I
BIAS
Power
Stage
+V
OUT
÷ 2
Reset
800kHz
Oscillator
Watch-dog/
start-up
PSU
Thermal
Shutdown
SYNC
OUT
SYNC
IN
V
S
–V
OUT
0V
Power Controller IC
0V
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Miniature 15V Input, 1W Isolated
UNREGULATED DC/DC CONVERTERS
©1997 Burr-Brown Corporation PDS-1382C Printed in U.S.A. January, 1999
FEATURES
●STANDARD JEDEC PLASTIC PACKAGE
●LOW PROFILE: 0.15" (3.8mm)
●SYNCHRONIZABLE
●OUTPUT SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
●THERMAL SHUTDOWN
●STARTS INTO ANY CAPACITIVE LOAD
●EFFICIENCY: 76% (at Full Load)
●1000Vrms ISOLATION
●400kHz SWITCHING
●93 MILLION HOURS MTTF
●AVAILABLE IN TAPE AND REEL
DESCRIPTION
The DCP0115 family is a series of high efficiency,
15V input isolated DC/DC converters. In addition to
1W nominal galvanically isolated output power capa-
bility, the range of DC/DCs are also fully
synchronizable. The devices feature thermal shutdown,
and overload protection is implemented via watchdog
circuitry. Advanced power-on reset techniques give
superior reset performance and the devices will start
into any capacitive load up to full power output.
The DCP01 family is implemented in standard-molded
IC packaging, giving outlines suitable for high volume
assembly.
DCP0115
Series
APPLICATIONS
●POINT OF USE POWER CONVERSION
●GROUND LOOP ELIMINATION
●DATA ACQUISITION
●INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND
INSTRUMENTATION
●TEST EQUIPMENT
DCP0115
DCP0115
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SPECIFICATIONS
At TA = +25°C, VS = +15V, unless otherwise specified.
DCP0115 SERIES
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
OUTPUT
Power VS + 4% 1 W
100% Full Load 0.92 W
Voltage (VNOM)(1)
DCP011512D 75% Full Load ±10 ±12 ±12.6 V
DCP011515D 75% Full Load ±13 ±15 ±15.75 V
Voltage vs Temperature ±0.08 %/°C
Short Circuit Duration VS ± 10% Indefinite
Ripple CL = O/P Capacitor = 10µF 6 mVp-p
100% Full Load
INPUT
Nominal Voltage (VS)15 V
Voltage Range –10 10 %
Supply Current 100% Full Load 83 mA
Reflected Ripple Current CIN = I/P Capacitor = 1µF 8 mArms
50% Full Load
ISOLATION
Voltage(2) 1s Flash Test 1 kVrms
Continuous Voltage(3) 1 kVrms
Insulation Resistance >1 GΩ
Input/Output Capacitance 2.5 pF
LOAD REGULATION
DCP011512D 10% to 100% Load 20 39 %
10% to 25% Load 10 %
25% to 75% Load 5 %
75% to 100% Load –7 %
DCP011515D 10% to 100% Load 20 39 %
10% to 25% Load 10 %
25% to 75% Load 9 %
75% to 100% Load –4 %
SWITCHING/SYNCHRONIZATION
Oscillator Frequency (fOSC) Switching Frequency = fOSC/2 800 kHz
Sync Input Low 0 0.8 V
Sync Input Current VSYNC = +2V 48 µA
Reset Time 3.8 µs
SYNCOUT Frequency 400 kHz
GENERAL
No Load Current
DCP011512D 0% Load 14 mA
DCP011515D 0% Load 17 mA
Efficiency
DCP011512D 100% Full Load 76 %
10% Full Load 48 %
DCP011515D 100% Full Load 76 %
10% Full Load 42 %
MTTF(3) TA = +85°C 136,000 hrs
TA = +55°C 2,630,000 hrs
TA = +25°C 92,600,000 hrs
Weight 14-Pin PDIP 1.08 g
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
Die Temperature 115 140 °C
Shutdown Current 3mA
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Operating –40 100 °C
NOTES: (1) 100 % load current = 1W/VNOM typical. (2) Rated working voltage = 130Vrms (IEC950 convention). (3) Life test data.
