Technical Specification
Non-Isolated SIP Converter
3.0 - 3.6Vin 15A
15A Non-Isolated DC/DC Converter in SIP configuration
The NiQor™ SIP DC/DC converter is a non-isolated buck regulator, which employs synchronous rectification to achieve extremely high conversion efficiency. The NiQor family of converters are used predominately in DPA systems using a front end DC/DC high power brick (48Vin to low voltage bus). The non-isolated NiQor converters are then used at the point of load to create the low voltage outputs required by the design. Typical applications include telecom/datacom, industrial, medical, transportation, data processing/storage and test equipment.
Non-Isolated
NiQor vertical mount SIP module
Operational Features
• Ultra-high efficiency, up to 93% full load, 95% half • Delivers 15 amps of output current with minimal derating - no heatsink required • Input voltage range: 3.0 - 3.6V • Fixed frequency switching provides predictable EMI performance • Fast transient response time • On-board input and output filter capacitor • No minimum load requirement means no preload resistors required
Mechanical Features
• Industry standard SIP pin-out configuration •Industry standard size: 2.0” x 0.55” x 0.29 (50.8 x 14 x 7.3mm) • Total weight: 0.30 oz. (9.4 g), lower mass greatly reduces vibration and shock problems • Open frame construction maximizes air flow cooling • Available in both vertical and horizontal mounting
Control Features
• On/Off control • Output voltage trim (industry standard) permits custom voltages and voltage margining • Optional features include remote sense and wide output voltage trim (0.85V - 2.75V)
Protection Features
• Input under-voltage lockout disables converter at low input voltage conditions • Temperature compensated over-current shutdown protects converter from excessive load current or short circuits • Output over-voltage protection protects load from damaging voltages • Thermal shutdown
Safety Features
• UL 1950 recognized (US & Canada) • TUV certified to EN60950 • Meets 72/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC directives which facilitates CE Marking in user’s end product • Board and plastic components meet UL94V-0 flammability requirements
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Technical Specification
Non-Isolated SIP Converter
3.0 - 3.6Vin 15A
MECHANICAL DIAGRAM
Front View
2.00
(50.8)
Vertical Mount
Side View
0.288
(7.32)
0.185
(4.7)
0.315 Max
(8.0 Max)
0.197 Max
(5.0 Max)
0.550
(13.97)
0.050 Ref. 1 2 3 4 5 A 6 7 8 10 11 0.160
(4.06) (1.27)
0.050
(1.27)
0.040 PCB Ref.
(1.02)
0.120
(3.05)
0.025 + 0.003
(0.64 + 0.076)
0.000
(0.00)
0.100
(2.54)
0.200
(5.08)
0.300
(7.62)
0.400
(10.16)
1.300
(33.02)
1.400 1.500 1.600
(35.56) (38.10) (40.64)
1.800
(45.72)
1.900
(48.26)
SQ. Typ.
NOTES
1) All pins are 0.025” (0.64mm) +/- 0.003 (0.076mm) square. 2) All Pins: Material - Copper Alloy Finish - Tin over Nickel plate 3) Vertical, horizontal, vertical with reverse pins and surface mount options (future) available. 4) Undimensioned components are shown for visual reference only. 6) All dimensions in inches (mm) Tolerances: x.xx +/-0.02 in. (x.x +/-0.5mm) x.xxx +/-0.010 in. (x.xx +/-0.25mm) 7) Weight: 0.30 oz. (9.4 g) typical 8) Workmanship: Meets or exceeds IPC-A-610C Class II
PIN DESIGNATIONS
Pin No. Name Function
1 2
Vout(+) Vout(+)
Positive output voltage Positive output voltage
Pin Connection Notes:
1. Pin 10 - for fixed resistors, connect between Trim and Vout(+) to trim down or between Trim and Common (Ground) to trim up. 2. Pin 11 - see section on Remote ON/OFF pin for description of enable logic options.
