NKS1000x12Sxx
4.5-14V Input, 0.59-5.5V, 12A Output
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4.5-14V Input 12A Output Point-of-Load Converter
Features
● Wide input ranges: 4.5V –14V
● High efficiency: 93.3% @ 5V/12A
output and 12V input
● DOSA standard footprint and pin-out
● Remote sense, remote enable control,
power good signal, output trim, output
over-current/short-circuit protections,
● Monotonic start-up
● All components meet UL 94V0
Applications
Options
●
●
●
●
● Negative/Positive enable logic
● Output voltage tracking/Sequence
Intermediate bus architecture
Telecom, datacom, networking equipment
Electronic data processing, servers
Distributed power architectures
Part Numbering System
NKS
1
000
12
Series
Name:
Input
Voltage:
Output
Voltage:
Enabling
Logic:
Rated
Output
Current:
NKS
1: 4.5-14V
000:
available*
(0.59 -5.5V)
P: positive
N:negative
Unit: A
12:12A
S
Pin Length
Options:
S: SMT*
Electrical
Options:
0: None
1: Output tracking
Mechanical
Options
Lead-free,
(ROHS-6
Compliant)
5:open-frame
*: Standard product has variable output voltage (adjustable between 0.59 – 5.5V). Please contact the factory if fixed output voltage
models are needed.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Excessive stresses over these absolute maximum ratings can cause damage to the converter. Operation should be
limited to the conditions outlined under the Electrical Specification Section.
Parameter
Input Voltage (continuous)
Sequencing Voltage
Operating Ambient Temperature
(See Thermal Consideration section)
Storage Temperature
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
Vi
VSEQ
-0.3
-0.3
15
Vi
Vdc
Vdc
To
-40
85*
˚C
Tstg
-55
125
˚C
* Derating curves provided in this datasheet end at 85ºC ambient temperature. Operation above 85ºC ambient temperature is allowed provided
the temperatures of the key components do not exceed the limit stated in the Thermal Considerations section.
Electrical Specifications
These specifications are valid over the converter’s full range of input voltage, resistive load, and temperature unless
noted otherwise.
Input Specifications
Parameter
Input Voltage
Input Current
Quiescent Input Current (Vin = 12, Vo = 3.3V)
Standby Input Current
Input Reflected-ripple Current, Peak-to-peak
(5 Hz to 20 MHz, 1 μH source impedance)
Input Ripple Rejection (120 Hz)
Output Specifications
Parameter
Output Voltage Set Point Tolerance
(Vi = 12 V; Io = Io_max; Ta = 25°C)
Output Voltage Set Point Tolerance (over all conditions)
Output Regulation:
Line Regulation (Vi = 4.5V to 14V, Io = 1/2 of load)
Load Regulation (Io = Io_min to Io_max, Vi = 12V)
Temperature (Ta = -40°C to 85 °C)
Output Ripple and Noise Voltage
(5 Hz to 20 MHz bandwidth, Vin = 12V)
External Load Capacitance
Output Current
Output Current-limit Trip Point (hiccup mode)
Voltage Tracking/Sequencing Slew Rate – Power UP
Voltage Tracking/Sequencing Slew Rate – Power down
Output Ripple Frequency
Turn-on Time (Io = full load, Vo within 1% of setpoint)
Vo = 0.59V
Vo = 1.2V
Vo = 1.8V
Efficiency
(Vi = 12V; Io = Io,max, TA = 25ºC)
Vo = 2.5V
Vo = 3.3V
Vo = 5V
Symbol
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Vi
Ii_max
Ii_Qsnt
Ii_stdby
4.5
-
55
1.2
14
12
Vdc
A
mA
mA
-
-
40
-
mAp-p
50
-
dB
-
Symbol
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
-
-1.5
-
1.5
%
-
-2.5
-
2.5
%
-
-
10
10
5
mV
mV
mV
Peak-to-peak -
-
50
RMS
Io
Io_cli
0
Iomax
20
-
η
η
η
η
η
η
-
600
6
74
82.5
86
88.6
91
93.3
mV
1200
12
24
2
2
-
mV
μF
A
A
V/ms
V/ms
kHz
ms
%
%
%
%
%
%
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Output Specifications (continued)
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typical
Dynamic Response
(Vi = 12V; Ta = 25°C; Load transient 2.5A/μs)