The information provided herein is believed to be reliable; however, BURR-BROWN assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions. BURR-BROWN assumes
no responsibility for the use of this information, and all use of such information shall be entirely at the user’s own risk. Prices and specifications are subject to change
without notice. No patent rights or licenses to any of the circuits described herein are implied or granted to any third party. BURR-BROWN does not authorize or warrant
any BURR-BROWN product for use in life support devices and/or systems.
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DCP0115
Top View DIP
PIN CONFIGURATION (Dual Out) PIN DEFINITION
PIN # PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1V
SVoltage Input.
2 0V Input Side Common.
5 0V Output Side Common.
6+V
OUT +Voltage Out.
7–V
OUT –Voltage Out.
8 SYNCOUT Unregulated 400kHz Output from Transformer.
14 SYNCIN Synchronization Pin.
DCP0115
1
2
5
6
7
14
8
V
S
0V
0V
+V
OUT
–V
OUT
SYNC
IN
SYNC
OUT
ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE SENSITIVITY
This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Burr-Brown
recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with
appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling
and installation procedures can cause damage.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degrada-
tion to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits
may be more susceptible to damage because very small
parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its
published specifications.
Input Voltage........................................................................................ 18V
Storage Temperature...................................................... –60°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................................. 300°C
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
DCP01
Basic Model Number: 1W Product
Voltage Input:
15V In
Voltage Output:
15V Out
Dual Output:
Package Code:
P = 14-Pin Plastic DIP
P-U = 14-Pin Plastic DIP Gull Wing
ORDERING INFORMATION
15 15 ()
D
PACKAGE SPECIFIED
DRAWING TEMPERATURE PACKAGE ORDERING TRANSPORT
PRODUCT PACKAGE NUMBER(1) RANGE MARKING NUMBER(2) MEDIA
Dual
DCP011512D 14-Pin PDIP 010-1 –40°C to +100°C DCP011512DP DCP011512DP Rails
DCP011512D 14-Pin PDIP Gull Wing 010-2 –40°C to +100°C DCP011512DP-U DCP011512DP-U Rails
" " " " " DCP011512DP-U/700 Tape and Reel
DCP011515D 14-Pin PDIP 010-1 –40°C to +100°C DCP011515DP DCP011515DP Rails
DCP011515D 14-Pin PDIP Gull Wing 010-2 –40°C to +100°C DCP011515DP-U DCP011515DP-U Rails
" " " " " DCP011515DP-U/700 Tape and Reel
NOTES: (1) For detailed drawing and dimension table, please see end of data sheet, or Appendix C of Burr-Brown IC Data Book. (2) Models with a slash (/) are
available only in Tape and Reel in the quantities indicated (e.g., /700 indicates 700 devices per reel). Ordering 700 pieces of DCP011512DP-U/700 will get a single
700-piece Tape and Reel. For detailed Tape and Reel mechanical information, refer to Appendix B of Burr-Brown IC Data Book.
