NKS1000x06Sxx
4.5-14V Input, 0.59-5.5V, 6A Output
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4.5-14V Input 6A Output Point-of-Load Converter
Features
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Wide input ranges: 4.5V –14V
High efficiency: 91% @3.3V/6A, 12V input
Wide output range: 0.59V to 5.5V
Second generation DOSA standard SMT
packages
● Remote sense, remote enable control,
power good signal, output trim, output overcurrent/short-circuit protections, monotonic
start-up
● Voltage sequencing
● All components meet UL 94V0
Applications
Options
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● Negative/Positive enable logic
● Output voltage tracking/Sequence
Intermediate bus architecture
Telecom, datacom, networking equipment
Electronic data processing, servers
Distributed power architectures
Part Numbering System
NKS
1
000
06
S
Series
Name:
Input
Voltage:
Output
Voltage:
Enabling
Logic:
Rated
Output
Current:
Pin Length
Options:
Electrical
Options:
NKS
1: 4.5-14V
000:
available*
(0.59 -5.5V)
P: positive
N: negative
Unit: A
06: 6A
S: SMT*
0: None
1: Output tracking
Mechanical
Options
Lead-free,
(ROHS-6
Compliant)
5: open-frame
*: Standard product has variable output voltage (adjustable between 0.59 – 5.5V). Please contact the factory if fixed output voltage
models are needed.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Excessive stresses over these absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the converter.
Operation should be limited to the conditions outlined under the Electrical Specification Section.
Parameter
Input Voltage (continuous)
Sequencing Voltage
Operating Ambient Temperature
(See Thermal Consideration section)
Storage Temperature
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
Vi
VSEQ
-0.3
-0.3
15
Vi
Vdc
Vdc
To
-40
85*
˚C
Tstg
-55
125
˚C
* Derating curves provided in this datasheet end at 85ºC ambient temperature. Operation above 85ºC ambient temperature is allowed provided
the temperatures of the key components or the baseplate do not exceed the limit stated in the Thermal Considerations section.
Electrical Specifications
These specifications are valid over the converter’s full range of input voltage, resistive load, and temperature unless
noted otherwise.
Input Specifications
Parameter
Input Voltage
Input Current
Quiescent Input Current (Vin = 12, Vo = 3.3V)
Standby Input Current
Input Reflected-ripple Current, Peak-to-peak
(5 Hz to 20 MHz, 1 μH source impedance)
Input Ripple Rejection (120 Hz)
Output Specifications
Parameter
Output Voltage Set Point Tolerance
(Vi = 12 V; Io = Io_max; Ta = 25°C)
Output Voltage Set Point Tolerance (over all conditions)
Output Regulation:
Line Regulation (Vi = 4.5V to 14V, Io = 1/2 of load)
Load Regulation (Io = Io_min to Io_max, Vi = 12V)
Temperature (Ta = -40°C to 85 °C)
Output Ripple and Noise Voltage
(5 Hz to 20 MHz bandwidth, Vin = 12V)
External Load Capacitance
Output Current
Output Current-limit Trip Point (hiccup mode)
Voltage Tracking/Sequencing Slew Rate – Power UP
Voltage Tracking/Sequencing Slew Rate – Power down
Symbol
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Vi
Ii_max
Ii_Qsnt
Ii_stdby
4.5
-
55
1.2
14
6.5
Vdc
A
mA
mA
-
-
86
-
mAp-p
50
-
dB
-
Symbol
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
-
-1.5
-
1.5
%
-
-2.5
-
2.5
%
-
-
10
10
5
mV
mV
mV
Peak-to-peak -
-
50
RMS
Io
Io_cli
0
-
20
15
mV
47
6
2
2
mV
μF
A
A
V/ms
V/ms
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Output Specifications (continued)
Parameter
Efficiency
(Vi = 12V; Io = Iomax, TA = 25ºC)
Symbol
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Vo = 0.59V
η
74.5
%
Vo = 1.2V
Vo = 1.8V
Vo = 2.5V
Vo = 3.3V
Vo = 5V
η
η
η
η
η
83.8
87.0
89.4
91.0
93.5
%
%
%
%
%
400
20
mV
μs
400
20
mV
μs
Dynamic Response
(Vi = 12V; Ta = 25°C; Load transient 1A/μs)
Load step from 50% to 0% of full load:
Peak deviation
Settling time (to 10% band of Vo deviation)
