The QME48T40 DC-DC Series of converters provide outstanding thermal
performance in high temperature environments. This performance is
accomplished through the use of patented/patent-pending circuits,
packaging, and processing techniques to achieve ultra-high efficiency,
excellent thermal management, and a low-body profile.
The low-body profile and the preclusion of heat sinks minimize impedance to
system airflow, thus enhancing cooling for both upstream and downstream
devices. The use of 100% automation for assembly, coupled with advanced
electronic circuits and thermal design, results in a product with extremely high
reliability.
Operating from a 36-75 V input, the QME48T40 converters provide any
standard output voltage from 3.3 V down to 1.0 V that can be trimmed from –
20% to +10% of the nominal output voltage (±10% for output voltages 1.2 V
and 1.0 V), thus providing outstanding design flexibility.
RoHS lead-free solder and lead-solder-exempted products are
available
Delivers up to 40 A
Outputs available: 3.3, 2.5, 1.8, 1.5, 1.2 and 1.0 V
Industry-standard quarter-brick pinout
On-board input differential LC-filter
Startup into pre-biased load
No minimum load required
Dimensions: 1.45” x 2.30” x 0.425”
(36.83 x 58.42 x 10.80 mm)
Weight: 1.2 oz [34.2 g]
Meets Basic Insulation requirements of EN60950
Withstands 100 V input transient for 100 ms
Fixed-frequency operation
Fully protected
Remote output sense
Non-Latching / Latching OTP option
Positive or negative logic ON/OFF option
Output voltage trim range: +10%/−20% with industry-standard trim
equations (±10% for 1.2 V and 1.0 V)
High reliability: MTBF = 13.9 million hours, calculated per Telcordia TR-
332, Method I Case 1
Approved to the following Safety Standards: UL/CSA60950-1,
EN60950-1, and IEC60950-1
Designed to meet Class B conducted emissions per FCC and EN55022
when used with external filter
All materials meet UL94, V-0 flammability rating
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Conditions: TA = 25ºC, Airflow = 300 LFM (1.5 m/s), Vin = 48 VDC, All output voltages, unless otherwise specified.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS / DESCRIPTION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Input Voltage
Continuous
0
80
VDC
Operating Ambient Temperature
-40
85
°C
Storage Temperature
-55
125
°C
Input Characteristics
Operating Input Voltage Range
36
48
75
VDC
Input Under Voltage Lockout
Turn-on Threshold
33
34
35
VDC
Turn-off Threshold
31
32
33
VDC
Input Voltage Transient
100 ms
100
VDC
Isolation Characteristics
I/O Isolation
2000
VDC
Isolation Capacitance
2
nF
Isolation Resistance
10
MΩ
Feature Characteristics
Switching Frequency
460
kHz
Output Voltage Trim Range1
Non-latching (3.3 - 1.5 V)
-20
+10
%
Non-latching (1.2 V and 1.0 V)
-10
+10
%
Remote Sense Compensation1
Percent of VOUT(nom)
+10
%
Output Overvoltage Protection
Non-latching
117
128
140
%
Auto-Restart Period
Applies to all protection features
200
ms
Turn-On Time
4
ms
ON/OFF Control (Positive Logic)
Converter Off (logic low)
-20
0.8
VDC
Converter On (logic high)
2.4
20
VDC
ON/OFF Control (Negative Logic)
Converter Off (logic high)
2.4
20
VDC
Converter On (logic low)
-20
0.8
VDC
1) Vout can be increased up to 10% via the sense leads or 10% via the trim function. However, the total output voltage trim from
all sources should not exceed 10% of VOUT(nom), in order to ensure specified operation of overvoltage protection circuitry
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2.1
These power converters have been designed to be stable with no external capacitors when used in low inductance input
and output circuits.
In many applications, the inductance associated with the distribution from the power source to the input of the converter
can affect the stability of the converter. The addition of a 33 µF electrolytic capacitor with an ESR < 1 Ω across the input
helps to ensure stability of the converter. In many applications, the user has to use decoupling capacitance at the load. The
power converter will exhibit stable operation with external load capacitance up to 40,000 µF on 3.3 V – 1.0 V outputs.
Additionally, see the EMC section of this data sheet for discussion of other external components which may be required for
control of conducted emissions.
2.2
The ON/OFF pin is used to turn the power converter on or off remotely via a system signal. There are two remote control
options available, positive and negative logic, with both referenced to Vin(-). A typical connection is shown in Fig. 1.
Figure 1. Circuit configuration for ON/OFF function.
The positive logic version turns on when the ON/OFF pin is at a logic high and turns off when at a logic low. The converter
is on when the ON/OFF pin is left open. See the Electrical Specifications for logic high/low definitions.
The negative logic version turns on when the pin is at a logic low and turns off when the pin is at a logic high. The ON/OFF
pin can be hardwired directly to Vin(-) to enable automatic power up of the converter without the need of an external control
signal.
The ON/OFF pin is internally pulled up to 5 V through a resistor. A properly debounced mechanical switch, open-collector
transistor, or FET can be used to drive the input of the ON/OFF pin. The device must be capable of sinking up to 0.2 mA at
a low level voltage of 0.8 V. An external voltage source (±20 V maximum) may be connected directly to the ON/OFF input,
in which case it must be capable of sourcing or sinking up to 1 mA depending on the signal polarity. See the Startup
Information section for system timing waveforms associated with use of the ON/OFF pin.
2.3
The remote sense feature of the converter compensates for voltage drops occurring between the output pins of the converter
and the load. The SENSE(-) (Pin 5) and SENSE(+) (Pin 7) pins should be connected at the load or at the point where regulation
is required (see Fig. 2).
Figure 2. Remote sense circuit configuration
Rload
Vin
CONTROL
INPUT
Vin (+)
Vin (-)
ON/OFF
Vout (+)
Vout (-)
TRIM
SENSE (+)
SENSE (-)
(Top View)
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Rw
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Vin
Vin (+)
Vin (-)
ON/OFF
Vout (+)
Vout (+)
TRIM
SENSE (+)
SENSE (-)
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If remote sensing is not utilized, the SENSE(-) pin must be connected to the Vout(-) pin (Pin 4), and the SENSE(+) pin
must be connected to the Vout(+) pin (Pin 8) to ensure the converter will regulate at the specified output voltage. If
these connections are not made, the converter will deliver an output voltage that is slightly higher than the specified
data sheet value.
Because the sense leads carry minimal current, large traces on the end-user board are not required. However, sense traces
should be run side by side and located close to a ground plane to minimize system noise and ensure optimum performance.
The converter’s output overvoltage protection (OVP) senses the voltage across Vout(+) and Vout(-), and not across the sense
lines, so the resistance (and resulting voltage drop) between the output pins of the converter and the load should be
minimized to prevent unwanted triggering of the OVP.
When utilizing the remote sense feature, care must be taken not to exceed the maximum allowable output power capability
of the converter, which is equal to the product of the nominal output voltage and the allowable output current for the given
conditions.
When using remote sense, the output voltage at the converter can be increased by as much as 10% above the nominal
rating in order to maintain the required voltage across the load. Therefore, the designer must, if necessary, decrease the
maximum current (originally obtained from the derating curves) by the same percentage to ensure the converter’s actual
output power remains at or below the maximum allowable output power.
2.4
The output voltage can be adjusted up 10% or down 20% for Vout ≥ 1.5 V, and ±10% for Vout = 1.2 V and 1.0 V relative to
the rated output voltage by the addition of an externally connected resistor.
The TRIM pin should be left open if trimming is not being used. To minimize noise pickup, a 0.1 µF capacitor is connected
internally between the TRIM and SENSE(-) pins.
