20 Watt HP Triple Series DC/DC Converters Features ! High Power Density with Efficiencies to 86% ! Lowest Noise Outputs, 50 mV P-P ! Very Low and Specified Reflected Ripple Current ! Very Low 400 pF I/O Capacitance ! Water Washable Shielded Copper Case ! Five Year Warranty Description Selection Chart The HP series is a high performance 20 watt triple output DC/ DC converter designed for battery and telecom systems. The wide 2:1 input voltage ranges cover nearly any input voltage from 9 to 72 VDC. Model The most popular +5 and ±12 or ±15 output voltages are provided in 6 models for your convenience. Other voltages may be factory ordered, contact CALEX applications engineering at 1-800-542-3355 for more information. Available options include a fully filtered input version for use where the supply must operate in a low reflected noise environment. A thermal overload protection option makes the supply nearly bullet proof to any fault condition, including loss or blockage of your systems cooling! Input Range VDC Min Max Outputs VDC Outputs mA MAX 12T5.12HP 9 18 5, ±12 2500, ±310 12T5.15HP 9 18 5, ±15 2500, ±250 24T5.12HP 18 36 5, ±12 2500, ±310 24T5.15HP 18 36 5, ±15 2500, ±250 48T5.12HP 36 72 5, ±12 2500, ±310 48T5.15HP 36 72 5, ±15 2500, ±250 Full application information is provided to make integrating this supply in your system a snap. 20 Watt HP Triple Series Block Diagram A 2401 Stanwell Drive • Concord, California 94520 • Ph: 925/687-4411 or 800/542-3355 • Fax: 925/687-3333 • www.calex.com • Email: [email protected] 1 3/2001 20 Watt HP Triple Series DC/DC Converters Input Parameters* Model 12T5.12HP Voltage Range (1) Reflected Ripple (2) Input Current Full Load No Load Efficiency, Full Load Switching Frequency Maximum Input Overvoltage, 100ms No Damage Turn-on Time MIN MAX TYP TYP TYP TYP 12T5.15HP 24T5.12HP 9.0 18.0 15 2160 16 77 TYP MAX 24T5.15HP 48T5.12HP 18.0 36.0 10 995 10 84 48T5.15HP 36.0 72.0 6 510 8 82 220 23 VDC mA RMS mA % kHz 45 TYP Units 85 10 VDC mSec Output Parameters* 12T5.12HP 24T5.12HP 48T5.12HP MIN MAX MIN TYP MAX +5 600 2500 4.925 5.000 5.075 12T5.12HP 24T5.12HP 48T5.12HP ±12 75 310 11.700 12.000 12.300 TYP N/A < 50 < 50 Cross Regulation (5) Line Regulation Vin = Min-Max VDC Short Term Stability (6) TYP MAX TYP TYP MAX TYP < 0.5 2.0 1.0 0.1 1.0 < 0.1 < 1.0 2.0 5.0 0.4 1.5 < 0.02 < 1.0 2.0 5.0 0.4 1.5 < 0.02 % Transient Response (7) TYP 2 0.5 0.5 mSec Dynamic Response (8) TYP 200 130 140 mV peak Noise, 0-20MHz bw (2) TYP TYP MAX 50 50 150 40 50 200 40 50 200 mV P-P Model Output Voltage Rated Load (3) Voltage Range 100% Load Output Balance (Plus to Minus Output, Full Load) Load Regulation Min-Max Load (4) Temperature Coefficient Short Circuit Protection to CMN for all Outputs 12T5.15HP 24T5.15HP 48T5.15HP (1) (2) (3) (4) Units VDC mA VDC mV % % % ppm/°C Standard model - short term current limit, -FT option - Long term thermal protection A NOTES * 12T5.15HP 24T5.15HP 48T5.15HP ±15 60 250 14.700 15.000 15.300 (5) Cross regulation is defined as the change in one output when only one of the other outputs is changed from maximum to minimum load. (6) Short term stability is specified after a 30 minute warm up at full load, constant line, load and ambient conditions. (7) Transient response is defined as the time for the output to settle from a 50 to 75% step load change to a 1% error band (rise time of step = 2µs). (8) Dynamic response is defined as the peak overshoot during a transient as defined in note 7 above. (9) The functional temperature range is intended to give an additional data point for use in evaluating this power supply. At the low functional temperature the power supply will function with no side effects. Sustained operation at the high functional temperature will reduce the expected operational life. The data sheet specifications are not guaranteed over the functional temperature range. (10) The case thermal impedance is specified as the case temperature rise over ambient per package watt dissipated. (11) Specifications subject to change without notice. All parameters measured at TC = 25°C, nominal input voltage and full rated load unless otherwise noted. Refer to the CALEX Application Notes for the definition of terms, measurement circuits and other information. See the power derating curve