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Data Sheet
12V PicoTLynxTM 6A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Module
4.5Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 6A Output Current
Features
▪
▪
RoHS Compliant
EZ-SEQUENCETM
Applications
Compliant to RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amended
Directive (EU) 2015/863
Compliant to REACH Directive (EC) No 1907/2006
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Compatible in a Pb-free or SnPb reflow environment (Z
versions)
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DOSA based
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Wide Input voltage range (4.5Vdc-14Vdc)
▪
Output voltage programmable from 0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc via
external resistor
▪
Tunable LoopTM to optimize dynamic output voltage
response
▪
Flexible output voltage sequencing EZ-SEQUENCE (APTS
versions)
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Distributed power architectures
▪
Intermediate bus voltage applications
▪
Remote sense
▪
Telecommunications equipment
▪
Power Good signal
▪
Servers and storage applications
▪
Fixed switching frequency
▪
Networking equipment
▪
Output overcurrent protection (non-latching)
▪
Industrial equipment
▪
Overtemperature protection
▪
Remote On/Off
▪
Ability to sink and source current
▪
Cost efficient open frame design
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Small size: 12.2 mm x 12.2 mm x 7.25 mm
Vin+
VIN
PGOOD
VOUT
SENSE
RTUNE
MODULE
Cin
Vout+
SEQ
CTUNE
ON/OFF
TRIM
GND
RTrim
(0.48 in x 0.48 in x 0.29 in)
Co
▪
Wide operating temperature range [-40°C to 85°C]
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ANSI/UL* 62368-1 and CAN/CSA† C22.2 No. 62368-1
Recognized, DIN VDE‡ 0868-1/A11:2017 (EN623681:2014/A11:2017
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ISO** 9001 and ISO 14001 certified manufacturing facilities
Description
The 12V Pico TLynxTM 6A power modules are non-isolated dc-dc converters that can deliver up to 6A of output current. These
modules operate over a wide range of input voltage (VIN = 4.5Vdc-14Vdc) and provide a precisely regulated output voltage from
0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc, programmable via an external resistor. Features include remote On/Off, adjustable output voltage, over current
and over temperature protection, and output voltage sequencing (APTS versions). 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
‡
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Data Sheet
12V PicoTLynxTM 6A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
4.5Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 6A 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
Input Voltage
Device
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
All
VIN
-0.3
15
Vdc
APTS
VSEQ
-0.3
ViN
Vdc
All
TA
-40
85
°C
All
Tstg
-55
125
°C
Continuous
Sequencing Voltage
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
Max
Unit
4.5
⎯
14.0
Vdc
6.5
Adc
Operating Input Voltage
All
VIN
Maximum Input Current
All
IIN,max
VO,set = 0.6 Vdc
IIN,No load
16
mA
VO,set = 3.3Vdc
IIN,No load
55
mA
Input Stand-by Current
(VIN = 12.0Vdc, module disabled)
All
IIN,stand-by
1.2
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
86
mAp-p
Input Ripple Rejection (120Hz)
All
50
dB
(VIN=4.5V to 14V, IO=IO, max )
Input No Load Current
(VIN = 12.0Vdc, IO = 0, module enabled)
A2s
1
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 6A (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
12V PicoTLynxTM 6A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
4.5Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 6A 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
0.59
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
⎯
10mV
% VO, set
Temperature (Tref=TA, min to TA, max)
All
⎯
+0.4
% VO, set
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
⎯
5
mV
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)
All
RMS (5Hz to 20MHz bandwidth)
All
⎯
External Capacitance1
Without the Tunable LoopTM
All
CO, max
0
⎯
47
μF
ESR ≥0.15 mΩ
All
CO, max
0
⎯
1000
μF
ESR ≥ 10 mΩ
All
CO, max
0
⎯
3000
μF
Output Current (in either sink or source mode)
All
Io
0
6
Adc
Output Current Limit Inception (Hiccup Mode)
(current limit does not operate in sink mode)
All
IO, lim
200
% Io,max
Output Short-Circuit Current
All
IO, s/c
170
mA
VO,set = 0.6Vdc
η
69.3
%
%
ESR ≥ 1 mΩ
With the Tunable
LoopTM
(VO≤250mV) ( Hiccup Mode )
Efficiency
VIN= 12Vdc, TA=25°C
VO, set = 1.2Vdc
η
80.7
IO=IO, max , VO= VO,set
VO,set = 1.8Vdc
η
85.3
%
VO,set = 2.5Vdc
η
88.1
%
VO,set = 3.3Vdc
η
90.8
%
VO,set = 5.0Vdc
η
