Data Sheet
March 17, 2006
QBK025A0B DC-DC Power Modules:
36-55Vdc Input; 12Vdc Output Voltage; 25A Output Current
Tyco Electronics Power Systems 8
Feature Description
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 ON/OFF pin, and off during
a logic low. Negative logic remote on/off turns the
module off during a logic high and on during a logic
low. Negative logic, device code suffix "1," is the
factory-preferred configuration. 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 Figure 12). A logic
low is Von/off = 0 V to I.2 V. The maximum 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 15 V. The maximum
allowable leakage current of the switch at Von/off =
15V is 50 µA. If not using the remote on/off feature,
perform one of the following to turn the unit on:
For negative logic, short ON/OFF pin to VI(-).
For positive logic: leave ON/OFF pin open.
V
O
(+)
V
O
(–)
V
I
(–)
+
–
I
on/off
ON/OFF
V
I
(+)
LOA
V
on/off
Figure 10. Circuit configuration for using
Remote On/Off Implementation.
Overcurrent Protection
To provide protection in a fault output overload
condition, the module is equipped with internal
current-limiting circuitry and can endure current
limiting for a few mili-seconds. If the overcurrent
condition persists beyond a few milliseconds, the
module will shut down and remain latched off. The
overcurrent latch is reset by either cycling the input
power or by toggling the on/off pin for one second. If
the output overload condition still exists when the
module restarts, it will shut down again. This
operation will continue indefinitely until the
overcurrent condition is corrected.
An auto-restart option is also available. An auto-
restart feature continually attempts to restore the
operation until fault condition is cleared.
Input Undervoltage Lockout
At input voltages above or below the input
under/over voltage lockout limits, module operation
is disabled. The module will begin to operate when
the input voltage level changes to within the under
and overvoltage lockout limits.
Overtemperature Protection
These modules feature an overtemperature
protection circuit to safeguard against thermal
damage. The circuit shuts down and latches off the
module when the maximum device reference
temperature is exceeded. The module can be
restarted by cycling the dc input power for at least
one second or by toggling the remote on/off signal
for at least one second.
Output Over Voltage Clamp
The output overvoltage clamp consists of a control
circuit, independent of the primary regulation loop,
that monitors the voltage on the output terminals
and clamps the voltage when it exceeds the
overvoltage set point. The control loop of the clamp
has a higher voltage set point than the primary loop.
This provides a redundant voltage control that
reduces the risk of output overvoltage.