To increase the output voltage, refer to Fig. 3. A trim resistor, RT-INCR, should be connected between the TRIM (Pin 6) and
SENSE(+) (Pin 7), with a value of:
10.22
1.225Δ
626Δ)V5.11(100
RNOMO
INCRT
[kΩ] (3.3-1.5V)
7.2
Δ
84.6
RINCRT
[kΩ] (1.2V)
9
Δ
120
RINCRT
[kΩ] (1.0V)
where,
RT-INCR = Required value of trim-up resistor k]
VO-NOM = Nominal value of output voltage [V]
100X
V)V(V
ΔNOM- O
NOM-OREQ-O
[%]
Vo-REQ = Desired (trimmed) output voltage [V].
When trimming up, care must be taken not to exceed the converter‘s maximum allowable output power. See previous section
for a complete discussion of this requirement.
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Figure 3. Configuration for increasing output voltage.
To decrease the output voltage (Fig. 4), a trim resistor, RT-DECR, should be connected between the TRIM (Pin 6) and SENSE(-
) (Pin 5), with a value of:
10.22
|Δ|
511
RDECRT
[kΩ] (3.3 - 1.5V)
15
|Δ|
700
RDECRT
[kΩ] (1.2V)
17
|Δ|
700
RDECRT
[kΩ] (1.0V)
where,
RT-DECR Required value of trim-down resistor [k]
and
Δ
is as defined above.
Note:
The above equations for calculation of trim resistor values match those typically used in conventional industry-standard
quarter-bricks (except for 1.2 V and 1.0 V outputs).
Figure 4. Configuration for decreasing output voltage.
Trimming/sensing beyond 110% of the rated output voltage is not an acceptable design practice, as this condition could
cause unwanted triggering of the output overvoltage protection (OVP) circuit. The designer should ensure that the difference
between the voltages across the converter’s output pins and its sense pins does not exceed 10% of VOUT(nom), or:
XNOM -O SENSESENSEOUTOUT 10%V)](V)([V)](V)([V
[V]
This equation is applicable for any condition of output sensing and/or output trim.
Rload
Vin
Vin (+)
Vin (-)
ON/OFF
Vout (+)
Vout (-)
TRIM
SENSE (+)
SENSE (-)
RT-INCR
(Top View)
Converter
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Vin
Vin (+)
Vin (-)
ON/OFF
Vout (+)
Vout (-)
TRIM
SENSE (+)
SENSE (-) RT-DECR
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Input under voltage lockout is standard with this converter. The converter will shut down when the input voltage drops below
a pre-determined voltage.
The input voltage must be typically 34 V for the converter to turn on. Once the converter has been turned on, it will shut off
when the input voltage drops typically below 32 V. This feature is beneficial in preventing deep discharging of batteries used
in telecom applications.
The converter is protected against overcurrent or short circuit conditions. Upon sensing an overcurrent condition, the
converter will switch to constant current operation and thereby begin to reduce output voltage. When the output voltage
drops below 60% of the nominal value of output voltage, the converter will shut down.
Once the converter has shut down, it will attempt to restart nominally every 200 ms with a typical 3-5% duty cycle. The
attempted restart will continue indefinitely until the overload or short circuit conditions are removed or the output voltage
rises above 40-50% of its nominal value.
Once the output current is brought back into its specified range, the converter automatically exits the hiccup mode and
continues normal operation.
The converter will shut down if the output voltage across Vout(+) (Pin 8) and Vout(-) (Pin 4) exceeds the threshold of the OVP
circuitry. The OVP circuitry contains its own reference, independent of the output voltage regulation loop. Once the converter
has shut down, it will attempt to restart every 200 ms until the OVP condition is removed.
The converter will shut down under an over temperature condition to protect itself from overheating caused by operation
outside the thermal derating curves, or operation in abnormal conditions such as system fan failure. After the converter has
cooled to a safe operating temperature, it will automatically restart.
The converters meet North American and International safety regulatory requirements per UL60950 and EN60950 (pending).
Basic Insulation is provided between input and output.
To comply with safety agencies’ requirements, an input line fuse must be used external to the converter. The Table below
provides the recommended fuse rating for use with this family of products.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
FUSE RATING
3.3 V
7.5 A
2.5 -1.8 V
5 A
1.5 - 1.0 V
3 A
Modules are UL approved for maximum fuse rating of 15 Amps. To protect a group of modules with a single fuse, the rating
can be increased from the recommended values above.
EMC requirements must be met at the end-product system level, as no specific standards dedicated to EMC characteristics
of board mounted component dc-dc converters exist. However, Bel Power Solutions tests its converters to several system
level standards, primary of which is the more stringent EN55022, Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance
characteristics-Limits and methods of measurement.
An effective internal LC differential filter significantly reduces input reflected ripple current, and improves EMC.
With the addition of a simple external filter, all versions of the QME-Series of converters pass the requirements of Class B
conducted emissions per EN55022 and FCC requirements. Please contact Bel Power Solutions Applications Engineering
for details of this testing.
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Scenario #1: Initial Startup From Bulk Supply
ON/OFF function enabled, converter started via application of
VIN. See Figure 5.
Time
Comments
t0
ON/OFF pin is ON; system front-end power is
toggled on, VIN to converter begins to rise.
t1
VIN crosses Under-Voltage Lockout protection circuit
threshold; converter enabled.
t2
Converter begins to respond to turn-on command
(converter turn-on delay).
t3
Converter VOUT reaches 100% of nominal value
For this example, the total converter startup time (t3- t1) is
typically 4 ms.
Figure 5. Start-up scenario #1.
Scenario #2: Initial Startup Using ON/OFF Pin
With VIN previously powered, converter started via ON/OFF pin.
See Figure 6.
Time
Comments
t0
VINPUT at nominal value.
t1
Arbitrary time when ON/OFF pin is enabled (converter
enabled).
t2
End of converter turn-on delay.
t3
Converter VOUT reaches 100% of nominal value.
For this example, the total converter startup time (t3- t1) is
typically 4 ms.
Figure 6. Startup scenario #2.
Scenario #3: Turn-off and Restart Using ON/OFF Pin
With VIN previously powered, converter is disabled and then
enabled via ON/OFF pin. See Figure 7.
Time
Comments
t0
VIN and VOUT are at nominal values; ON/OFF pin ON.
t1
ON/OFF pin arbitrarily disabled; converter output falls
to zero; turn-on inhibit delay period (200 ms typical) is
initiated, and ON/OFF pin action is internally inhibited.
t2
ON/OFF pin is externally re-enabled.
If (t2- t1) ≤ 200 ms, external action of ON/OFF
pin is locked out by startup inhibit timer.
If (t2- t1) > 200 ms, ON/OFF pin action is
internally enabled.
t3
Turn-on inhibit delay period ends. If ON/OFF pin is
ON, converter begins turn-on; if off, converter awaits
ON/OFF pin ON signal; see Figure 6.
t4
End of converter turn-on delay.
t5
Converter VOUT reaches 100% of nominal value.
For the condition, (t2- t1) ≤ 200 ms, the total converter startup
time (t5- t2) is typically 204 ms. For (t2- t1) > 200 ms, startup will be
typically 4 ms after release of ON/OFF pin.
Figure 7. Startup scenario #3.
VIN
ON/OFF
STATE
VOUT
t
t0t1t2t3
ON
OFF
ON/OFF
STATE
VOUT
t0t1t2t3
ON
OFF
VIN
t
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The converter has been characterized for many operational aspects, to include thermal derating (maximum load current as
a function of ambient temperature and airflow) for vertical and horizontal mountings, efficiency, startup and shutdown
parameters, output ripple and noise, transient response to load step-change, overload, and short circuit.
The following pages contain specific plots or waveforms associated with the converter. Additional comments for specific
data are provided below.
All data presented were taken with the converter soldered to a test board, specifically a 0.060” thick printed wiring board
(PWB) with four layers. The top and bottom layers were not metalized. The two inner layers, comprised of two-ounce copper,
were used to provide traces for connectivity to the converter.
The lack of metalization on the outer layers as well as the limited thermal connection ensured that heat transfer from the
converter to the PWB was minimized. This provides a worst-case but consistent scenario for thermal derating purposes.