Load step from 100% to50% of full load:
Peak deviation
Settling time (to 10% band of Vo deviation)
Load step from 50% to 100% of full load
Peak deviation
Settling time (to 10% band of Vo deviation)
General Specifications
Parameter
Max
Unit
200
20
mV
μs
200
20
mV
μs
Symbol
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
-
-
-
-
-
VON/OFF
ION/OFF
-0.3
-
0.6
1.0
V
μA
VON/OFF
ION/OFF
3.5
-
-
5
10
V
mA
Remote Enable
Logic Low:
ION/OFF = 0μA
VON/OFF = 0.0V
Logic High:
ION/OFF = 1mA
Leakage Current
Calculated MTBF (Telecordia SR-332, 2011, Issue 3), full load,
40°C, 60% upper confidence level, typical Vin
Power Good Signal (open drain, positive logic)
106 -hour
14.5
Output LOW
threshold
Output HIGH
threshold
Pull down
resistance of
PGOOD pin
90
%Vonom
7
110
%Vonom
50
ohm
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Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
Characteristic Curves
Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
Figure 1(b). Efficiency vs. Load Current
(25oC, 1.2V output)
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
Figure 1(a). Efficiency vs. Load Current
(25oC, 0.591V output)
Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
Figure 1(d). Efficiency vs. Load Current
(25oC, 2.5V output)
Efficiency (%)
Efficiency (%)
Figure 1(c). Efficiency vs. Load Current
(25oC, 1.8V output)
Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
Figure 1(e). Efficiency vs. Load Current
(25oC, 3.3V output)
Figure 1(f). Efficiency vs. Load Current
(25oC, 5V output)
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Output Current
5A/div
Output Current
5A/div
Output voltage
50mV/div
Output voltage
50mV/div
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Time: 50 us/div
Time: 50 us/div
Figure 3. Transient Load Response.
Input voltage 12V, Output voltage 5V, Output current
6A -> 12A, Slew rate 2.5A/µs,Cout-4x220uF
Tracking Reference
Output Voltage
Output Control
(5V/div)
Voltage (2V/div)
Output Voltage
(2V/div)
Figure 2. Transient Load Response.
Input voltage 12V, Output voltage 5V, Output current
12A->6A, Slew rate 2.5A/µs,Cout-4x220uF
Input Voltage (V)
Time: 2 ms/div
Figure 4. Voltage Tracking/Sequencing (with
tracking option) Vin = 12V, Vo = 5V, Io = 0A
Figure 5. Start-Up from Enable Control
Vin = 12V, Vo = 5V, Io = 0A
Output Voltage
2V/div
Vin=12V
Vin=14V
Input Voltage
5V/div
Output Voltage Ripple
(20mV/div)
Vin=8V
Time: 5 ms/div
Time: (2μs/div)
Figure 6. Output Ripple Voltage
Vo = 5V, Io = 12A
Figure 7. Start-Up from Application of Input Voltage
Vin = 12V, Vo = 5V, Io = 0A
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Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
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Ambient Temperature(ºC)
Ambient Temperature(ºC)
Figure 8(a). Current Derating Curve for 0.59V Output
Vin = 12V, open frame
Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
Figure 8(b). Current Derating Curve for 1.2V Output
Vin = 12V, open frame
Ambient Temperature(ºC)
Ambient Temperature(ºC)
Figure 8(d). Current Derating Curve for 2.5V Output
Vin = 12V, open frame
Output Current (A)
Output Current (A)
Figure 8(c). Current Derating Curve for 1.8V Output
Vin = 12V, open frame
Ambient Temperature(ºC)
Figure 8(e). Current Derating Curve for 3.3V Output
Vin = 12V, open frame
Ambient Temperature(ºC)
Figure 8(f). Current Derating Curve for 5V Output
Vin = 12V, open frame
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Feature Descriptions
Remote ON/OFF
The converter can be turned on and off by changing
the voltage or resistance between the ON/OFF pin
and GND. The NKS converters can be ordered with
positive logic or negative enabling logic.
