VICOR M-FIAMS Military 28Vin Filter Input Attenuator Module

Category: Electronics, Passive Filters, Vicor Corporation

Product Summary

The VICOR M-FIAMS is a DC front-end module designed specifically for military applications, providing necessary EMI filtering and transient protection. It complies with several military standards, namely MIL-STD-461E for electromagnetic interference and MIL-STD-704E for electrical transient immunity. Additionally, the module meets environmental conditions as per MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-202. Its robust construction allows it to withstand military environmental stress screenings.

Key Features:

EMI filtering compliant with MIL-STD-461E.
Transient protection in line with MIL-STD-704E.
Capable of operating in harsh environments per MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-202.
Design includes features such as inrush current limiting and reverse polarity protection.
Designed to facilitate low profile mounting options and comes in a mini-sized package.
Capable of delivering an output current of up to 20 Amps.

Product Specifications:

Accepts an input voltage range from 18 to 36 Vdc.
Provides a continuous output current of up to 20A with inrush limiting.
Comes in a ‘half brick’ module size which measures 2.28 x 2.2 x 0.5 inches suitable for on-board or in-board mounting.
Features an efficiency rate of up to 98% with an internal voltage drop between 0.5 to 1.0 volt.

Environmental and Mechanical Ratings:

The module operates within a temperature range of -40 to +100 degrees Celsius for H-Grade and -55 to +100 degrees Celsius for M-Grade. It has a dielectric withstand capability of 500Vrms (input/output to base) and a thermal resistance as low as 0.1°C/Watt depending on the mounting surface.

Compatibility and Warranty:

Compatible with 2nd Generation 24V input DC-DC converters from Vicor.
Backed by a 2-year warranty ensuring reliability and performance.

Additional Features:

Offers various mounting options, including slotted, threaded, and through-hole baseplates.
Incorporates a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rate that varies with operating conditions and environments, e.g., Ground Benign, Naval Sheltered, and Airborne Inhabited Cargo, with figures provided up to approximately 3.3 million hours.

Product Variants and Ordering:

Part Number Format: The M-FIAMS can be ordered with different pin styles (short or long) and is available in both H-Grade and M-Grade temperature ranges to cater to various application requirements.

Contact Information:

Further details and support are available through Vicor’s customer service, accessible via phone or fax, and additional product information can be found on the Vicor website.