for information on the 12T models available output power. Noise is measured per CALEX application notes. Measurement bandwidth is 0 - 20 MHz. RMS noise is measured over a 0.011 MHz bandwidth. To simulate standard PCB decoupling practices, output noise is measured with a 1µF, tantalum and 0.01µF, ceramic capacitor located 1 inch away from the converter. Input ripple is measured into a 10µH source impedance. Input Reflected Ripple is for -FT option. For input ripple without the FT option see the applications section. Optimum performance is obtained when this power supply is operated within the minimum to maximum load specifications. Output regulation is specified by simultaneously changing all outputs from minimum to maximum load and noting the change in each output. 2401 Stanwell Drive • Concord, California 94520 • Ph: 925/687-4411 or 800/542-3355 • Fax: 925/687-3333 • www.calex.com • Email: [email protected] 2 3/2001 20 Watt HP Triple Series DC/DC Converters General Specifications* All Models Units Isolation Isolation Voltage Input to Output 12T, 24T Input to Output 48T 10µA Leakage MIN MIN 700 1544 VDC Input to Output Capacitance TYP 400 pF MIN > 1.6 VDC MAX < 0.7 VDC TYP TYP 2.5 20 VDC kohms ON/OFF Function ON Logic Level or Leave Pin Open OFF Logic Level or Tie Pin to -Input Open Circuit Voltage Input Resistance Converter Idle Current ON/OFF Pin Low 12T Models 24T and 48T Models Environmental Case Operating Range No Derating Case Functional Range (9) Storage Range Thermal Shutdown Case Temperature -FT option Thermal Impedance (10) BOTTOM VIEW TYP TYP 13 14 mA mA MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX -40 90 -55 100 -55 105 °C TYP 105 °C TYP 9.5 °C/Watt <3 oz SIDE VIEW Mechanical tolerances unless otherwise noted: X.XX dimensions: ±0.020 inches °C X.XXX dimensions: ±0.005 inches Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 °C General Unit Weight Chassis Mounting Kit Function OPTIONAL ON/OFF -INPUT +INPUT +12/15V OUTPUT +5V OUTPUT CMN -12/15V OUTPUT MS8 Options Filtered Input - FT Suffix on Part Number Thermal Overload, ON/OFF Control Applications Information Optional input filtering (-FT models) reduces reflected ripple noise and is similarly low and also fully specified for typical values (exact value depends on input voltage range). Typical RMS noise over a 10 kHz to 1 MHz bandwidth is specified for the input. You truly get what you pay for in a CALEX converter, a complete system oriented and specified DC/DC converter no surprises, just “plug and play”. A The 20 Watt HP Triple series like all CALEX converters carries the full 5 year CALEX no hassle warranty. We can offer a five year warranty where others can’t because with CALEX it’s rarely needed. Full overload protection is provided by independent pulseby-pulse current limiting or with the optional over-temperature shutdown circuit (-FT models). These protection features assure you that our HP triple will provide you with zero failure rate operation. Keep reading, you’ll find out why. Five sided shielding is standard along with specified operation over the full industrial temperature range of -40 to +90° C case temperature. General Information The HP Triple series is mindful of battery operation for industrial, medical control and remote data collection applications. The optional remote ON/OFF pin (-FT option) places the converter in a very low power mode that draws typically less than 3 mA from the input source. Applying The Input Figure 1 shows the recommended input connections for the HP Triple DC/DC converter. A fuse is recommended to protect the input circuit and should not be omitted. The fuse serves to prevent unlimited current from flowing in the case of a catastrophic system failure. Noise has also achieved new lows in this design, while the industry standard is to specify output noise as 1 to 5% peak to peak typical with no mention of measurement bandwidth. The HP converters achieve 50 mV peak to peak typical and are fully specified and tested to a wide bandwidth of 0-20 MHz. 2401 Stanwell Drive • Concord, California 94520 • Ph: 925/687-4411 or 800/542-3355 • Fax: 925/687-3333 • www.calex.com • Email: [email protected] 3 3/2001 20 Watt HP Triple Series DC/DC Converters Very Low Noise Input Circuit Figure 2 shows a very low