TTL/CMOS
ON/OFF
GND)
For the negative control logic, the converter is ON
when the ON/OFF pin is at a logic low level, and
OFF when the ON/OFF pin is at a logic high level.
For the positive control logic, the converter is ON
when the ON/OFF pin is at a logic high level and
OFF when the ON/OFF pin is at a logic low level.
The converter is ON no matter what control logic is
when the ON/OFF pin is left open (unconnected).
Figure 9 is the recommended ON/Off control circuit
for both positive logic modules and negative logic
modules. Recommended value of the pull up
resistor R_pull-up is 20K. The maximum allowable
leakage current from this pin at logic-high level is
listed in the General Specifications table.
The logic-low level is from -0.3V to 0.6V, and the
maximum current flowing out of ON/OFF pin during
logic low is 1 μA. The external switch must be
capable of maintaining a logic-low level while sinking
this current.
Figure 10 shows direct logic control. When this
method is used, it’s important to make sure that the
voltage at the ON/OFF pin is less than 0.6V in logic
LOW state, and is not lower than 3.5V in logic HIGH
state.
Figure 10. Direct Logic Drive
Remote SENSE
The remote SENSE pin is used to sense voltage at
the load point to accurately regulate the load voltage
and eliminate the impact of the voltage drop in the
power distribution path.
The SENSE pin should be connected to the point
where regulation is desired. The voltage between
the output pins must not exceed the operating range
of this converter shown in the specification table.
When remote sense is not used, the SENSE pin can
be connected to the positive output terminals. If the
SENSE pins are left floating, the converter will
deliver an output voltage slightly higher than its set
point.
Since there is no remote sense on the return path,
the voltage drop on the ground (common)
connection is not compensated, and it is important to
make sure that the return path resistance is
sufficiently low so that the voltage drop across it is
acceptable without compensation.
Vin
Output Voltage Programming and Adjustment
R pull_up
ON/OFF
GND
Figure 9. Circuit for Logic Control
This series of converters is available with variable
output. The converters are preset to a nominal
0.59V output voltage, and can be trimmed up to
5.5V using an external trim resistor.
To increase the output voltage, a resistor should be
connected between the TRIM pin and the GND pin.
Rtrim
5.91
(k)
Vo 0.591
Where Vo is the desired output voltage.
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Output Over-Current Protection
Input Voltage(V)
16
14
12
10
Upper Limit
8
Lower Limit
6
4
As a standard feature, the converter turns off when
the load current exceeds the current limit. If the
over-current or short circuit condition persists, the
converter will operate in a hiccup mode (repeatedly
trying to restart) until the over-current condition is
cleared.
2
0
Thermal Shutdown
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
Output Voltage(V)
Figure 11. Output Voltage vs. Input Voltage set point area
Figure. 11 shows the operating area of the input and
output voltages. The Upper Limit curve shows that
for output voltages below 0.9V, the input voltage
must be lower than the maximum of 14V for the
converter to operate properly. The Lower Limit curve
shows that for output voltages greater than 3.8V, the
input voltage needs to be larger than 4.5V.
Vin
Vo
SEQ
As a standard feature, the converter will shut down if
an over-temperature condition is detected.
The thermal shutdown function is designed to turn
the converter off when the temperature at the
controller reaches 140°C. The converter will resume
operation after the converter cools down.
Voltage Tracking/Sequencing
An optional voltage tracking/sequencing feature is
available. This feature is compatible with DOSA’s
“Voltage Sequencing” feature and POLA’s “Voltage
Tracking” feature. If this feature is not used, the
SEQ pin should be left open or tied to a voltage
higher than the output voltage yet not higher than
the input voltage.
TRIM
SENSE
Rtrim
ON/OFF
GND
GND
During startup, this feature forces the output of the
converter to follow the voltage at the SEQ pin on 1:1
ratio until it reaches the set-point. During turnoff, the
output voltage follows the voltage at the SEQ pin all
the way to the completely shutdown. When using
this function, one should pay careful attention to the
following aspects:
Figure 12. Circuit to Trim Output Voltage.
