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Data Sheet
2A PicoTLynxTM: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
3Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 2A Output Current .
Features
RoHS Compliant
Applications
Compliant to RoHS II EU “Directive 2011/65/EU”
Compatible in a Pb-free or SnPb reflow environment (Z
versions)
Wide Input voltage range (3Vdc-14Vdc)
Output voltage programmable from 0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc via
external resistor
Tunable LoopTM to optimize dynamic output voltage
response
Remote sense
Power Good signal
Fixed switching frequency
Output overcurrent protection (non-latching)
Overtemperature protection
Distributed power architectures
Remote On/Off
Intermediate bus voltage applications
Ability to sink and source current
Telecommunications equipment
Cost efficient open frame design
Servers and storage applications
Small size: 12.2 mm x 12.2 mm x 6.25mm
Networking equipment
Industrial equipment
Vin+
VIN
PGOOD
(0.48 in x 0.48 in x 0.246in)
Vout+
VOUT
SENSE
MODULE
Cin
ON/OFF
Wide operating temperature range (-40°C to 85°C)
UL* 60950-1Recognized, CSA† C22.2 No. 60950-1-03
Certified, and VDE‡ 0805:2001-12 (EN60950-1) Licensed
ISO** 9001 and ISO 14001 certified manufacturing facilities
RTUNE
CTUNE
Q1
Co
TRIM
GND
RTrim
Description
The 12V PicoTLynxTM 2A power modules are non-isolated dc-dc converters that can deliver up to 2A of output current. These
modules operate over a wide range of input voltage (VIN = 3Vdc-14Vdc) and provide a precisely regulated output voltage from
0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc, programmable via an external resistor. Features include remote On/Off, adjustable output voltage, over current
and over temperature protection. A new feature, the Tunable LoopTM, allows the user to optimize the dynamic response of the
converter to match the load with reduced amount of output capacitance leading to savings on cost and PWB area.
* UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
†
CSA is a registered trademark of Canadian Standards Association.
VDE is a trademark of Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker e.V.
** ISO is a registered trademark of the International Organization of Standards
‡
#
The PMBus name and logo are registered trademarks of the System Management Interface Forum (SMIF)
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Data Sheet
2A PicoTLynxTM: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
3Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 2A Output Current
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings
only, functional operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operations
sections of the data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect the device reliability.
Parameter
Device
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
All
VIN
-0.3
15
Vdc
All
TA
-40
85
°C
All
Tstg
-55
125
°C
Input Voltage
Continuous
Operating Ambient Temperature
(see Thermal Considerations section)
Storage Temperature
Electrical Specifications
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications apply over all operating input voltage, resistive load, and temperature conditions.
Parameter
Device
Symbol
Min
Typ
3.0
Max
Unit
Operating Input Voltage
All
VIN
Maximum Input Current
All
IIN,max
14.0
Vdc
1.8A
Adc
VO,set = 0.6 Vdc
IIN,No load
20
mA
VO,set = 5.5Vdc
IIN,No load
48
mA
Input Stand-by Current
(VIN = 12.0Vdc, module disabled)
All
IIN,stand-by
8
mA
Inrush Transient
All
I2t
Input Reflected Ripple Current, peak-to-peak
(5Hz to 20MHz, 1μH source impedance; VIN = 0 to
14V, IO= IOmax ; See Test Configurations)
All
20
mAp-p
Input Ripple Rejection (120Hz)
All
-65
dB
(VIN=3V to 14V, IO=IO, max )
Input No Load Current
(VIN = 12.0Vdc, IO = 0, module enabled)
1
A2s
CAUTION: This power module is not internally fused. An input line fuse must always be used.
This power module can be used in a wide variety of applications, ranging from simple standalone operation to an integrated part of
sophisticated power architecture. To preserve maximum flexibility, internal fusing is not included; however, to achieve maximum
safety and system protection, always use an input line fuse. The safety agencies require a fast-acting fuse with a maximum rating
of 4A (see Safety Considerations section). Based on the information provided in this data sheet on inrush energy and maximum dc
input current, the same type of fuse with a lower rating can be used. Refer to the fuse manufacturer’s data sheet for further
information.
