Data Sheet
March 27, 2008
QBW018A0B Series Power Modules, DC - DC Converters:
36 – 75Vdc Input; 12Vdc Output; 18A Output Current
Features
RoHS Compliant
Compliant to RoHS EU Directive 2002/95/EC (-Z
versions)
Compliant to ROHS EU Directive 2002/95/EC with
lead solder exemption (non-Z versions)
High power density: 155 W/in3
High efficiency – 93% at 12V full load
Improved Thermal Performance:
12A at 70ºC at 2m/s (400LFM)
Delivers up to 18A output current
Low output ripple and noise
Industry standard Quarter brick:
57.9 mm x 36.8 mm x 10.6 mm
(2.28 in x 1.45 in x 0.42 in)
Applications
Distributed power architectures
Intermediate bus voltage applications
Telecommunications equipment
Servers and storage applications
Networking equipment
Cost efficient open frame design
Single optimal regulated output
2 : 1 input voltage range
Constant switching frequency
Positive Remote On/Off logic
Output over current/voltage protection
Overtemperature protection
Options
Negative Remote On/Off logic
Wide operating temperature range (-40°C to 85°C)
ISO* 9001 certified manufacturing facilities
Active load sharing (Parallel Operation)
Baseplate option (-H)
Meets the voltage isolation requirements for
ETSI 300-132-2 and complies with and is licensed
for Basic Insulation rating per EN60950-1
UL** 60950-1 Recognised, CSA† C22.2 No. 60950-
1-03 Certified, and VDE‡ 0805 (IEC60950, 3rd
Edition) Licensed
Auto restart after fault shutdown
Case ground pin
CE mark meets 2006/95/EC directive§
Description
The QBW018A0B series of dc-dc converters are an expansion of a new generation of DC/DC power modules
designed to support 12Vdc intermediate bus applications where multiple low voltages are subsequently generated
using discrete/modular point of load (POL) converters. The QBW018A0B series provide up to 18A output current in
an industry standard quarter brick, which makes it an ideal choice for small space, high current and 12V
intermediate bus voltage applications. The converter incorporates synchronous rectification technology and
innovative packaging techniques to achieve ultra high efficiency reaching 93% at 12V full load. This leads to lower
power dissipation such that for many applications a heat sink is not required.
The QBW018A0B series power modules are isolated dc-dc converters that operate over an input voltage range from
36 to 75 Vdc and provide a single regulated output. The output is fully isolated from the input, allowing versatile
polarity configurations and grounding connections. Built-in filtering for both input and output minimizes the need for
external filtering.
* ISO is a registered trademark of the International Organization of Standards
** UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
† CSA is a registered trademark of Canadian Standards Association.
‡ VDE is a trademark of Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker e.V.
§ This product is intended for integration into end-use equipment. All of the required procedures of end-use equipment should be followed.
Document No: DS04-010 ver. 1.46
PDF name: qbus_qbw018a0b_ds.pdf