All measurements requiring airflow were made in the vertical and horizontal wind tunnel using Infrared (IR) thermography
and thermocouples for thermometry.
Ensuring components on the converter do not exceed their ratings is important to maintaining high reliability. If one
anticipates operating the converter at or close to the maximum loads specified in the derating curves, it is prudent to check
actual operating temperatures in the application. Thermographic imaging is preferable; if this capability is not available, then
thermocouples may be used. The use of AWG #40 gauge thermocouples is recommended to ensure measurement accuracy.
Careful routing of the thermocouple leads will further minimize measurement error. Refer to Fig. 8 for the optimum measuring
thermocouple locations.
Figure 8. Location of the thermocouple for thermal testing.
Load current vs. ambient temperature and airflow rates are given in Fig. x.9 and Fig. x.10 for vertical and horizontal converter
mountings. Ambient temperature was varied between 25 °C and 85 °C, with airflow rates from 30 to 500 LFM (0.15 to 2.5
m/s).
For each set of conditions, the maximum load current was defined as the lowest of:
(i) The output current at which any FET junction temperature does not exceed a maximum specified temperature of 120
°C as indicated by the thermographic image, or
(ii) The nominal rating of the converter (40 A).
During normal operation, derating curves with maximum FET temperature less or equal to 120 °C should not be exceeded.
Temperature on the PCB at thermocouple locations shown in Fig. 8 should not exceed 120 °C in order to operate inside the
derating curves.
4.4
Fig. x.11 shows the efficiency vs. load current plot for ambient temperature of 25 ºC, airflow rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) with
horizontal mounting and input voltages of 36 V, 48 V and 72 V. Also, a plot of efficiency vs. load current, as a function of
ambient temperature with Vin = 48 V, airflow rate of 200 LFM (1 m/s) with horizontal mounting is shown in Fig. x.12.
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Fig. x.13 shows the power dissipation vs. load current plot for Ta = 25 ºC, airflow rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) with horizontal
mounting and input voltages of 36 V, 48 V and 72 V. Also, a plot of power dissipation vs. load current, as a function of
ambient temperature with Vin = 48 V, airflow rate of 200 LFM (1 m/s) with horizontal mounting is shown in Fig. x.14.
Output voltage waveforms, during the turn-on transient using the ON/OFF pin for full rated load currents (resistive load) are
shown without and with external load capacitance in Figs. x.15-16, respectively.
Fig. x.19 show the output voltage ripple waveform, measured at full rated load current with a 10 µF tantalum and 1 µF
ceramic capacitor across the output. Note that all output voltage waveforms are measured across a 1 µF ceramic capacitor.
The input reflected ripple current waveforms are obtained using the test setup shown in Fig x.20. The corresponding
waveforms are shown in Figs. x.21-22.
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PARAMETER
CONDITIONS / DESCRIPTION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Input Characteristics
Operating Input Voltage Range
36
48
75
VDC
Input Under Voltage Lockout
Turn-on Threshold
33
34
35
VDC
Turn-off Threshold
31
32
33
VDC
Input Voltage Transient
100 ms
100
VDC
Maximum Input Current
40 ADC Out @ 36 VDC In
4.1
ADC
Input Stand-by Current
Vin = 48V, converter disabled
3
mA
Input No Load Current (0 load on the output)
Vin = 48V, converter enabled
50
mA
Input Reflected-Ripple Current, is
Vin = 48V, 25 MHz bandwidth
10
mAPK-PK
Input Voltage Ripple Rejection
120 Hz
60
dB
Output Characteristics
External Load Capacitance
Plus full load (resistive)
40,000
µF
Output Current Range
0
40
ADC
Current Limit Inception
Non-latching
42
47
52
ADC
Peak Short-Circuit Current
Non-latching, Short = 10 mΩ
50
60
A
RMS Short-Circuit Current
Non-latching
9
Arms
Output Voltage Set Point (no load)
3.267
3.300
3.333
VDC
Output Regulation Over Line
±2
±5
mV
Output Regulation Over Load
±2
±5
mV
Output Voltage Range
Over line, load and temperature1
-1.5
+1.5
%Vout
Output Ripple and Noise – 25 MHz bandwidth
VOUT = 3.3 VDC
Full load + 10 µF tantalum + 1 µF ceramic
55
110
mVPK-PK
VOUT = 1.0 VDC
Full load + 10 µF tantalum + 1 µF ceramic
35
70
mVPK-PK
Dynamic Response
Load Change 50%-75%-50% of Iout Max,
di/dt = 0.1 A/μs
Co = 1 µF ceramic (Fig. 3.3V.17)
502
mV
di/dt = 5 A/μs
Co = 470 µF POS + 1 µF ceramic
1302
mV
Settling Time to 1% of Vout
152
µs
Efficiency
100% Load
91.0
%
50% Load
92.0
%
1) Operating ambient temperature range of -40 ºC to 85 ºC for converter.
2) See waveforms for dynamic response and settling time for different output voltages.
5.
Conditions: TA = 25 ºC, Airflow = 300 LFM (1.5 m/s), Vin = 48 VDC, Vout = 3.3 VDC unless otherwise specified.
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Ambient Temperature [°C]
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Load Current [Adc]
0
10
20
30
40
50
500 LFM (2.5 m/s)
400 LFM (2.0 m/s)
300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
200 LFM (1.0 m/s)
100 LFM (0.5 m/s)
NC - 30 LFM (0.15 m/s)
Figure 3.3V.9. Available load current vs. ambient air
temperature and airflow rates for QME48T40033 converter
with G height pins mounted vertically with air flowing from pin
1 to pin 3, MOSFET temperature 120 C, Vin = 48 V.
Note: NC – Natural convection
Ambient Temperature [°C]
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Load Current [Adc]
0
10
20
30
40
50
500 LFM (2.5 m/s)
400 LFM (2.0 m/s)
300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
200 LFM (1.0 m/s)
100 LFM (0.5 m/s)
NC - 30 LFM (0.15 m/s)
Figure 3.3V.10. Available load current vs. ambient air
temperature and airflow rates for QME48T40033 converter
with G height pins mounted horizontally with air flowing from
pin 1 to pin 3, MOSFET temperature 120 C,
Vin = 48 V.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Efficiency
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
0.95
72 V
48 V
36 V
Figure 3.3V.11.
Efficiency vs. load current and input voltage
for QME48T40033 converter mounted horizontally with air
flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) and
Ta = 25 C.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Efficiency
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
0.95
70 C
55 C
40 C
Figure 3.3V.12.
Efficiency vs. load current and ambient
temperature for QME48T40033 converter mounted
horizontally with Vin = 48 V and air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3
at a rate of 200 LFM (1.0 m/s).
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Load Current [Adc]
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Power Dissipation [W]
0.00
3.00
6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
18.00
72 V
48 V
36 V
Figure 3.3V.13. Power dissipation vs. load current and input
voltage for QME48T40033 converter mounted horizontally with
air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
and Ta = 25 C.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Power Dissipation [W]
0.00
3.00
6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
18.00
70 C
55 C
40 C
Figure 3.3V.14. Power dissipation vs. load current and
ambient temperature for QME48T40033 converter mounted
horizontally with Vin = 48 V and air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3
at a rate of 200 LFM (1.0 m/s).
Figure 3.3V.15. Turn-on transient at full rated load current
(resistive) with no output capacitor at Vin = 48 V, triggered via
ON/OFF pin. Top trace: ON/OFF signal (5 V/div.). Bottom
trace: output voltage (1 V/div.). Time scale: 2 ms/div.
Figure 3.3V.16.
Turn-on transient at full rated load current
(resistive) plus 10,000 µF at Vin = 48 V, triggered via ON/OFF
pin. Top trace: ON/OFF signal (5 V/div.). Bottom trace:
output voltage (1 V/div.). Time scale: 2 ms/div.
