GE
Data Sheet
QBDW033A0B Barracuda* Series; DC-DC Converter Power Modules
36-75Vdc Input; 12.0Vdc, 33A, 400W Output
RoHS Compliant Features
▪
Compliant to RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amended
Directive (EU) 2015/863.
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Compliant to REACH Directive (EC) No 1907/2006
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High and flat efficiency profile >95.3% at 12Vdc, 30% to 100%
rated output
▪
Wide input voltage range: 36-75Vdc
▪
Delivers up to 33Adc output current
▪
Remote sense and output voltage trim
▪
Fully very tightly regulated output voltage
▪
Output voltage adjust: 8.1Vdc to 13.2Vdc
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Low output ripple and noise
▪
▪ Distributed power architectures
Industry standard, DOSA compliant, Quarter brick:
58.4 mm x 36.8 mm x 11.7 mm
(2.30 in x 1.45 in x 0.46 in)
▪
▪ Intermediate bus voltage applications
Constant switching frequency
▪
▪ Servers and storage applications
Positive remote On/Off logic
▪
▪ Networking equipment including Power over Ethernet
(PoE)
Output over current/voltage protection
▪
Digital interface with PMBus™ Rev.1.2 compliance^
▪
Over temperature protection
▪
Wide operating temperature range (-40°C to 85°C)
▪
ANSI/UL* 62368-1 and CAN/CSA† C22.2 No. 62368-1
Recognized, DIN VDE‡ 0868-1/A11:2017 (EN623681:2014/A11:2017)
▪
CE mark meets 2014/35/EU directive §
▪
Meets the voltage and current requirements for ETSI 300-1322 and complies with and licensed for Basic
insulation/safeguard rating per EN62368-1
▪
2250 Vdc Isolation tested in compliance with IEEE 802.3¤ PoE
standards
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ISO** 9001 and ISO14001 certified manufacturing facilities
Applications
▪
Fan assemblies other systems requiring a tightly
regulated output voltage
Options
▪ Negative Remote On/Off logic (1=option code, factory
preferred)
▪ Auto-restart after fault shutdown (4=option code, factory
preferred)
▪ Base plate option (-H=option code)
▪ Passive Droop Load Sharing (-P=option code)
Description
The QBDW033A0B Barracuda series of dc-dc converters are a new generation of DC/DC power modules designed to support 9.6 12Vdc intermediate bus applications where multiple low voltages are subsequently generated using point of load (POL) converters, as
well as other application requiring a tightly regulated output voltage. The QBDW033A0B series operate from an input voltage range
of 36 to 75Vdc and provide up to 33A output current at output voltages from 8.1Vdc to 12Vdc, and 400W output power from output
voltages of 12.1Vdc to 13.2Vdc in a DOSA standard quarter brick. The converter incorporates digital control, synchronous rectification
technology, a fully regulated control topology, and innovative packaging techniques to achieve efficiency exceeding 96% peak at
12Vdc output. This leads to lower power dissipations such that for many applications a heat sink is not required. Standard features
include output voltage trim, remote sense, on/off control, output overcurrent and over voltage protection, over temperature
protection, input under and over voltage lockout, power good signal and PMBus interface.
The output is fully isolated from the input, allowing versatile polarity configurations and grounding connections. Built-in filtering for
both input and output minimizes the need for external filtering.
* Trademark of General Electric Company
^ PMBus name and logo are registered trademarks of SMIF, Inc.
# 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.
§ This product is intended for integration into end-user equipment . All of the required procedures of end-use equipment should be followed.
¤ IEEE and 802 are registered trademarks of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated.
** ISO is a registered trademark of the International Organization of Standards.
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Data Sheet
QBDW033A0B Barracuda Series; DC-DC Converter Power Modules
36-75Vdc Input; 12.0Vdc, 33A, 400W Output
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 device reliability.
