Control Functions - SC Pin
Output Voltage Programming. The output voltage of the converter can be adjusted or
programmed via fixed resistors, potentiometers, or voltage DACs. See Figures 4 and 5.
+Out
+Out
RU
Trim Up
Error
Amp
Error
Amp
Load
SC
Load
SC
RD
Trim Down
1kΩ
0.033µF
1kΩ
0.033µF
–Out
–Out
1.23V
1.23V
+Out
+S
+Out
+S
RU
Trim Up
Error
Amp
Error
Amp
SC
Load
SC
Load
RD
Trim Down
–S
–S
1kΩ
0.033µF
1kΩ
0.033µF
–Out
–Out
1.23V
1.23V
1,000 (Vout-1.23) Vnom
1.23 (Vout-Vnom)
1,000 Vout
R
(ohms) =
R
(ohms) =
– 1,000
D
U
Vnom - Vout
Figure 4 – Output voltage trim-down circuit
(Micro inset)
Figure 5 – Output voltage trim-up circuit
(Micro inset)
Trim-Down.
Trim-Up.
1. This converter is not a constant power
device – it has a constant current limit.
Hence, available output power is reduced
by the same percentage that output
voltage is trimmed down. Do not exceed
maximum rated output current.
1. The converter is rated for a maximum
delivered power. To ensure that
maximum rated power is not
exceeded, reduce maximum output
current by the same percentage
increase in output voltage.
2. The trim-down resistor must
be connected to the –Sense pin
(–Out pin on a micro).
2. The trim-up resistor must be
connected to the +Sense pin.
(+Out pin on a micro).
3. Do not trim the converter above
maximum trim range (typically +10%)
or the output overvoltage protection
circuitry may be activated.
Control Functions - PR Pin
Parallel Operation.
Note:
The PR pin supports paralleling for
increased power with N+1 (N+M)
redundancy and phased array capability.
Modules of the same input voltage,
output voltage, and power level will
current share if all PR pins
another. This interface supports current
sharing but is not fault tolerant. Minus In
pins must be tied to the same electric
potential. See Figure 6.
Please consult the
appropriate Vicor Design
Guide for additional
information regarding the
use of these products.
AC coupled single-wire interface. All PR
pins are connected to a single communication
bus through 0.001µF (500V) capacitors.
This interface supports current sharing
and is fault tolerant except for the
are suitably interfaced.
Compatible interface architectures include:
DC coupled single-wire interface. All PR
pins are directly connected to one
communication bus. See Figure 7.
+In
+In
PC
PC
0.001µF
Module 1
Module 1
PR
PR
–In
–In
+In
+In
PC
PC
Module 2
(up to 12)
Module 2
(up to 12)
0.001µF
PR
PR
–In
–In
Ground plane
Ground plane
Figure 6 – DC coupled single-wire interface
Figure 7 – AC coupled single-wire interface
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