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Adjustable Output 10-Amp SIP-mount DC/DC Converters

Typical unit

FEATURES PRODUCT OVERVIEW

600 KHz operation The OKR-T/10 series are SIP non-isolated Point-of-Load (PoL) DC/DC power converters measuring
only 0.41 x 0.65 x 0.3 inches (10.4 x 16.5 x 7.62 mm). The wide input range is 4.5 to 14 Volts DC. Based

4.5-14 Vdc input voltage range

on 600 KHz synchronous buck topology, the high power conversion efcient Point of Load (PoL) module

Programmable output voltage from 0.591-6.0 VDC features programmable output voltage and On/Off control, under voltage lock out (UVLO), overcurrent and

Drives up to 200 F ceramic capacitive loads over temperature protections. These units meet all standard UL/EN/ IEC 60950-1 safety certications and
RoHS-6 hazardous substance compliance.
High power conversion efciency at 92%

Outstanding thermal derating performance

Over temperature and over current protection

On/Off control

SIP, 0.41 x 0.65 x 0.3 inches (10.4 x 16.5 x 7.62 mm).

Meets UL/EN/IEC 60950-1 safety certication

RoHS-6 hazardous substance compliance

+Vin +Vout

F1 t
4XJUDIJOH
On/Off
Control t
'JMUFST
Controller
t
$VSSFOU
4FOTF
External
DC Trim
Power Open = On Reference and
Source Closed = Off Error Amplier
(Positive
On/Off)

Common Common
Figure 1. Simplied Block Diagram

For full details go to

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Performance Specifications Summary and Ordering Guide

ORDERING GUIDE
Output Input Package
IOUT R/N (mVp-p) Regulation (Max.) IIN, IIN, Efciency
VOUT (Amps Power VIN Nom. Range no load full load
Root Model (Volts) max) (Watts) Max. Line Load (Volts) (Volts) (mA) (Amps) Min. Typ. Case Pinout

OKR-T/10-W12-C 0.591-6 10 50 30 0.3% 0.75% 12 4.5-14 80 4.53 90.5% 92% C90 P73

For Vout 3.3V, Vin should be (Vout 0.85) + 0.5V. otherwise noted. Output capacitors are 1 F ceramic and| 10 F electrolytic in parallel.
Ripple and Noise is shown at Vout=1V. See specs for details.
Input cap is 22 F. See detailed specications. I/O caps are necessary for our test equip-
ment and may not be needed for your application.
All specications are at nominal line voltage, Vout= 5V and full load, +25 deg.C. unless
Vin must be 2V or higher than Vout for 3.3 to 5V outputs.

PART NUMBER STRUCTURE

OK R - T / 10 - W12 E-C
Okami Non-isolated PoL RoHS Hazardous
Substance Compliance
C = RoHS-6 (does not claim EU RoHS exemption 7blead in solder)
SIP-Mount
Forced On/Off Control
Blank = Standard on/off, open pin = ON
E = Forced enable, open pin = OFF, see specs
Output Voltage Range
T = Trimmable, 0.591-6 Volts Note: Some model number combinations
Wide Input Voltage Range may not be available. Contact Murata
W12 = 4.5 14 Volts Power Solutions for availability.
Maximum Rated Output
Current in Amps

Product Label
Because of the small size of these products, the product label contains a Model Number Product Code
character-reduced code to indicate the model number and manufacturing date
OKR-T/10-W12-C R01110
code. Not all items on the label are always used. Please note that the label dif-
fers from the product photograph on page 1. Here is the layout of the label: OKR-T/10-W12E-C R01110E

The manufacturing date code is four characters:

Mfg.
XXXXXX Product code First character Last digit of manufacturing year, example 2009
date YMDX Rev. Revision level Second character Month code (1 through 9 = Jan-Sep;
code
O, N, D = Oct, Nov, Dec)
Figure 2. Label Artwork Layout Third character Day code (1 through 9 = 1 to 9, 10 = 0 and
11 through 31 = A through Z)
The label contains three rows of information: Fourth character Manufacturing information

First row Murata Power Solutions logo

Second row Model number product code (see table)
Third row Manufacturing date code and revision level

