GE
Data Sheet
9-36V ProLynxTM 3A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
9Vdc –36Vdc input; 3Vdc to 18Vdc output; 3A to 1.5A Scaled output current
9Vdc –24Vdc input; -3.3Vdc to -12Vdc output1, 3A to 0.7A Scaled output current
Features
RoHS Compliant
Applications
▪
Industrial equipment
▪
Distributed power architectures
▪
Intermediate bus voltage applications
▪
Telecommunications equipment
Vin+
VIN
Cin
Q1
R
RTUNE
CTUNE
ON/OFF
Compliant to RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amended
Directive (EU) 2015/863
▪
Compliant to REACH Directive (EC) No 1907/2006
▪
Compatible in a Pb-free or SnPb reflow environment (Z
versions)
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Extra Wide Input voltage range (9Vdc–36Vdc)
▪
Output voltage programmable from 3Vdc to 18 Vdc via
external resistor
▪
Tunable LoopTM to optimize dynamic output voltage
response
▪
Patent Pending AutoLimit automatic scaling of current
limit with output voltage
▪
Output overcurrent protection (non-latching)
▪
Overtemperature protection
▪
Remote On/Off
▪
Remote Sense
▪
Small size: 20.3 mm x 11.4 mm x 8.5 mm (0.8 in x 0.45
in x 0.335 in)
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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)
▪
ISO** 9001 and ISO 14001 certified manufacturing
facilities
Vout+
VOUT
VS+
MODULE
▪
Co
TRIM
GND
RTrim
Description
The 9-36V ProLynxTM series of power modules are non-isolated dc-dc converters that can deliver up to 3A of output current. These
modules operate over an extra wide range of input voltage (VIN = 9Vdc–36Vdc) and provide a precisely regulated output voltage
from 3Vdc to 18Vdc, programmable via an external resistor. Two new features added with this family of products are the ability to
externally tune the voltage control loop and a variable current limit inversely dependent on output voltage. Other features include
remote On/Off, adjustable output voltage, over current and overtemperature protection. 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 and AutoLimit enables the module to deliver the max possible output power across the entire voltage range.
* 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
‡
1
Output range linked to input voltage range see page 24
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Data Sheet
GE
9-36V ProLynxTM 3A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
9Vdc –36Vdc input; 3Vdc to 18Vdc output; 3A to 1.5A Scaled output current
9Vdc –24Vdc input; -3.3Vdc to -12Vdc output; 3A to 0.7A Scaled 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
37
Vdc
All
TA
-40
85
°C
All
Tstg
-55
125
°C
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
Max
Unit
Operating Input Voltage
All
VIN
9
⎯
36
Vdc
Maximum Input Current
All
IIN,max
2
Adc
(VIN = 28V, IO = 0, module enabled)
VO,set = 3Vdc
IIN,No load
22
mA
(VIN = 28V, IO = 0, module enabled)
VO,set = 18Vdc
IIN,No load
54
mA
All
IIN,stand-by
1.3
mA
Inrush Transient
All
I2t
Input Reflected Ripple Current, peak-to-peak
(5Hz to 20MHz, 1μH source impedance; VIN =0 to 36V,
IO= IOmax ; See Test Configurations)
All
Input Ripple Rejection (120Hz)
All
(VIN=9V to 36V, IO=IO, max )
Input No Load Current
Input Stand-by Current
(VIN = 28Vdc, module disabled)
A2s
0.5
25
-41
-54
mAp-p
-69
dB
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 8 A
(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
GE
9-36V ProLynxTM 3A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
9Vdc –36Vdc input; 3Vdc to 18Vdc output; 3A to 1.5A Scaled output current
9Vdc –24Vdc input; -3.3Vdc to -12Vdc output; 3A to 0.7A Scaled output current
Electrical Specifications (continued)
Parameter
Device
Symbol
Min
Output Voltage Set-point
All
VO, set
-2
Output Voltage
All
VO, set
-2.5
All
VO
3
Typ
⎯
Max
Unit
+2
% VO, set
+2.5
% VO, set
18
Vdc
(Over all operating input voltage, resistive load, and
temperature conditions until end of life)
Adjustment Range (elected by an external resistor)
(Some output voltages may not be possible depending on
the input voltage – see Feature Descriptions Section)
Output Regulation
Line (VIN=VIN, min to VIN, max)
All
⎯
0.4
Load (IO=IO, min to IO, max)
All
⎯
0.4
% VO, set
Temperature (Tref=TA, min to TA, max)
All
⎯
0.4
% VO, set
0.5
Vdc
Remote Sense Range
All
% VO, set
Output Ripple and Noise on nominal output
