Lineage Power 9
Data Sheet
April 2008 36 Vdc to 75 Vdc Inputs; 20 W
LW020 Single-Output-Series Power Modules:
Design Considerations
Grounding Considerations
For standard units, the case is connected internally to
VI(+). For units with the case ground pin option, the
case is not connected internally allowing the user flexi-
bility in grounding.
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 ¾ 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 C22.2 No. 950-95, and VDE 0805
(EN60950, IEC950).
If the input source is non-SELV (ELV or a hazardous
voltage greater than 60 Vdc and less than or equal to
75 Vdc), for the module's output to be considered
meeting the requirements of safety extra-low voltage
(SELV), all of the following must be true:
nThe input source is to be provided with reinforced
insulation from any other hazardous voltages, includ-
ing the ac mains.
nOne VI pin and one VO pin are to be grounded or
both the input and output pins are to be kept floating.
nThe input pins of the module are not operator acces-
sible.
nAnother SELV reliability test is conducted on the
whole system, as required by the safety agencies, on
the combination of supply source and the subject
module to verify that under a single fault, hazardous
voltages do not appear at the module's output.
Note: Do not ground either of the input pins of the
module without grounding one of the output
pins. This may allow a non-SELV voltage to
appear between the output pins and ground.
The power module has extra-low voltage (ELV) outputs
when all inputs are 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 protection circuit has a higher voltage
set point than the primary loop (see Feature Specifica-
tions 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. Negative logic remote on/off, device code
suffix “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 = –0.7 V to 1.2 V. The max-
imum 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.