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DCM™ DC-DC Converter
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DCM™ DC-DC Converter

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Overview: The DCM2322 is an isolated, regulated DC-DC converter designed for high efficiency and flexibility in power distribution. It operates with a wide input range and provides a nominal 12.0V output with high power density and efficiency.
Features & Benefits: The converter offers up to 60W output and 5.00A continuous current, with a peak efficiency of 89.7% and power density of 241W/in3. It supports a wide input voltage range from 9 to 50VDC, 3000VDC isolation, and ZVS high-frequency switching. It can operate in dual modes: Array mode (up to 8 units, 480W) and Enhanced VOUT regulation mode (standalone 60W). Comprehensive protection features include overvoltage, overcurrent, undervoltage, short circuit, and thermal shutdown.
Applications: Suitable for rail transportation, defense/aerospace, industrial, and process control applications.
Product Description: The DCM2322 leverages Vicor ChiP packaging for thermal management and high-density power solutions, supporting efficient power distribution from unregulated sources to the point-of-load.
Package Information: The converter is housed in a through-hole ChiP package with dimensions of 0.978 x 0.898 x 0.284 inches and weighs 14.4g.
Product Ratings: Input Voltage: 9 – 50V, Output Voltage: 12.0V (trim range 7.2 – 13.2V), Output Current: 5.00A.
Typical Applications: Includes diagrams for typical applications, such as array mode operation and single unit operation with non-isolated regulators.
Pin Configuration: Detailed pin descriptions are provided for input, output, and control functions.
Ordering Information: Part numbers are available for different temperature grades, with storage and handling guidelines provided.
Safety and Reliability: The converter meets various safety standards and has a high MTBF, ensuring reliability in demanding environments.
Absolute Maximum Ratings: Specifies stress ratings for input voltage, output voltage, and other parameters to prevent device damage.
Electrical Specifications: Detailed specifications for power input, output, and protection features are provided, including efficiency, ripple, and transient response.
Power Output Specifications: Key parameters include output voltage load regulation, light-load regulation, temperature coefficient, and accuracy. The load regulation varies under different conditions, with a maximum deviation of ±1.5% excluding light-load regulation. The output voltage accuracy is maintained within ±2.0% under specified conditions.
Specified Operating Area: Defined by thermal and electrical constraints, with figures illustrating the maximum output power versus case temperature and the electrical operating area in different modes.
Functional State Diagram: Includes a high-level functional state diagram detailing the state transitions of the powertrain, including initialization, soft start, running, and fault conditions.
Timing Diagrams: Provided for Array Mode and Enhanced VOUT Regulation Mode, showing module inputs and outputs.
Performance Characteristics: Figures present typical performance characteristics such as efficiency and power dissipation across various input voltages and load currents.
Pin Functions: Describes the functions of various pins including +IN, -IN, +OUT, -OUT, EN (Enable), TR (Trim), and FT (Fault).
Design Guidelines: Provides insights into building blocks and system design, emphasizing the input voltage range and the capability to parallel multiple DCMs for higher power capacity.
Specifications: Offers a regulated output voltage with a nominal output of 12.0V, supporting standalone applications up to 60W and can be configured in arrays for up to 480W without de-rating.
Soft Start: Features a soft start mechanism that ramps the output voltage linearly.
Load Line and Temperature Coefficients: The output voltage is influenced by load and temperature, with a load line impact of 5.263% and a temperature coefficient of -1.60mV/°C.
Trim Mode: Allows for output voltage adjustment, with specific equations provided for calculation.
Current Limit: Includes a current limit feature to maintain operation within the Safe Operating Area (SOA).
Fault Handling: Includes protections for input undervoltage, overvoltage, output undervoltage, overvoltage, and temperature faults.
Input and Output Requirements: Stability requires a high-quality power supply and possibly additional input capacitance.
Light-Load Boosting: Under light-load conditions, the converter may engage in light-load boosting.
Thermal Design: Briefly mentions thermal specifications, indicating the importance of thermal management.
Thermal Management: Can operate at full rated power if the top, bottom, and leads are maintained below 95°C.
Paralleling Configuration: For paralleling multiple DCMs, a decoupling network is necessary.
Component Specifications: Lists required components for proper DCM operation.
Revisions and Updates: Includes a revision history, noting updates to agency approvals, insulation resistance specifications, and thermal operating areas.
Additional Resources: Vicor offers online tools for thermal estimation and simulation.
Contact Information: Provides contact details for customer service and technical support.
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DCM™ DC-DC Converter-1