The circuit configuration for trim operation is shown
in Figure. 12. Because NKS converters use GND as
the reference for control, Rtrim should be placed as
close to the GND pin as possible, and the trace
connecting the GND pin and Rtrim resistor should
not carry significant current, to reduce the effect of
voltage drop on the GND trace/plain on the output
voltage accuracy.
When the remote sense and the trim functions are
used simultaneously, do not allow the output voltage
at the converter output terminals to be outside the
operating range.
1). This feature is intended mainly for startup and
shutdown sequencing control. In normal operation,
the voltage at SEQ pin should be maintained higher
than the output voltage set point or left unconnected;
2). The input voltage should be valid for this feature
to work. During startup, it is recommended to have
a delay of at least 10 ms between the establishment
of a valid input voltage and the application of a
voltage at the SEQ pin;
3). The ON/OFF pin should be in “Enabled” state
when this function is effective.
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POWER GOOD
Thermal Considerations
NKS converters provide a Power Good (PGOOD)
signal that is implemented with an open-drain output,
in which the high state indicates that the output
voltage is within 10% of its set point.. The PGOOD
signal will be at low state if any of the following
conditions exist.:
The NKS converters can operate in various thermal
environments. Due to high efficiencies and optimal
heat distribution, these converters exhibit excellent
thermal performance.
•
•
•
•
•
VFB is more than ±10% from nominal
soft-start is active
an under-voltage condition exists
a short circuit condition has been detected
die temperature is over 145°C
Design Considerations
Input Source Impedance and Filtering
The stability of the NKS converters, as with any
DC/DC converter, may be compromised if the
source impedance is too high or too inductive. It’s
desirable to keep the input source AC impedance as
low as possible. To reduce ripple current getting
into the input circuit (especially the ground/return
conductor), it is desirable to place some low ESR
capacitors at the input. Due to the existence of
some inductance (such as the trace inductance,
connector inductance, etc) in the input circuit,
possible oscillation may occur at the input of the
converter. A combination of ceramic capacitors and
Tantalum/Polymer capacitors should be used at the
input so that the relatively higher ERS of
Tantalum/Polymer capacitors can help damp the
possible oscillation between the ceramic capacitors
and the inductance.
The maximum allowable output power of any power
converter is usually determined by the electrical
design and the maximum operating temperature of
its components. The NKS converters have been
tested comprehensively under various conditions to
generate the derating curves with consideration for
long term reliability.
Thermal derating curves are highly influenced by
test conditions and the test setup, such as the
interface method between the converter and the test
fixture board, spacing and construction (especially
copper weight, holes and openings) of the fixture
board and the spacing board, temperature
measurement method, and the ambient temperature
measurement point. The thermal derating curves in
this datasheet are obtained by thermal tests in a
wind tunnel at 25ºC, 55ºC, 70ºC, and 85ºC.
Convection heat transfer is the primary cooling
means for these converters. Therefore, airflow
speed is important for any intended operating
environment.
Increasing the airflow over the
converter enhances the heat transfer via convection.
Figures 8 (a) through (f) show the current derating
curves under 12V input voltage for a few output
voltages. To maintain high long-term reliability, the
module should be operated within these curves in
steady state. Note: the Natural convection condition
can be measured from 0.05 - 0.15 m/s ( 10 - 30
LFM).
Similarly, although the converter is designed to be
stable without external capacitor at the output, some
low ESR capacitors at the output may be desirable
to further reduce the output voltage ripple or improve
the transient response. A combination of ceramic
capacitors and Tantalum/Polymer capacitors usually
achieves good results.
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Mechanical drawing
Notes:
1) All dimensions in mm (inch) (1 inch = 25.4mm).
Tolerances:
.x (.xx): + 0.5 (0.020’’)
.xxx: + 0.25 (0.010’’)
2) Workmanship: Meet or exceeds IPC-A-610 Class II
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Recommended Pad Layout
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