3 4 5 A 6 7 8 10 11
SENSE(+) Vout(+) Common I share Common Vin(+) Vin(+) TRIM ON/OFF
Positive remote sense Positive output voltage Current share*
Positive input voltage Positive input voltage1 Output voltage trim2 LOGIC input to turn the converter on and off.
Pins in Italics Shaded text are Optional
* Contact factory for availability of current share modules.
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Non-Isolated SIP Converter
3.0 - 3.6Vin 15A
MECHANICAL DIAGRAM
Front View
2.00
(50.8)
Horizontal Mount
Side View
0.288
(7.32)
0.185
(4.7)
0.315 Max
(8.0 Max)
0.197 Max
(5.0 Max)
0.550
(13.97)
0.025 + 0.003
(0.64 + 0.076)
1
2
3
4
5
A
6
7
8
10 11
SQ. Typ.
0.050 Ref.
(1.27)
0.050
(1.27)
0.128 Min
(3.25 Min)
0.040 PCB Ref.
(1.02)
0.330
(8.38)
0.000
(0.00)
0.100
(2.54)
0.200
(5.08)
0.300
(7.62)
0.400
(10.16)
1.300
(33.02)
1.400 1.500 1.600
(35.56) (38.10) (40.64)
1.800
(45.72)
1.900
(48.26)
See note on Thermal Considerations in Applications section.
Vertical Mount Reversed Pins
Front View
2.00
(50.8)
Side View
0.288
(7.32)
0.185
(4.7)
0.315 Max
(8.0 Max)
0.197 Max
(5.0 Max)
0.550
(13.97)
1
2
3
4
5
A
6
7
8
10 11
0.050 Ref. 0.160
(4.06) (1.27)
0.050
(1.27)
0.040 PCB Ref.
(1.02)
0.120
(3.05)
0.025 + 0.003
(0.64 + 0.076)
0.000
(0.00)
0.100
(2.54)
0.200
(5.08)
0.300
(7.62)
0.400
(10.16)
1.300
(33.02)
1.400 1.500 1.600
(35.56) (38.10) (40.64)
1.800
(45.72)
1.900
(48.26)
0.058 +.008
(1.47 +.20)
SQ. Typ.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS - NQ03xxxVMA15 Series
Parameter
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Input Voltage Non-Operating Operating Operating Transient Protection Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Voltage at ON/OFF input pin INPUT CHARACTERISTICS Operating Input Voltage Range1 Input Under-Voltage Lockout Turn-On Voltage Threshold Turn-Off Voltage Threshold Maximum Input Current2
TA=25°C, airflow rate=300 LFM, Vin=3.3Vdc unless otherwise noted; full operating temperature range is -40°C to +105°C ambient temperature with appropriate power derating. Specifications subject to change without notice. Module Min. Typ. Max. Units Notes & Conditions
All All All All All All All All All 0.9V 1.2V 1.5V 1.8V 2.5V All All All 0.9V 1.2V 1.5V 1.8V 2.5V 0.9-1.8V 2.5V 0.9-1.8V 2.5V All All All 0.9V 1.2V 1.5V 1.8V 2.5V All 0.9V 2.5V All 0.9V 1.2V 1.5V 1.8V 2.5V
3.0 -40 -55 -3 3.0 2.1 2.0 2.4 2.3
5.0 4.5 5.0 105 125 6.5 3.6 2.8 2.5 5.9 7.4 8.9 10.4 13.9 110 25
V V V °C °C V V V V A A A A A mA mA A 2s mV/V mV/V mV/V mV/V mV/V mA mA A A A µF µF V V V V V % % % % V V V V V
continuous continuous 100ms transient
Notes on pg. 6
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Load, Load, Load, Load, Load,
3.0Vin, 3.0Vin, 3.0Vin, 3.0Vin, 3.0Vin,
0.9Vout 1.2Vout 1.5Vout 1.8Vout 2.5Vout
No-Load Input Current Disabled Input Current Inrush Current Transient Rating Response to Input Transient
Input Reflected-Ripple Current Input Terminal Ripple Current Recommended Input Fuse Input Filter Capacitor Value Recommended External Input Capacitance3 OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS Output Voltage Set Point7 (50% load)
85 17 0.1 70 80 90 120 160 200 125 3 2 40 200 0.885 1.180 1.475 1.769 2.458 0.900 1.200 1.500 1.800 2.500 +0.1 +0.5 +0.3 +2.0 0.865 1.153 1.441 1.729 2.402
