Lucent Technologies Inc. 9
Data Sheet
August 1998 36 Vdc to 75 Vdc Inputs; 20 W
LW020 Single-Output-Series Power Modules:
Design Considerations
Input Source Impedance
The power module should be connected to a low ac-
impedance input source. Highly inductive source
impedances can affect the stability of the power mod-
ule. For the test configuration in Figure 11, a 33 µF
electrolytic capacitor (ESR < 0.7 Ω at 100 kHz)
mounted close to the power module helps ensure sta-
bility of the unit. For other highly inductive source
impedances, consult the factory for further application
guidelines.
Safety Considerations
For safety-agency approval of the system in which the
power module is used, the power module must be
installed in compliance with the spacing and separation
requirements of the end-use safety agency standard,
i.e.,
UL
1950,
CSA
22.2 No. 950-95, EN60950, and
IEC950.
For the converter output to be considered meeting the
requirements of saf ety extr a-low v oltage (SELV), one of
the following must be true:
■All inputs are SELV and floating, with the output also
floating.
■All inputs are SELV and grounded, with the output
also grounded.
■Any non-SELV input must be provided with rein-
f orced insulation from an y other hazardous voltages,
including the ac mains, and must have a SELV reli-
ability test performed on it in combination with the
converters. Inputs must meet SELV requirements.
If the input meets extra-low voltage (ELV) require-
ments, then the converter’s output is considered ELV.
The input to these units is to be provided with a maxi-
mum 5 A normal-blow fuse in the ungrounded lead.
Feature Descriptions
Overcurrent Protection
To provide protection in a fault (output overload) condi-
tion, the unit is equipped with internal current-limiting
circuitry and can endure current limiting for an unlim-
ited duration. At the point of current-limit inception, the
unit shifts from voltage control to current control. If the
output voltage is pulled very low during a severe fault,
the current-limit circuit can exhibit either foldback or
tailout characteristics (output-current decrease or
increase). The unit operates normally once the output
current is brought back into its specified range.
Output Overvoltage Protection
The output overvoltage clamp consists of control cir-
cuitry, independent of the primary regulation loop, that
monitors the voltage on the output terminals. The con-
trol loop of the shutdown has a higher v oltage set point
than the primary loop (see Feature Specifications
table). In a fault condition, the overvoltage clamp
ensures that the output voltage does not exceed
VO, clamp, max. This provides a redundant voltage-control
that reduces the risk of output overvoltage.
Remote On/Off
Two remote on/off options are available. Positive logic
remote on/off turns the module on during a logic-high
voltage on the REMOTE ON/OFF pin, and off during a
logic low. Negativ e logic remote on/off, device code suf-
fix “1”, turns the module off during a logic high and on
during a logic low.
To turn the power module on and off, the user must
supply a switch to control the voltage between the
on/off terminal and the VI(–) terminal (Von/off). The
switch can be an open collector or equivalent (see Fig-
ure 14). A logic low is Von/off = 0 V to 1.2 V. The maxi-
mum Ion/off during a logic low is 1 mA. The switch
should maintain a logic-low voltage while sinking 1 mA.
During a logic high, the maximum Von/off generated by
the power module is 6 V. The maximum allowable leak-
age current of the switch at Von/off = 6 V is 50 µA.
The module has internal capacitance to reduce noise
at the ON/OFF pin. Additional capacitance is not gen-
erally needed and may degrade the start-up character-
istics of the module.
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Figure 14. Remote On/Off Implementation
+
Ion/off
–
Von/off
REMOTE
ON/OFF
VI(+)
VI(–)