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Performance/Functional Specications
All specications are typical unless noted See Note 1.
Input Dynamic Characteristics
Input Voltage Range See Ordering Guide Dynamic Load Response (50 to 100% load step, no external caps)
Recommended External Fuse 20 Amps di/dt = 5 A/Sec 40 Sec to within 2% of final value
Peak Deviation 300 mV
Reverse Polarity Protection (Note 9) None. Use an external fuse.
Switching Frequency 600 KHz
Isolation Not isolated. The input and output
commons are internally connected.
Environmental
Start-Up Voltage 4.2 Volts
Calculated MTBF (Note 4) A: 10,347,400 hours
Undervoltage Shutdown 3.4 Volts B: 6,559,518 hours
Reflected (Back) Ripple Current (Note 2) 20 mA pk-pk Operating Temperature Range -40 to +85 C., See derating curves
Internal Input Filter Type Capacitive Operating PC Board Range, no derating -40 to +100 C.
Input Current: Storage Temperature Range -55 to +125 C.
Full Load Conditions See Ordering Guide Thermal Protection/Shutdown +120 C.
Inrush Transient 0.4 A2Sec. Relative Humidity to 85%/+85 C.
Shutdown Mode (Off, UV, OT) 5 mA Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS-6 (does not claim EU RoHS exemption
Output Short Circuit 60 mA 7blead in solder)
No Load, 5V out 80 mA
Physical
Low Line (Vin=Vmin, 5Vout) 7.6 Amps
Remote On/Off Control (Note 5) [Standard version] Outline Dimensions See Mechanical Specifications
Positive Logic ON = +1.5 V. to +Vin max. or open pin Weight 0.07 ounces (2 grams)
OFF = 0.3 to +0.4 V. max. or ground pin Safety Meets UL/cUL 60950-1
Current 1 mA CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
Remote On/Off Control [E version] IEC/EN 60950-1
Positive Logic ON = +2 V. to +Vin max.,
49K pulldown to ground Absolute Maximum Ratings
OFF = open pin or 0.3 to +0.4 V. max.
Current 1 mA max. Input Voltage
Continuous or transient 15 Volts max.
Turn-on Time:
Vin on to Vout regulated 6 mSec Output Power 50 Watts max. (OKR-T/10-W12)
Remote On to Vout regulated 6 mSec On/Off Control 0 Volts. min. to +Vin. max.
Input Reverse Polarity Protection See Fuse section
Output
Output Current Current-limited. Devices can withstand
Minimum Loading No minimum load sustained short circuit without damage.
Output Current Range 0 to 10 Amps
Storage Temperature -40 to +125 deg. C.
(to rated specifications)
Accuracy (50% load, no trim) 2 % of Vnom Absolute maximums are stress ratings. Exposure of devices to greater than any of these
Temperature Coefficient 0.02% per C. of Vout range conditions may adversely affect long-term reliability. Proper operation under conditions
other than those listed in the Performance/Functional Specifications Table is not implied or
Ripple/Noise (20 MHz bandwidth) See Ordering Guide and note 14
recommended.
Line/Load Regulation See Ordering Guide and note 10
CAUTION: This product is not internally fused. To comply with safety agency certifications
Efficiency See Ordering Guide and performance
and to avoid injury to personnel or equipment, the user must supply an external fast-blow
graphs
fuse to the input terminals.
Maximum Capacitive Loading
Cap-ESR=0.001 to 0.015 Ohms 200 F
Cap-ESR >0.015 Ohms 1000 F
Current Limit Inception 19 Amps
(98% of Vout setting, after warm up)
Short Circuit Mode (Notes 6, 12)
Short Circuit Current Output 0.6 Amp
Protection Method Hiccup autorecovery upon overload
removal. (Note 8)
Short Circuit Duration Continuous, no damage
(output shorted to ground)
Overvoltage protection None

