The holdup capacitors are switched on automatically
when there is a loss of power on both feeds A & B or
both feeds have dropped below –38V (typical).
Upon restoration of normal power on either or both
feeds, the holdup capacitors automatically go off line
and are recharged for the next power loss event.
Note 1: The holdup capacitors and the bleed resistor are
installed external to the module.
Note 2: The PICMG 3.0’s requirements for the 0 Vdc
transient for 5ms is normally interpreted as the holdup
time requirement by many. In actuality, when one
considers the additional specification of 50V/ms fall time
and 12.5 V/ms rise time to and from the 0Vdc condition,
this leads to a 9.3ms of total hold up time requirement
when power is interrupted at -43Vdc. The 72V_CAP
output provided by the module to charge the bulk
capacitors provides a tremendous advantage over
conventional designs in terms of real estate
requirements on the board with the added benefit of the
usage of 80V capacitor rating vs >/=100V.
The holdup time, Tholdup, is defined for power loss at -
43Vdc input and the C_HLDP maintaining -48V_OUT bus
to at least –36Vdc (which is the minimum operating
voltage of the downstream DC/DC bus converter).
Note 3: Bleed Resistor (R_Bleed): Normally, the bleed
resistor is not required as there is sufficient standby
current drain within the module to bleed the holdup
capacitors from 75V to 60V in 1 second as specified in
the PICMG 3.0. Again, due to the PIM300X’s unique
design, the placement of the bleed resistor results in
significantly less power dissipation compared with
conventional designs where the bleed resistor is sized for
-75Vdc continuous maximum voltage and -100V
transients.
Over Current Protection (- 48V_OUT Bus)
To provide protection in a fault (output overload or short
circuit) condition, the unit is equipped with internal
current-limiting circuitry. The unit can endure current
overload conditions continuously or shutdown due to
thermal protection depending on operating ambient
temperature conditions. The unit will restart
automatically once the overload condition is removed.
Input Under Voltage Lockout
At input voltages below the input under voltage lockout
threshold limit (VUVLO), the module operation is disabled.
The module will begin to operate at an input voltage
above the under voltage lockout turn-on threshold(VUVHI).
Please see the Electrical Specifications Table for the
specified trip points.
Transient Over Voltage Protection
The module incorporates a Transient Voltage
Suppressor. This feature helps protect the module and
the downstream DC/DC converters from input voltage
transients exceeding -75Vdc. The TVS is rated for 1500W
of Peak Pulse Power with the Breakdown Voltage (VBR) of
77.8V to 86.0V.
Input Reverse Polarity Protection
The module shall not be damaged from reverse polarity
connection in the event of miswiring of either input feeds
at the shelf input terminals.
Over Temperature Protection
To provide over temperature protection in a fault
condition, the unit will shutdown if any thermal sensor
reference point TOTP (identified in Figure 16), exceeds the
trip point of 125oC (+/- 5oC). The thermal shutdown is not
intended as a guarantee that the unit will survive
temperatures beyond its rating. The module will
automatically restart after it cools down.
During thermal design verification, it is recommended
that these temperatures be monitored by IR Thermal
imaging camera. In case thermocouples are used, the
thermocouple contacts should be attached as close as
possible to the thermal sensors (thermistors) on the PWB
but not directly on the thermistors themselves. Attaching
the contacts directly to the thermocouple is not
recommended as this will result in false temperature
measurements due to the heat sink effect of the
thermocouple wires.
Management Power (MGMT_PWR)
• The module provides up to 8W of 3.3V
(PIM300F) or 5.0V (PIM300A) of isolated output
power referred to LOGIC_GND.
• The management power is available
automatically as soon as the input voltage
levels are within –36Vdc to –75Vdc.
• The output is short circuit and over voltage
protected with low ripple and noise.
Thermal Considerations
Power modules operate in a variety of thermal
environments; however, sufficient cooling should be
provided to help ensure reliable operation.
Considerations include ambient temperature, airflow,
module power dissipation, and the need for increased
reliability. A reduction in the operating temperature of
the module will result in an increase in reliability. The
thermal data presented here is based on physical
measurements taken in a wind tunnel. The test set-up is
shown below in Figure 18.