Military Attenuator Module
MI-RAM™
Actual size:
2.28 x 2.4 x 0.5in
57,9 x 61,0 x 12,7mm
Ripple Attenuator Module
Features & Benefits
Packaging Options
• Reduces output PARD to ≤10mVp-p
• Full attenuation up to 20A load
• Compatible with all MI-Family
converters from 5 to 50VDC output
• Efficiency: 93% – 99%
• Converter sense, trim, OVP & OCP
retained
• MIL-STD-810 environments
SlimMod:
Flangeless baseplate, option suffix: - S
Example: MI - RAM - M1 - S
FinMod:
Finned heat sink, option suffix:
- F1, - F2, -F3 or -F4
Examples:
MI - RAM - M1 -F1, 0.25” fins, longitudinal
MI - RAM - M1 -F2, 0.50” fins, longitudinal
MI - RAM - M1 -F3, 0.25” fins, transverse
MI - RAM - M1 -F4, 0.50” fins, transverse
Electrical Considerations
• Size: 2.28” x 2.4” x 0.5”
(57,9 x 61,0 x 12,7mm)
Transient Response and Dynamic Range: Full rated noise attenuation will be
Product Highlights
The MI-RAM is designed for applications where
extremely low noise outputs are required.
When used with any Vicor MI-Family DC-DC
converter, the MI-RAM reduces both line
frequency related ripple and switching noise to
less than or equal to 10mVp-p, DC to 20MHz.
The combination of the MI-RAM with an
MI-Family converter provides the output noise
performance of a linear supply at a power
density in excess of 15W/in3.
Full encapsulation in a low profile package
enables the MI-RAM to meet MIL-STD-810
environmental testing requirements.
Slotted baseplate
• No adjustments required
All of the features of the MI-Family converter
remain available while using the MI-RAM,
including output voltage trimming, OVP and
OTP (MI-200 only), current limiting, remote
sense, and output inhibit.
Standard:
maintained at the MI-RAM output for step load changes up to 10% of the rated
output current of the source converter, with the MI-RAM exhibiting an underdamped
output excursion of less than 10mVp-p. Some degradation in noise attenuation
during the transient response period following the step may be exhibited for larger
load changes. Adding output capacitance to the MI-RAM will improve the rejection
over a larger dynamic range.
Sense Connection: Sense-in and sense-out connections are provided on the MI-RAM.
Sense-in connections must be connected to the corresponding sense connections on
the Vicor converter. Sense-out pins on the MI-RAM must be connected between the
MI-RAM power-output pins, and the point of load.
Output Load Characteristics: When used in combination with Vicor DC-DC
converters, and with sense leads connected, the MI-RAM will be stable for any
non-inductive load.
DC Voltage Drop: Below full load, the input to output DC Voltage Drop is controlled
to be an essentially constant voltage which appears between the –IN and –OUT
terminals. In overload the DC voltage drop will rise as current increases. A few tens
of millivolts appears between the +IN and +OUT terminals. Care should be taken not
to connect IN and OUT terminals (i.e. through scope probe returns, grounds, etc.), as
attenuation will be adversely affected.
Part Numbering
MI
-
RAM
Ripple Attenuator
Module
MI-RAM™
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M
-
Product Grade Temperatures (°C)
Grade Operating
Storage
I = - 40 to +100 - 55 to +125
M = - 55 to +100 - 65 to +125
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Current Rating
1 = Up to 10A
2 = Up to 20A
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Specifications
(typical at TBP = 25°C, nominal line and 75% load, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Min. Typ. Max. Units Notes
2.0
3.0
mVp-p
MI-200; 10% to 100% load
Output noise and ripple
6.0
10.0
mVp-p
MI-J00; 10% to 100% load
Input voltage range
5.0
50
VDC
Output voltage accuracy
99.5
100.5
%
Of MI source converter
10
A
MI-RAM-I1 and MI-RAM-M1
Full load current
20
A
MI-RAM-I2 and MI-RAM-M2
DC voltage drop
0.34
0.38
10% to full load
Dissipation = (DC voltage drop x load current) + (VIN x 15mA)
Isolation
250
VRMS
Input / output to baseplate
3.6 3.7 3.8
ounces
Weight
102 105 107
grams
PRODUCT GRADE SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter
I-Grade M-Grade
Storage temperature
-55°C to +125°C
-65°C to +125°C
Operating temperature (baseplate)
-40°C to +100°C
-55°C to +100°C
12 hours, 29 cycles
96 hours, 213 cycles
12 cycles
-65°C to +100°C
12 cycles
-65°C to +100°C
-40°C, +80°C
-55°C, +80°C
2 years
2 years
MIL-STD-810
MIL-STD-810
NAVMAT P-4855-1A
NAVMAT P-4855-1A
Power cycling burn-in
Temperature cycled with power off
17°C per minute rate of change
Test data supplied at these temperatures [a]
Warranty
Environmental compliance
Derating
[a]
Test data available for review or download from vicorpower.com
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS
Parameter Qualification
Altitude
MIL-STD-810D, Method 500.2, Procedure III, explosive decompression (40K ft.).