Figure 3.3V.17. Output voltage response to load current step-
change (20 A – 30 A – 20 A) at Vin = 48 V. Top trace: output
voltage (100 mV/div.). Bottom trace: load current (10 A/div.).
Current slew rate: 0.1 A/µs. Co = 1 µF ceramic. Time scale: 0.2
ms/div.
Figure 3.3V.18. Output voltage response to load current step-
change (20 A – 30 A – 20 A) at Vin = 48 V. Top trace: output
voltage (100 mV/div.). Bottom trace: load current (10 A/div.).
Current slew rate: 5 A/µs. Co = 470 µF POS + 1 µF ceramic.
Time scale: 0.2 ms/div.
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Figure 3.3V.19.
Output voltage ripple (20 mV/div.) at full rated
load current into a resistive load with Co = 10 µF tantalum + 1
µF ceramic and Vin = 48 V. Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 3.3V.20. Test setup for measuring input reflected ripple
currents, ic and is.
Figure 3.3V.21.
Input reflected ripple current, ic
(100 mA/div.), measured at input terminals at full rated load
current and Vin = 48 V. Refer to Fig. 3.3V.20 for test setup.
Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 3.3V.22. Input reflected ripple current, is
(10 mA/div.), measured through 10 µH at the source at full
rated load current and Vin = 48 V. Refer to
Fig. 3.3V.20 for test setup. Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 3.3V.23.
Output voltage vs. load current showing
current limit point and converter shutdown point. Input voltage
has almost no effect on current limit characteristic.
Figure 3.3V.24.
Load current (top trace, 20 A/div.,
50 ms/div.) into a 10 m
Ω
short circuit during restart, at
Vin = 48 V. Bottom trace (20 A/div., 2 ms/div.) is an expansion
of the on-time portion of the top trace.
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PARAMETER
CONDITIONS / DESCRIPTION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Input Characteristics
Operating Input Voltage Range
36
48
75
VDC
Input Under Voltage Lockout
Turn-on Threshold
33
34
35
VDC
Turn-off Threshold
31
32
33
VDC
Input Voltage Transient
100 ms
100
VDC
Maximum Input Current
40 ADC Out @ 36 VDC In
3.2
ADC
Input Stand-by Current
Vin = 48V, converter disabled
3
mA
Input No Load Current (0 load on the output)
Vin = 48V, converter enabled
47
mA
Input Reflected-Ripple Current, is
Vin = 48V, 25 MHz bandwidth
9
mAPK-PK
Input Voltage Ripple Rejection
120 Hz
60
dB
Output Characteristics
External Load Capacitance
Plus full load (resistive)
40,000
µF
Output Current Range
0
40
ADC
Current Limit Inception
Non-latching
42
47
52
ADC
Peak Short-Circuit Current
Non-latching, Short = 10 mΩ
50
60
A
RMS Short-Circuit Current
Non-latching
9
Arms
Output Voltage Set Point (no load)
2.475
2.500
2.525
VDC
Output Regulation Over Line
±2
±5
mV
Output Regulation Over Load
±2
±5
mV
Output Voltage Range
Over line, load and temperature1
-1.5
+1.5
%Vout
Output Ripple and Noise – 25 MHz bandwidth
VOUT = 3.3 VDC
Full load + 10 µF tantalum + 1 µF ceramic
55
110
mVPK-PK
VOUT = 1.0 VDC
Full load + 10 µF tantalum + 1 µF ceramic
35
70
mVPK-PK
Dynamic Response
Load Change 50%-75%-50% of Iout Max,
di/dt = 0.1 A/μs
Co = 1 µF ceramic (Fig. 2.5V.17)
502
mV
di/dt = 5 A/μs
Co = 470 µF POS + 1 µF ceramic
1302
mV
Settling Time to 1% of Vout
152
µs
Efficiency
100% Load
89.0
%
50% Load
91.0
%
1) Operating ambient temperature range of -40 ºC to 85 ºC for converter.
2) See waveforms for dynamic response and settling time for different output voltages.
Conditions: TA = 25 ºC, Airflow = 300 LFM (1.5 m/s), Vin = 48 VDC, Vout = 2.5 VDC unless otherwise specified.
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Ambient Temperature [°C]
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Load Current [Adc]
0
10
20
30
40
50
500 LFM (2.5 m/s)
400 LFM (2.0 m/s)
300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
200 LFM (1.0 m/s)
100 LFM (0.5 m/s)
NC - 30 LFM (0.15 m/s)
Figure 2.5V.9. Available load current vs. ambient air
temperature and airflow rates for QME48T40025 converter
with G height pins mounted vertically with air flowing from pin
1 to pin 3, MOSFET temperature 120 C, Vin = 48 V.
Note: NC – Natural convection
Ambient Temperature [°C]
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Load Current [Adc]
0
10
20
30
40
50
500 LFM (2.5 m/s)
400 LFM (2.0 m/s)
300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
200 LFM (1.0 m/s)
100 LFM (0.5 m/s)
NC - 30 LFM (0.15 m/s)
Figure 2.5V.10.
Available load current vs. ambient air
temperature and airflow rates for QME48T40025 converter
with G height pins mounted horizontally with air flowing from
pin 1 to pin 3, MOSFET temperature 120 C, Vin = 48 V.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Efficiency
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
0.95
72 V
48 V
36 V
Figure 2.5V.11. Efficiency vs. load current and input voltage
for QME48T40025 converter mounted horizontally with air
flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) and
Ta = 25 C.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Efficiency
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
0.95
70 C
55 C
40 C
Figure 2.5V.12. Efficiency vs. load current and ambient
temperature for QME48T40025 converter mounted horizontally
with Vin = 48 V and air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of
200 LFM (1.0 m/s).
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Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Power Dissipation [W]
0.00
3.00
6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
18.00
72 V
48 V
36 V
Figure 2.5V.13.
Power dissipation vs. load current and input
voltage for QME48T40025 converter mounted horizontally with
air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
and Ta = 25 C.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Power Dissipation [W]
0.00
3.00
6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
18.00
70 C
55 C
40 C
Figure 2.5V.14. Power dissipation vs. load current and
ambient temperature for QME48T40025 converter mounted
horizontally with Vin = 48 V and air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3
at a rate of 200 LFM (1.0 m/s).
Figure 2.5V.15.
Turn-on transient at full rated load current
(resistive) with no output capacitor at Vin = 48 V, triggered via
ON/OFF pin. Top trace: ON/OFF signal (5 V/div.). Bottom
trace: output voltage (1 V/div.). Time scale: 2 ms/div.
Figure 2.5V.16. Turn-on transient at full rated load current
(resistive) plus 10,000 µF at Vin = 48 V, triggered via ON/OFF
pin. Top trace: ON/OFF signal (5 V/div.). Bottom trace:
output voltage (1 V/div.). Time scale: 2 ms/div.
Figure 2.5V.17. Output voltage response to load current step-
change (20 A – 30 A – 20 A) at Vin = 48 V. Top trace: output
voltage (100 mV/div.). Bottom trace: load current (10 A/div.).
Current slew rate: 0.1 A/µs. Co = 1 µF ceramic. Time scale: 0.2
ms/div.
Figure 2.5V.18. Output voltage response to load current step-
change (20 A – 30 A – 20 A) at Vin = 48 V. Top trace: output
voltage (100 mV/div.). Bottom trace: load current (10 A/div.).
Current slew rate: 5A/µs. Co = 470 µF POS + 1 µF ceramic.
Time scale: 0.2 ms/div.
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Figure 2.5V.19.
Output voltage ripple (20 mV/div.) at full rated
load current into a resistive load with Co = 10 µF tantalum + 1
µF ceramic and Vin = 48 V. Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 2.5V.20. Test setup for measuring input reflected ripple
currents, ic and is.
