENT RATINGS
The PWS740-1 driver contains “soft-start” driver circuitry
to protect the driver FETs and eliminate high inrush currents
during turn-on. Because the PWS740 can have between one
and eight channels connected, it was not possible to provide
a suitable internal current limit within the driver. Instead,
impedance-limiting protects the driver and transformer from
overload. This means that the internal impedance of each
PWS740-2 transformer is high enough that, when shortcircuited at its output, it limits the current drawn from the
driver to a safe value. In addition, the wire size and mass of
the transformer are large enough that the transformer does
not receive damage under continuous short-circuit conditions.
ISOLATION VOLTAGE RATINGS
Because a long-term test is impractical in a manufacturing
situation, the generally accepted practice is to perform a
production test at a higher voltage for some shorter period of
time. The relationship between actual test conditions and the
continuous derated maximum specification is an important
one. Burr-Brown has chosen a deliberately conservative
one: VTEST = (2 x VCONTINUOUS RATING) + 1000V. This
choice is appropriate for conditions where system transient
voltages are not well defined.(3) Where the real voltages are
well-defined or where the isolation voltage is not continuous, the user may choose a less conservative derating to
establish a specification from the test voltage.
The PWS740-1 is capable of driving up to eight individual
channels to their full current rating. The total current which
can be drawn from each isolation channel is a function of
total power being drawn from both DC V+ and V– outputs.
For example, if one output is not used, then maximum
current can be drawn from the other output. In all cases, the
maximum total current that can be drawn from any individual channel is:
| IL + | + | IL – | ≤ 60mA
(3) Reference National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards part
ICS I-109 and ICS1-111.
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