IPM04C0A0R06FA Datasheet, PDF (11/15 Pages) Delta Electronics, Inc. – Delphi Series IPM, Non-Isolated, Integrated Point-of-Load Power Modules: 3V~5.5V input, 0.8~3.3V and 6A Output Current

THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS
Thermal management is an important part of the system
design. To ensure proper, reliable operation, sufficient
cooling of the power module is needed over the entire
temperature range of the module. Convection cooling is
usually the dominant mode of heat transfer.
Hence, the choice of equipment to characterize the
thermal performance of the power module is a wind
tunnel.
Thermal Testing Setup
Delta’s DC/DC power modules are characterized in
heated vertical wind tunnels that simulate the thermal
environments encountered in most electronics
equipment. This type of equipment commonly uses
vertically mounted circuit cards in cabinet racks in which
the power modules are mounted.
Figure 33: Temperature measurement location
* The allowed maximum hot spot temperature is defined at 116℃.
The following figure shows the wind tunnel
characterization setup. The power module is mounted on
a test PWB and is vertically positioned within the wind
tunnel. The height of this fan duct is constantly kept at
25.4mm (1’’).
Thermal Derating
Heat can be removed by increasing airflow over the
module. To enhance system reliability, the power
module should always be operated below the maximum
operating temperature. If the temperature exceeds the
maximum module temperature, reliability of the unit may
be affected.
FACING PWB
PWB
MODULE
AIR VELOCITY
AND AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
MEASURED BELOW
THE MODULE
AIR FLOW
50.8 (2.0”)
12.7 (0.5”)
25.4 (1.0”)
Figure 32: Wind tunnel test setup
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