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Notes

(1) All specications are typical unless noted. General conditions for Specications are +25 (8) Hiccup overcurrent operation repeatedly attempts to restart the converter with a brief,
deg.C, Vin=nominal, Vout=nominal (no trim installed), full rated load. Adequate airow full-current output. If the overcurrent condition still exists, the restart current will be
must be supplied for extended testing under power. removed and then tried again. This short current pulse prevents overheating and damag-
All models are tested and specied with external 1F and 10 F paralleled output capaci- ing the converter. Once the fault is removed, the converter immediately recovers normal
tors and a 22 F external input capacitor. All capacitors are low ESR types. Caps are operation.
layout dependent These capacitors are necessary to accommodate our test equipment (9) Input Fusing: If reverse polarity is accidentally applied to the input, to ensure reverse
and may not be required in your applications. All models are stable and regulate within input protection with full output load, always connect an external input fast-blow fuse
spec under no-load conditions. in series with the +Vin input. Use approximately twice the full input current rating with
(2) Input Back Ripple Current is tested and specied over a 5 Hz to 20 MHz bandwidth. Input nominal input voltage.
ltering is Cin=2 x 100 F, 100V tantalum, Cbus=1000 F, 100V electrolytic, Lbus=1 H. (10) Regulation specications describe the deviation as the line input voltage or output load
All caps are low ESR types. current is varied from a nominal midpoint value to either extreme.
(3) Note that Maximum Power Derating curves indicate an average current at nominal input (11) CAUTION: Since the converter is mounted on the end by its pins, do not subject it to high
voltage. At higher temperatures and/or lower airow, the DC/DC converter will tolerate vibration, shock or acceleration.
brief full current outputs if the total RMS current over time does not exceed the Derating (12) Output current limit and short circuit protection is non-latching. When the overcurrent
curve. All Derating curves are presented at sea level altitude. Be aware of reduced power fault is removed, the converter will immediately recover.
dissipation with increasing altitude.
(13) Do not exceed maximum power specications when adjusting the output trim. All pub-
(4a) Mean Time Before Failure is calculated using the Telcordia (Belcore) SR-332 Method 1, lished specications are listed at rated nominal output current using published Derating
Case 3, ground xed conditions, Tpcboard=+25 C, full output load, natural air convec- curves. The maximum power specications indicate brief operation before overcurrent
tion. shutdown occurs. Note particularly that current must be limited at higher output voltage
(4b) Mean Time Before Failure is calculated using the MIL-HDBK-217N2 method, ground in order to comply with maximum power requirements.
benign, +25C., full output load, natural convection. (14) At zero output current, the output may contain low frequency components which exceed
(5) The On/Off Control is normally controlled by a switch or open collector or open drain tran- the ripple specication. The output may be operated indenitely with no load.
sistor. But it may also be driven with external logic or by applying appropriate external (15) The input and output are not isolated. They share a single COMMON power and signal
voltages which are referenced to Input Common. return.
(6) Short circuit shutdown begins when the output voltage degrades approximately 2% from (16) Vin must be 2V or higher than Vout for 3.3 to 6V outputs: Vin >= (2V + Vout)
the selected setting.
(7) The outputs are not intended to sink appreciable reverse current.

Trim Connections

Output Voltage Adustment

The output voltage may be adjusted over a limited range by connecting an
external trim resistor (Rtrim) between the Trim pin and Ground. The Rtrim +VOUT
resistor must be a 1/10 Watt precision metal lm type, 0.5% accuracy or
better with low temperature coefcient, 100 ppm/oC. or better. Mount the RTRIM
Trim RLOAD
resistor close to the converter with very short leads or use a surface mount
trim resistor.
Ground
In the tables below, the calculated resistance is given. Do not exceed the
specied limits of the output voltage or the converters maximum power
RTRIM (k) = 1.182
rating when applying these resistors. Also, avoid high noise at the Trim VOUT 0.591
input. However, to prevent instability, you should never connect any capaci-
tors to Trim.

OKR-T/10-W12
Resistor Trim Equation, OKR-T/10-W12 models:
Output Voltage Calculated Rtrim ()
1.182
6 V. 218.5 RTRIM (k) = _____________
(VOUT 0.591)
5 V. 268
3.3 V. 436
2.5 V. 619
1.8 V. 978
1.5 V. 1300
1.2 V. 1940
1.0 V. 2890
0.591 V. (open)

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PERFORMANCE DATA

Efciency vs. Line Voltage and Load Current @ +25C Efciency vs. Line Voltage and Load Current @ +25C
(VOUT = 6V) (VOUT = 3.3V)

100 100

95 95

90
90
Efciency (%)

Efciency (%)
VIN = 8V 85 VIN = 5.3V
85 VIN = 12V VIN = 12V
VIN = 14V 80 VIN = 14V
80
75
75
70
70 65

65 60
0 2 4 6 8 10 0 2 4 6 8 10
Load Curre nt (Amps) Load Curre nt (Amps)

Efciency vs. Line Voltage and Load Current @ +25C Efciency vs. Line Voltage and Load Current @ +25C
(VOUT = 1.5V) (VOUT = 1V)