50mV/µs input transient (all)
20
pk-pk thru 1µH inductor, with 200µF tantalum; full load; Figs 24, 26 RMS with 200µF tantalum and 1µH; Figs 24, 26 fast blow external fuse recommended internal ceramic net 50mΩ also applies to wide-trim (0.85-2.75V) unit
0.917 1.223 1.529 1.834 2.548
Output Voltage Regulation Over Line Over Load Over Temperature Total Output Voltage Range
with sense pin with sense pin with sense pin, over sample, line, load, temperature & life (all)
0.944 1.258 1.573 1.888 2.622
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3.0 - 3.6Vin 15A
Units Notes & Conditions
20MHz bandwidth; Fig 24, 27 Full Load Full Load
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) - NQ03xxxVMA15 Series
Parameter
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS (cont.) Output Voltage Ripple and Noise Peak-to-Peak RMS Operating Output Current Range Output DC Over-Current Shutdown4 Maximum Output Capacitance5,6 DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS Input Voltage Ripple Rejection Output Voltage during Load Current Transient For a Step Change in Output Current (0.1A/µs) For a Step Change in Output Current (5A/µs) Settling Time Turn-On Transient Turn-On Time Start-Up Delay Time Start-Up Rise Time Output Voltage Overshoot EFFICIENCY 100% Load
ModuleP
Min.
Typ.
Max.
All All All All All 0.9V 2.5V All All All All 0.9V 2.5V 0.9V 2.5V All 0.9V 1.2V 1.5V 1.8V 2.5V 0.9V 1.2V 1.5V 1.8V 2.5V All All All
15 6 0 16 25
35 12 15 40 4,000
mV mV A A µF dB dB mV mV µs
Derate startup load current per Fig. 23 120 Hz; Figure 31
45 37 40 70 50 5.5 2.9 1.6 1.6 2.5 6.8 4.1 2.7 2.4 3.7 8.5 6.1 4.6 3.9 5.6 0
50%-75%-50% Iout max, 10µF, Fig 15-16 50%-75%-50% Iout max, 470µF, Fig 17-18
ms ms ms ms ms % % % % % % % % % % %
to within 1.5% Vout nom., Fig 15-18 Load current & capacitance per Fig. 23 Enable to Vout=100% nom., Figs 19-20 Enable to 10%, Fig. 21 10% to 90%, Fig. 22 Resistive load up to 4,000µF Figures 1-4
50% Load
83.5 87 89 90.5 93 88 90.5 92 93 95 125 125 265 1.5 -3 Vin -5 -10 113 130 120 5 TBD 8.0 +10 +10 +10 145 300 330 6.5 0.6
Figures 1-4
TEMP. LIMITS FOR POWER DERATING Semiconductor Junction Temperature7 Board Temperature7 FEATURE CHARACTERISTICS Switching Frequency ON/OFF Control Off-State Voltage On-State Voltage Pull-Up Voltage Output Voltage Trim Range1,8
°C °C kHz V V V % % % % °C °C
Package rated to 150°C; Figs 5-14 UL rated max operating temp 130°C may decrease by up to 30 kHz at -40°C Figure A
All All All 0.9V 1.2-2.5V Output Voltage Remote Sense Range1,9 All Output Over-Voltage Protection10 All Over-Temperature Shutdown All Over-Temperature Shutdown Restart Hysteresis All RELIABILITY CHARACTERISTICS Calculated MTBF (Telcordia) All Calculated MTBF (MIL-217) All Field Demonstrated MTBF All
Measured Vout+ to common pins; Table 1 Measured Vout+ to common pins Over full temp range; % of nominal Vout Average PCB Temperature
106 Hrs. TR-NWT-000332; 100% load, 200LFM, 40oC Ta 106 Hrs. MIL-HDBK-217F; 100% load, 200LFM, 40oC Ta 106 Hrs. See website for latest values
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Non-Isolated SIP Converter