Figure 2.5V.21. Input reflected ripple current, ic
(100 mA/div.), measured at input terminals at full rated load
current and Vin = 48 V. Refer to Fig. 2.5V.20 for test setup.
Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 2.5V.22.
Input reflected ripple current, is
(10 mA/div.), measured through 10 µH at the source at full
rated load current and Vin = 48 V. Refer to
Fig. 2.5V.20 for test setup. Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 2.5V.23. Output voltage vs. load current showing
current limit point and converter shutdown point. Input voltage
has almost no effect on current limit characteristic.
Figure 2.5V.24. Load current (top trace, 20 A/div.,
50 ms/div.) into a 10 m
Ω
short circuit during restart, at
Vin = 48 V. Bottom trace (20 A/div., 2 ms/div.) is an expansion
of the on-time portion of the top trace.
Vout
Vsource
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PARAMETER
CONDITIONS / DESCRIPTION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Input Characteristics
Operating Input Voltage Range
36
48
75
VDC
Input Under Voltage Lockout
Turn-on Threshold
33
34
35
VDC
Turn-off Threshold
31
32
33
VDC
Input Voltage Transient
100 ms
100
VDC
Maximum Input Current
40 ADC Out @ 36 VDC In
2.4
ADC
Input Stand-by Current
Vin = 48V, converter disabled
3
mA
Input No Load Current (0 load on the output)
Vin = 48V, converter enabled
45
mA
Input Reflected-Ripple Current, is
Vin = 48V, 25 MHz bandwidth
9
mAPK-PK
Input Voltage Ripple Rejection
120 Hz
60
dB
Output Characteristics
External Load Capacitance
Plus full load (resistive)
40,000
µF
Output Current Range
0
40
ADC
Current Limit Inception
Non-latching
42
47
52
ADC
Peak Short-Circuit Current
Non-latching, Short = 10 mΩ
50
60
A
RMS Short-Circuit Current
Non-latching
9
Arms
Output Voltage Set Point (no load)
1.782
1.800
1.818
VDC
Output Regulation Over Line
±2
±5
mV
Output Regulation Over Load
±2
±5
mV
Output Voltage Range
Over line, load and temperature1
-1.5
+1.5
%Vout
Output Ripple and Noise – 25 MHz bandwidth
VOUT = 3.3 VDC
Full load + 10 µF tantalum + 1 µF ceramic
55
110
mVPK-PK
VOUT = 1.0 VDC
Full load + 10 µF tantalum + 1 µF ceramic
35
70
mVPK-PK
Dynamic Response
Load Change 50%-75%-50% of Iout Max,
di/dt = 0.1 A/μs
Co = 1 µF ceramic (Fig. 1.8V.17)
502
mV
di/dt = 5 A/μs
Co = 470 µF POS + 1 µF ceramic
1302
mV
Settling Time to 1% of Vout
152
µs
Efficiency
100% Load
86.5
%
50% Load
88.5
%
1) Operating ambient temperature range of -40 ºC to 85 ºC for converter.
2) See waveforms for dynamic response and settling time for different output voltages.
Conditions: TA = 25 ºC, Airflow = 300 LFM (1.5 m/s), Vin = 48 VDC, Vout = 1.8 VDC unless otherwise specified.
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Ambient Temperature [°C]
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Load Current [Adc]
0
10
20
30
40
50
500 LFM (2.5 m/s)
400 LFM (2.0 m/s)
300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
200 LFM (1.0 m/s)
100 LFM (0.5 m/s)
NC - 30 LFM (0.15 m/s)
Figure 1.8V.9.
Available load current vs. ambient air
temperature and airflow rates for QME48T40018 converter
with G height pins mounted vertically with air flowing from pin
1 to pin 3, MOSFET temperature 120 C, Vin = 48 V.
Note: NC – Natural convection
Ambient Temperature [°C]
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Load Current [Adc]
0
10
20
30
40
50
500 LFM (2.5 m/s)
400 LFM (2.0 m/s)
300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
200 LFM (1.0 m/s)
100 LFM (0.5 m/s)
NC - 30 LFM (0.15 m/s)
Figure 1.8V.10. Available load current vs. ambient air
temperature and airflow rates for QME48T40018 converter
with G height pins mounted horizontally with air flowing from
pin 1 to pin 3, MOSFET temperature 120 C, Vin = 48 V.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Efficiency
0.65
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
0.95
72 V
48 V
36 V
Figure 1.8V.11. Efficiency vs. load current and input voltage
for QME48T40018 converter mounted horizontally with air
flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) and
Ta = 25 C.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Efficiency
0.65
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
0.95
70 C
55 C
40 C
Figure 1.8V.12. Efficiency vs. load current and ambient
temperature for QME48T40018 converter mounted horizontally
with Vin = 48 V and air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of
200 LFM (1.0 m/s).
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Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Power Dissipation [W]
0.00
3.00
6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
72 V
48 V
36 V
Figure 1.8V.13.
Power dissipation vs. load current and input
voltage for QME48T40018 converter mounted horizontally with
air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
and Ta = 25 C.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Power Dissipation [W]
0.00
3.00
6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
70 C
55 C
40 C
Figure 1.8V.14. Power dissipation vs. load current and
ambient temperature for QME48T40018 converter
mounted horizontally with Vin = 48 V and air flowing from
pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of 200 LFM (1.0 m/s).
Figure 1.8V.15. Turn-on transient at full rated load current
(resistive) with no output capacitor at Vin = 48 V, triggered via
ON/OFF pin. Top trace: ON/OFF signal (5 V/div.). Bottom
trace: output voltage (1 V/div.). Time scale: 2 ms/div.
Figure 1.8V.16. Turn-on transient at full rated load current
(resistive) plus 10,000 µF at Vin = 48 V, triggered via ON/OFF
pin. Top trace: ON/OFF signal (5 V/div.). Bottom trace:
output voltage (1 V/div.). Time scale: 2 ms/div.
Figure 1.8V.17. Output voltage response to load current step-
change (20 A – 30 A – 20 A) at Vin = 48 V. Top trace: output
voltage (100 mV/div.). Bottom trace: load current (10 A/div.).
Current slew rate: 0.1 A/µs. Co = 1 µF ceramic. Time scale: 0.2
ms/div.
Figure 1.8V.18. Output voltage response to load current step-
change (20 A – 30 A – 20 A) at Vin = 48 V. Top trace: output
voltage (100 mV/div.). Bottom trace: load current (10 A/div.).
Current slew rate: 5 A/µs. Co = 470 µF POS + 1 µF ceramic.
Time scale: 0.2 ms/div.
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Figure 1.8V.19. Output voltage ripple (20mV/div.) at full rated
load current into a resistive load with Co = 10 µF tantalum + 1
µF ceramic and Vin = 48 V. Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 1.8V.20. Test setup for measuring input reflected ripple
currents, ic and is.
Figure 1.8V.21. Input reflected ripple current, ic
(100 mA/div.), measured at input terminals at full rated load
current and Vin = 48 V. Refer to Fig. 1.8V.20 for test setup.
Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 1.8V.22.
Input reflected ripple current, is
(10 mA/div.), measured through 10 µH at the source at full
rated load current and Vin = 48 V. Refer to
Fig. 1.8V.20 for test setup. Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 1.8V.23. Output voltage vs. load current showing
current limit point and converter shutdown point. Input voltage
has almost no effect on current limit characteristic.
Figure 1.8V.24. Load current (top trace, 20 A/div.,
50 ms/div.) into a 10 m
Ω
short circuit during restart, at
Vin = 48 V. Bottom trace (20 A/div., 2 ms/div.) is an expansion
of the on-time portion of the top trace.