PACKAGE/ORDERING INFORMATION
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
At TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
040
Load (%)
Peak-to-Peak Ripple Voltage (mV)
PEAK-TO-PEAK RIPPLE VOLTAGE vs LOAD
50 60 70 80 90 10010 20 30
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
C
L
= 1µF
C
L
= 10µF
C
L
= 100nF
0 1020304050607080 90 100
Load (%)
rms Ripple Current (mA)
REFLECTED rms RIPPLE CURRENT vs LOAD
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
C
IN
= 1µF
C
IN
= 100µF
040
Load (%)
Efficiency (%)
DCP011512D
EFFICIENCY vs LOAD
50 60 70 80 90 10010 20 30
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40 040
Load (%)
Efficiency (%)
DCP011515D
EFFICIENCY vs LOAD
50 60 70 80 90 10010 20 30
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
0 1020304050607080 90 100
Load (%)
Output Voltage (V)
DCP011512D
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs LOAD
14.0
13.5
13.0
12.5
12.0
11.5
11.0
+V
OUT
–V
OUT
040
Load (%)
Output Voltage (V)
DCP011515D
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs LOAD
50 60 70 80 90 10010 20 30
18.0
17.5
17.0
16.5
16.0
15.5
15.0
14.5
14.0
–V
OUT
+V
OUT
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DCP0115
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (CONT)
At TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
–40 40
Temperature (°C)
Frequency (%)
SWITCHING FREQUENCY vs TEMPERATURE
60 80 100 120–20 0 20
101
100
99
98
97
96
95
94
93
92
13.5 Input Voltage (V)
Output Voltage (V)
DCP011512D
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs INPUT VOLTAGE (75% Load)
16.0 16.514.0 14.5 15 15.5
14.0
13.5
13.0
12.5
12.0
11.5
11.0
10.5
10.0
+V
OUT
–V
OUT
13.5 Input Voltage (V)
Output Voltage (V)
DCP011515D
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs INPUT VOLTAGE (75% Load)
16.0 16.514.0 14.5 15 15.5
17.5
17.0
16.5
16.0
15.5
15.0
14.5
14.0
13.5
13.0
–V
OUT
+V
OUT
–40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100
Temperature (°C)
Output Power (W)
OUTPUT POWER vs TEMPERATURE
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
100 75 50 10
–V
OUT
Load (% of Full Load)
V
OUT
(V)
DCP011512D
LOAD BALANCE (+V
OUT
LOAD = 100%)
15
10
5
0
–5
–10
–15
–V
OUT
+V
OUT
150 100 75 50 10
–V
OUT
Load (% of Full Load)
V
OUT
(V)
DCP011512D
LOAD BALANCE (+V
OUT
LOAD = 10%)
15
10
5
0
–5
–10
–15
–V
OUT
+V
OUT
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100 75 50 10
–V
OUT
Load (% of Full Load)
V
OUT
(V)
DCP011515D
LOAD BALANCE (+V
OUT
LOAD = 100%)
15
10
5
0
–5
–10
–15
–20
+V
OUT
–V
OUT
150 100 75 50 10
–V
OUT
Load (% of Full Load)
V
OUT
(V)
DCP011515D
LOAD BALANCE (+V
OUT
LOAD = 10%)
20
15
10
5
0
–5
–10
–15
–20
+V
OUT
–V
OUT
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (CONT)
At TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
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DCP0115
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
The DCP0115 offers up to 1W of unregulated output power
from a 15V input source with a typical efficiency of 76%.
This is achieved through highly integrated packaging tech-
nology and the implementation of a custom power stage and
control IC.
POWER STAGE
This uses a pull-pull, center-tapped topology switching at
400kHz (divide by 2 from 800kHz oscillator).
OSCILLATOR AND WATCHDOG
The on-board 800kHz oscillator provides the switching
frequency via a divide by 2 circuit and allows synchroniza-
tion via the SYNCIN pins. To synchronize any number of
DCP0115 family of devices, simply tie the SYNCIN pins
together (see the Synchronization section). The watchdog
circuitry protects the DC/DC against a stopped oscillator and
checks the oscillator frequency which will shut down the
output stage if it drops below a certain threshold—i.e., it will
be tri-stated after approximately 10µs.
FIGURE 1. Standard Interface.
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
The DCP0115 is also protected by thermal shutdown. If the
on-chip temperature reaches a predetermined value, the DC/
DC will shutdown. This effectively gives indefinite short
circuit protection for the DC/DC.
SYNCHRONIZATION
Any number of DCP01 family devices can be synchro-
nized by connecting the SYNCIN pins on the devices
together (see Figure 1). All the DCP01 devices will then
self-synchronize.
This same synchronization method applies to any VIN ver-
sion of the DCP01 family, allowing synchronization of
various VOUT and VIN DC/DCs.
The SYNCOUT pin gives an unrectified 400kHz signal from
the transformer. This can be used to set the timing of external
circuitry on the output side. In noise sensitive applications
any pick-up from the SYNCOUT pin can be minimized by
putting a guard ring round the pin (see Figure 2).