93.6
%
All
fsw
Switching Frequency
⎯
600
⎯
kHz
External capacitors may require using the new Tunable LoopTM 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
12V PicoTLynxTM 6A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
4.5Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 6A Output Current
General Specifications
Parameter
Device
Calculated MTBF (IO=0.8IO, max, TA=40°C) Telecordia Issue 2 Method 1 Case 3
Min
Typ
APTS
Max
Unit
14,353,850
APXS
Hours
22,280,045
⎯
Weight
Hours
⎯
1.95 (0.0687)
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 is with suffix “4” – Positive Logic (See Ordering Information)
Logic High (Module ON)
Input High Current
All
IIH
Input High Voltage
All
VIH
⎯
10
µA
3.5
⎯
VIN,max
V
Logic Low (Module OFF)
Input Low Current
All
IIL
⎯
⎯
1
mA
Input Low Voltage
All
VIL
-0.3
⎯
0.8
V
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
3.5
―
VIN, max
Vdc
Input low Current
All
IIL
―
―
10
μA
Input Low Voltage
All
VIL
-0.2
―
0.6
Vdc
All
Tdelay
―
2
―
msec
All
Tdelay
―
2
―
msec
All
Trise
―
4
Logic Low (Module ON)
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)
―
msec
3.0
% VO, set
With or without maximum external capacitance
Over Temperature Protection
All
Tref
140
°C
(Power-Up: 2V/ms)
APTS
VSEQ –Vo
100
mV
(Power-Down: 2V/ms)
APTS
VSEQ –Vo
100
mV
(See Thermal Considerations section)
Tracking Accuracy
(VIN, min to VIN, max; IO, min to IO, max VSEQ < Vo)
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Data Sheet
12V PicoTLynxTM 6A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
4.5Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 6A Output Current
Feature Specifications (cont.)
Parameter
Device
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Units
4.3
Vdc
Input Undervoltage Lockout
Turn-on Threshold
All
Turn-off Threshold
All
3.4
Vdc
Hysteresis
All
0.4
Vdc
Output Voltage Limit for PGOOD
All
90%
Pulldown resistance of PGOOD pin
All
PGOOD (Power Good)
Signal Interface Open Drain, Vsupply 5VDC
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110%
VO, set
50
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Data Sheet
12V PicoTLynxTM 6A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
4.5Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 6A Output Current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the 12V Pico TLynxTM 6A at 0.6Vo and at 25oC.
85
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
EFFICIENCY, (%)
80
75
Vin=4.5V
70
Vin=12V
65
Vin=14V
60
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
Figure 5. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max).
VO (V) (200mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
INPUT VOLTAGE
TIME, t (2 ms/div)
IO (A) (2Adiv)
OUTPUT CURRENT,
Figure 4. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from 0%
to 50% to 0% .
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (200mV/div)
VON/OFF (V) (5V/div)
ON/OFF VOLTAGE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 3. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 12V, Io = Io,max).
TIME, t (20s /div)
VO (V) (200mV/div)
TIME, t (1s/div)
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Figure 2. Derating Output Current versus Ambient Temperature
and Airflow.
VIN (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (10mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 1. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
TIME, t (2 ms/div)
Figure 6. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 12V, Io =
Io,max).
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Data Sheet
12V PicoTLynxTM 6A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
4.5Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 6A Output Current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the 12V Pico TLynxTM 6A at 1.2Vo and at 25oC.
95
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
EFFICIENCY, (%)
90
85
80
Vin=4.5V
Vin=12V
75
Vin=14V
70
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
VO (V) (200mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 11. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max).
INPUT VOLTAGE
TIME, t (2 ms/div)
IO (A) (2Adiv)
OUTPUT CURRENT,
Figure 10. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from 0%
to 50% to 0%.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (500mV/div)
VON/OFF (V) (5V/div)
ON/OFF VOLTAGE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 9. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 12V, Io = Io,max).
TIME, t (20s /div)
VO (V) (500mV/div)
TIME, t (1s/div)
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Figure 8. Derating Output Current versus Ambient Temperature
and Airflow.