Load step from 0% to 50% of full load
Peak deviation
Settling time (to 10% band of Vo deviation)
General Specifications
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
-
-
-
-
-
VON/OFF
ION/OFF
VON/OFF
ION/OFF
-0.3
3.5
-
-
0.6
10
5
1
V
μA
V
mA
-
-
-
-
-
VON/OFF
ION/OFF
VON/OFF
ION/OFF
-0.3
3.5
-
-
0.6
10
5
1
V
μA
V
mA
140
6
13.6
600
-
110
°C
ms
106 -hour
kHz
%Vonom
%Vonom
50
ohm
Remote Enable
Negative Logic:
Logic Low – Module On
Logic High – Module Off
Logic Low:
Logic High:
ION/OFF = 10μA
VON/OFF = 0.0V
ION/OFF = 1mA
Leakage Current
Remote Enable
Positive Logic:
Logic High – Module On
Logic Low – Module Off
Logic Low:
Logic High:
ION/OFF = 1.0mA
VON/OFF = 0.0V
ION/OFF = 0.0μA
Leakage Current
Over-temperature Protection
Turn-on Time (Io = full load, Vo within 1% of setpoint)
Calculated MTBF (Bellcore TR-332, 40°C, full load)
Switching Frequency
Power Good Signal (open drain, positive logic)
To
Fsw
Output LOW threshold
Output HIGH threshold
Pull down resistance of
PGOOD pin
90
7
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Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
Characteristic Curves
Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
Figure 1(b). Efficiency vs. Load Current
(25oC, 1.2V output)
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
Figure 1(a). Efficiency vs. Load Current
(25oC, 0.59V output)
Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
Figure 1(C). Efficiency vs. Load Current
(25oC, 1.8V output)
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
Figure 1(d). Efficiency vs. Load Current
(25oC, 2.5V output)
Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
Figure 1(e). Efficiency vs. Load Current
(25oC, 3.3V output)
Figure 1(f). Efficiency vs. Load Current
(25oC, 5V output)
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Output Current
2A/div
Output Current
2A/div
Output voltage
50mV/div
Output voltage
50mV/div
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Time: 50 us/div
Figure 2. Transient Load Response
.
Input voltage 12V, Output voltage
5V, Output current
3A->0A, Slew rate 1A/µs
Tracking Input
Output Voltage
Output Control
(5V/div)
Voltage (2V/div)
Output Voltage
(2V/div)
Time: 50 us/div
Figure 3. Transient Load Response.
Input voltage 12V, Output voltage 5V, Output current
0A -> 3A, Slew rate 1A/µs
Time: 2 ms/div
Input Voltage (V)
Figure 5. Start-Up from Enable
Vin = 12V, Vo = 5V, Io = 0A Control
Vin=12V
Vin=14V
Time: (1μs/div)
Figure 6. Output Ripple Voltage
Vo = 5V, Io = 6A
Input Voltage
5V/div
Output Voltage Ripple
(20mV/div)
Vin=8V
Output Voltage
2V/div
Figure 4. Voltage Tracking/Sequencing
(with tracking option)Vin = 12V, Vo = 5V, Io = 0A
Time: 2 ms/div
Figure 7. Start-Up from Application of Input Voltage
Vin = 12V, Vo = 5V, Io = 0A
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Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
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Ambient Temperature(ºC)
Ambient Temperature(ºC)
Figure 8(b). Current Derating Curve for 1.2V Output
Vin = 12V, open frame
Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
Figure 8(a). Current Derating Curve for 0.59V
Vin = 12V, open frame Output
Ambient Temperature(ºC)
Ambient Temperature(ºC)
Figure 8(d). Current Derating Curve for 2.5V Output
Vin = 12V, open frame
Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
Figure 8(c). Current Derating Curve for 1.8V Output
Vin = 12V, open frame
Ambient Temperature(ºC)
Figure 8(e). Current Derating Curve for 3.3V Output
Vin = 12V, open frame
Ambient Temperature(ºC)
Figure 8(f). Current Derating Curve for 5V Output
Vin = 12V, open frame
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Feature Descriptions
Remote ON/OFF
TTL/CMOS
ON/OFF
The converter can be turned on and off by changing
the voltage or resistance between the ON/OFF pin
and GND. The NKS converters can be ordered
with positive logic or negative enabling logic.
