IBC Module IB0xxE120T40xx-xx ® S US C C NRTL US 4:1 Intermediate Bus Converter Module: Up to 500 W Output Features • Input: 36 – 60 Vdc • 97.8% peak efficiency (38 – 55 Vdc for IB048x) • Low profile: 0.38” height above board • Output: 12.0 Vdc at 48 Vin • Industry standard 1/8 Brick pinout • Output current up to 40 A • Sine Amplitude Converter • Output power: up to 500 W Size: 2.30 x 0.9 x 0.38 in 58,4 x 22,9 x 9,5 mm [A] • Low noise 1 MHz ZVS/ZCS • 2,250 Vdc isolation (1,500 Vdc isolation for IB048x) [A] Applications For lower power applications see 300 W model IB0xxE120T32xx-xx • Enterprise networks Product Overview • Optical access networks The Intermediate Bus Converter (IBC) Module is a very efficient, low profile, isolated, fixed • Storage networks ratio converter for power system applications in enterprise and optical access networks. • Automated test equipment Rated at up to 360 W from 38 Vin and up to 500 W from 50 to 55 Vin, the IBC conforms to an industry standard eighth brick footprint while supplying the power of a quarter brick. Its leading efficiency enables full load operation at 55°C with only 200 LFM airflow. Its small cross section facilitates unimpeded airflow — above and below its thin body — to minimize the temperature rise of downstream components. PART NUMBER DESIGNATION Input Voltage Function I B 0 x IB = Intermediate Bus Converter 048 = 38 - 55 Vdc 050 = 36 - 60 Vdc 054 = 36 - 60 Vdc* Package x E Output Voltage (Nom.) x 10 1 E = Eighth Brick Format 2 Temperature Grade 0 T Output Current 4 T = -40°C ≤ TOPERATING ≤ +100°C -40°C ≤ TSTORAGE ≤ +125°C 120 = (VOUT nominal @ VIN = 48 Vdc) X 10 (4:1 transfer ratio) Enable Logic Pin Length x x 0 N = Negative P = Positive 40 = Max Rated Output Current *w/operating transient to 75 Vdc IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 1 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 1 = 0.145 in 2 = 0.210 in 3 = 0.180 in Options - x x 00 = Open frame IB0xxE120T40xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS All specifications valid at 48 VIN , 100% rated load and 25°C ambient, unless otherwise indicated. Absolute Maximum Ratings Min Input voltage (+In to –In) Max -0.5 75 Unit Notes See Input Range Specific Vdc Characteristics for details Input voltage slew rate 5 V/µs EN to –IN -0.5 20 Vdc Output voltage (+Out to –Out) -0.5 See note Vdc See OVP setpoint max 40 A Pout ≤ 500 W 2,250 (1,500 for IB048x) Vdc 1 min. -40 125 °C Hottest Semiconductor -55 125 °C Output current Dielectric withstand (input to output) Temperature Operating junction Storage Electrical Characteristics Attribute Symbol Conditions / Notes Min Typ Max Unit 38 48 55 75 Vdc Vdc 0.003 5 V/µs 33 31 2 38 36 Vdc Vdc Vdc µs µs INPUT RANGE SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS IB048E120T40xx-xx Operating input voltage Non-operating input surge withstand <100 ms Operating input dv/dt Undervoltage protection Turn-on Turn-off Turn-on/ Turn-off hysteresis Time constant Undervoltage blanking time UV blanking time is enabled after start up Overvoltage protection Turn-off Turn-on Time constant Peak short circuit input current DC Output voltage band Output OVP set point Dielectric withstand Insulation resistance 50 100 7 200 12.0 64 64 4 30 13.75 60 55 No load, over Vin range Module will shut down Input to output; 1 min Input to output IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 2 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 9.5 16.2 1,500 30 Vdc Vdc µs A Vdc Vdc Vdc MΩ IB0xxE120T40xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) All specifications valid at 48 VIN , 100% rated load and 25°C ambient, unless otherwise indicated. Electrical Characteristics (Continued) Attribute Symbol Conditions / Notes Min Typ Max Unit 36 48 60 75 Vdc Vdc 0.003 5 V/µs 31 29 2 36 34 Vdc Vdc Vdc µs µs INPUT RANGE SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS CONT. IB050E120T40xx-xx Operating input voltage Non-operating input surge withstand <100 ms Operating input dv/dt Undervoltage protection Turn-on Turn-off Turn-on/ Turn-off hysteresis Time constant Undervoltage blanking time UV blanking time is enabled after start up Overvoltage protection Turn-off Turn-on Time constant Peak short circuit input current DC Output voltage band Output OVP set point Dielectric withstand Insulation resistance No load, over Vin range Module will shut down Input to output; 1 min Input to output IB054E120T40xx-xx Operating input voltage Operating input surge withstand <100 ms 100 7 200 12 69 69 4 40 15 Vdc Vdc µs A Vdc Vdc Vdc MΩ 60 75 Vdc Vdc 0.003 5 V/µs 31 29 2 36 34 Vdc Vdc Vdc µs µs 50 65 60 9 16.2 2,250 30 36 Operating input dv/dt Undervoltage protection