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Data Sheet
2A PicoTLynxTM: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
3Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 2A Output Current
Electrical Specifications (continued)
Parameter
Device
Symbol
Min
Output Voltage Set-point (with 0.5% tolerance for external
resistor used to set output voltage)
All
VO, set
-1.5
Output Voltage (Over all operating input voltage, resistive
load, and temperature conditions until end of life)
All
VO, set
-2.5
Adjustment Range (selected by an external resistor)
(Some output voltages may not be possible depending on the
input voltage – see Feature Descriptions Section)
All
VO
0.6
Remote Sense Range
All
Typ
Max
Unit
+1.5
% VO, set
+2.5
% VO, set
5.5
Vdc
0.5
Vdc
Output Regulation (for VO ≥ 2.5Vdc)
Line (VIN=VIN, min to VIN, max)
All
+0.4
% VO, set
Load (IO=IO, min to IO, max)
All
10
mV
Line (VIN=VIN, min to VIN, max)
All
10
mV
Load (IO=IO, min to IO, max)
All
5
mV
Temperature (Tref=TA, min to TA, max)
All
0.4
% VO, set
50
100
mVpk-pk
20
38
mVrms
Output Regulation (for VO < 2.5Vdc)
Output Ripple and Noise on nominal output
(VIN=VIN, nom and IO=IO, min to IO, max Co = 0.1μF // 10 μF ceramic
capacitors)
Peak-to-Peak (5Hz to 20MHz bandwidth)
RMS (5Hz to 20MHz bandwidth)
All
All
External Capacitance1
Without the Tunable LoopTM
All
CO
22
47
μF
ESR ≥0.15 mΩ
All
CO, max
0
1000
μF
ESR ≥ 10 mΩ
3000
μF
2
Adc
ESR ≥ 1 mΩ
With the Tunable LoopTM
All
CO, max
0
Output Current (in either sink or source mode)
All
Io
0
Output Current Limit Inception (Hiccup Mode)
(current limit does not operate in sink mode)
All
IO, lim
180
% Io,max
Output Short-Circuit Current
All
IO, s/c
140
mA
(VO≤250mV) ( Hiccup Mode )
Efficiency
VO,set = 0.6Vdc
η
VIN= 12Vdc, TA=25°C
VO, set = 1.2Vdc
η
68.7
80.7
%
IO=IO, max , VO= VO,set
VO,set = 1.8Vdc
η
85.9
%
VO,set = 2.5Vdc
η
89
%
VO,set = 3.3Vdc
η
91.1
%
VO,set = 5.0Vdc
η
93.6
%
All
fsw
Switching Frequency
600
%
kHz
LoopTM
External capacitors may require using the new Tunable
feature to ensure that the module is stable as well as getting
the best transient response. See the Tunable LoopTM section for details.
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Data Sheet
2A PicoTLynxTM: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
3Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 2A Output Current
General Specifications
Parameter
Device
Calculated MTBF (IO=0.8IO, max, TA=40°C) Telecordia Issue 2 Method 1
Case 3
Min
APXS
Max
26,121,938
Weight
Typ
Unit
Hours
0.9(0.0317)
g (oz.)
Feature Specifications
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications apply over all operating input voltage, resistive load, and temperature conditions. See
Feature Descriptions for additional information.