For the negative control logic, the converter is ON
when the ON/OFF pin is at a logic low level, and
OFF when the ON/OFF pin is at a logic high level.
For the positive control logic, the converter is ON
when the ON/OFF pin is at a logic high level and
OFF when the ON/OFF pin is at a logic low level.
The converter is ON no matter what control logic is
when the ON/OFF pin is left open (unconnected).
GND)
Figure 10. Direct Logic Drive
Remote SENSE
The remote SENSE pin is used to sense voltage at
the load point to accurately regulate the load
voltage and eliminate the impact of the voltage drop
in the power distribution path.
Figure 9 is the recommended ON/Off control circuit
for both positive logic modules and negative logic
modules. Recommended value of the pull up
resistor R_pull-up is 20K. The maximum allowable
leakage current from this pin at logic-high level is
listed in the General Specifications table.
The SENSE pin should be connected to the point
where regulation is desired. The voltage difference
between the output pins must not exceed the
operating range of this converter shown in the
specification table.
The logic-low level is from -0.3V to 0.6V, and the
maximum switch current during logic low is 10μA.
The external switch must be capable of maintaining
a logic-low level while sinking this current.
When remote sense is not used, the SENSE pin
can be connected to the positive output terminals.
If the SENSE pins are left floating, the converter will
deliver an output voltage slightly higher than its
specified typical output voltage.
Figure10 shows direct logic control. When this
method is used, it’s important to make sure that the
voltage at the ON/OFF pin is less than 0.6V in logic
LOW state, and is not lower than 3.5V in logic
HIGH state.
Vin
There is no SENSE- pin, the voltage drop on the
ground (common) connection is not compensated
by the converter, and it is important to make sure
that the connection resistance and voltage drop
between GND pin and the load is small.
Output Voltage Programming and Adjustment
R pull_up
ON/OFF
GND
Figure 9. Circuit for Logic Control
This series of converters is available with variable
output. The converters are preset to a nominal
0.59V output voltage, and can be trimmed up to
5.5V using an external trim resistor. With a trim
resistor, the output voltage can only be adjusted
higher than the nominal output voltage.
The trim pin allows the user to adjust the output
voltage set point with an external resistor or voltage.
To increase the output voltage, a resistor should be
connected between the TRIM pin and the GND pin.
The output voltage can be adjusted down by
changing the value of the external resistor using the
equation below:
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Rtrim
5.91
(k)
Vo 0.591
Where Vo is the desired output voltage.
When the remote sense and the trim functions are
used simultaneously, do not allow the output
voltage at the converter output terminals to be
outside the operating range.
Input Voltage(V)
16
Output Over-Current Protection
14
12
Upper Limit
10
Lower Limit
8
6
4
2
As a standard feature, the converter turns off when
the load current exceeds the current limit. If the
over-current or short circuit condition persists, the
converter will operate in a hiccup mode (repeatedly
trying to restart) until the over-current condition is
cleared.
0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
Thermal Shutdown
Output Voltage(V)
As a standard feature, the converter will shut down
if an over-temperature condition is detected.
Figure 11. Output Voltage vs. Input Voltage set point area
Certain restrictions apply on the output voltage set
point depending on the input voltage. These are
shown in Figure 11. The Upper Limit curve shows
that for output voltages below 0.9V, the input
voltage must be lower than the maximum of 14V for
the converter to operate properly. The Lower Limit
curve shows that for output voltages greater than
3.8V, the input voltage needs to be larger than 4.5V.
Vin
Vo
SEQ
The thermal shutdown function is designed to turn
the converter off when the temperature at the
controller reaches 140°C. The converter will
resume operation after the converter cools down.
