Data Sheet
MI-RAM™
Ripple Attenuator Modules
Features
• Reduces output PARD to ≤10 mV pp
• Full attenuation up to 20 A load
• No adjustments required
• Compatible with all MI-Family
converters from 5 to 50 Vdc output
• Efficiency: 93% – 99%
• Converter sense, trim, OVP & OCP
retained
• MIL-STD-810 environments
• Size: 2.28” x 2.4” x 0.5”
(57,9 x 61,0 x 12,7 mm)
MI-RAM Specifications
(typical at TBP = 25°C, nominal line, 75% load unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
2.0
Max.
3.0
Units
mV pp
mV pp
Vdc
%
Notes
MI-200; 10% to 100% load
MI-J00; 10% to 100% load
Output noise and ripple
6.0
10.0
50
Input voltage range
5.0
Product Highlights
Output voltage accuracy
99.5
100.5
10
Of MI source converter
MI-RAM-I1 and MI-RAM-M1
MI-RAM-I2 and MI-RAM-M2
10% to full load
A
The MI-RAM is designed for applications
where extremely low noise outputs are
required. When used with any Vicor
MI-Family DC-DC converter, the MI-RAM
reduces both line frequency related ripple and
switching noise to less than or equal to 10
mV p-p, DC to 20 MHz.
Full load current
20
A
DC voltage drop
0.34
0.38
Dissipation = (DC voltage drop x load current) + (Vin x 15 mA)
Isolation
Weight
250
Vrms
Input / output to baseplate
3.6
3.7
3.8
ounces
grams
102
105
107
Electrical Considerations
The combination of the MI-RAM with an
MI-Family converter provides the output
noise performance of a linear supply at a
power density in excess of 15 W/in3.
Transient Response and Dynamic Range: Full rated noise attenuation will be maintained at
the MI-RAM output for step load changes up to 10% of the rated output current of the source
converter, with the MI-RAM exhibiting an underdamped output excursion of less than 10 mV pp.
Some degradation in noise attenuation during the transient response period following the step may be
exhibited for larger load changes. Adding output capacitance to the MI-RAM will improve the
rejection over a larger dynamic range.
All of the features of the MI-Family converter
remain available while using the MI-RAM,
including output voltage trimming, OVP and
OTP (MI-200 only), current limiting, remote
sense, and output inhibit.
Sense Connection: Sense-in and sense-out connections are provided on the MI-RAM. Sense-in
connections must be connected to the corresponding sense connections on the Vicor converter.
Sense-out pins on the MI-RAM must be connected between the MI-RAM power-output pins, and the
point of load.
Full encapsulation in a low profile package
enables the MI-RAM to meet
MIL-STD-810 environmental testing
requirements.
Output Load Characteristics: When used in combination with Vicor DC-DC converters, and
with sense leads connected, the MI-RAM will be stable for any non-inductive load.
DC Voltage Drop: Below full load, the input to output DC Voltage Drop is controlled to be an
essentially constant voltage which appears between the –IN and –OUT terminals. In overload the DC
voltage drop will rise as current increases. A few tens of millivolts appears between the +IN and
+OUT terminals. Care should be taken not to connect IN and OUT terminals (i.e. through scope probe
returns, grounds, etc.), as attenuation will be adversely affected.
Packaging Options
Standard: Slotted baseplate
SlimMod: Flangeless baseplate, option suffix: - S
Example: MI - RAM - M1 - S
FinMod: Finned heat sink, option suffix:
- F1, - F2, -F3 or -F4
Part Numbering
Examples:
MI - RAM
-
M
-
2
MI - RAM - M1 -F1, 0.25" fins, longitudinal
MI - RAM - M1 -F2, 0.50" fins, longitudinal
MI - RAM - M1 -F3, 0.25" fins, transverse
MI - RAM - M1 -F4, 0.50" fins, transverse
Product Grade Temperatures (°C)
Current Rating
Ripple Attenuator Module
Grade Operating
I
M =
Storage
40 to +100 55 to +125
55 to +100 -65 to +125
1 = Up to 10 A
2 = Up to 20 A
=
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Vicor Corp. Tel: 800-735-6200, 978-470-2900 Fax: 978-475-6715
MI-RAM Ripple Attenuator Modules
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