3.0 - 3.6Vin 15A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) - NQ03xxxVMA15 Series
NOTES
Note 1: Maintain a minimum of 0.35V headroom between input and output voltage to meet performance specifications. Note 2: Wide trim option unit will perform as the model with the output voltage that it is trimmed to. Applies to all specifcations where values differ by Vout. Note 3: Tantalum or similar with additional ceramic as needed to reduce ripple current in external capacitors. See Figure 21. Output capacitance of 1000µF on a 2.5V output. Note 6: When trimming the output voltage to less than 0.88V with more than 1000µF of output capacitance, consult factory for trim circuit recommendations. Note 7: Power derating curves are measured using an evaluation board consisting of 6 layers of 2 ounce copper. Note 8: Wide trim option unit has a setpoint of 0.9V and a trim range of 0.85V-2.75V. Note 9: In remote sense applications, when trimming down, the trim-down resistor should be connected to the sense pin for more accurate trimming results. Note 10: Indicates worst case specification for 0.9V unit. Higher output voltage units have a tighter specification range. The wide-trim unit carries the OVP set point of a 2.5Vout unit, which has a worst-case maximum OVP trip level of 135%.
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
Parameter P
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
Notes
File # E194341 Certified by TUV test on entire assembly; board & plastic components UL94V-0 compliant ESD test, 8kV - NP, 15kV air - NP (Normal Performance) Section 7 - electrical safety, Section 9 - bonding/grounding
UL/cUL 60950 EN60950 72/23/EEC 93/68/EEC Needle Flame Test (IEC 695-2-2) IEC 61000-4-2 GR-1089-CORE Telcordia (Bellcore) GR-513
• An external input fuse must always be used to meet these safety requirements. Contact SynQor for official safety certificates on new releases or download from the SynQor website.
QUALIFICATION TESTING
Parameter P
QUALIFICATION TESTING
# Units
32 5 5 10 5 5 5 15 pins
Test Conditions
10-55Hz sweep, 0.060” total excursion,1 min./sweep, 120 sweeps for 3 axis
Life Test Vibration Mechanical Shock Temperature Cycling Power/Thermal Cycling Design Marginality Humidity Solderability
95% rated Vin and load, units at derating point, 1000 hours
100g minimum, 2 drops in x and y axis, 1 drop in z axis -40°C to 100°C, unit temp. ramp 15°C/min., 500 cycles Toperating = min to max, Vin = min to max, full load, 100 cycles Tmin-10°C to Tmax+10°C, 5°C steps, Vin = min to max, 0-105% load 85°C, 85% RH, 1000 hours, continuous Vin applied except 5min./day MIL-STD-883, method 2003
• Extensive characterization testing of all SynQor products and manufacturing processes is performed to ensure that we supply
robust, reliable product. Contact factory for official product family qualification document.
OPTIONS
SynQor provides various options for Packaging, Enable Logic, Pin Length and Feature Set for this family of DC/DC converters. Please consult the last page of this specification sheet for information on available options.
PATENTS
SynQor is protected under various patents, including but not limited to U.S. Patent numbers: 5,999,417; 6,222,742 B1; 6,594,159 B2; 6,545,890 B2.