Vout
Vsource
iSiC
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ceramic
capacitor
10 H
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PARAMETER
CONDITIONS / DESCRIPTION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Input Characteristics
Operating Input Voltage Range
36
48
75
VDC
Input Under Voltage Lockout
Turn-on Threshold
33
34
35
VDC
Turn-off Threshold
31
32
33
VDC
Input Voltage Transient
100 ms
100
VDC
Maximum Input Current
40 ADC Out @ 36 VDC In
2.0
ADC
Input Stand-by Current
Vin = 48V, converter disabled
3
mA
Input No Load Current (0 load on the output)
Vin = 48V, converter enabled
44
mA
Input Reflected-Ripple Current, is
Vin = 48V, 25 MHz bandwidth
9
mAPK-PK
Input Voltage Ripple Rejection
120 Hz
60
dB
Output Characteristics
External Load Capacitance
Plus full load (resistive)
40,000
µF
Output Current Range
0
40
ADC
Current Limit Inception
Non-latching
42
47
52
ADC
Peak Short-Circuit Current
Non-latching, Short = 10 mΩ
50
60
A
RMS Short-Circuit Current
Non-latching
9
Arms
Output Voltage Set Point (no load)
1.485
1.500
1.515
VDC
Output Regulation Over Line
±2
±5
mV
Output Regulation Over Load
±2
±5
mV
Output Voltage Range
Over line, load and temperature1
-1.5
+1.5
%Vout
Output Ripple and Noise – 25 MHz bandwidth
VOUT = 3.3 VDC
Full load + 10 µF tantalum + 1 µF ceramic
55
110
mVPK-PK
VOUT = 1.0 VDC
Full load + 10 µF tantalum + 1 µF ceramic
35
70
mVPK-PK
Dynamic Response
Load Change 50%-75%-50% of Iout Max,
di/dt = 0.1 A/μs
Co = 1 µF ceramic (Fig. 1.5V.17)
502
mV
di/dt = 5 A/μs
Co = 470 µF POS + 1 µF ceramic
1302
mV
Settling Time to 1% of Vout
152
µs
Efficiency
100% Load
84.5
%
50% Load
87.0
%
1) Operating ambient temperature range of -40 ºC to 85 ºC for converter.
2) See waveforms for dynamic response and settling time for different output voltages.
Conditions: TA = 25 ºC, Airflow = 300 LFM (1.5 m/s), Vin = 48 VDC, Vout = 1.5 VDC unless otherwise specified.
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Ambient Temperature [°C]
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Load Current [Adc]
0
10
20
30
40
50
500 LFM (2.5 m/s)
400 LFM (2.0 m/s)
300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
200 LFM (1.0 m/s)
100 LFM (0.5 m/s)
NC - 30 LFM (0.15 m/s)
Figure 1.5V.9. Available load current vs. ambient air
temperature and airflow rates for QME48T40015 converter
with G height pins mounted vertically with air flowing from pin
1 to pin 3, MOSFET temperature 120 C, Vin = 48 V.
Note: NC – Natural convection
Ambient Temperature [°C]
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Load Current [Adc]
0
10
20
30
40
50
500 LFM (2.5 m/s)
400 LFM (2.0 m/s)
300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
200 LFM (1.0 m/s)
100 LFM (0.5 m/s)
NC - 30 LFM (0.15 m/s)
Figure 1.5V.10. Available load current vs. ambient air
temperature and airflow rates for QME48T40015 converter
with G height pins mounted horizontally with air flowing from
pin 1 to pin 3, MOSFET temperature 120 C, Vin = 48 V.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Efficiency
0.60
0.65
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
0.95
72 V
48 V
36 V
Figure 1.5V.11.
Efficiency vs. load current and input voltage
for QME48T40015 converter mounted horizontally with air
flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) and
Ta = 25 C.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Efficiency
0.60
0.65
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
0.95
70 C
55 C
40 C
Figure 1.5V.12.
Efficiency vs. load current and ambient
temperature for QME48T40015 converter mounted horizontally
with Vin = 48 V and air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of
200 LFM (1.0 m/s).
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Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Power Dissipation [W]
0.00
3.00
6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
72 V
48 V
36 V
Figure 1.5V.13.
Power dissipation vs. load current and input
voltage for QME48T40015 converter mounted horizontally with
air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
and Ta = 25 C.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Power Dissipation [W]
0.00
3.00
6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
70 C
55 C
40 C
Figure 1.5V.14. Power dissipation vs. load current and
ambient temperature for QME48T40015 converter mounted
horizontally with Vin = 48 V and air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3
at a rate of 200 LFM (1.0 m/s).
Figure 1.5V.15. Turn-on transient at full rated load current
(resistive) with no output capacitor at Vin = 48 V, triggered via
ON/OFF pin. Top trace: ON/OFF signal (5 V/div.). Bottom
trace: output voltage (1 V/div.). Time scale: 2 ms/div.
Figure 1.5V.16. Turn-on transient at full rated load current
(resistive) plus 10,000 µF at Vin = 48 V, triggered via ON/OFF
pin. Top trace: ON/OFF signal (5 V/div.). Bottom trace:
output voltage (1 V/div.). Time scale: 2 ms/div.
Figure 1.5V.17. Output voltage response to load current step-
change (20 A – 30 A – 20 A) at Vin = 48 V. Top trace: output
voltage (100 mV/div.). Bottom trace: load current (10 A/div.).
Current slew rate: 0.1 A/µs. Co = 1 µF ceramic. Time scale: 0.2
ms/div.
Figure 1.5V.18. Output voltage response to load current step-
change (20 A – 30 A – 20 A) at Vin = 48 V. Top trace: output
voltage (100 mV/div.). Bottom trace: load current (10 A/div.).
Current slew rate: 5A/µs. Co = 470 µF POS + 1 µF ceramic.
Time scale: 0.2 ms/div.
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Figure 1.5V.19.
Output voltage ripple (20 mV/div.) at full
rated load current into a resistive load with Co = 10 µF
tantalum + 1 µF ceramic and Vin = 48 V. Time scale:
1 µs/div.
Figure 1.5V.20. Test setup for measuring input reflected ripple
currents, ic and is.
Figure 1.5V.21. Input reflected ripple current, ic
(100 mA/div.), measured at input terminals at full rated load
current and Vin = 48 V. Refer to Fig. 1.5V.20 for test setup.
Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 1.5V.22.
Input reflected ripple current, is
(10 mA/div.), measured through 10 µH at the source at full
rated load current and Vin = 48 V. Refer to
Fig. 1.5V.20 for test setup. Time scale: 1 µs/div..
Figure 1.5V.23.
Output voltage vs. load current showing
current limit point and converter shutdown point. Input voltage
has almost no effect on current limit characteristic.
Figure 1.5V.24. Load current (top trace, 20 A/div.,
50 ms/div.) into a 10 m
Ω
short circuit during restart, at
Vin = 48 V. Bottom trace (20 A/div., 2 ms/div.) is an expansion
of the on-time portion of the top trace.
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PARAMETER
CONDITIONS / DESCRIPTION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Input Characteristics
Operating Input Voltage Range
36
48
75
VDC
Input Under Voltage Lockout
Turn-on Threshold
33
34
35
VDC
Turn-off Threshold
31
32
33
VDC
Input Voltage Transient
100 ms
100
VDC
Maximum Input Current
40 ADC Out @ 36 VDC In
1.6
ADC
Input Stand-by Current
Vin = 48V, converter disabled
3
mA
Input No Load Current (0 load on the output)
Vin = 48V, converter enabled
43
mA
Input Reflected-Ripple Current, is
Vin = 48V, 25 MHz bandwidth
8
mAPK-PK
Input Voltage Ripple Rejection
120 Hz
60
dB
Output Characteristics
External Load Capacitance
Plus full load (resistive)
40,000
µF
Output Current Range
0
40
ADC
Current Limit Inception
Non-latching
42
47
52
ADC
Peak Short-Circuit Current
Non-latching, Short = 10 mΩ
50
60
A
RMS Short-Circuit Current
Non-latching
9
Arms
Output Voltage Set Point (no load)
1.182
1.200
1.218
VDC
Output Regulation Over Line
±2
±5
mV
Output Regulation Over Load
±2
±5
mV
Output Voltage Range
Over line, load and temperature1
-1.5
+1.5
%Vout
Output Ripple and Noise – 25 MHz bandwidth
VOUT = 3.3 VDC
Full load + 10 µF tantalum + 1 µF ceramic
55
110
mVPK-PK
VOUT = 1.0 VDC
Full load + 10 µF tantalum + 1 µF ceramic
35
70
mVPK-PK
Dynamic Response
Load Change 50%-75%-50% of Iout Max,
di/dt = 0.1 A/μs
Co = 1 µF ceramic (Fig. 1.2V.17)
502
mV
di/dt = 5 A/μs
Co = 470 µF POS + 1 µF ceramic
1302
mV
Settling Time to 1% of Vout
152
µs
Efficiency
100% Load
82.0
%
50% Load
85.0
%
1) Operating ambient temperature range of -40 ºC to 85 ºC for converter.
