IMX4 DC-DC Series Data Sheet
4-Watt DC-DC Converters
Thermal Considerations
Output Overvoltage Protection
If a converter, mounted on a PCB, is located in free, quasi-
stationary air (convection cooling) at the indicated maximum
The outputs of the IMX4 converters are protected against
overvoltages by Zener diodes. In the event of an overvoltage
on the output, the unit will shut-down and attempt to restart
automatically. The main purpose of this feature is to protect
against possible overvoltages which could occur due to a
failure in the feedback control circuit. The units are not
designed to withstand external overvoltages applied to the
outputs.
ambient temperature TA
(see table: Temperature
max
specifications) and is operated at its nominal input voltage and
output power, the case temperature TC measured at the:
Measuring point of case temperature TC (see: Mechanical Data)
will approach the indicated value TC max after the warm-up phase.
However, the relationship between TA and TC depends heavily on
the conditions of operation and integration into a system. The
thermal conditions are influenced by input voltage, output
current, airflow, temperature of surrounding components and
surfaces and the properties of the printed circuit board. TA max is
therefore only an indicative value and under practical operating
conditions, the ambient temperature TA may be higher or lower
than this value.
Connection in Series
The outputs of single or dual output units can be connected in
series without any precautions, taking into consideration that
the highest output voltage should remain below 60 V for SELV
operation.
Connection in Parallel
Caution: The case temperature TC measured at the Measuring
point of case temperature TC (see: Mechanical Data) may under
no circumstances exceed the specified maximum value. The
installer must ensure that under all operating conditions TC
remains within the limits stated in the table: Temperature
specifications.
Several converters with equal output voltage can be
connected in parallel and will share their output current quite
equally. However, this may cause start-up problems at initial
start-up, and is only recommended in applications where one
converter is able to deliver the full load current, e.g, in true
redundant systems.
Short Circuit Behavior
Typical Performance Curves
The current limit characteristic shuts down the converter whenever
a short circuit is applied to its output. It acts self-protecting and
automatically recovers after removal of the overload condition.
Vo1 + Vo2 [V]
05057
Vo [V]
31.5
31
05056
5.25
5.0
4.75
4.5
30.5
30
29.5
29
4.25
28.5
4.0
0
20
40
60
80
100 120
140 Io [mA]
0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
Fig. 010 0.1
0.2
I
o [A]
Fig. 11
Vo versus Io (typ) of single output units (example for
20/40IMX4-05)
Vo versus Io (typ) of dual output units ( 15 V), with 30 V
load connected to Vo+ and Vo–.
Vo1 [V]
Vo1, Vo2 [V]
05058
05059
16.5
16
12.8
12.4
15.5
15
Io2 = 140 mA
12
11.6
11.2
Vo2
Vo1
Io2 = 14 mA
14.5
14
Io1
Io1 no
[%]
0
20
40
60
80
100 120 140 Io1 [mA]
60
90
120
150
0
30
Fig. 13
Fig. 12
Flexible load distribution on dual outputs (2 ∞ 12 V) with
Cross load regulation of dual output units. Vo1 versus
Io1 (typ) for various Io2 (40IMX4-1515).
load variation from 0 to 150% of Po1 nom on output 1.
Output 2 loaded with 25% of Po2 nom
.
REV. AUG 05, 2004
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