noise input circuit that may be used with the -FT option converters. This circuit will reduce the input reflected ripple current by approximately 30 dB over the standard -FT option filter. Suggested Capacitor Sources These capacitors may be used at the input of the standard model only, see the filtered Input option section for more information when using the filtered input converter. Figure 1. Suitable capacitors can be acquired from the following sources: Standard connections for the HP triple input. The ON/OFF pin may be left floating if it is not used (-FT option only). The input protection fuse should not be omitted. If desired, an external transient protection diode (D1) can be used at the input. See “Applying the input” for suggestions regarding C1. See the CALEX application notes for more information on fuses. United Chemi-Con SXE, RXC, RZ and RZA Series Suggested Part: SXE100VB221M12.5X35LL 220µF, 100V, 105°C Rated ESR=0.087 Ohms Allowable Ripple=1.04 A @ 105°C When using the standard model, be sure that the impedance at the input to the converter is less than 0.09 ohms at the switching frequency. If the converter is located more than about 1 inch from the input source an added capacitor may be required directly at the input pins for proper operation. Suitable capacitors for use at the input of the converter are given at the end of this section. Nichicon Suggested Part: PR and PF UPR100102MPHRH 1000µF, 100V, 105°C Rated ESR=0.047 Ohms Allowable Ripple=1.32 A @ 105°C Panasonic Suggested Part: HFE Series ECEA2AFE221L 220µF, 100V, 105°C Rated ESR=0.089 Ohms Allowable Ripple=1.04 A @ 105°C -FT Filtered Input Option The -FT or filtered input option has an internal LC filter that greatly reduces input reflected ripple current. This option is useful when the lowest noise or highest power density is required on your system. Remote ON/OFF Pin Option The optional remote ON/OFF pin may be left floating if this function is not used. The equivalent input circuit for the ON/ OFF pin is shown in figure 3. The best way to drive this pin is with an open collector/drain or relay contact. See our application note titled “Understanding the remote ON/OFF function” for more information about using the remote ON/OFF pin. With the filtered input option no external capacitance on the input is required for most applications, in fact it can degrade the converters performance. Extremely low ESR capacitors (< 0.5 ohms) should not be used at the input as this will cause peaking of the input filters transfer function and actually degrade the filters performance. When the ON/OFF pin is pulled low with respect to the Input, the converter is placed in a low power drain state. The ON/OFF pin turns the converter off while keeping the input bulk capacitor fully charged, this prevents the large inrush current spike that occurs when the +input pin is opened and closed. Any stray line inductance effects that cause ringing at the converters input pins can be damped adequately with a 10 to 100 µF / 100 V, low cost, 0.5 to 5 ohm ESR, aluminum electrolytic capacitor. Normal RF bypass capacitors in the 1000 pF to 0.01 µF range may be used without harm. A The ON/OFF pin should never be pulled more that 0.3 volts below the -input or have a voltage of greater than +8 volts applied to it. L1 = 2µH C1, 2 = 10µF / 100V, ALUMINUM Figure 3. Figure 2. The simplified schematic of the HP Triple series ON/OFF pin. The input impedance is approximately 20k ohms. By leaving this pin floating the converter will be in the ON state. When the pin is pulled below 0.7 volt (with respect to the -Input pin) the converter is placed in the power down or OFF state. See our application note on the remote ON/OFF function for more information. This circuit may be used with the -FT option to reduce the reflected ripple current by approximately 30 dB. The filter must be built close to the converter for maximum effectiveness. All grounds should be routed directly to the -input pin. 2401 Stanwell Drive • Concord, California 94520 • Ph: 925/687-4411 or 800/542-3355 • Fax: 925/687-3333 • www.calex.com • Email: [email protected] 4 3/2001 20 Watt HP Triple Series DC/DC Converters Applying The Output Operation With Very Light Loads Figure 4 shows typical output connections for the HP Triple In