DCM™ DC-DC Converter DCM2322x50T1360y6z Isolated, Regulated DC Converter Features & Benefits Product Ratings • Isolated, regulated DC-DC converter • Up to 60W, 5.00A continuous • 89.7% peak efficiency • 241W/in3 power density Product Description • Wide input range 9 – 50VDC • Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) 12.0V nominal output • 3000VDC isolation • ZVS high-frequency switching Enables low-profile, high-density filtering • Dual modes of operation: Array mode – Up to 8 units – 480W – No power de-rating needed – Sharing strategy permits dissimilar line voltages across an array Enhanced VOUT regulation mode – Standalone 60W The DCM2322 is a lower-power, isolated and regulated DC‑DC converter that operates from an unregulated, wide‑range input to generate an isolated 12.0VDC output. With its high‑frequency zero‑voltage switching (ZVS) topology, the DCM2322 converter consistently delivers high efficiency across the input line range. Modular DCM converters and downstream DC‑DC products support efficient power distribution, providing superior power system performance and connectivity from a variety of unregulated power sources to the point‑of‑load. Leveraging the thermal and density benefits of Vicor ChiP packaging technology, the DCM2322 offers flexible thermal management options with very low top- and bottom‑side thermal impedances. Thermally‑adept ChiP-based power components enable customers to quickly and predictably achieve cost‑effective power‑system solutions. • Fully operational current limit • OV, OC, UV, short circuit and thermal shut down Typical Applications Package Information • Through-hole ChiP™ package 0.978 x 0.898 x 0.284in [24.84 x 22.80 x 7.21mm] • Rail Transportation • Defense / Aerospace • Industrial • Process Control Note: Product images may not highlight current product marking

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DCM™ DC-DC Converter-2

Note: CIN, Rb, Cb1 and Cb2 are required components for proper operation of the DCM. See required components table below. DCM2322x50T1360y6z in an array of four units; applicable when DCM is operating in Array Mode DCM™ DC-DC Converter Page 2 of 32

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DCM™ DC-DC Converter-3

DCM2322x50T1360y6z Typical Applications (Cont.) Rb Note: CIN, Rb, Cb1 and Cb2 are required components for proper operation of the DCM. See required components table on page 2. Parallel operation of DCMs with common-mode chokes installed on the input side to suppress common-mode noise; applicable when DCM is operating in Array Mode Rb RCOUT-EXT COUT-EXT Non-isolated Point-of-Load Regulator Note: CIN, Rb and Cb are required components for proper operation of the DCM. See required components table on page 2 Single DCM2322x50T1360y6z to a non-isolated regulator and direct-to-load DCM™ DC-DC Converter...

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DCM™ DC-DC Converter-4

Signal Name INPUT POWER Enables and disables trim functionality; adjusts output voltage when trim active Dual function: 1. Enables either Array or Enhanced VOUT Regulation Mode 2. Enables and disables power supply INPUT POWER RETURN Negative input power terminal OUTPUT POWER Positive output power terminal OUTPUT POWER RETURN Negative output power terminal DCM™ DC-DC Converter Page 4 of 32 Positive input power terminal

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DCM2322x50T1360y6z Part Ordering Information Part Number Temperature Grade Tray Size 60 = Array and Enhanced VOUT Regulation Modes / Analog control Interface Version Storage and Handling Information Note: For compressive loading refer to Application Note AN:036, “Recommendations for Maximum Compressive Force of Heat Sinks.” For handling and assembly processing refer to Application Note AN:031, “Through-Hole ChiP™ Package Soldering Guidelines.” Parameter Storage Temperature Range Operating Internal Temperature Range (TINT) Peak Temperature Top Case (Soldering) [a] For further information, please...

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DCM2322x50T1360y6z Absolute Maximum Ratings The absolute maximum ratings below are stress ratings only. Operation at or beyond these maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. Electrical specifications do not apply when operating beyond rated operating conditions. Parameter Input Voltage (+IN to –IN) Input Voltage Slew Rate FT to –IN Output Voltage (+OUT to –OUT) Dielectric Withstand (Input to Output) Basic insulation Average Output Current DCM™ DC-DC Converter Page 6 of 32

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DCM™ DC-DC Converter-7

DCM2322x50T1360y6z Common Electrical Specifications for Array and Enhanced VOUT Regulation Operation Specifications apply over all line, trim and load conditions, internal temperature TINT = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of –40°C < TINT < 125°C for T-Grade and –55°C < TINT < 125°C for M-Grade. Attribute Conditions / Notes Power Input Specifications Input Voltage Range Inrush Current (Peak) Continuous operation With maximum COUT-EXT, full resistive load Input Capacitance (Internal) Effective value at nominal input voltage Input Capacitance...

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DCM™ DC-DC Converter-8

DCM2322x50T1360y6z Common Electrical Specifications for Array and Enhanced VOUT Regulation Operation (Cont.) Specifications apply over all line, trim and load conditions, internal temperature TINT = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of –40°C < TINT < 125°C for T-Grade and –55°C < TINT < 125°C for M-Grade. Attribute Conditions / Notes Power Output Specifications (Cont.) Initialization Delay Output Turn-On Delay From rising edge EN, with VIN pre-applied; see timing diagram Output Turn-Off Delay From falling edge EN; see timing diagram Soft Start...

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DCM™ DC-DC Converter-9

DCM2322x50T1360y6z Common Electrical Specifications for Array and Enhanced VOUT Regulation Operation (Cont.) Specifications apply over all line, trim and load conditions, internal temperature TINT = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Boldface specifications apply over the temperature range of –40°C < TINT < 125°C for T-Grade and –55°C < TINT < 125°C for M-Grade. Attribute Conditions / Notes Trim: TR TR Trim Disable Threshold TR Trim Enable Threshold VOUT Referred TR Pin Resolution TR Internal Pull-Up Resistance to VCC Trim disabled when TR above this threshold at power up Trim enabled when TR below...

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