VTM48Ex060y040A00
Using the Control Signals VC, PC, TM, IM
Start Up Behavior
The VTM Control (VC) pin is an input pin which powers the
internal VCC circuitry when within the specified voltage range of
11.5V to 16.5V. This voltage is required for VTM current multiplier
start up and must be applied as long as the input is below 26V. In
order to ensure a proper start, the slew rate of the applied voltage
must be within the specified range.
Depending on the sequencing of the VC with respect to the input
voltage, the behavior during start up will vary as follows:
nꢀNormal operation (VC applied prior to VIN): In this case the
controller is active prior to ramping the input. When the
input voltage is applied, the VTM module output voltage will
track the input (See Figure 13). The inrush current is
determined by the input voltage rate of rise and output
capacitance. If the VC voltage is removed prior to the input
reaching 26V, the VTM may shut down.
Some additional notes on the using the VC pin:
nꢀIn most applications, the VTM module will be powered by an
upstream PRM™ regulator which provides a 10ms
VC pulse during start up. In these applications the VC pins
of the PRM regulator and VTM current multiplier should be
tied together.
nꢀStand-alone operation (VC applied after VIN): In this case the
VTM output will begin to rise upon the application of the
VC voltage (See Figure 14). The Adaptive Soft Start Circuit
may vary the ouput rate of rise in order to limit the inrush
current to its maximum level. When starting into high
capacitance, or a short, the output current will be limited
for a maximum of 120µsec. After this period, the
Adaptive Soft Start Circuit will time out and the VTM module
may shut down. No restart will be attempted until VC is
re-applied or PC is toggled. The maximum output
capacitance is limited to 4000µF in this mode of operation
to ensure a successful start.
nꢀThe VC voltage can be applied indefinitely allowing for
continuous operation down to 0VIN.
nꢀThe fault response of the VTM module is latching. A positive
edge on VC is required in order to restart the unit. If VC is
continuously applied the PC pin may be toggled to restart
the VTM module.
Primary Control (PC) pin can be used to accomplish the following
functions:
nꢀDelayed start: Upon the application of VC, the PC pin will
source a constant 100µA current to the internal RC
network. Adding an external capacitor will allow further
delay in reaching the 2.5V threshold for module start.
Thermal Considerations
VI Chip® products are multi-chip modules whose temperature
distribution varies greatly for each part number as well as with the
input/output conditions, thermal management and environmental
conditions. Maintaining the top of the VTM48EF060T040A00 case
to less than 100ºC will keep all junctions within the VI Chip module
below 125ºC for most applications.
nꢀAuxiliary voltage source: Once enabled in regular
operational conditions (no fault), each VTM PC provides a
regulated 5V, 2mA voltage source.
nꢀOutput disable: PC pin can be actively pulled down in order
to disable the module. Pull down impedance shall be lower
than 400Ω.
The percent of total heat dissipated through the top surface
versus through the J-lead is entirely dependent on the particular
mechanical and thermal environment. The heat dissipated through
the top surface is typically 60%. The heat dissipated through the
J-lead onto the PCB board surface is typically 40%. Use 100% top
surface dissipation when designing for a conservative
cooling solution.
nꢀFault detection flag: The PC 5V voltage source is internally
turned off as soon as a fault is detected. It is important to
notice that PC doesn’t have current sink capability. Therefore,
in an array, PC line will not be capable of disabling
neighboring modules if a fault is detected.
It is not recommended to use a VI Chip module for an extended
period of time at full load without proper
heat sinking.
nꢀFault reset: PC may be toggled to restart the unit if VC
is continuously applied.
Temperature Monitor (TM) pin provides a voltage proportional
to the absolute temperature of the converter control IC.
It can be used to accomplish the following functions:
nꢀMonitor the control IC temperature: The temperature in
Kelvin is equal to the voltage on the TM pin scaled
by 100. (i.e. 3.0V = 300K = 27ºC). If a heat sink is applied,
TM can be used to thermally protect the system.
nꢀFault detection flag: The TM voltage source is internally
turned off as soon as a fault is detected. For system
monitoring purposes (microcontroller interface) faults are
detected on falling edges of TM signal.
VTM™ Current Multiplier
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Rev 1.3
11/2016
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