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3.0 - 3.6Vin 15A
94 93 92
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
85 80 75 70 65 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
91 90 89 88 87 86 0 100 200 300 400 500
25 C 40 C 55 C
2.5 Vo 1.8 Vo 1.5 Vo 1.2 Vo 0.9 Vo
Load Current (A)
Air Flow (LFM)
Figure 1: Efficiency at nominal output voltage vs. load current for all modules at 25°C and nominal input voltage.
Figure 2: Efficiency at 1.5Vout and 60% rated power vs. airflow rate for ambient air temperatures of 25°C, 40°C, and 55°C (nominal input voltage).
2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0
25 C 40 C 55 C
2.75 2.50
Power Dissipation (W)
2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 0.75 0.50 0.25 0.00 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
2.5 Vo 1.8 Vo 1.5 Vo 1.2 Vo 0.9 Vo
Power Dissipation (W)
2.25
0
100
200
300
400
500
Load Current (A)
Air Flow (LFM)
Figure 3: Power dissipation at nominal output voltage vs. load current for all modules at 25°C and nominal input voltage.
Figure 4: Power dissipation at 1.5Vout and 60% rated power vs. airflow rate for ambient air temperatures of 25°C, 40°C, and 55°C (nominal input voltage).
16 14 12 10
Iout (A)
8 6 4 2 0 0
400 LFM (2.0 m/s) 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) 200 LFM (1.0 m/s) 100 LFM (0.5 m/s) 50 LFM (0.25 m/s)
25
40
55
70
85
Semiconductor junction temperature is within 1°C of surface temperature
Ambient Air Temperature (oC)
Figure 5: Maximum output power derating curves vs. ambient air temperature for 0.9Vout unit. Airflow rates of 50 LFM - 400 LFM with air flowing across the converter from pin 11 to pin 1 (Vin nom, vert mount).
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Figure 6: Thermal plot of 0.9V converter at 15 amp load current with 55°C air flowing at the rate of 200 LFM. Air is flowing across the converter sideways from pin 11 to pin 1 (Vin nom, vert mount).
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3.0 - 3.6Vin 15A
Iout (A)
8 6 4 2 0 0
400 LFM (2.0 m/s) 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) 200 LFM (1.0 m/s) 100 LFM (0.5 m/s) 50 LFM (0.25 m/s)
25
40
55
o
70
85
Ambient Air Temperature ( C)
Semiconductor junction temperature is within 1°C of surface temperature
Figure 7: Maximum output power derating curves vs. ambient air temperature for 1.2Vout unit. Airflow rates of 50 LFM - 400 LFM with air flowing across the converter from pin 11 to pin 1 (Vin nom, vert mount).
16 14 12 10
Figure 8: Thermal plot of 1.2V converter at 15 amp load current with 55°C air flowing at the rate of 200 LFM. Air is flowing across the converter sideways from pin 11 to pin 1 (Vin nom, vert mount).
Iout (A)
8 6 4 2 0 0 25 40 55 70 85
400 LFM (2.0 m/s) 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) 200 LFM (1.0 m/s) 100 LFM (0.5 m/s) 50 LFM (0.25 m/s)
Ambient Air Temperature (oC)
Semiconductor junction temperature is within 1°C of surface temperature
Figure 9: Maximum output power derating curves vs. ambient air temperature for 1.5Vout unit. Airflow rates of 50 LFM - 400 LFM with air flowing across the converter from pin 11 to pin 1 (Vin nom, vert mount).
16 14 12 10
Figure 10: Thermal plot of 1.5V converter at 15 amp load current with 55°C air flowing at the rate of 200 LFM. Air is flowing across the converter sideways from pin 11 to pin 1 (Vin nom, vert mount).
Iout (A)
8 6 4 2 0 0
400 LFM (2.0 m/s) 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) 200 LFM (1.0 m/s) 100 LFM (0.5 m/s) 50 LFM (0.25 m/s)
25
40
55
70
85
Ambient Air Temperature (oC)
Semiconductor junction temperature is within 1°C of surface temperature
Figure 11: Maximum output power derating curves vs. ambient air temperature for 1.8Vout unit. Airflow rates of 50 LFM - 400 LFM with air flowing across the converter from pin 11 to pin 1 (Vin nom, vert mount).