Turn-on Turn-off Turn-on/ Turn-off hysteresis Time constant Undervoltage blanking time UV blanking time is enabled after start up Overvoltage protection Turn-off Turn-on Time constant Peak short circuit input current DC Output voltage band Output OVP set point Dielectric withstand Insulation resistance 50 48 100 7 200 12 79.5 78 4 30 15 Vdc Vdc µs A Vdc Vdc Vdc MΩ 30 ms 50 µs 76 75 No load, over Vin range Module will shut down Input to output; 1 min Input to output 9 16.2 2,250 30 COMMON INPUT SPECIFICATIONS Turn ON delay VIN reaching turn-on voltage to enable function operational, see Figure 6 Enable to 10% VOUT; pre-applied VIN, see Figure 7, 0 load capacitance Start up inhibit Turn-on delay IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 3 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 20 25 IB0xxE120T40xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) All specifications valid at 48 VIN , 100% rated load and 25°C ambient, unless otherwise indicated. Electrical Characteristics (Continued) Attribute Symbol Conditions / Notes Min Typ Max Unit 50 µs 250 ms 3.9 2.4 10.1 18 W W A A 400 mArms 25 A µF nH 47 470 µF 0 500 40 W A 15 % mΩ COMMON INPUT SPECIFICATIONS CONT. From 10% to 90% VOUT, 10% load, 0 load capacitance. See Figure 8 See page 12 for restart after EN pin disable Output voltage rise time Restart turn-on delay No Load power dissipation Enabled Disabled Input current Inrush current overshoot 3.0 0.17 Low line, full load Using test circuit in Figure 21, 15% load, high line At max power; Using test circuit in Figure 22, See Figure 5 Input reflected ripple current Repetitive short circuit peak current Internal input capacitance Internal input inductance Recommended external input capacitance 8.8 5 200 nH maximum source inductance OUTPUT Output power [a] Output current Output start up load Effective output resistance Line regulation (K factor) of Iout max, maximum output capacitance Current share accuracy Efficiency 50% load Full load Internal output inductance Internal output capacitance Load capacitance 0.247 See Figure 1 See Figure 1 97.4 97.0 Output Overload protection threshold Over current protection time constant Short circuit current response time Switching frequency Dyanmic response - Load Vo overshoot/undershoot Vo response time Dyanmic response - Line 0.253 10 % 3000 % % nH µF µF 150 mVp-p 150 % 1.2 1.5 ms µs MHz 100 mV µs 1.25 V 97.8 97.4 1.6 55 0 20 MHz bandwidth (Figure 16), using test circuit in Figure 23 Of Iout max., will not shutdown when started into max Cout; and 15% load Auto restart with duty cycle <10% Output voltage ripple 60 105 1.0 Load change: +/- 25% of IOUT Max, Slew rate (di/dt) = 1 A/µs. See Figures: 11-14 Line step of 5 V in 1 µs, within VIN operating range. (CIN = 500 uF, CO = 350 uF) (Figure 15 illustrates similar converter response when subjected to a more severe line transient.) Vo overshoot [a] VOUT = K • VIN @ no load Full power operation; See Parallel Operation on page 13; up to 3 units 4.8 0.250 1 Does not exceed IPC-9592 derating guidelines. At 70°C ambient, full power operation may exceed IPC-9592 guidelines, but does not exceed component ratings, does not activate OTP and does not compromise reliability. IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 4 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 IB0xxE120T40xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) Electrical Characteristics (Continued) Attribute Symbol Conditions / Notes Min Typ Max Unit 15 Vdc Typ Max Unit 130 200 2.4 130 OUTPUT CONT. Unit will start up into a pre-bias voltage on the output. Pre-bias voltage 0 Control & Interface Specifications Attribute Symbol Enable (negative logic) Module enable threshold Module enable current Module disable threshold Module disable current Disable hysteresis Enable pin open circuit voltage Conditions / Notes Min Referenced to –IN 0.8 VEN = 0.8 V VEN = 2.4 V 500 2.5 EN to –IN resistance Enable (positive logic) Module enable threshold Module disable threshold EN source current (operating) EN voltage (operating) Open circuit, 10 V applied between EN and -IN Referenced to –IN 3.0 35 2.0 2.5 4.7 5 VEN = 5 V Vdc µA Vdc µA mV Vdc kΩ 3.0 1.45 2 5.3 Vdc Vdc mA Vdc General Characteristics Conditions: 25°C case, 75% rated load and specified input voltage range unless otherwise specified. Attribute Symbol MTBF Service life Calculated per Telcordia SR-332, 40°C Calculated at 30°C TJ ; Converter will reset when over temperature condition is removed Input to output Input to output Over temperature shut down Dielectric withstand Insulation resistance Mechanical Weight Length Width Height above customer board Pin Solderability Moisture