100 90
85
90
80
75
80
Efciency (%)

Efciency (%)

VIN = 4.5V VIN = 4.5V

70
VIN = 12V VIN = 12V
70 VIN = 14V 65 VIN = 14V
60
60
55
50
50
45
40 40
0 2 4 6 8 10 0 2 4 6 8 10
Load Curre nt (Amps) Load Curre nt (Amps)

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PERFORMANCE DATA
Maximum Current Temperature Derating at Sea Level Maximum Current Temperature Derating at Sea Level
(VIN= 12V, VOUT = 6V). (VIN= 12V, VOUT = 2.5V)
12 12

11 11

10 10
Output Current (Amps)

Output Current (Amps)

9 9

8 0.5 m/s (100 LFM) 8 Natural convection

1.0 m/s (200 LFM) 0.5 m/s (100 LFM)
7 7
1.5 m/s (300 LFM) 1.0 m/s (200 LFM)
6 2.0 m/s (400 LFM) 1.5 m/s (300 LFM)
6
2.0 m/s (400 LFM)
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85
Ambient Temperature (C) Ambient Temperature (C)

Maximum Current Temperature Derating at Sea Level

(VIN= 12V, VOUT = 1V).
12

11

10
Output Current (Amps)

9
Natural convection
8 0.5 m/s (100 LFM)
1.0 m/s (200 LFM)
7 1.5 m/s (300 LFM)
2.0 m/s (400 LFM)
6

2
1 6 11 16 21 26 31 36 41 46 51 56 61 66
Ambient Temperature (C)

Soldering Guidelines
Murata Power Solutions recommends the specications below when installing these converters. These specications vary depending on the solder type. Exceeding these specica-
tions may cause damage to the product. Your production environment may differ; therefore please thoroughly review these guidelines with your process engineers.

Wave Solder Operations for through-hole mounted products (THMT)

For Sn/Ag/Cu based solders: For Sn/Pb based solders:
Maximum Preheat Temperature 115 C. Maximum Preheat Temperature 105 C.
Maximum Pot Temperature 270 C. Maximum Pot Temperature 250 C.
Maximum Solder Dwell Time 7 seconds Maximum Solder Dwell Time 6 seconds

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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

0.30 0.22
0.41 (10.4)
(7.62) (5.6)

CL
0.20 0.12
0.205 (5.1) 0.05 (3.05) 0.05
(5.2) (1.3) (1.3)
REF REF
THK THK

0.65 (16.5)

Pin #1

0.15 (3.8) 0.15 (3.8)

Pin #5

0.067 (1.7) 0.032

0.032
0.134 (3.4) (0.81) (0.81)

0.067 (1.7) 0.05 (1.3) 0.05 (1.3)

0.134 (3.4) OKR-T/6

OKR-T/10 OKR-T/3

Pin #1 Case C90 Case C72

Pin diameter: 0.032 (0.81)

Tolerance: 0.002 (0.05)
Pin material: Copper alloy
Pin nish: Pure matte tin 100-300 in.
over 75-100 in. nickel

Figure 2. OKR Series

Dimensions are in inches (mm shown for ref. only).
INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Component locations are typical.
OKR-T-W12 Third Angle Projection

Pin Function P73

1 Remote On/Off Control
2 +VIN
3 Ground Tolerances (unless otherwise specied):
.XX 0.02 (0.5)
4 +VOUT .XXX 0.010 (0.25)
Angles 2
5 Output Trim
Components are shown for reference only.

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STANDARD PACKAGING

Each static dissipative polyethylene foam tray

accommodates 120 converters

2.5.25 (63.5)
Closed height

10.00 .25 10.00.25

(254.0) (254.0)

Carton accommodates four (3) trays of 120 yielding 360 converters per carton.

9.92 0.63 (16.0)

(252.0) 6.5 X 45 0.39 (10.0)
0.49 x4
(12.5)
0.94
(24.0)

9.92
(252.0)

0.2
(5.0)

0.33 0.43 0.2

(8.5) (11.0) (5.0) Dimensions are in inches (mm shown for ref. only).

Third Angle Projection

Notes:
1. Material: Dow 220 antistat ethafoam
(Density: 34-35 kg/m3) Tolerances (unless otherwise specied):
.XX 0.02 (0.5)
2. Dimensions: 252 x 252 x 16 mm .XXX 0.010 (0.25)
Angles 2
8 x 15 array (120 per tray) Components are shown for reference only.

