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					7.0 USING THE CONTROL SIGNALS VC, PC, TM, IM  
					8.0 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 11.5 V to 16.5 V. This voltage is required for VTM current  
					multiplier start up and must be applied as long as the input is  
					below 26 V. 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:  
					• Normal 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 10). 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 26 V, the VTM may shut down.  
					Some additional notes on the using the VC pin:  
					• In most applications, the VTM module will be powered by an  
					upstream PRM® regulator which provides a 10 ms  
					VC pulse during start up. In these applications the VC pins  
					of the PRM regulator and VTM current multiplier should be  
					tied together.  
					• Stand-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 11). The Adaptive Soft Start Circuit  
					(See Section 11) 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 120 µsec. 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  
					• The VC voltage can be applied indefinitely allowing for  
					continuous operation down to 0 VIN.  
					• The 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:  
					capacitance is limited to 27000 µF in this mode of operation  
					to ensure a sucessful start.  
					• Delayed start: Upon the application of VC, the PC pin will  
					source a constant 100 µA current to the internal RC  
					network. Adding an external capacitor will allow further  
					delay in reaching the 2.5 V threshold for module start.  
					9.0 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  
					VTM48EF020T080B00 case to less than 100ºC will keep all  
					junctions within the VI Chip module below 125ºC for most  
					applications.  
					• Auxiliary voltage source: Once enabled in regular  
					operational conditions (no fault), each VTM PC provides a  
					regulated 5 V, 2 mA voltage source.  
					• Output disable: PC pin can be actively pulled down in order  
					to disable the module. Pull down impedance shall be lower  
					than 400 Ω.  
					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.  
					• Fault detection flag: The PC 5 V 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.  
					• Fault reset: PC may be toggled to restart the unit if VC  
					is continuously applied.  
					It is not recommended to use a VI Chip module for an  
					extended period of time at full load without proper  
					heat sinking.  
					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:  
					• Monitor the control IC temperature: The temperature in  
					Kelvin is equal to the voltage on the TM pin scaled  
					by 100. (i.e. 3.0 V = 300 K = 27ºC). If a heat sink is applied,  
					TM can be used to thermally protect the system.  
					• Fault 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.  
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