(VIN=VIN, nom and IO=IO, min to IO, max Co = 0.1μF // 10 μF
ceramic capacitors)
Vout=3.3V, Vin=28V
Peak-to-Peak (5Hz to 20MHz bandwidth)
All
38
mVpk-pk
RMS (5Hz to 20MHz bandwidth)
All
12
mVrms
Peak-to-Peak (5Hz to 20MHz bandwidth)
All
116
mVpk-pk
RMS (5Hz to 20MHz bandwidth)
All
38
mVrms
Vout=18V, Vin=28V
External Capacitance1
Without the Tunable LoopTM
ESR ≥ 1 mΩ
All
CO, max
0
⎯
47
μF
ESR ≥ 10 mΩ
All
CO, max
0
⎯
100
μF
ESR ≥ 0.15 mΩ
All
CO, max
0
⎯
100
μF
0
⎯
2000*
μF
TM
With the Tunable Loop
ESR ≥ 10 mΩ
All
CO, max
Output Current
Vo=3V
Vo=5V
Vo=12V
Vo=18V
All
Io
Output Current Limit Inception (Hiccup Mode )
All
IO, lim
200
% Io,max
Output Short-Circuit Current
All
IO, s/c
1
Arms
0
0
0
0
3
2.5
2
1.5
Adc
(VO≤250mV) ( Hiccup Mode )
Efficiency (IO=IO, max , VO= VO,set)
VIN= 12Vdc, TA=25°C
VO, set = 3.3Vdc
η
93.2
%
VIN= 12Vdc, TA=25°C
VO, set = 5Vdc
η
95.5
%
VIN= 28Vdc, TA=25°C
VO,set = 12Vdc
η
96.0
%
VIN= 28Vdc, TA=25°C
VO,set = 18Vdc
η
97.0
%
Switching Frequency
All
fsw
⎯
300
⎯
kHz
1Depending
on Input and Output Voltage, external capacitors 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.
* Larger values may be possible at specific output voltages. Please consult your GE Technical representative for additional details.
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Data Sheet
GE
9-36V ProLynxTM 3A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
9Vdc –36Vdc input; 3Vdc to 18Vdc output; 3A to 1.5A Scaled output current
9Vdc –24Vdc input; -3.3Vdc to -12Vdc output; 3A to 0.7A Scaled output current
General Specifications
Parameter
Min
Typ
Calculated MTBF (IO=0.8IO, max, TA=40°C) Telcordia Issue 2 Method 1 Case 3
Max
Unit
18,014,158
⎯
Weight
Hours
⎯
3.5 (0.123)
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
Input High Current
All
IIH
―
⎯
160
µA
Input High Voltage
All
VIH
4.2
⎯
12
V
All
IIL
⎯
0.5
mA
All
VIL
-0.3
⎯
3.3
V
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)
Logic Low (Module OFF)
Input Low Current
Input Low Voltage
Device Code with no suffix – Negative Logic (See Ordering
Information)
Logic High (Module OFF)
⎯
Input High Current
All
IIH
―
―
3
mA
Input High Voltage
All
VIH
1.5
―
36
Vdc
Input low Current
All
IIL
―
―
220
μA
Input Low Voltage
All
VIL
-0.2
―
1
Vdc
All
Tdelay
―
12
―
msec
All
Tdelay
―
11
―
msec
All
Trise
―
19
―
msec
3
% VO, set
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)
With or without maximum external capacitance
Over Temperature Protection
All
Tref
130
°C
(See Thermal Considerations section)
Input Undervoltage Lockout
Turn-on Threshold
All
8.45
Vdc
Turn-off Threshold
All
8.25
Vdc
Hysteresis
All
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0.2
Vdc
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Data Sheet
GE
9-36V ProLynxTM 3A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
9Vdc –36Vdc input; 3Vdc to 18Vdc output; 3A to 1.5A Scaled output current
9Vdc –24Vdc input; -3.3Vdc to -12Vdc output; 3A to 0.7A Scaled output current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the 9-36V ProTLynxTM 3A at 3.3Vo and at 25oC.
100
EFFICIENCY, (%)
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
Vin=9V
95
90
Vin=18V
85
80
Vin=28V
Vin=24V
Vin=12V
Vin=36V
75
70
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
VO (V) (10mV/div)
OUTPUT CURRENT OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 2. Derating Output Current versus Ambient Temperature
and Airflow.
IO (A) (1Adiv)
VO (V) (50mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 1. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
TIME, t (1s/div)
TIME, t (20s /div)
Figure 5. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max).
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VIN (V) (20V/div)
INPUT VOLTAGE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
TIME, t (10ms/div)
VO (V) (1V/div)
VON/OFF (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (1V/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ON/OFF VOLTAGE
Figure 3. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 18V, Io = Io,max).
Figure 4. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from 50%
to 100% at 28Vin, Cext - 10uF ceramic + 330uF polymer,
CTune=5600pF & RTune=261Ω
TIME, t (10ms/div)
Figure 6. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 28V, Io =
Io,max).
