Internally, these ports differ slightly in their function.
In use, a low on Enable 1 completely shuts down all
circuits in the converter while a low on Enable 2
shuts down the secondary side while altering the
controller duty cycle to near zero. Externally, the
use of either port is transparent save for minor
differences in standby current. (See specification
table).
requires transition times less than 100 ns, maximum
low level of +0.8 volts and a minimum high level of
+2.0 volts. The sync output of another converter
which has been designated as the master oscillator
provides a convenient frequency source for this
mode of operation. When external synchronization
is not required, the sync in pin should be left open
(unconnected) thereby permitting the converter to
operate at its' own internally set frequency.
Synchronization of Multiple Converters
The sync output signal is a continuous pulse train
set at 550 ±50 KHz, with a duty cycle of 15 ±5%.
This signal is referenced to the input return and has
been tailored to be compatible with the AFL sync
input port. Transition times are less than 100 ns and
the low level output impedance is less than 50
ohms. This signal is active when the DC input
voltage is within the specified operating range and
the converter is not inhibited. This output has
adequate drive reserve to synchronize at least five
When operating multiple converters, system
requirements often dictate operation of the
converters at
a
common frequency.
To
accommodate this requirement, the AFL series
converters provide both a synchronization input and
a synchronization output.
The sync input port permits synchronization of an
AFL converter to any compatible external frequency
source operating between 500 and 700 KHz. This
input signal should be referenced to the input return
and have a 10% to 90% duty cycle. Compatibility
additional converters.
illustrated in Figure III.
A typical connection is
Figure III. Preferred Connection for Parallel Operation
1
12
Power
Input
Enable 2
Share
Vin
Rtn
Case
+ Sense
- Sense
Return
AFL
AFL
Enable 1
Sync Out
Sync In
+ Vout
7
6
1
Optional
Synchronization
Connection
Share Bus
12
Enable 2
Share
Vin
Rtn
Case
+ Sense
- Sense
Return
Enable 1
Sync Out
Sync In
to Load
+ Vout
7
6
1
12
Enable 2
Share
Vin
Rtn
Case
+ Sense
- Sense
Return
AFL
Enable 1
Sync Out
Sync In
+ Vout
7
6
(Other Converters)
Parallel Operation — Current and Stress Sharing
permits equal sharing among the members of a set
where total load current exceeds the capacity of an
individual AFL. An important feature of the AFL
series operating in the parallel mode is that in
addition to sharing the current, the stress induced by
Figure III. illustrates the preferred connection
scheme for operation of a set of AFL converters with
outputs operating in parallel. Use of this connection
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