QBC DC-DC Series Data Sheet
132-Watt Quarter-Brick Bus Converter
Safety Considerations
Output Voltage Trim
The QBC11ZH-T converter features 1500 VDC
isolation from input to output. The input-to-output
resistance is greater than 10 MΩ. This converter is
provided with basic insulation between input and
output circuits according to all IEC60950 based
standards. Nevertheless, if the system using the
converter needs to receive safety agency approval,
certain rules must be followed in the design of the
system. In particular, all of the creepage and
clearance requirements of the end-use safety
requirements must be observed. These documents
include UL60950 - CSA60950-00 and EN60950,
although other or additional requirements may be
needed for specific applications.
The trim feature allows the user to adjust the output
voltage from the nominal. This can be used to
accommodate a different requirement or to do
production margin testing.
Industry Standard Trim (suffix –T)
The -T option units trim up with a resistor from the
Trim (#6) pin to the +Sense (#7) pin and trim down
with a resistor from the Trim (#6) pin to the –Sense
(#5) pin as shown in Figure 4.
The QBC11ZH-T converter has no internal fuse.
The external fuse must be provided to protect the
system from catastrophic failure as shown in
Figure 3. The fuse with a rating not greater than 6A
is recommended. The user can select a lower rating
fuse based upon the highest inrush transient at the
maximum input voltage and the maximum input
current of the converter, which occurs at the
minimum input voltage. Both input traces and the
chassis ground trace (if applicable) must be capable
of conducting a current of 1.5 times the value of the
fuse without opening. The fuse must not be placed
in the grounded input line, if any.
Figure 4. QBC11ZH-T Trim Schematic
In order for the output of the QBC11ZH-T converter
to be considered as SELV (Safety Extra Low
Voltage) or TNV-1, according to all IEC60950 based
standards, one of the following requirements must be
met in the system design:
The equations below determine the trim resistor
value required to achieve a ΔV change in the output
voltage.
Vout(100+ΔV%) 100+2ΔV%
⎛
⎝
⎞
⎟
R = 5.11
−
, kΩ
⎜
UP
•
If the voltage source feeding the module is SELV
or TNV-2, the output of the converter may be
grounded or ungrounded.
1.225ΔV%
ΔV%
⎠
100
⎛
⎝
⎞
⎠
RDOWN = 5.11
− 10.22 , kΩ
⎜
⎟
•
If the voltage source feeding the module is ELV,
the output of the converter may be considered
SELV only if the output is grounded per the
requirements of the standard.
ΔV %
Where ΔV% is the output voltage change expressed
in percents of the nominal output voltage, Vout.
•
If the voltage source feeding the module is a
Hazardous Voltage Secondary Circuit, the
voltage source feeding the module must be
provided with at least Basic insulation between
the source to the converter and any hazardous
Notes:
1. When the output voltage is trimmed up, the output power
from the converter must not exceed its maximum rating. The
power is determined by measuring the output voltage on the
output pins, and multiplying it by the output current.
2. In order to avoid creating apparent load regulation
degradation, it is important that the trim resistors are
connected directly to the remote sense pins, and not to the
load or to traces going to the load.
voltages.
The entire system, including the
QBC11ZH-T converter, must pass a dielectric
withstand test for Reinforced insulation. Design
of this type of systems requires expert
engineering and understanding of the overall
safety requirements and should be performed by
qualified personnel.
3. The output voltage increase can be accomplished by either
the trim or by the remote sense or by a combination of both.
In any case the absolute maximum output voltage increase
shall not exceed 10% of the nominal output voltage
REV. MAR 30, 2006
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