most applications no external output capacitance will be necessary. Only your normal 1 to 10 µF tantalum and 0.001 to 0.1 µF ceramic bypass capacitors sprinkled around your circuit as needed locally are required. Do not add extra output capacitance and cost to your circuit “Just Because”. The HP Triple uses a technique called “Magnetically Coupled Cross Regulation” to provide the best regulation available with a single PWM regulator circuit. This scheme works very well when all loads are operated within 25% to 100% of their rated load range. When the loads become very unbalanced (i.e. one or more outputs at no load and the others at full load) the PWM can have difficulty trying to determine the best output voltage. The best situation is to keep the minimum load at 25% for each output and avoid operating any output unloaded. If you feel you must add external output capacitance, do not use the lowest ESR, biggest value capacitor that you can find! This can only lead to reduced system performance or oscillation. See our application note “Understanding Output Impedance For Optimum Decoupling” for more information. The regulation of the HP triple may be improved by using dummy load resistors to keep the static output power above about 2 watts (check the exact value required by your circuit). The load may be balanced by adding a dummy load on the most lightly loaded outputs, the exact value will depend on your exact circuit requirements. This minimum load should not be required to be greater than 25% of each outputs full load value for quite good regulation. Dynamic response of the HP triple will degrade when the unit is operated with less than 25% of full rated power. If large load excursions or operation with very large load unbalances are required then a “Dual Loop” converter such as the CALEX XC triple may provide better performance in your circuit. Figure 4. The HP triple should be connected to your load as shown. All of the ground return currents should be returned directly to CMN pin. If desired, external transient protection diodes can be used. Thermal Overload Protection Option The -FT option provides a thermal overload circuit that will protect the converter against overtemperature faults. The thermal overload circuit works by shutting the PWM circuit OFF when the case temperature exceeds about 105° C. When the case cools the converter will automatically restart. Ultra Low Noise Output Circuit The circuit shown in figure 5 can be used to reduce the output noise to below 10 mV P-P over a 20 MHz bandwidth. Size inductor L1 appropriately for the maximum expected load current. All of the ground connections must be as short as possible back to the CMN pin. The filter should be placed as close to the HP triple as possible, even if your load is at some distance from the converter. The thermal overload circuit will prevent the converter from being damaged under the following conditions, • Operation at abnormally high ambient temperatures. • Most long term short circuit conditions. This option is useful in applications that require the utmost reliability in unattended operation or where cooling system failures must not cause permanent damage. A Grounding 1µF / 35V TANTALUM 10µF / 16V TANTALUM 0.01µF / 100V CERAMIC PANASONIC EXC-EMT103DT EMI FILTER 5µF / 2.5 AMP INDUCTOR The input and output sections are fully floating from each other. They may be operated fully floating or with a common ground. If the input and output sections are connected either directly at the converter or at some remote location from the converter it is suggested that a 3.3 to 10 µF, 0.5 to 5 ohm ESR capacitor bypass be used directly at the converters output pins. These capacitors prevent any common mode switching currents from showing up at the converters output as normal mode output noise. See “Applying the Output” for more information on selecting output capacitors. For very low output noise applications this circuit will reduce the output noise to less than 10 mV P-P over a 0-20 MHz bandwidth. Be sure to size L1 appropriately for the maximum expected load current on the 5 volt output. Also see the CALEX application note “Dealing With Common Mode Noise” for more information on using common grounds. Figure 5. C1 = C2 = C3 = FL1 = L1 = 2401 Stanwell