VIN (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (10mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 7. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
TIME, t (2 ms/div)
Figure 12. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 12V, Io =
Io,max).
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Data Sheet
12V PicoTLynxTM 6A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
4.5Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 6A Output Current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the 12V Pico TLynxTM 6A at 1.8Vo and at 25oC.
95
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
EFFICIENCY, (%)
90
85
Vin=4.5V
Vin=12V
80
Vin=14V
75
70
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
Figure 17. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max).
VO (V) (200mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
INPUT VOLTAGE
TIME, t (2 ms/div)
IO (A) (2Adiv)
OUTPUT CURRENT,
Figure 16. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from 0%
to 50% to 0%.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (500mV/div)
VON/OFF (V) (10V/div)
ON/OFF VOLTAGE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 15. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 12V, Io = Io,max).
TIME, t (20s /div)
VO (V) (500mV/div)
TIME, t (1s/div)
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Figure 14. Derating Output Current versus Ambient Temperature
and Airflow.
VIN (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (10mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 13. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
TIME, t (2 ms/div)
Figure 18. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 12V, Io =
Io,max).
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Data Sheet
12V PicoTLynxTM 6A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
4.5Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 6A Output Current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the 12V Pico TLynxTM 6A at 2.5Vo and at 25oC.
100
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
EFFICIENCY, (%)
95
90
85
Vin=4.5V
Vin=12V
80
Vin=14V
75
70
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
VO (V) (200mV/div)
Figure 21. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 12V, Io = Io,max).
Figure 22. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from 0%
to 50% to 0%.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (1V/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (1V/div)
VON/OFF (V) (5V/div)
INPUT VOLTAGE
VIN (V) (5V/div)
TIME, t (20s /div)
ON/OFF VOLTAGE
TIME, t (1s/div)
IO (A) (2Adiv)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
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.
TIME, t (2 ms/div)
Figure 23. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max).
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TIME, t (2 ms/div)
Figure 24. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 12V, Io =
Io,max).
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Data Sheet
12V PicoTLynxTM 6A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
4.5Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 6A Output Current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the 12V Pico TLynxTM 6A at 3.3Vo and at 25oC.
100
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
EFFICIENCY, (%)
95
90
Vin=4.5V
85
Vin=12V
Vin=14V
80
75
70
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
VO (V) (200mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (1V/div)
VIN (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (1V/div)
VON/OFF (V) (5V/div)
ON/OFF VOLTAGE
Figure 27. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 12V, Io = Io,max).
INPUT VOLTAGE
TIME, t (20s /div)
Figure 28. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from 0%
50% to 0%.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
TIME, t (1s/div)
IO (A) (2Adiv)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
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.
TIME, t (2ms/div)
Figure 29. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max).
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TIME, t (2ms/div)
Figure 30. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 12V, Io =
Io,max).
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4.5Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 6A Output Current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the 12V Pico TLynxTM 6A at 5Vo and at 25oC.
100
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
EFFICIENCY, (%)
95
90
Vin=8V
85
Vin=12V
Vin=14V
80
75
70
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
VO (V) (200mV/div)
IO (A) (2Adiv)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 33. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max).
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (2V/div)
TIME, t (2 ms/div)
Figure 35. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from 0%
50% to 0%.
VIN (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (2V/div)
VON/OFF (V) (5V/div)
ON/OFF VOLTAGE OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 32. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 12V, Io = Io,max).
TIME, t (20s /div)
INPUT VOLTAGE
TIME, t (1s/div)
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Figure 34. Derating Output Current versus Ambient Temperature
and Airflow.
OUTPUT CURRENT,
VO (V) (20mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 31. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
TIME, t (1ms/div)
Figure 36. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 12V, Io =
Io,max).
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12V PicoTLynxTM 6A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
4.5Vdc –14Vdc input; 0.59Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 6A Output Current
Test Configurations
Design Considerations
Input Filtering
CURRENT PROBE
The 12V Pico TLynxTM 6A module should be connected to a
low ac-impedance source. A highly inductive source can
affect the stability of the module. An input capacitance
must be placed directly adjacent to the input pin of the
module, to minimize input ripple voltage and ensure
module stability.
LTEST
VIN(+)
BATTERY
1μH
CIN
CS 1000μF
Electrolytic
2x100μF
Tantalum
E.S.R.