Explosive Atmosphere
MIL-STD-810C, Method 511.1, Procedure I
MIL-STD-810D, Method 500.2, Procedure II, 40,000ft., 1000 – 1500ft./ min. to 70,000ft., unit functioning
MIL-STD-810D, Method 514.3, Procedure I, category 6, helicopter, 20g
Vibration
MIL-STD-810D, Method 514.3 random: 10 – 300Hz @ 0.02g 2 /Hz, 2000Hz @ 0.002g 2 / Hz, 3.9 total Grms
3hrs/axis. Sine: 30Hz @ 20g, 60Hz @ 10g, 90Hz @ 6.6g, 120Hz @ 5.0g, 16.0 total Grms, 3 axes
MIL-STD-810E, Method 514.4, Table 514.4-VII, ±6 db/octave, 7.7Grms, 1hr/axis
MIL-STD-810D, Method 516.3, Procedure I, functional shock, 40g
Shock
MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, 18 pulses, 60g, 9msec
MIL-STD-202F, Method 207A, 3 impacts / axis, 1, 3, 5 feet
Acceleration
MIL-STD-810D, Method 513.3, Procedure II Operational test, 9g for 1 minute along 3 mutually perpendicular axes
Humidity
MIL-STD-810D, Method 507.2, Procedure I, cycle I, 240 hrs, 88% relative humidity
Solder Test
MIL-STD-202, Method 208, 8hr. aging
Fungus
MIL-STD-810C, Method 508.1
Salt-Fog
MIL-STD-810C, Method 509.1
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MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, 75g, 11ms saw tooth shock
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25db
30db
Attenuation
35db
Input to the converter 10V/cm
40db
45db
50db
55db
60db
10Hz
100Hz
1KHz
10KHz
100KHz
1MHz
10MHz
Frequency
Output from the RAM 20mV/cm
Figure 1 — Comparison of input to output ripple (typical)
Figure 2 — Attenuation vs. frequency (typical)
.01µF
+
.01µF
L1
+ IN
C1
–
Gate IN
Gate OUT
– In
+ IN
+OUT
VI-200
MI-200
+ S IN
+S
Trim
–S
–OUT
+OUT
+ S OUT
MI-RAM
VI-RAM N/C
+
220µF
– S IN
– IN
– S OUT
–OUT
0.22µF
Load
.01µF
.01µF
Figure 3 — Connection diagram
Storage
Vicor products, when not installed in customer units, should be stored in ESD safe packaging in accordance with ANSI/ESD S20.20,
“Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies and Equipment” and should be maintained in a temperature controlled factory/
warehouse environment not exposed to outside elements controlled between the temperature ranges of 15°C and 38°C. Humidity shall not
be condensing, no minimum humidity when stored in an ESD compliant package.
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VI-RAM Mechanical Diagram
MI-RAM™
Mechanical Drawing
in
(mm)
2.28
(57,9)
0.49
(12,4)
0.300.015
(7,6)(0,38)
Standard
0.080 Dia (2) places
Solder plate
over copper alloy
1.30
(33,0)
0.65
(16,5)
RoHS
0.080 Dia (2) places
Matte tin over copper
alloy
Pin #
9
4
2.10
(53,4)
3
2
8
VI-RAM
MI-RAM
1
.15
(3,8)
7
6
5
.70
.40 (17,8)
(10,2)
FULL R
.15
(3,8)
1.90
(48,3)
1
+IN
2
+Sense IN
3
–Sense IN
4
–IN
5
+OUT
6
+Sense
7
.35 .015
(8,9)(0,38)
NC
8
–Sense
9
–OUT
Standard
RoHS
0.040 (1,0) Dia (7) places
Solder plate
over copper alloy
0.040 (1,0) Dia (7) places
Matte tin over copper
alloy
Product ID
this surface
2.40
(61,0)
.30
(7,6) Min.
0.22
(5,6) Min.
.50
(12,7)
1.75 Max.
(44,4)
+.030 (0,76)
-.000 (0,00)
.01
.12
(3,0)
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1.40
1.00 (35,6)
(25,4)
Function
Aluminum Base
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