SLIN-03E1A_10 Datasheet, PDF (19/26 Pages) Bel Fuse Inc. – NON-ISOLATED DC/DC CONVERTERS

NON-ISOLATED DC/DC CONVERTERS
4.5 Vdc - 14 Vdc Input, 0.59 Vdc - 5.5 Vdc /3 A Outputs
December 3, 2010
Bel Power, Inc. , a subsidiary of Bel Fuse, Inc.
Power Good
The SLIN-03E1Ax modules provide a Power Good (PGOOD) signal that is implemented with an open-drain
output to indicate that the output voltage is within the regulation limits of the power module. The PGOOD signal
will be de-asserted to a low state if any condition such as over temperature, over current or loss of regulation
occurs that would result in the output voltage going ±10% outside the set-point value. The PGOOD terminal
should be connected through a pull-up resistor (suggested value 100KΩ) to a source of 5VDC or lower.
Tunable Loop^TM
The SLIN-03E1Ax modules have a new feature that optimizes transient response of the module called Tunable
Loop^TM.
External capacitors are usually added to the output of the module for two reasons: to reduce output ripple and
noise and to reduce output voltage deviations from the steady-state value in the presence of dynamic load
current changes. Adding external capacitance however affects the voltage control loop of the module, typically
causing the loop to slow down with sluggish response. Larger values of external capacitance could also cause
the module to become unstable.
The Tunable Loop^TM allows the user to externally adjust the voltage control loop to match the filter network
connected to the output of the module. The Tunable Loop^TM is implemented by connecting a series R-C
between the SENSE and TRIM pins of the module, as shown below. This R-C allows the user to externally
adjust the voltage loop feedback compensation of the module.
VOUT
SENSE
MODULE
TRIM
GND
RTUNE
CO
CTUNE
RTrim
Circuit diagram showing connection of R_TUNE and C_TUNE to tune the control loop of the module
Recommended values of R_TUNE and C_TUNE for different output capacitor combinations are given in Tables 2 and
3. Table 2 shows the recommended values of R_TUNE and C_TUNE for different values of ceramic output capacitors
up to 470uF that might be needed for an application to meet output ripple and noise requirements. Selecting
R_TUNE and C_TUNE according to Table 2 will ensure stable operation of the module.
In applications with tight output voltage limits in the presence of dynamic current loading, additional output
capacitance will be required. Table 3 lists recommended values of R_TUNE and C_TUNE in order to meet 2% output
voltage deviation limits for some common output voltages in the presence of a 1.5A to 3A step change (50% of
full load), with an input voltage of 12V.
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