Sensitivity Level Clearance to customer board Conditions / Notes Min Typ Max 1.0 7 125 Mhrs Years 130 135 1,500 Agency approvals Altitude, operating Relative humidity, Operating RoHS compliance Storage life for normal solderability Not applicable, for wave soldering only From lowest component on IBC UL60950-1 EN60950-1, IEC60950-1 Derate operating temp 1°C per 1,000 feet above sea level Non condensing Compatible with RoHS directive 2002/95/EC IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 5 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 °C Vdc MΩ 30 0.71 / 20.3 2.30 /58.4 0.9/22.9 0.38 /9.5 MSL Unit 1 N/A 0.12/0.30 oz/g in/mm in/mm in/mm Years in/mm cURus cTUVus -500 10,000 Feet 10 90 % IB0xxE120T40xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) IPC-9592A, Based on Class II Category 2 the following detail is applicable. – Pre-conditioning required Environmental Qualification Test Description Test Detail Quantity Tested 5.2.3 HALT (Highly Accelerated Life testing) Low Temp High Temp Rapid Thermal Cycling 6 DOF Random Vibration Test Input Voltage Test Output Load Test Combined Stresses Test 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5.2.4 THB (Temp. Humidity Bias) (72 hr presoak required) 1000 hrs – Continuous Bias 30 5.2.5 HTOB (High Temp. Operating Bias) Power cycle - On 42 minutes Off 1 minute, On 1 minute, Off 1 minute, On 1 minute, Off 1 minute, On 1 minute, Off 1 minute, On 1 minute, Off 10 minutes. Alternating between maximum and minimum operating Voltage every hour. 5.2.6 TC (Temp. Cycling) 700 cycles , 30 minute dwell at each extreme – 20C minimum ramp rate. 30 5.2.7 Power Cycling Reference IPC-9592A 3 5.2.8 – 5.2.13 Shock and Vibration Random Vibration – Operating IEC 60068-2-64 (normal operation vibration) Random Vibration Non-operating (transportation) IEC 60068-2-64 Shock Operating - normal operation shock IEC 60068-2-27 Free fall - IEC 60068-2-32 Drop Test 1 full shipping container (box) 3 3 3 3 12 5.2.14 Other Environmental Tests 5.2.14.1 Corrosion Resistance – Not required 5.2.14.2 Dust Resistance – Unpotted class II GR-1274-CORE 5.2.14.3 SMT Attachment Reliability IPC-9701 - J-STD-002 5.2.14.4 Through Hole solderability – J-STD-002 N/A 3 3 5 ESD Classification Testing Sample size assumes CDM testing 12 Total Quantity (est.) 30 161 IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 6 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 IB0xxE120T40xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) WAVEFORMS Efficiency TAMB 55°C 99% 98% 98% 97% 97% Efficiency (%) Efficiency (%) Efficiency TAMB 25°C 99% 96% 95% 94% 93% 96% 95% 94% 93% 92% 92% 0 8 16 24 32 40 0 8 16 VIN : 38 V Iout (A) VIN : 38 V 24 32 Iout (A) 48 V 55 V 48 V 55 V Figure 2 — Efficiency vs. output current, 55°C ambient Figure 1 — Efficiency vs. output current, 25°C ambient Efficiency TAMB 70°C 99% Efficiency (%) 98% 97% 96% 95% 94% 93% 92% 0 8 16 24 32 40 Iout (A) VIN : 38 V 48 V 55 V Figure 3 — Efficiency vs. output current, 70°C ambient Figure 4 — Inrush current at high line 15% load; 5 A/div Figure 5 — Input reflected ripple current at nominal line, full load Figure 6 — Turn on delay time; VIN turn on delay at nominal line, 15% load IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 7 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 40 IB0xxE120T40xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) WAVEFORMS (CONT.) Figure 7 — Turn on delay time; Enable turn on delay at nominal line, 15% load Figure 8 — Output voltage rise time at nominal line, 10% load Figure 9 — Overshoot at turn on at nominal line, 15% load Figure 10 — Undershoot at turn off at nominal line, 10% load Figure 11 — Load transient response; nominal line Load step 75– 100% Figure 12 — Load transient response; Full load to 75%; nominal line IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 8 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 IB0xxE120T40xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) WAVEFORMS (CONT.) Figure 13 — Load transient response; nominal line Load step 0 – 25% Figure 14 — Load transient response; 25–0%; nominal line Figure 15 — Input transient response; Vin step low line to high line at full load Figure 16 — Output ripple; Nominal line, full load Figure 17 — Two modules parallel array test. VOUT and IIN change when one module is disabled. Nominal VIN, IOUT = 40 A Figure 18 — Two modules parallel array test. VOUT and IIN change when one module is enabled. Nominal VIN, IOUT = 40 A IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 9 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 IB0xxE120T40xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) WAVEFORMS (CONT.) Output