2) See waveforms for dynamic response and settling time for different output voltages.
Conditions: TA = 25 ºC, Airflow = 300 LFM (1.5 m/s), Vin = 48 VDC, Vout = 1.2 VDC unless otherwise specified.
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Ambient Temperature [°C]
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Load Current [Adc]
0
10
20
30
40
50
500 LFM (2.5 m/s)
400 LFM (2.0 m/s)
300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
200 LFM (1.0 m/s)
100 LFM (0.5 m/s)
NC - 30 LFM (0.15 m/s)
Figure 1.2V.9.
Available load current vs. ambient air
temperature and airflow rates for QME48T40012 converter
with G height pins mounted vertically with air flowing from pin
1 to pin 3, MOSFET temperature 120 C, Vin = 48 V.
Note: NC – Natural convection
Ambient Temperature [°C]
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Load Current [Adc]
0
10
20
30
40
50
500 LFM (2.5 m/s)
400 LFM (2.0 m/s)
300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
200 LFM (1.0 m/s)
100 LFM (0.5 m/s)
NC - 30 LFM (0.15 m/s)
Figure 1.2V.10.
Available load current vs. ambient air
temperature and airflow rates for QME48T40012 converter
with G height pins mounted horizontally with air flowing from
pin 1 to pin 3, MOSFET temperature 120 C, Vin = 48 V.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Efficiency
0.60
0.65
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
72 V
48 V
36 V
Figure 1.2V.11. Efficiency vs. load current and input voltage
for QME48T40012 converter mounted horizontally with air
flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) and
Ta = 25 C.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Efficiency
0.60
0.65
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
70 C
55 C
40 C
Figure 1.2V.12. Efficiency vs. load current and ambient
temperature for QME48T40012 converter mounted
horizontally with Vin = 48 V and air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3
at a rate of 200 LFM (1.0 m/s).
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Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Power Dissipation [W]
0.00
3.00
6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
72 V
48 V
36 V
Figure 1.2V.13. Power dissipation vs. load current and input
voltage for QME48T40012 converter mounted horizontally with
air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
and Ta = 25 C.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Power Dissipation [W]
0.00
3.00
6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
70 C
55 C
40 C
Figure 1.2V.14.
Power dissipation vs. load current and
ambient temperature for QME48T40012 converter mounted
horizontally with Vin = 48 V and air flowing from pin 1 to pin
3 at a rate of 200 LFM (1.0 m/s).
Figure 1.2V.15. Turn-on transient at full rated load current
(resistive) with no output capacitor at Vin = 48 V, triggered via
ON/OFF pin. Top trace: ON/OFF signal (5 V/div.). Bottom
trace: output voltage (1 V/div.). Time scale: 2 ms/div.
Figure 1.2V.16. Turn-on transient at full rated load current
(resistive) plus 10,000 µF at Vin = 48 V, triggered via ON/OFF
pin. Top trace: ON/OFF signal (5 V/div.). Bottom trace:
output voltage (1 V/div.). Time scale: 2 ms/div.
Figure 1.2V.17.
Output voltage response to load current step-
change (20 A – 30 A – 20 A) at Vin = 48 V. Top trace: output
voltage (100 mV/div.). Bottom trace: load current (10 A/div.).
Current slew rate: 0.1 A/µs. Co = 1 µF ceramic.
Time scale: 0.2 ms/div.
Figure 1.2V.18.
Output voltage response to load current step-
change (20 A – 30 A – 20 A) at Vin = 48 V. Top trace: output
voltage (100 mV/div.). Bottom trace: load current (10 A/div.).
Current slew rate: 5 A/µs. Co = 470 µF POS + 1 µF ceramic.
Time scale: 0.2 ms/div.
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Figure 1.2V.19. Output voltage ripple (20 mV/div.) at full
rated load current into a resistive load with Co = 10 µF
tantalum + 1 µF ceramic and Vin = 48 V. Time scale:
1 µs/div.
Figure 1.2V.20. Test setup for measuring input reflected ripple
currents, ic and is.
Figure 1.2V.21.
Input reflected ripple current, ic
(100 mA/div.), measured at input terminals at full rated load
current and Vin = 48 V. Refer to Fig. 1.2V.20 for test setup.
Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 1.2V.22.
Input reflected ripple current, is
(10 mA/div.), measured through 10 µH at the source at full
rated load current and Vin = 48 V. Refer to
Fig. 1.2V.20 for test setup. Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 1.2V.23. Output voltage vs. load current showing
current limit point and converter shutdown point. Input voltage
has almost no effect on current limit characteristic
.
Figure 1.2V.24. Load current (top trace, 20 A/div.,
50 ms/div.) into a 10 m
Ω
short circuit during restart, at
Vin = 48 V. Bottom trace (20 A/div., 5 ms/div.) is an expansion
of the on-time portion of the top trace.
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PARAMETER
CONDITIONS / DESCRIPTION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Input Characteristics
Operating Input Voltage Range
36
48
75
VDC
Input Under Voltage Lockout
Turn-on Threshold
33
34
35
VDC
Turn-off Threshold
31
32
33
VDC
Input Voltage Transient
100 ms
100
VDC
Maximum Input Current
40 ADC Out @ 36 VDC In
1.4
ADC
Input Stand-by Current
Vin = 48V, converter disabled
3
mA
Input No Load Current (0 load on the output)
Vin = 48V, converter enabled
43
mA
Input Reflected-Ripple Current, is
Vin = 48V, 25 MHz bandwidth
8
mAPK-PK
Input Voltage Ripple Rejection
120 Hz
60
dB
Output Characteristics
External Load Capacitance
Plus full load (resistive)
40,000
µF
Output Current Range
0
40
ADC
Current Limit Inception
Non-latching
42
47
52
ADC
Peak Short-Circuit Current
Non-latching, Short = 10 mΩ
50
60
A
RMS Short-Circuit Current
Non-latching
9
Arms
Output Voltage Set Point (no load)
0.985
1.000
1.015
VDC
Output Regulation Over Line
±2
±5
mV
Output Regulation Over Load
±2
±5
mV
Output Voltage Range
Over line, load and temperature1
-1.5
+1.5
%Vout
Output Ripple and Noise – 25 MHz bandwidth
VOUT = 3.3 VDC
Full load + 10 µF tantalum + 1 µF ceramic
55
110
mVPK-PK
VOUT = 1.0 VDC
Full load + 10 µF tantalum + 1 µF ceramic
35
70
mVPK-PK
Dynamic Response
Load Change 50%-75%-50% of Iout Max,
di/dt = 0.1 A/μs
Co = 1 µF ceramic (Fig. 1.0V.17)
502
mV
di/dt = 5 A/μs
Co = 470 µF POS + 1 µF ceramic
1302
mV
Settling Time to 1% of Vout
152
µs
Efficiency
100% Load
80.0
%
50% Load
83.0
%
1) Operating ambient temperature range of -40 ºC to 85 ºC for converter.
2) See waveforms for dynamic response and settling time for different output voltages.