Voltage Tracking/Sequencing
An optional voltage tracking/sequencing feature is
available with these converters. This feature is
compatible with DOSA’s “Voltage Sequencing”
feature and POLA’s “Voltage Tracking” feature. If
this feature is not used, the corresponding SEQ pin
should be left open, or tied to a voltage higher than
the output voltage but not higher than the input
voltage.
TRIM
SENSE
Rtrim
ON/OFF
GND
GND
Figure 12. Circuit to Trim Output Voltage.
The circuit configuration for trim operation is shown
in Figure 12. Because NKS converters use GND
as the reference for control, Rtrim should be placed
as close to the GND pin as possible, and the trace
connecting the GND pin and Rtrim resistor should
not carry significant current, to reduce the effect of
voltage drop on the GND trace/plain on the output
voltage accuracy.
This feature forces the output of the converter to
follow the voltage at the SEQ pin until it reaches the
set-point during startup, or is completely shutdown
during turnoff. The converter’s output voltage is
controlled to be the same magnitude as the voltage
on the SEQ pin, on a 1:1 basis. When using this
function, one should pay careful attention to the
following aspects:
1) This feature is intended mainly for startup and
shutdown sequencing control. In normal operation,
the voltage at SEQ pin should be maintained higher
than the required output voltage or left unconnected;
2) The input voltage should be valid for this feature
to work. During startup, it is recommended to have
a delay of at least 10 ms between the
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establishment of a valid input voltage and the
application of a voltage at the SEQ pin;
3) The ON/OFF pin should be in “Enabled” state
when this function is effective.
Design Considerations
Input Source Impedance and Filtering
The stability of the NKS converters, as with any
DC/DC converter, may be compromised if the
source impedance is too high or too inductive. It’s
desirable to keep the input source AC impedance
as low as possible. To reduce ripple current getting
into the input circuit (especially the ground/return
conductor), it is desirable to place some low ESR
capacitors at the input. Due to the existence of
some inductance (such as the trace inductance,
connector inductance, etc) in the input circuit,
possible oscillation may occur at the input of the
converter. We recommend using a combination of
ceramic
capacitors
and
Tantalum/Polymer
capacitors at the input so that the relatively higher
ERS of Tantalum/Polymer capacitors can help
damp the possible oscillation between the ceramic
capacitors and the inductance.
Thermal derating curves are highly influenced by
test conditions and the test setup, such as the
interface method between the converter and the
test fixture board, spacing and construction
(especially copper weight, holes and openings) of
the fixture board and the spacing board,
temperature measurement method, and the
ambient temperature measurement point. The
thermal derating curves in this datasheet are
obtained by thermal tests in a wind tunnel at 25ºC,
55ºC, 70ºC, and 85ºC. The converter’s power pins
are soldered to a 2-layer test fixture board. The
space between the test board and a PWB spacing
board is 1”.
Convection heat transfer is the primary cooling
means for these converters. Therefore, airflow
speed is important for any intended operating
environment.
Increasing the airflow over the
converter enhances the heat transfer via convection.
Figures 10 (a) through (f) show the current derating
curves under nominal input voltage for a few output
voltages. To maintain high long-term reliability, the
module should be operated within these curves in
steady state. Note: the Natural convection condition
can be measured from 0.05 - 0.15 m/s ( 10 - 30
LFM).
Similarly, although the converter is designed to be
stable without external capacitor at the output,
some low ESR capacitors at the output may be
desirable to further reduce the output voltage ripple
or improve the transient response. A combination
of ceramic capacitors and Tantalum/Polymer
capacitors usually achieves good results.
Thermal Considerations
The NKS converters can operate in various thermal
environments. Due to high efficiencies and optimal
heat distribution, these converters exhibit excellent
thermal performance.
The maximum allowable output power of any power
converter is usually determined by the electrical
design and the maximum operating temperature of
its components. The NKS converters have been
tested comprehensively under various conditions to
generate the derating curves with consideration for
long term reliability.
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Mechanical drawing
Notes:
1) All dimensions in mm (inch) (1 inch = 25.4mm).
Tolerances:
.x (.xx): + 0.5 (0.020’’)
.xxx: + 0.25 (0.010’’)
2) Workmanship: Meet or exceeds IPC-A-610 Class II
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