Parameter
Device
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
On/Off Signal Interface
(VIN=VIN, min to VIN, max ; open collector or equivalent,
Signal referenced to GND)
Device Code with no suffix – Negative Logic (See Ordering
Information)
(On/OFF pin is open collector/drain logic input with
external pull-up resistor; signal referenced to GND)
Logic High (Module OFF)
Input High Current
All
IIH
—
—
1
mA
Input High Voltage
All
VIH
3
—
VIN, max
Vdc
Logic Low (Module ON)
Input low Current
All
IIL
—
—
10
μA
Input Low Voltage
All
VIL
-0.2
—
0.3
Vdc
All
Tdelay
—
5
—
msec
All
Tdelay
—
5.2
—
msec
All
Trise
—
1.4
—
msec
3.0
% VO, set
Turn-On Delay and Rise Times
(VIN=VIN, nom, IO=IO, max , VO to within ±1% of steady state)
Case 1: On/Off input is enabled and then input power is
applied (delay from instant at which VIN = VIN, min until Vo =
10% of Vo, set)
Case 2: Input power is applied for at least one second and
then the On/Off input is enabled (delay from instant at
which Von/Off is enabled until Vo = 10% of Vo, set)
Output voltage Rise time (time for Vo to rise from
10% of Vo, set to 90% of Vo, set)
Output voltage overshoot (TA = 25oC
VIN= VIN, min to VIN, max,IO = IO, min to IO, max)
With or without maximum external capacitance
Over Temperature Protection
All
Tref
140
°C
(See Thermal Considerations section)
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Data Sheet
2A PicoTLynxTM: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
3Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 2A Output Current
Feature Specifications (cont.)
Parameter
Device
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Units
2.95
Vdc
2.8
Vdc
Input Undervoltage Lockout
Turn-on Threshold
All
Turn-off Threshold
All
Hysteresis
All
0.2
Vdc
PGOOD (Power Good)
Signal Interface Open Drain, Vsupply 5VDC
Overvoltage threshold for PGOOD
112.5
%VO, set
Undervoltage threshold for PGOOD
87.5
%VO, set
Pulldown resistance of PGOOD pin
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Data Sheet
2A PicoTLynxTM: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
3Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 2A Output Current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the APXS002A0X-SRZ (0.6V, 2A) at 25oC.
85
75
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
EFFICIENCY, (%)
80
Vin=12V
Vin=3V
70
65
Vin=14V
60
55
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (100mV/div)
IO (A) (1Adiv)
Figure 2. Derating Output Current versus Ambient
Temperature and Airflow.
OUTPUT CURRENT,
VO (V) (10mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 1. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
TIME, t (1s/div)
INPUT VOLTAGE
VIN (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (200mV/div)
TIME, t (1ms/div)
Figure 5. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max,
Vin=12V,Cext= 22uF).
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OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VON/OFF (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (200mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ON/OFF VOLTAGE
Figure 3. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 12V, Io = Io,max).
TIME, t (20s /div)
Figure 4. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from
0% to 50% to 0% .
TIME, t (1ms/div)
Figure 6. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 12V, Io =
Io,max).
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Data Sheet
2A PicoTLynxTM: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
3Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 2A Output Current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the APXS002A0X-SRZ (1.2V, 2A) at 25oC.
95
85
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
EFFICIENCY, (%)
90
Vin=12V
Vin=3V
80
75
Vin=14V
70
65
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
VO (V) (100mV/div)
IO (A) (1Adiv)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 8. Derating Output Current versus Ambient
Temperature and Airflow.
OUTPUT CURRENT,
VO (V) (10mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 7. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
TIME, t (1s/div)
TIME, t (20s /div)
INPUT VOLTAGE
VIN (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (500mV/div)
Figure 10. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from
0% to 50% to 0%.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VON/OFF (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (500mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
ON/OFF VOLTAGE
Figure 9. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 12V, Io =
Io,max).
TIME, t (2ms/div)
TIME, t (2ms/div)
Figure 11. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max,
Vin=12V,Cext= 22uF).
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Figure 12. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 12V,
Cext= 22uF, Io = Io,max).
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Data Sheet
2A PicoTLynxTM: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
3Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 2A Output Current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the APXS002A0X-SRZ (1.8V, 2A) at 25oC.
95
Vin=12V
Vin=3V
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
EFFICIENCY, (%)
90
85
Vin=14V
80
75
70
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
VO (V) (100mV/div)
IO (A) (1Adiv)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 14. Derating Output Current versus Ambient
Temperature and Airflow.