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TECHNICAL NOTES For best performance, we recommend installing a low-ESR capacitor

immediately adjacent to the converters input terminals. The capacitor should
Input Fusing be a ceramic type such as the Murata GRM32 series or a polymer type. Initial
Certain applications and/or safety agencies may require fuses at the inputs of suggested capacitor values are 10 to 22 F, rated at twice the expected maxi-
power conversion components. Fuses should also be used when there is the mum input voltage. Make sure that the input terminals do not go below the
possibility of sustained input voltage reversal which is not current-limited. For undervoltage shutdown voltage at all times. More input bulk capacitance may
greatest safely, we recommend a fast blow fuse installed in the ungrounded be added in parallel (either electrolytic or tantalum) if needed.
input supply line.
Recommended Output Filtering
The installer must observe all relevant safety standards and regulations. For The converter will achieve its rated output ripple and noise with no additional
safety agency approvals, install the converter in compliance with the end-user external capacitor. However, the user may install more external output capaci-
safety standard, i.e. IEC/EN/UL 60950-1. tance to reduce the ripple even further or for improved dynamic response.
Again, use low-ESR ceramic (Murata GRM32 series) or polymer capacitors.
Input Under-Voltage Shutdown and Start-Up Threshold
Initial values of 10 to 47 F may be tried, either single or multiple capacitors in
Under normal start-up conditions, converters will not begin to regulate properly
parallel. Mount these close to the converter. Measure the output ripple under
until the ramping-up input voltage exceeds and remains at the Start-Up
your load conditions.
Threshold Voltage (see Specications). Once operating, converters will not
turn off until the input voltage drops below the Under-Voltage Shutdown Limit. Use only as much capacitance as required to achieve your ripple and noise
Subsequent restart will not occur until the input voltage rises again above the objectives. Excessive capacitance can make step load recovery sluggish or
Start-Up Threshold. This built-in hysteresis prevents any unstable on/off opera- possibly introduce instability. Do not exceed the maximum rated output capaci-
tion at a single input voltage. tance listed in the specications.

Users should be aware however of input sources near the Under-Voltage Input Ripple Current and Output Noise
Shutdown whose voltage decays as input current is consumed (such as All models in this converter series are tested and specied for input reected
capacitor inputs), the converter shuts off and then restarts as the external ripple current and output noise using designated external input/output compo-
capacitor recharges. Such situations could oscillate. To prevent this, make nents, circuits and layout as shown in the gures below. In the gure below,
sure the operating input voltage is well above the UV Shutdown voltage AT ALL the Cbus and Lbus components simulate a typical DC voltage bus. Please
TIMES. note that the values of Cin, Lbus and Cbus will vary according to the specic
converter model.
Start-Up Time
Assuming that the output current is set at the rated maximum, the Vin to Vout
Start-Up Time (see Specications) is the time interval between the point when TO
the ramping input voltage crosses the Start-Up Threshold and the fully loaded OSCILLOSCOPE CURRENT
regulated output voltage enters and remains within its specied accuracy band. PROBE
+VIN
Actual measured times will vary with input source impedance, external input
LBUS
capacitance, input voltage slew rate and nal value of the input voltage as it +
appears at the converter. VIN
CBUS CIN
+
These converters include a soft start circuit to moderate the duty cycle of its
PWM controller at power up, thereby limiting the input inrush current.
-VIN
The On/Off Remote Control interval from On command to Vout regulated
CIN = 2 x 100F, ESR < 700m @ 100kHz
assumes that the converter already has its input voltage stabilized above the
CBUS = 1000F, ESR < 100m @ 100kHz
Start-Up Threshold before the On command. The interval is measured from the
LBUS = 1H
On command until the output enters and remains within its specied accuracy
band. The specication assumes that the output is fully loaded at maximum Figure 4: Measuring Input Ripple Current
rated current. Similar conditions apply to the On to Vout regulated specication
such as external load capacitance and soft start circuitry. In the gure below, the two copper strips simulate real-world printed circuit
impedances between the power supply and its load. In order to minimize circuit
Recommended Input Filtering errors and standardize tests between units, scope measurements should be
The user must assure that the input source has low AC impedance to provide made using BNC connectors or the probe ground should not exceed one half
dynamic stability and that the input supply has little or no inductive content, inch and soldered directly to the test circuit.
including long distributed wiring to a remote power supply. The converter will
operate with no additional external capacitance if these conditions are met.