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Data Sheet
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9-36V ProLynxTM 3A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
9Vdc –36Vdc input; 3Vdc to 18Vdc output; 3A to 1.5A Scaled output current
9Vdc –24Vdc input; -3.3Vdc to -12Vdc output; 3A to 0.7A Scaled output current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the 9-36V ProLynxTM 3A at 5Vo and at 25oC.
100
3.2
Vin=9V
95
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
3.0
EFFICIENCY, (%)
90
Vin=18V
Vin=28V
85
Vin=12V
80
Vin=24V
Vin=36V
75
70
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
Figure 11. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max).
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28Vin
2.4
75
NC
0.5m/s (100LFM)
85
95
105
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (10mV/div)
OUTPUT CURRENT,
IO (A) (1Adiv)
Figure 8. Derating Output Current versus Ambient
Temperature and Airflow.
TIME, t (20s /div)
VIN (V) (20V/div)
Figure 10. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from
50% to 100% at 28Vin, Cext - 10uF ceramic + 330uF polymer,
CTune=5600pF & RTune=261Ω
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
TIME, t (10ms/div)
12Vin
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
INPUT VOLTAGE
VON/OFF (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (2V/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ON/OFF VOLTAGE
Figure 9. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 18V, Io =
Io,max).
Ruggedized (D) Part (105°C)
VO (V) (2V/div)
VO (V) (50mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
TIME, t (1s/div)
2.6
65
2.5
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
Figure 7. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
Standard Part
(85 C)
2.8
TIME, t (10ms/div)
Figure 12. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 28V, Io =
Io,max).
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Data Sheet
GE
9-36V ProLynxTM 3A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
9Vdc –36Vdc input; 3Vdc to 18Vdc output; 3A to 1.5A Scaled output current
9Vdc –24Vdc input; -3.3Vdc to -12Vdc output; 3A to 0.7A Scaled output current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the 9-36V ProLynxTM 3A at 12Vo and at 25oC.
100
Vin=15V
90
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
EFFICIENCY, (%)
95
Vin=36V
Vin=24V
85
Vin=28V
Vin=18V
80
75
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
TIME, t (10ms/div)
Figure 17. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max).
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OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (50mV/div)
OUTPUT CURRENT,
IO (A) (1Adiv)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
INPUT VOLTAGE
VON/OFF (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (5V/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ON/OFF VOLTAGE
Figure 15. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 28V, Io = Io,max).
TIME, t (50s /div)
Figure 16. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from
50% to 100% at 28Vin, Cext - 3x10uF ceramic, CTune=47pF &
RTune=332Ω
VIN (V) (20V/div)
TIME, t (1s/div)
Figure 14. Derating Output Current versus Ambient
Temperature and Airflow.
VO (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (50mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure 13. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
TIME, t (10ms/div)
Figure 18. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 28V, Io =
Io,max).
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9-36V ProLynxTM 3A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
9Vdc –36Vdc input; 3Vdc to 18Vdc output; 3A to 1.5A Scaled output current
9Vdc –24Vdc input; -3.3Vdc to -12Vdc output; 3A to 0.7A Scaled output current
Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the 9-36V ProLynxTM 3A at 18Vo and at 25oC.
100
EFFICIENCY, (%)
90
OUTPUT CURRENT, Io (A)
95
Vin=36V
Vin=28V
85
Vin=24V
80
75
70
0
0.5
1
1.5
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, TA OC
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (100mV/div)
OUTPUT CURRENT,
IO (A) (1Adiv)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
TIME, t (10ms/div)
Figure 23. Typical Start-up Using On/Off Voltage (Io = Io,max).
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Figure 22. Transient Response to Dynamic Load Change from
50% to 100% at 28Vin, Cext - 1x10uF ceramic, CTune=open &
RTune=open
INPUT VOLTAGE
VON/OFF (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (5V/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ON/OFF VOLTAGE
Figure 21. Typical output ripple and noise (VIN = 28V, Io =
Io,max).
TIME, t (50s /div)
VIN (V) (20V/div)
TIME, t (1s/div)
Figure20. Derating Output Current versus Ambient
Temperature and Airflow.
VO (V) (5V/div)
VO (V) (50mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
Figure19. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current.
TIME, t (10ms/div)
Figure 24. Typical Start-up Using Input Voltage (VIN = 28V, Io =
Io,max).
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Data Sheet
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9-36V ProLynxTM 3A: Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
9Vdc –36Vdc input; 3Vdc to 18Vdc output; 3A to 1.5A Scaled output current
9Vdc –24Vdc input; -3.3Vdc to -12Vdc output; 3A to 0.7A Scaled output current
Test Configurations
Design Considerations
CURRENT PROBE
The 9-36V ProLynxTM module should be connected to a low acimpedance 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.