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PART NUMBER: SPDP03D270/SPDP03D375
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linearly with supply voltage. The “PWR RTN” pin is used to control the rise and fall times. If the “PWR
RTN” pin is left open, the rise time will be around 400µS, and the fall time will be around 50µS (control to
gate change delay will stay the same). Leaving the “PWR RTN” pin open can be useful when a faster rise
or fall time is desirable; however, the Output Leakage Sink will not be functional with the “PWR RTN” pin
open. And fault may be tripped by capacitive load.
With the “PWR RTN” pin connected as in Figures 3, the SPDP03D375, when set for a 3 Amp rating, can
turn on into a capacitive load of 40µF, typ. without tripping for any power supply voltage within the rating.
Short circuit definition
With the “PWR RTN” pin connected as in Figures 3, SPDPxxD375 can survive at short circuit condition
which has been defined by 0.1Ohm resistor in series with 1.35uH inductance cross the LOAD and
LOAD_RTN. At 25 C, short circuit trip level has been defined as current larger than 21.2A (typical). And
this short circuit trip level will decrease with temperature linearly at a rate of 0.1A/ C (typical). So the unit will
trip at lower current level when at higher temperature to protect itself, which means at high temperature,
short circuit trip level may be lower than the set instant trip level.
Wiring and Load Inductance
Wiring inductance can cause voltage transients when the SPDP03D375 is switched off due to an overload.
Generally, these transients are small but must be considered when long wires are used on either the “LINE”
or “LOAD” pins or both. A 30 foot length of wire in free air will cause a transient voltage of about 10 Volts
when the SPDP03D375 trips at an Instant Trip level of 21 Amps. At the rated load current of 3 Amps, the
voltage transient will be less than 1 Volt. A transient suppressor is recommended at the “LINE” pin so that
the total voltage between the “LINE” and “LOAD” pins is less than 500 Volts. The SPDP03D375V unit
includes a reverse biased diode from the “LOAD” to “PWR RTN” pins to prevent damaging transients on the
output due to inductive loads.
Paralleling
For example, putting two SPDP03D375s in parallel will not double the rating to 6 Amps. Due to differences
in the Rds (on) of the Power Mosfets in the SSPCs, the current will not share equally. In addition, there are
unit-to-unit differences in the trip curves so that two SPDP03D375s in parallel may possibly trip at 5 Amps.
Also, both SPDP03D375s will not trip together; the SPDP03D375 carrying the higher current will trip first
followed by the other SPDP03D375. Multiple units may be used in parallel as long as these complexities
are appreciated.
Board Layout
The current-carrying power circuit should be kept well away from the control circuit and other low-level
circuits in the system. It‟s unlikely, but possible, that magnetic coupling could affect the control circuit when
turning normal loads on and off. However, in the case of an overload, the magnetic coupling could be 10
times greater than with normal loads. Effects of such coupling could cause „chattering‟ when turning on and
off, oscillation, and the possibility of turning the SPDP03D375 back on after an overload. The SPDP03D375
is a Trip-Free device. Once tripped it will not turn back on until reset and commanded on again. Reset is
accomplished by bringing the “CONTROL” pin low and then turning the SSPC back on by bringing the
“CONTROL” pin high. Sufficient magnetic coupling between the current-carrying power circuit and the
control circuit can negate the Trip-Free characteristic.
MIL-STD-704F
This standard covers the characteristics of the electrical systems in Military Aircraft. The SPDP03D375
meets all of the requirements of MIL-STD-704F including Normal, Emergency, Abnormal and Electric
Starting conditions with the Ripple, Distortion Factor and Distortion Spectrum defined in the standard.
In addition, the SPDP03D375 can withstand + 600 V spikes for 10µS. This capability is beyond that
required by MIL-STD-704F.