QM48 Series - 45A
Data Sheet
Trimming/sensing beyond 110% of the rated output voltage
is not an acceptable design practice, as this condition could
cause unwanted triggering of the output over-voltage protec-
tion (OVP) circuit. The designer should ensure that the dif-
ference between the voltages across the converter’s output
pins and its sense pins does not exceed 10% of VOUT(NOM),
or:
Over-Temperature Protection (OTP)
The converter will shut down under an over-temperature
condition to protect itself from overheating caused by opera-
tion outside the thermal derating curves, or operation in ab-
normal conditions such as system fan failure. After the con-
verter has cooled to a safe operating temperature, it will
automatically restart.
[VOUT(+) − VOUT(−)]−[VSENSE(+) − VSENSE(−)] ≤ VO - NOM X10% [V]
Safety Requirements
This equation is applicable for any condition of output sens-
ing and/or output trim.
The converters meet North American and International
safety regulatory requirements per UL60950 and EN60950
(pending). Basic Insulation is provided between input and
output.
Protection Features
To comply with safety agencies requirements, an input line
fuse must be used external to the converter. The Table be-
low provides the recommended fuse rating for use with this
family of products.
Input Under-Voltage Lockout
Input under-voltage lockout is standard with this converter.
The converter will shut down when the input voltage drops
below a pre-determined voltage.
The input voltage must be at least 35 V for the converter to
turn on. Once the converter has been turned on, it will shut
off when the input voltage drops below 31 V. This feature is
beneficial in preventing deep discharging of batteries used in
telecom applications.
Output Voltage
3.3 V
Fuse Rating
10-A
2.5 V
2.0 -1.5 V
1.2 - 1.0 V
7-A
5-A
3-A
Modules are UL approved for maximum fuse rating of 15-A.
To protect a group of modules with a single fuse, the rating
can be increased from the recommended values above.
Output Over-Current Protection (OCP)
The converter is protected against over-current or short cir-
cuit conditions. Upon sensing an over-current condition, the
converter will switch to constant current operation and
thereby begin to reduce output voltage. When the output
voltage drops below 60% of the nominal value of output volt-
age, the converter will shut down.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
EMC requirements must be met at the end-product system
level, as no specific standards dedicated to EMC character-
istics of board mounted component dc-dc converters exist.
However, di/dt tests its converters to several system level
standards, primary of which is the more stringent EN55022,
Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance char-
acteristics - Limits and methods of measurement.
Once the converter has shut down, it will attempt to restart
nominally every 100 ms with a typical 1-2% duty cycle. The
attempted restart will continue indefinitely until the overload
or short circuit conditions are removed or the output voltage
rises above 60% of its nominal value.
Effective internal LC differential filter significantly reduces
input reflected ripple current, and improves EMC.
Output Over-Voltage Protection (OVP)
With the addition of a simple external filter, all versions of the
QmaX™ Series of converters pass the requirements of
Class B conducted emissions per EN55022 and FCC, and
meet at a minimum, Class A radiated emissions per EN
55022 and Class B per FCC Title 47CFR, Part 15-J. Please
contact di/dt Applications Engineering for details of this test-
ing.
The converter will shut down if the output voltage across
Vout(+) (Pin 8) and Vout(-) (Pin 4) exceeds the threshold of
the OVP circuitry. The OVP circuitry contains its own refer-
ence, independent of the output voltage regulation loop.
Once the converter has shut down, it will attempt to restart
every 100 ms until the OVP condition is removed.
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