Drive • Concord, California 94520 • Ph: 925/687-4411 or 800/542-3355 • Fax: 925/687-3333 • www.calex.com • Email: [email protected] 5 3/2001 20 Watt HP Triple Series DC/DC Converters Case Grounding For example: If a 24T HP converter is outputting 15 watts, at what ambient could it expect to run with no moving air and no extra heatsinking? The copper case serves not only as a heat sink but also as a EMI shield. The 0.017 inch thick case provides >25 dB of absorption loss to both electric and magnetic fields at 220 kHz, while at the same time providing 20 to 40 % better heat sinking over competitive thin steel, aluminum or plastic designs. Efficiency of a 24T is approximately 84% at 15 watts of output power, this leads to an input power of about 18 watts. The case temperature rise would be 18 - 15 watts or 3 watts × 9.5 = 29°C. This number is subtracted from the maximum case temperature of 90°C to get: 61°C. The case shield is tied to the -input pin. This connection is shown on the block diagram. The case is floating from the output sections. The input is coupled to the outputs only by the low 400 pF of isolation capacitance. This low I/O capacitance insures that any AC common mode noise on the inputs is not coupled to your output circuits. This example calculation is for an HP triple without any extra heat sinking or appreciable air flow. Both of these factors can greatly affect the maximum ambient temperature (see below). Exact efficiency depends on input line and load conditions, check the efficiency curves for exact information. Compare this isolation to the more usual 1000 - 2000 pF found on competitive designs and you will see that CALEX provides the very best DC and AC isolation available. After all, you are buying an isolated DC/DC to cut ground loops. Don’t let the isolation capacitance add them back in. This is a rough approximation to the maximum ambient temperature. Because of the difficulty of defining ambient temperature and the possibility that the loads dissipation may actually increase the local ambient temperature significantly, these calculations should be verified by actual measurement before committing to a production design. Temperature Derating Remember, it is the users responsibility to be sure that the case temperature of the HP Triple does not exceed 90°C for maximum reliability in operation. The HP Triple series can operate up to 90°C case temperature without derating. Case temperature may be roughly calculated from ambient by knowing that the HP Triples case temperature rise is approximately 9.5°C per package watt dissipated. Typical Performance (Tc=25°C, Vin=Nom VDC, Rated Load). 12 VOLT INPUT CURRENT Vs. LINE INPUT VOLTAGE 12 VOLT EFFICIENCY Vs. LINE INPUT VOLTAGE 50% FULL LOAD 2.8 1.4 50% LOAD EFFICIENCY (%) 100% LOAD 2.1 100% FULL LOAD 75 LINE = 9VDC LINE = 12VDC 80 LINE = 18VDC 75 70 0.7 70 65 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 65 9 10 11 LINE INPUT (VOLTS) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 0 90 1.5 85 16 20 24 28 32 70 80 90 100 90 100 90 100 24 VOLT EFFICIENCY Vs. LOAD 85 100% FULL LOAD 80 70 12 60 80 LINE = 18VDC A LINE = 24VDC LINE = 36VDC 75 70 0.0 8 50 75 50% LOAD 4 40 90 EFFICIENCY (%) EFFICIENCY(%) 100% LOAD 0 30 LOAD (%) 50% FULL LOAD 0.5 20 24 VOLT EFFICIENCY Vs. LINE INPUT VOLTAGE 2.0 1.0 10 LINE INPUT(VOLTS) 24 VOLT INPUT CURRENT Vs. LINE INPUT VOLTAGE 36 65 18 20 22 LINE INPUT (VOLTS) 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 0 10 20 30 LINE INPUT(VOLTS) 48 VOLT EFFICIENCY Vs. LINE INPUT VOLTAGE 48 VOLT INPUT CURRENT Vs. LINE INPUT VOLTAGE EFFICIENCY(%) 100% LOAD 0.4 0.2 80 50% FULL LOAD 75 70 80 LINE = 36VDC 80 75 LINE = 48VDC 70 65 50% LOAD 70 85 100% FULL LOAD 0.6 60 90 85 0.8 50 48 VOLT EFFICIENCY Vs. LOAD 90 1.0 40 LOAD (%) EFFICIENCY (%) INPUT CURRENT (AMPS) 85 80 0.0 INPUT CURRENT (AMPS) 12 VOLT EFFICIENCY Vs. LOAD 90 85 EFFICIENCY(%) INPUT CURRENT (AMPS) 3.5 LINE = 72VDC 60 0.0 0 10 20 30 40 50 LINE INPUT (VOLTS) 60 70 80 65 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 LINE INPUT(VOLTS) 64 68 72 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 LOAD (%) 2401 Stanwell Drive • Concord, California 94520 • Ph: 925/687-4411 or 800/542-3355 • Fax: 925/687-3333 • www.calex.com • Email: [email protected] 6 3/2001