Conditions: TA = 25 ºC, Airflow = 300 LFM (1.5 m/s), Vin = 48 VDC, Vout = 1.0 VDC unless otherwise specified.
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Ambient Temperature [°C]
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Load Current [Adc]
0
10
20
30
40
50
500 LFM (2.5 m/s)
400 LFM (2.0 m/s)
300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
200 LFM (1.0 m/s)
100 LFM (0.5 m/s)
NC - 30 LFM (0.15 m/s)
Figure 1.0V.9.
Available load current vs. ambient air
temperature and airflow rates for QME48T40010 converter
with G height pins mounted vertically with air flowing from pin
1 to pin 3, MOSFET temperature 120 C, Vin = 48 V.
Note: NC – Natural convection
Ambient Temperature [°C]
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Load Current [Adc]
0
10
20
30
40
50
500 LFM (2.5 m/s)
400 LFM (2.0 m/s)
300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
200 LFM (1.0 m/s)
100 LFM (0.5 m/s)
NC - 30 LFM (0.15 m/s)
Figure 1.0V.10. Available load current vs. ambient air
temperature and airflow rates for QME48T40010 converter
with G height pins mounted horizontally with air flowing from
pin 1 to pin 3, MOSFET temperature 120 C, Vin = 48 V.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Efficiency
0.50
0.60
0.70
0.80
0.90
72 V
48 V
36 V
Figure 1.0V.11. Efficiency vs. load current and input voltage
for QME48T40010 converter mounted horizontally with air
flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) and
Ta = 25 C.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Efficiency
0.65
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.85
70 C
55 C
40 C
Figure 1.0V.12.
Efficiency vs. load current and ambient
temperature for QME48T40010 converter mounted
horizontally with Vin = 48 V and air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3
at a rate of 200 LFM (1.0 m/s).
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Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Power Dissipation [W]
0.00
3.00
6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
72 V
48 V
36 V
Figure 1.0V.13. Power dissipation vs. load current and input
voltage for QME48T40010 converter mounted horizontally with
air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3 at a rate of 300 LFM (1.5 m/s)
and Ta = 25 C.
Load Current [Adc]
0 8 16 24 32 40 48
Power Dissipation [W]
0.00
3.00
6.00
9.00
12.00
15.00
70 C
55 C
40 C
Figure 1.0V.14. Power dissipation vs. load current and
ambient temperature for QME48T40010 converter mounted
horizontally with Vin = 48 V and air flowing from pin 1 to pin 3
at a rate of 200 LFM (1.0 m/s).
Figure 1.0V.15. Turn-on transient at full rated load current
(resistive) with no output capacitor at Vin = 48 V, triggered via
ON/OFF pin. Top trace: ON/OFF signal (5 V/div.). Bottom
trace: output voltage (1 V/div.). Time scale: 2 ms/div
.
Figure 1.0V.16. Turn-on transient at full rated load current
(resistive) plus 10,000 µF at Vin = 48 V, triggered via ON/OFF
pin. Top trace: ON/OFF signal (5 V/div.). Bottom trace:
output voltage (1 V/div.). Time scale: 2 ms/div.
Figure 1.0V.17. Output voltage response to load current step-
change (20 A – 30 A – 20 A) at Vin = 48 V. Top trace: output
voltage (100 mV/div.). Bottom trace: load current (10 A/div.).
Current slew rate: 0.1 A/µs. Co = 1 µF ceramic.
Time scale: 0.2 ms/div.
Figure 1.0V.18. Output voltage response to load current step-
change (20 A – 30 A – 20 A) at Vin = 48 V. Top trace: output
voltage (100 mV/div.). Bottom trace: load current (10 A/div.).
Current slew rate: 5 A/µs. Co = 470 µF POS + 1 µF ceramic.
Time scale: 0.2 ms/div.
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Figure 1.0V.19. Output voltage ripple (20 mV/div.) at full
rated load current into a resistive load with Co = 10 F
tantalum + 1 µF ceramic and Vin = 48 V. Time scale: 1
µs/div.
Figure 1.0V.20. Test setup for measuring input reflected ripple
currents, ic and is.
Figure 1.0V.21.
Input reflected ripple current, ic
(100 mA/div.), measured at input terminals at full rated load
current and Vin = 48 V. Refer to Fig. 1.0V.20 for test setup.
Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 1.0V.22. Input reflected ripple current, is
(10 mA/div.), measured through 10 µH at the source at full
rated load current and Vin = 48 V. Refer to
Fig. 1.0V.20 for test setup. Time scale: 1 µs/div.
Figure 1.0V.23. Output voltage vs. load current showing
current limit point and converter shutdown point. Input voltage
has almost no effect on current limit characteristic.
Figure 1.0V.24.
Load current (top trace, 20 A/div.,
50 ms/div.) into a 10 m
Ω
short circuit during restart, at
Vin = 48 V. Bottom trace (20 A/div., 5 ms/div.) is an expansion
of the on-time portion of the top trace.
Vout
Vsource
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capacitor
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6.
Height
Option
HT
(Maximum Height)
CL
(Minimum Clearance)
Pin
Option
PL
(Pin Length)
±0.005 [±0.13]
G
0.425 [10.80]
0.035 [0.89]
A
0.188 [4.78]
B
0.145 [3.68]
• All dimensions are in inches [mm]
• Pins 1-3 and 5-7 are Ø 0.040”
[1.02] with Ø 0.078” [1.98]
shoulder
• Pins 4 and 8 are Ø 0.062” [1.57]
• without shoulder
• Pin Material & Finish: Brass Alloy
360 with Matte Tin over Nickel
• Converter Weight: 1.02 oz [34.2 g]
PAD/PIN CONNECTIONS
Pad/Pin #
Function
1
Vin (+)
2
ON/OFF
3
Vin (-)
4
Vout (-)
5
SENSE (-)
6
TRIM
7
SENSE (+)
8
Vout (+)
Heatsink
Option
HT
(Maximum
Height)
CL
(Minimum
Clearance)
S1
0.99 [25.1]
0.039 [1.00]
Pin Option
PL (Pin
Length)
±0.005 [±0.13]
B
0.145 [3.68]
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
1
2
3
7
8
6
5
4
Tolerance Unless Otherwise Noted
Linear:
X.X = +/- .020 [0.5]
X.XX = +/- 0.010 [0.25]
X.XXX = +/- 0.005 [0.13]
Angular
X° = +/- 2°
.X° = +/- .25°
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7.
Product1
Series
Input
Voltage
Mounting
Scheme
Rated
Load
Current
Output
Voltage
ON/OFF
Logic
Maximum
Height
[HT]
Pin
Length
[PL]
Special
Features
RoHS
Heatsin
k2
QME
48
T
40
033
-
N
G
B
0
Quarter-
Brick
Format
36-75 V
Through
Hole
40 ADC
010 1.0 V
012 1.2 V
015 1.5 V
018 1.8 V
025 2.5 V
033 3.3 V
N
Negative
P
Positive
G 0.425”
A 0.188”
B 0.145”
0 STD
Non-
Latching
L
Latching
Options
F
Switching
frequency
440kHz
No Suffix
RoHS
lead-solder-
exemption
compliant
G RoHS
compliant
for all six
substances
No Suffix
No
heatsink
-S1
Heatsink
as
shown
1) The example above describes P/N QME48T40033-NGB0: 36-75 V input, through-hole, 40 A @ 3.3 V output, negative ON/OFF
logic, a 0.145” solder tail and maximum height of 0.425”, standard (non-latching) protection, and Eutectic Tin/Lead solder.
Consult factory for the complete list of available options.
2) The heatsink option “S1” is only available with the model QME48T40033-NGBOG-S1
NUCLEAR AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - Products are not designed or intended for use as critical components in life support systems,
equipment used in hazardous environments, or nuclear control systems.
TECHNICAL REVISIONS - The appearance of products, including safety agency certifications pictured on labels, may change depending on
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