OUTPUT CURRENT,
VO (V) (10mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 13. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
TIME, t (1s/div)
INPUT VOLTAGE
VIN (V) (5V/div)
VO(V) (500mV/div)
VON/OFF (V) (5V/div)
TIME, t (20s /div)
Figure 16. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from
0% to 50% to 0%.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
ON/OFF VOLTAGE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (500mV/div)
Figure 15. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 12V, Io =
Io,max).
TIME, t (2ms/div)
Figure 17. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max,
Vin=12V,Cext= 22uF,).
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TIME, t (2ms/div)
Figure 18. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 12V,
Cext= 22uF, Io = Io,max).
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Data Sheet
2A PicoTLynxTM: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
3Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 2A Output Current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the APXS002A0X-SRZ (2.5V, 2A) at 25oC.
100
95
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
EFFICIENCY, (%)
Vin=12V
90
Vin=3.3V
85
Vin=14V
80
75
70
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (100mV/div)
IO (A) (1Adiv)
Figure 20. Derating Output Current versus Ambient
Temperature and Airflow.
OUTPUT CURRENT,
VO (V) (10mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 19. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
TIME, t (1s/div)
TIME, t (20s /div)
INPUT VOLTAGE
VIN (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (1V/div)
VON/PFF (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (1V/div)
TIME, t (2ms/div)
TIME, t (2ms/div)
Figure 23. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max,
Vin=12V,Cext= 22uF ).
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Figure 22. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from
0% to 50% to 0%.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
ON/OFF VOLTAGE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 21. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 12V, Io =
Io,max).
Figure 24. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 12V, Cext=
22 uF, Io = Io,max).
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Data Sheet
2A PicoTLynxTM: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
3Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 2A Output Current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the APXS002A0X-SRZ (3.3V, 2A) at 25oC.
100
95
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
EFFICIENCY, (%)
Vin=12V
90
Vin=4.5V
85
Vin=14V
80
75
70
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (100mV/div)
IO (A) (1Adiv)
Figure 26. Derating Output Current versus Ambient
Temperature and Airflow.
OUTPUT CURRENT,
VO (V) (10mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 25. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
TIME, t (1s/div)
TIME, t (20s /div)
INPUT VOLTAGE
VIN (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (1V/div)
VON?OFF (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (1V/div)
TIME, t (2ms/div)
TIME, t (2ms/div)
Figure 29. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max,
Vin=12V,Cext= 22uF)
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Figure 28. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from
0% to 50% to 0%.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
ON/OFF VOLTAGE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 27. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 12V, Io =
Io,max).
Figure 30. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 12V, Cext=
22 uF, Io = Io,max).
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Data Sheet
2A PicoTLynxTM: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
3Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 2A Output Current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the APXS002A0X-SRZ (5V, 2A) at 25oC.
100
Vin=12V
90
Vin=14V
85
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
EFFICIENCY, (%)
95
Vin=6.5V
80
75
70
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (100mV/div)
OUTPUT CURRENT,
Figure 32. Derating Output Current versus Ambient
Temperature and Airflow.
IO (A) (1Adiv)
VO (V) (10mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 31. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
TIME, t (1s/div)
TIME, t (20s /div)
INPUT VOLTAGE
VIN (V) (5V/div)
Vo (V) (2V/div)
Figure 34. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from
0% to 50% to 0%.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VON/OFF (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (2V/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAG E ON/OFF VOLTAGE
Figure 33. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 12V, Io =
Io,max).
TIME, t (2ms/div)
Figure 35. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max,
Vin=12V,Cext= 22uF).
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TIME, t (2ms/div)
Figure 36. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 12V, Io =
Io,max, Cext= 22uF).
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Data Sheet
2A PicoTLynxTM: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
3Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.6Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 2A Output Current
Test Configurations
Design Considerations
Input Filtering
CURRENT PROBE
TO OSCILLOSCOPE
LTEST
VIN(+)
BATTERY
1μH
CIN
CS 1000μF
Electrolytic
2x100μF
Tantalum
E.S.R.