Board Mountable
DC-DC Converters
IMX 7 Series
Input Transient Voltage Protection
In many applications transient voltages on the input of the
converter are always possible. These may be caused for ex-
ample by short circuits between Vi+ and Vi– where the net-
work inductance may cause high energy pulses.
To achieve IEC/EN 61000-4-5, level 2 compliance an addi-
tional inductor and capacitor should be provided externally
as shown in the figure below. The components should have
similar characteristics as listed in table: Components for
external circuitry to comply with IEC/EN 61000-4-5.
In order to protect the converters the IMX 7 types have a
built-in transient protection as per table below:
Please note: The suppressor diode D is only necessary for
20 IMX 7 types. To withstand 150 V transients according to
19 Pfl 1, applicable for 40 IMX 7 types, the same external
circuitry with similar components as for IEC/EN 61000-4-5,
level 2 compliance can be used.
Table 3: Built-in transient voltage suppressor
Type
Breakdown
Voltage
VBR nom
Peak Power
at 1 ms
PP
Peak Pulse
Current
IPP
07064
20 IMX 7 1
40 IMX 7 2
70 IMX 7 2
110 IMX 7 2
over voltage lockout at approx. 38 V
Vi+
L
100 V
144 V
167 V
1500 W
600 W
600 W
11 A
2.9 A
2.5 A
+
i
C
D
Vi–
1 The built-in overvoltage lockout circuit shuts down the converter
at approx. 38 V protecting the input up to 50 V DC. For higher
transient voltages an external suppressor or voltage limiting
circuit as e.g. for IEC/EN 61000-4-5, level 2 compliance should
be provided.
Fig. 6
Example for external circuitry to comply with
IEC/EN 61000-4-5, level 2 (transzorb D not necessary for
40/70/110 IMX 7 types).
2 If transients generating currents above the peak pulse current
are possible then an external limiting network such as the circuit
recommended for IEC/EN 61000-4-5, level 2 compliance is
necessary.
Table 4: Components for external circuitry to comply with IEC/EN 61000-4-5
Circuit Ref.
20 IMX 7
40 IMX 7
70 IMX 7
110 IMX 7
L
330 µH, 0,115 Ω, 1 A
330 µH, 0,42 Ω, 600 mA
1000 µH, 2.9 Ω, 290 mA
330 µH, 0.65 Ω, 430 mA
TDK SF-T8-110S-01
TDK TSL1110-331KR55
Toko 822LY-102K
Toko 822LY-331K
C
D
68 µF, 63 V, 85°C
68 µF, 100 V, 85°C
47 µF, 150 V, 85°C
200 µF, 200 V, 105°C
Motorola 1.5KE39A
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
04033
17.5
10
04029
04032
10.5
0.7
5
7.5
5
0.7
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Dimensions of inductor L.
(TDK SF-T8-110S-01)
Dimensions of inductor L.
(TDK TSL1110-331KR55)
Dimensions of inductor L.
(Toko R622LY-102K)
Reverse Polarity Protection at Input
1 A/Div.
4
04030
The suppressor diode on the input also provides for reverse
polarity protection by conducting current in the reverse di-
rection, thus protecting the unit. An external fuse is required
to limit this current:
– For 20 IMX 7 a fast 2 A (F2A) fuse is recommended.
– For 40 IMX 7 a fast 1 A (F1A) fuse is recommended.
– For 70 IMX 7 a fast 0.63 A (F.63A) fuse is recommended.
– For 110 IMX 7 a fast 0.63 A (F.63A) fuse is recommended.
3
2
1
0
Inrush Current
The inrush current has been kept as low as possible by
choosing a very small input capacitance. A series resistor
may be inserted in the input line to limit this current further.
10 µs/Div.
Fig. 10
Typical inrush current at Ui nom, Po nom vs. time (40 IMX 7)
measured according to prETS 300132-2 (Version 4.3)
Edition 4/04.2001
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