Current Derating 45 40 40 35 35 Output Current (A) Output Current (A) Output Current Derating 45 30 25 20 15 10 30 25 20 15 10 5 5 0 0 25 35 55 45 65 75 85 25 95 35 45 400 LFM 75 85 95 Ambient Temperature (°C) Ambient Temperature (°C) 200 LFM 65 55 200 LFM 600 LFM Figure 19 — Maximum output current derating vs ambient air temperature. Transverse airflow, Board and junction temperatures within IPC-9592 derating guidelines 400 LFM 600 LFM Figure 20 — Maximum output current derating vs ambient air temperature. Longitudinal airflow, Board and junction temperatures within IPC-9592 derating guidelines Current Probe _ 47 µF Current Probe +OUT IBC –IN –OUT 10 µH C* + Vsource _ 470 µF +IN EN –IN *Maximum load capacitance Figure 21 — Inrush current overshoot 10 µF +IN Figure 22 — Input reflected ripple current 0.1 µF +OUT IBC –IN E – Load –OUT Cya Cyc Cyb Cyd 20 MHz BW Cy a-d = 4700 pF Figure 23 — Test circuit; output voltage ripple IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 10 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 +OUT Load Vsource EN Load +IN + IBC –OUT IB0xxE120T40xx-xx SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) THERMAL DATA Figure 24 — Thermal plot, 200 LFM, 25°C, 48 Vin, 450 W output power Figure 25 — Thermal plot, 200 LFM, 25°C, 48 Vin, 450 W output power Figure 26 — Thermal plot, 400 LFM, 25°C, 48 Vin, 450 W output power Figure 27 — Thermal plot, 400 LFM, 25°C, 48 Vin, 450 W output power Figure 28 — Thermal plot, 600 LFM, 25°C, 48 Vin, 450 W output power Figure 29 — Thermal plot, 600 LFM, 25°C, 48 Vin, 450 W output power IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 11 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 IB0xxE120T40xx-xx PIN / CONTROL FUNCTIONS +In / -In – DC Voltage Input Pins The IBC input voltage range should not be exceeded. An internal undervoltage/overvoltage lockout function prevents operation outside of the normal operating input range. The IBC turns on within an input voltage window bounded by the “Input under-voltage turn-on” and “Input over-voltage turn-off” levels, as specified. The IBC may be protected against accidental application of a reverse input voltage by the addition of a rectifier in series with the positive input, or a reverse rectifier in shunt with the positive input located on the load side of the input fuse. 5 1 2 Top View 3 The connection of the IBC 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 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. 4 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 EN - Enable/Disable Negative Logic Option If the EN port is left floating, the IBC output is disabled. Once this port ispulled lower than 0.8 Vdc with respect to –In, the output is enabled. The EN port can be driven by a relay, opto-coupler, or open collector transistor. Refer to Figures 6 and 7 for the typical enable / disable characteristics. This port should not be toggled at a rate higher than 1 Hz. The EN port should also not be driven by or pulled up to an external voltage source. Figure 30 — IBC Pin Designations Positive Logic Option If the EN port is left floating, the IBC output is enabled. Once this port is pulled lower than 1.4 Vdc with respect to –In, the output is disabled. This action can be realized by employing a relay, opto-coupler, or open collector transistor. This port should not be toggled at a rate higher than 1 Hz. The EN port should also not be driven by or pulled up to an external voltage source. The EN port can source up to 2 mA at 5 Vdc. The EN port should never be used to sink current. If the IBC is disabled using the EN pin, the module will attempt to restart approximately every 250ms. Once the module has been disabled for at least 250ms, the turn on delay after the EN pin is enabled will be as shown in Figure 7. +Out / -Out – DC Voltage Output Pins Total load capacitance at the output of the IBC should not exceed the specified maximum. Owing to the wide bandwidth and low output impedance of the IBC, low frequency bypass capacitance and significant energy storage may be more densely and efficiently provided by adding capacitance at the input of the IBC. IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 12 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 Function Vin+ Enable VinVoutVout+ IB0xxE120T40xx-xx APPLICATIONS NOTE Parallel Operation Input Impedance Recommendations The IBC will inherently current share when operated in an array. Arrays may be used for higher power or redundancy in an application. Current sharing accuracy is maximized when the source and load impedance presented to each IBC within an array are equal. The recommended method to achieve matched