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Figure 12: Thermal plot of 1.8V converter at 15 amp load current with 55°C air flowing at the rate of 200 LFM. Air is flowing across the converter sideways from pin 11 to pin 1 (Vin nom, vert mount).
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Iout (A)
8 6 4 2 0 0
400 LFM (2.0 m/s) 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) 200 LFM (1.0 m/s) 100 LFM (0.5 m/s) 50 LFM (0.25 m/s)
25
40
55
o
70
85
Ambient Air Temperature ( C)
Semiconductor junction temperature is within 1°C of surface temperature
Figure 13: Maximum output power derating curves vs. ambient air temperature for 2.5Vout unit. Airflow rates of 50 LFM - 400 LFM with air flowing across the converter from pin 11 to pin 1 (Vin nom, vert mount).
Figure 14: Thermal plot of 2.5V converter at 15 amp load current with 55°C air flowing at the rate of 200 LFM. Air is flowing across the converter sideways from pin 11 to pin 1 (Vin nom, vert mount).
Figure 15: Output voltage response for 0.9V unit to step-change in load current (50-75-50% of Iout max; di/dt=0.1A/µs). Load cap: 10µF, 100mΩ ESR tantalum and 1µF ceramic. Ch 1: Vout (50mV/div), Ch 2: Iout (5A/div).
Figure 16: Output voltage response for 2.5V unit to step-change in load current (50-75-50% of Iout max; di/dt=0.1A/µs). Load cap: 10µF, 100mΩ ESR tantalum and 1µF ceramic. Ch 1: Vout (50mV/div), Ch 2: Iout (5A/div).
Figure 17: Output voltage response for 0.9V unit to step-change in load current (50-75-50% of Iout max; di/dt=5A/µs). Load cap: 470µF, 25mΩ ESR tantalum and 1µF ceramic. Ch 1: Vout (50mV/div), Ch 2: Iout (5A/div).
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Figure 18: Output voltage response for 2.5V unit to step-change in load current (50-75-50% of Iout max; di/dt=5A/µs). Load cap: 470µF, 25mΩ ESR tantalum and 1µF ceramic. Ch 1: Vout (50mV/div), Ch 2: Iout (5A/div).
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2.5Vout 1.8Vout 1.5Vout 1.2Vout 0.9Vout
2.5Vout 1.8Vout 1.5Vout 1.2Vout 0.9Vout
Figure 19: Turn-on transient at full load (resistive load) (2 ms/div). Ch 1: ON/OFF input (2V/div) Ch 2-6: Vout (1V/div)
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Max Delay Time Min Delay Time
Figure 20: Turn-on transient at zero load (2 ms/div). Ch 1: ON/OFF input (2V/div) Ch 2-6: Vout (1V/div)
7 6 5
Delay Time (ms)
Rise Time (ms)
4 3 2 1 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Max Rise Time Min Rise Time
Output Voltage (V)
Output Voltage (V)
Figure 21: Minimum and Maximum Startup Delay Time (enable to 10%) over temperature versus output voltage (includes trimming).
Figure 22: Minimum and Maximum Startup Rise Time (10% to 90%) over temperature versus output voltage (includes trimming).
14.0 12.0 10.0
Iout (A)
8.0 6.0 4.0 2.0 0.0 0
0.9V 1.0V 1.2V 1.5V 1.8V 2.5V
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
Load Capacitance (uF)
Figure 23: Maximum Startup Load Current versus Load Capacitance. Derate the load during startup according to this figure to avoid the possibility of over-current shutdown.
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See Fig. 23
source impedance
1 µH
See Fig. 22 See Fig. 24
0.9Vout
iS
VSOURCE
iC
DC/DC Converter 10 µF
VOUT
15 µF,
1.2Vout 1.5Vout 1.8Vout 2.5Vout
ceramic 100mΩ ESR capacitor tantalum capacitor * See values for recommended external input capacitance. Inductor optional as needed.