Parameter
Device
Input Voltage*
Continuous
Operating transient ≤ 100mS
Non-operating continuous
Operating Ambient Temperature
(See Thermal Considerations section)
All
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
VIN
-0.3
VIN
-0.3
75
100
100
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
TA
-40
85
°C
14.5
Vdc
Vdc
Enable pin voltage VON/OFF to VIN(-)
Logic Pin Voltage (to SIG_GND or VO(-))
TRIM/C1, C2, ADDR0, ADDR1, CLK, DATA, SMBALERT
All
Vpin
-0.3
3.6
Storage Temperature
All
Tstg
-55
125
°C
I/O Isolation Voltage (100% factory Hi-Pot tested)
All
2250
⎯
⎯
* Input over voltage protection will shutdown the output voltage when the input voltage exceeds threshold level.
Vdc
Electrical Specifications
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications apply over all operating input voltage, resistive load, and temperature conditions.
Parameter
Device
Operating Input Voltage
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VIN
36
48
75
Vdc
IIN,max
-
-
12
Adc
Maximum Input Current
(VIN=0V to 75V, IO=IO, max)
Input No Load Current
(VIN = VIN,typ, IO = 0, module enabled)
Input Stand-by Current
(VIN = VIN,typ, module disabled)
All
IIN,No load
All
IIN,stand-by
External Input Capacitance
All
Inrush Transient
All
Input Terminal Ripple Current
(Measured at module input pin with maximum specified input
capacitance and < 500uH inductance between voltage source and
input capacitance)
5Hz to 20MHz, VIN= 48V, IO= IOmax
80
mA
22
mA
100
-
-
μF
-
-
1
A2s
All
-
350
-
mArms
Input Reflected Ripple Current, peak-to-peak
(5Hz to 20MHz, 12μH source impedance; VIN= 48V, IO=
IOmax ; see Figure 10)
All
-
40
-
mAp-p
Input Ripple Rejection (120Hz)
All
-
25
-
dB
I2t
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 30
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
QBDW033A0B Barracuda Series; DC-DC Converter Power Modules
36-75Vdc Input; 12.0Vdc, 33A, 400W Output
Electrical Specifications (continued)
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications apply over all operating input voltage, resistive load, and temperature conditions.
Parameter
Output Voltage Set-point (Default)
(VIN=VIN,nom, IO=16.5A, TA =25°C)
(Adjustable via PMBus)
Output Voltage Variation from Default
(Over all operating input voltage (40V to 75V), resistive
load, and temperature conditions until end of life)
Output Voltage (VIN=36V, TA = 25ºC)
Device
Standard
-44
Standard
-44
All
Symbol
VO, set
VO
VO
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
11.97
12.00
12.03
12.17
12.20
12.23
11.63
⎯
12.37
11.83
⎯
12.57
11.00
⎯
⎯
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
Output Regulation [VIN, min = 40V]
All
⎯
0.2
⎯
% VO, set
Load (IO=IO, min to IO, max)
All w/o -P
⎯
0.2
⎯
% VO, set
Load (IO=IO, min to IO, max), Intentional Droop
-P Option
2
⎯
% VO, set
Line (VIN= VIN, min to VIN, max)
Temperature (TA = -40ºC to +85ºC)
0.50
Vdc
All
⎯
All
⎯
70
⎯
mVrms
All
⎯
200
⎯
mVpk-pk
⎯
10,000
μF
15,000
33
μF
Adc
⎯
Adc
Output Ripple and Noise on nominal output
(VIN=VIN,typ and IO=IO, min to IO, max)
RMS (5Hz to 20MHz bandwidth)
Peak-to-Peak (5Hz to 20MHz bandwidth)
External Output Capacitance
For CO >5000uF, IO must be < 50% IO, max during Trise.
When 2 or more modules are in parallel
Output Current
VOUT_OC_FAULT_LIMIT (Default)
(Adjustable via PMBus)
Efficiency
VIN=VIN,typ, TA=25°C
IO=100% IO, max, VO= VO,set
IO=40% IO, max to 75% IO, max , VO= VO,set
All
CO, max
0
-P Option
All
IO
0
0
All
IO,lim
⎯
All
All
η
η
95.3
95.8
%
%
fsw
150
kHz
Switching Frequency
Dynamic Load Response
dIO/dt=1A/10s; Vin=Vin,nom; TA=25°C;
(Tested with a 1.0μF ceramic, a 10μF tantalum, and
470μF capacitor and across the load.)
Load Change from IO = 50% to 75% of IO,max:
Peak Deviation
Settling Time (VO