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CAUTION: If you routinely or accidentally exceed these Derating guidelines,

the converter may have an unplanned Over Temperature shut down. Also, these
graphs are all collected at slightly above Sea Level altitude. Be sure to reduce
+VOUT the derating for higher density altitude.

Output Current Limiting

C1 C2 SCOPE RLOAD
Current limiting inception is dened as the point at which full power falls below
the rated tolerance. See the Performance/Functional Specications. Note par-
-VOUT ticularly that the output current may briey rise above its rated value in normal
operation as long as the average output power is not exceeded. This enhances
reliability and continued operation of your application. If the output current is
too high, the converter will enter the short circuit condition.
C1 = 1F
C2 = 10F Output Short Circuit Condition
LOAD 2-3 INCHES (51-76mm) FROM MODULE When a converter is in current-limit mode, the output voltage will drop as the
Figure 5: Measuring Output Ripple and Noise (PARD) output current demand increases. If the output voltage drops too low (approxi-
mately 98% of nominal output voltage for most models), the magnetically
Minimum Output Loading Requirements coupled voltage used to develop primary side voltages will also drop, thereby
All models regulate within specication and are stable under no load to full shutting down the PWM controller. Following a time-out period, the PWM will
load conditions. Operation under no load might however slightly increase restart, causing the output voltage to begin ramping up to its appropriate value.
output ripple and noise. If the short-circuit condition persists, another shutdown cycle will initiate. This
rapid on/off cycling is called hiccup mode. The hiccup cycling reduces the
Thermal Shutdown
average output current, thereby preventing excessive internal temperatures
To prevent many over temperature problems and damage, these converters
and/or component damage. A short circuit can be tolerated indenitely.
include thermal shutdown circuitry. If environmental conditions cause the
temperature of the DC/DCs to rise above the Operating Temperature Range The hiccup system differs from older latching short circuit systems
up to the shutdown temperature, an on-board electronic temperature sensor because you do not have to power down the converter to make it restart. The
will power down the unit. When the temperature decreases below the turn-on system will automatically restore operation as soon as the short circuit condi-
threshold, the converter will automatically restart. There is a small amount of tion is removed.
hysteresis to prevent rapid on/off cycling. The temperature sensor is typically
Remote On/Off Control
located adjacent to the switching controller, approximately in the center of the
unit. See the Performance and Functional Specications. Please refer to the Connection Diagram on page 1 for On/Off connections.

CAUTION: If you operate too close to the thermal limits, the converter may Positive polarity models are enabled when the On/Off pin is left open or is
shut down suddenly without warning. Be sure to thoroughly test your applica- pulled high to +Vin with respect to Vin. Positive-polarity devices are disabled
tion to avoid unplanned thermal shutdown. when the On/Off is grounded or brought to within a low voltage (see Specica-
tions) with respect to Vin.
Temperature Derating Curves
Dynamic control of the On/Off function should be able to sink appropriate
The graphs in this data sheet illustrate typical operation under a variety of
signal current when brought low and withstand appropriate voltage when
conditions. The Derating curves show the maximum continuous ambient air
brought high. Be aware too that there is a nite time in milliseconds (see
temperature and decreasing maximum output current which is acceptable
Specications) between the time of On/Off Control activation and stable,
under increasing forced airow measured in Linear Feet per Minute (LFM).
regulated output. This time will vary slightly with output load type and current
Note that these are AVERAGE measurements. The converter will accept brief
and input conditions.
increases in current or reduced airow as long as the average is not exceeded.
Output Capacitive Load
Note that the temperatures are of the ambient airow, not the converter
itself which is obviously running at higher temperature than the outside air. These converters do not require external capacitance added to achieve rated
Also note that very low ow rates (below about 25 LFM) are similar to natural specications. Users should only consider adding capacitance to reduce
convection, that is, not using fan-forced airow. switching noise and/or to handle spike current load steps. Install only enough
capacitance to achieve noise objectives. Excess external capacitance may
Murata Power Solutions makes Characterization measurements in a closed cause regulation problems, degraded transient response and possible oscilla-
cycle wind tunnel with calibrated airow. We use both thermocouples and an tion or instability.
infrared camera system to observe thermal performance.
This product is subject to the following operating requirements
Murata Power Solutions, Inc.
and the Life and Safety Critical Application Sales Policy:
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