C*
Figure 24: Test set-up diagram showing measurement points for Input Terminal Ripple Current (Figure 25), Input Reflected Ripple Current (Figure 26) and Output Voltage Ripple (Figure 27).
Figure 25: Input Terminal Ripple Current, ic, at full rated output current and nominal input voltage with 1µH source impedance and 200µF tantalum capacitor (5A/div). See Figure 24.
0.9Vout 1.2Vout 1.5Vout 0.9Vout
1.2Vout
1.5Vout 1.8Vout 1.8Vout 2.5Vout 2.5Vout
Figure 26: Input Reflected Ripple Current, is, through a 1 µH source inductor at nominal input voltage and rated load current (100 mA/div). See Figure 24.
Figure 27: Output Voltage Ripple at nominal input voltage and rated load current (10 mV/div). Load capacitance: 10µF ceramic capacitor and 15µF tantalum capacitor. Bandwidth: 20 MHz. See Figure 24.
Figure 28: Load current (5A/div) as a function of time when 0.9V converter attempts to turn on into a 10 mΩshort circuit. Top trace (10ms/div) is an expansion of the on-time portion of the bottom trace.
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Figure 29: Load current (5A/div) as a function of time when 2.5V converter attempts to turn on into a 10 mΩshort circuit. Top trace (10ms/div) is an expansion of the on-time portion of the bottom trace.
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0.1
3.0 - 3.6Vin 15A
-10 -15
Forward Transmission (dB)
-20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 -55 0.9 V 1.2 V 1.5 V 1.8 V 2.5 V
Output Impedance ( )
0.01 0.9 V 1.2 V 1.5 V 0.001 1.8 V 2.5 V
0.0001 10 100 1,000 10,000 100,000
-60 10 100 1,000 10,000 100,000
Hz
Hz
Figure 30: Magnitude of incremental output impedance (Zout = vout/iout) for nominal input voltage at full rated power.
25 20
Reverse Transmission (dB)
Figure 31: Magnitude of incremental forward transmission (FT = vout/vin) for nominal input voltage at full rated power.
1
15 0.9 V 1.2 V 1.5 V 1.8 V 2.5 V
Input Impedance ( )
10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 10 100 1,000 10,000 100,000
0.9 V 0.1 1.2 V 1.5 V 1.8 V 2.5 V
0.01 10 100 1,000 10,000 100,000
Hz
Hz
Figure 32: Magnitude of incremental reverse transmission (RT = iin/iout) for nominal input voltage at full rated power.
Figure 33: Magnitude of incremental input impedance (Zin = vin/iin) for nominal input voltage at full rated power.
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Non-Isolated SIP Converter
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BASIC OPERATION AND FEATURES
The NiQor series non-isolated converter uses a buck-converter that keeps the output voltage constant over variations in line, load, and temperature. The NiQor modules employ synchronous rectification for very high efficiency. Dissipation throughout the converter is so low that it does not require a heatsink or metal baseplate for operation. The NiQor converter can thus be built more simply and reliably using high yield surface mount techniques on a single PCB substrate. The NiQor series of SIPs and SMT converters uses the established industry standard footprint and pin-out configurations.
nal resistor, connect the resistor Rtrim-down between Pin 10 (TRIM) and the Vout pins or the SENSE pin. For a desired decrease of the nominal output voltage, the value of the resistor should be:
Rtrim-down =
where
[(
VOUT _ 0.80
∆VOUT
_1
)
x 30100
]
_ Rbuffer
(Ω)
VOUT = Nominal Output Voltage
∆VOUT = Nominal VOUT - Desired VOUT
Rbuffer = defined in Table 1 below
(value internal to the module)
Vout, s et
3.3 V 2.5 V 1.8 V 1.5 V 1.2 V 0.9 V
Rbuffer
59 k Ω 78.7 k Ω 100 k Ω 100 k Ω 59 k Ω 5.11 k Ω
CONTROL FEATURES
REMOTE ON/OFF (Pin 11): The ON/OFF input, Pin 11, permits the user to control when the converter is on or off. There are currently two options available for the ON/OFF input as described in the table below. Other options may be added based on user demand.