Bottom View
FIGURE 2. SYNCOUT Guard Ring.
DIVIDE BY 2 RESET
Isolated DC/DC converter performance normally suffers
after power reset. This is because a change in the steady state
transformer flux creates an offset after power-up. The DCP01
family does not suffer from this problem. This is achieved
through a patented(1) technique employed on the divide by 2
reset circuitry resulting in no change in output phase after
power interruption.
CONSTRUCTION
The DCP0115’s basic construction is the same as standard
ICs. There is no substrate within the molded package. The
DCP0115 is constructed using an IC, rectifier diodes, and a
wound magnetic toroid on a leadframe. As there is no solder
within the package, the DCP0115 does not require any
special PCB assembly processing. This results in an isolated
DC/DC with inherently high reliability.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
DISABLE/ENABLE
The DCP0115 can be disabled or enabled by driving the
SYNCIN pin with an open drain CMOS gate. If the SYNCIN
pin is pulled low, the DCP0115 will disable. The disable time
depends on the output loading but the internal shutdown takes
DCP0115xxx
1
2
5
6
7
14
8
V
S
0V
0V
+V
OUT
–V
OUT
C
1
470nF
C
2
470nF
C
5
470nF
DCP0105xxx
1
2
5
6
7
14
8
V
S
0V
0V
Out+
C
3
470nF
DCP0105xxx
1
2
5
6
7
14
8
V
S
0V
0V
Out+
SYNC
IN
SYNC
IN
SYNC
IN
C
4
470nF
+5V +15V
1 per DCP01
C
6
470nF
+15V
0V
+Out 1
–Out 1
0V
+5V
+Out 2
0V
+Out 3
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up to 10µs. Making the gate open drain will re-enable the
DCP0115. However, there is a trade-off in using this function;
the DCP0115 quiescent current may increase and the on-chip
oscillator may run slower. This degradation in performance is
dependent on the external CMOS gate capacitance, therefore
the smaller the capacitance, the lower the performance de-
crease. Driving the SYNCIN pin with a CPU type tri-state
output, which has a low output capacitance, offers the lowest
reduction in performance.
DECOUPLING
Ripple Reduction
The high switching frequency of 400kHz allows simple
filtering. To reduce ripple, it is recommended that 0.47µF
capacitors are used on VS and VOUT (see Figure 3). Dual
outputs should both be decoupled to pin 5. In applications
where power is supplied over long lines and output loading
is high, or, there is significant inductance at the output, it
may be necessary to use a 2.2µF capacitor on the input to
insure startup.
There is no restriction on the size of the output capacitor used
to reduce ripple. The DCP0115 will start into any capacitive
load. Low ESR capacitors will give the best reduction.
EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
The DCP0115 can be synchronized externally if required
using a simple external interface. Figure 4 shows a universal
interface using a 4066 quad switch. The CTL and SYNCON
pins are used to select external synchronization or self-
synchronization.
This interface can also be used to stop (disable) the DCP0115.
FIGURE 4. Universal Interface.
CTL SYNCON FUNCTION
1 1 External Sync
— 0 Self-Sync
0 1 Device Stop
FIGURE 3. DCP011515 Fully Loaded.
DCP0115xxx
1
2
5
6
7
14
8
V
CC
0V
0V
+V
OUT
–V
OUT
SYNC
I/O
1A
I/O
1B
U1
CONT
C
3
470nF
C
6
470nF
(One Per
DC/DC)
DCP0105xxx
1
2
5
6
7
14
8
V
CC
0V
0V
+V
OUT
SYNC
R
1
33kΩ
R
2
33kΩ
DCP0105xxx
1
2
5
6
7
14
8
V
CC
0V
0V
+V
OUT
SYNC
C
4
470nF
+5V
+5V
0V
+Out 2
0V
+Out 3
I/O
1A
I/O
1B
U3
CONT
I/O
1A
I/O
1B
U4
CONT
I/O
1A
I/O
1B
U5
CONT
SYNC ON
FREQ IN
CTL
R
3
33kΩ
0V
0V
0V
0V
C
5
470nF
+15V
0V4066
C
1
470nF
C
2
470nF
+15V
0V
+Out 1
–Out 1 +5V
1
2
5
6
7
V
S
0V
0V
+V
Out
–V
Out
C
1
0.47µF
+15V
C
3
0.47µF
R
3
820ΩR
4
1kΩ
C
2
0.47µF
R
1
820ΩR
2
1kΩ
DCP0115
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DCP0115
1. To predict the output voltage at 100% load take the measured
or specified voltage at 75% load and multiply by
(1 + Load Reg 75% to 100%). For example a DCP011512DP
typical +V
OUT
at 100% load will be 12V x (1 – 7%) = 11.2V.
