Technical Reference Notes
ALQ15XX48X Series
(Open Frame Dual Output Quarter Brick)
ALQ15 Dual Output Open-Frame DC-DC Converter Module
Industry Standard ¼ Brick: 36V-75V Input / 60W Output Power
The ALQ15 series is Astec's latest dual output; high-density converter offering that comes in an industry standard ¼ brick
open-frame package. With its independently controlled output rails, the module effectively minimizes cross regulation, which
has been an issue to most dual converters available in the market. The ALQ15 series has been designed to deliver 60W of
clean, well-regulated, low noise DC power for today's demanding loads at respectable efficiency levels: 3.3V-2.5V
combination @ 87.5% (60W output power). Output combinations currently available are 5.0V/3.3V - 3.3V/2.5V - 3.3V/1.8V -
2.5V/1.5V, with each output rail able to deliver 15A max (5V@12A). The module comes with standard feature sets such as
output enable with positive or negative options; output voltage-adjust; over current, over voltage and over temperature
protection. In addition, it is also being offered at both 5mm (std) and 3.7mm pin lengths.
Electrical Parameters
Input
Input Range
Input Surge
Efficiency
36-75 VDC
100V / 100ms
5.0V/3.3V @ 89.5% (Typ at 60W)
3.3V/2.5V @ 87.7%
3.3V/1.8V @ 86.5%
2.5V/1.5V @ 84.0%
Control
Enable
TTL compatible
(Positive and Negative Enable Options)
Output
Special Features
Load Current
15A max per channel (60W max)
5V @ 12A max
Line/Load Regulation < 1% VO (Typ)
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Tight Regulation
Ripple and Noise
Output Voltage
Adjust Range
Transient Response 3% VO deviation max (3.3V)
50% to 75% Load Change
220 msec typical settling time
(for 3.3V)
30mVPK-PK
Low Ripple and Noise at < 30mVPK-PK
Industry Standard ¼ Brick Footprint
Positive and Negative Enable Options
Regulation to Zero Load
High Capacitive Load Start-up
Fixed Switching Frequency
Output Trim
±10% Vo
Input Under-Voltage Lockout
Basic Insulation
Over Current
Protection
130% IO,max typical
Safety
Environmental Specifications
UL + cUL 60950, Recognized
EN60950 through TUV-PS
CB Report
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-40ºC to 85ºC Operating Temperature
-55ºC to 125ºC Storage Temperature
Designed for > 1 million hours MTBF
MODEL: ALQ15 SERIES
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