impedances is to dedicate common copper planes within the PCB to deliver and return the current to the array, rather than rely upon traces of varying lengths. In typical applications the current being delivered to the load is larger than that sourced from the input, allowing narrower traces to be utilized on the input side if necessary. The use of dedicated power planes is, however, preferable. To take full advantage of the IBC capabilities, the impedance presented to its input terminals must be low from DC to approximately 5 MHz. The source should exhibit low inductance and should have a critically damped response. If the interconnect inductance is excessive, the IBC input pins should be bypassed with an RC damper (e.g., 47 µF in series with 0.3 Ω) to retain low source impedance and proper operation. Given the wide bandwidth of the IBC, the source response is generally the limiting factor in the overall system response. One or more IBCs in an array may be disabled without adversely affecting operation or reliability as long as the load does not exceed the rated power of the enabled IBCs. The IBC power train and control architecture allow bi-directional power transfer, including reverse power processing from the IBC output to its input. The IBC’s ability to process power in reverse improves the IBC transient response to an output load dump. Thermal Considerations The temperature distribution of the VI Brick can vary significantly with its input /output operating conditions, thermal management and environmental conditions. Although the PCB is UL rated to 130°C, it is recommended that PCB temperatures be maintained at or below 125°C. For maximum long term reliability, lower PCB temperatures are recommended for continuous operation, however, short periods of operation at 125°C will not negatively impact performance or reliability. Anomalies in the response of the source will appear at the output of the IBC multiplied by its K factor. The DC resistance of the source should be kept as low as possible to minimize voltage deviations. This is especially important if the IBC is operated near low or high line as the overvoltage/undervoltage detection circuitry could be activated. Input Fuse Recommendations The IBC is not internally fused in order to provide flexibility in configuring power systems. However, input line fusing of VI Bricks must always be incorporated within the power system. A fast acting fuse should be placed in series with the +In port. See safety agency approvals. Application Notes For IBC and VI Brick application notes on soldering, thermal management, board layout, and system design visit vicorpower.com. WARNING: Thermal and voltage hazards. The IBC can operate with surface temperatures and operating voltages that may be hazardous to personnel. Ensure that adequate protection is in place to avoid inadvertent contact. IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 13 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 IB0xxE120T40xx-xx IBC BLOCK DIAGRAM Reverse Current Protection Current Transformer FET Drive Transformer Secondary Main Transformer Current Sense FET Drive Transformer Primary Lr Cr ⎯ Q Controller Q Current Sense Voltage Sense EN -IN +IN UVLO OVLO Sensing CIN V2 (VCC) VB Switching Regulator FET Drive Transformer Primary FET Drive Transformer Secondary Resonant Tank IBC Block Diagram FET Drive Transformer Secondary Primary Isolation Barrier Secondary COUT -OUT +OUT The Sine Amplitude Converter TM (SAC TM) uses a high frequency resonant tank to transfer energy from input to output. The resonant tank is formed by Cr and leakage inductance from the main transformer, Lr, as shown in the block diagram. The controller regulates switching frequency of the FET drivers, monitors current sensing, and provides undervoltage and overvoltage protection. Figure 31 — IBC Block diagram IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 14 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 IB0xxE120T40xx-xx MECHANICAL DRAWINGS Pin Length (X) Designator Length 1 0.145 [3.68] 2 0.21 [5.33] 3 0.18 [4.57] (X) Figure 32 — IBC outline drawing Top View Figure 33 — IBC PCB recommended hole pattern IBC MODULE Rev 1.0 vicorpower.com Page 15 of 16 03/2015 800 927.9474 IB0xxE120T40xx-xx 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. Information furnished by Vicor is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Vicor for its use. Vicor makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this publication. Vicor reserves the right to make changes to any products, specifications, and product descriptions at any time without notice. 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