Pin-Open Option Description Converter state Pin Action N Logic Negative Off Pull Low = On O Logic Negative/Open On Pull High = Off
Note: wide trim unit has trim range from 0.85-2.75V. Nominal voltage is 0.9V. Use Rbuffer value of 5.11kΩ. when trimming.
Table 1: Rbuffer values for NiQor trim equation
For example, to trim-down the output voltage of a 1.8V module by 5% to 1.71V, the Rtrim-down resistor value is calculated as follows: VOUT = 1.8V
∆VOUT = 1.8V - 1.71V = 0.09V
Rbuffer = 100kΩ
Figure A is a schematic view of the internal ON/OFF circuitry.
Vin 10K ON/OFF 20K
(N logic only)
Rtrim-down = [((1.8 - 0.8)/0.09 -1) x 30100] - 100000 = 204.34kΩ
TRIM-UP: To increase the output voltage using an external resistor, connect the resistor Rtrim-up between Pin 10 (TRIM) and the Common Ground Pins. For a desired increase of the nominal output voltage, the value of the resistor should be:
PWM Enable
Rtrim-up =
20K
Negative Logic (N,O)
24080
∆VOUT
_ Rbuffer
(Ω)
where
∆VOUT = Nominal VOUT - Desired VOUT
Rbuffer = defined in Table 1
Figure A: Schematic view of the internal ON/OFF circuitry
OUTPUT VOLTAGE TRIM (Pin 10): The TRIM input permits the user to adjust the output voltage up or down according to the trim range specifications by using an external resistor or a voltage source. If the TRIM feature is not being used, leave the TRIM pin disconnected. TRIM-DOWN: To decrease the output voltage using an exterProduct # NQ03xxxVMA15 Phone 1-888-567-9596
For example, to trim-up the output voltage of a 2.5V module by 10% to 2.75V, the Rtrim-up resistor value is calculated as follows:
∆VOUT = 2.5V - 2.75V = 0.25V
Rbuffer = 78.7kΩ Rtrim-up = (24080/0.25) - 78700 = 17.62kΩ
Note: the TRIM feature does not affect the voltage at which the output over-voltage protection circuit is triggered. Trimming the
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output voltage too high may cause the over-voltage protection circuit to engage, particularly during transients. Total DC Variation of Vout: For the converter to meet its specifications, the maximum variation of the DC value of Vout, due to both trimming and remote load voltage drops, should not be greater than that specified for the output voltage trim range.
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Over-Temperature Shutdown: A temperature sensor on the converter senses the average temperature of the module. The thermal shutdown circuit is designed to turn the converter off when the temperature at the sensed location reaches the Over-Temperature Shutdown value. It will allow the converter to turn on again when the temperature of the sensed location falls by the amount of the Over-Temperature Shutdown Restart Hysteresis value.
PROTECTION FEATURES
Input Under-Voltage Lockout: The converter is designed to turn off when the input voltage is too low, helping avoid an input system instability problem, described in more detail in the application note titled “Input System Instability”. The lockout circuitry is a comparator with DC hysteresis. When the input voltage is rising, it must exceed the typical Turn-On Voltage Threshold value (listed on the specification page) before the converter will turn on. Once the converter is on, the input voltage must fall below the typical Turn-Off Voltage Threshold value before the converter will turn off. Over Current Shutdown: The converter uses the control (high-side) MOSFET on-resistance to detect short circuit or excessive over-current conditions. The converter compensates for the temperature variation of the MOSFET on-resistance, keeping the overcurrent threshold roughly constant over temperature. Very short (