Mini Family 24V Input DC-DC Converter Module

Category: Electronics, Other Semiconductors, Vicor Corporation

Product Overview

The Mini Family 24V Input DC-DC Converter Module by VICOR is a high-performance power component designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial and process control, medical, automated test equipment (ATE), communications, as well as defense and aerospace. Detailed instructions on usage are available in the Design Guide & Applications Manual for Maxi_Mini_Micro Family.

Key Features & Benefits

The module boasts a Direct Current (DC) input range of 18 to 36V and an isolated output. It can sustain operation at 16V at 75% power following startup, handle input surge withstand of 50V for 100ms, and offers DC output ranging from 3.3 to 48V. Other notable features include:

Programmable Output: Allows adjustment between 10% and 110%.
Regulation: Offers superb load regulation within ±0.5% from no load to full load.
Efficiency: Operates with an efficiency of up to 89%.
Maximum Operating Temperature: Can function at up to 100°C under full load.
Power Density: Delivers up to 80W per cubic inch.
Employing a low-noise Zero-Current Switching/Zero-Voltage Switching (ZCS/ZVS) architecture.
Compliance: RoHS Compliant with F or G pin option.

Applications and Operating Conditions

The converter module is geared for resilience with the ability to support parallel operation featuring N+M fault tolerance. It emphasizes a low profile for circuit integration, maintaining a height above the board of only 0.43 inches. Moreover, it is designed to support a broad operating temperature range from -55 to +100°C, and an even wider storage temperature range of -65 to +125°C.

Electrical Specifications

The Absolute Maximum Ratings highlight various limits for components within the module:

+IN to ~IN Voltage: -0.5 to +53
PC to ~IN Voltage: -0.5 to +7.0
PR to ~IN Voltage: -0.5 to +7.0
SC to ~OUT Voltage: -0.5 to +1.5
~Sense to ~OUT Voltage: 1.0
Isolation Voltage from IN to OUT: 3000V

Design and Variants

The Modules provide varied options as seen in the Part Numbering scheme which includes product type, output voltage, product grade, output power, pin style, and baseplate specification. Available finishes include lead and RoHS-compliant versions, and for the baseplate slotted, threaded, and through-hole options are offered.

Physical Characteristics and Certifications

The actual size of the converter is 2.28 x 2.2 x 0.5 inches, with a low profile height for circuit board mounting. It features voltage and temperature ratings for both operating and storage conditions and adheres to maximum soldering temperatures for pin integrity during the manufacturing process.

Note that product images in the datasheet may not represent current product markings and customers are encouraged to refer to the latest revision of the datasheet for comprehensive information.