2. To predict the output voltage at 25% load take the measured
or specified voltage at 75% load and multiply by
(1 + Load Reg 25% to 75%). For example a DCP011512DP
typical +V
OUT
at 25% load will be 12V x (1 + 5%) = 12.6V.
To then estimate the voltage at 10% load take the previously
calculated +V
OUT
at 25% load and multiply by (1 + Load Reg
10% to 25%). In this case the typical +V
OUT
at 10% load will
be 12.6V x (1 + 10%) = 13.9V.
To obtain predictions for loads other than those specified
assume the V
OUT
versus load characteristic is linear between
the load points and calculate accordingly. The 10% to 100%
load specification guarantees the maximum voltage excursion
for any load between 10% to 100% with respect to V
OUT
at
75% load.
The above does not take into consideration line regulation and
assumes a nominal input voltage. The 1:1 line regulation of the
DCP01 family means that a percentage change in the input
will give a corresponding percentage change in the output.
Connecting the DCP0115 in Series
Multiple DCP01 isolated 1W DC/DC converters can be
connected in series to provide non-standard voltage rails.
This is possible by utilizing the floating outputs provided by
the DCP01’s galvanic isolation. For example, the output on
dual output DCP01 versions can be connected in series to
provide 2 times the magnitude of VOUT (see Figure 5). In this
example, a dual 12V DCP011512D is connected to provide
a 24V rail.
Connecting the DCP0115 in Parallel
If the output power from one DCP0115 is not sufficient, it
is possible to parallel the outputs of multiple DCP0115s (see
Figure 6). Again, the SYNC feature allows easy synchroni-
zation to prevent power-rail beat frequencies at no additional
filtering cost.
PREDICTING OUTPUT VOLTAGE VERSUS LOAD
The Load Regulation specifications are calculated as fol-
lows:
FIGURE 5. Connecting the DCP0115 in Series.
DCP 01
+V
OUT
V
SUPPLY
+V
OUT
–V
OUT
–V
OUT
0V
V
S
0V
COM
24V
CONDITION CALCULATION
10% to 100% Load (VOUT at 10% load – VOUT at 100% load)/VOUT at 75% load
10% to 25% Load (VOUT at 10% load – VOUT at 25% load)/VOUT at 25% load
10% to 75% Load (VOUT at 10% load – VOUT at 75% load)/VOUT at 75% load
75% to 100% Load (VOUT at 75% load – VOUT at 100% load)/VOUT at 75% load
FIGURE 6. Connecting Multiple DCP0115s in Parallel.
DCP 01
–V
OUT
–V
OUT
+V
OUT
V
SUPPLY
+V
OUT
0V
–V
OUT
V
S
0V
DCP 01
+V
OUT
0V
0VSYNC
IN
SYNC
IN
V
S
0V
COM
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15.24 (0.600)
11.8 (0.464)
14-Pin
All Leads on 2.54mm Pitch
Dimensions in mm (inches)
1.9 (0.075)
2.54 (0.100) 1.2 (0.047)
FIGURE 8. PCB Pad Size and Placement for “U” Package.
FIGURE 7. PCB Layout for DCP0115 and Competitive SIP
DC/DC.
DCP01xx
SIP DC/DC
+V
IN
–V
IN
0V
+V
OUT
–V
OUT
