Data Sheet
Austin MiniLynxTM 12V SIP Non-isolated Power Modules:
March 31, 2008
8.3 – 14Vdc Input; 0.75Vdc to 5.5Vdc Output; 3A output current
Feature Description
VIN+
MODULE
R
Remote On/Off
pull-up
Austin MiniLynxTM 12V SIP power modules feature an
On/Off pin for remote On/Off operation. Two On/Off
logic options are available in the Austin MiniLynxTM
12V series modules. Positive Logic On/Off signal,
device code suffix “4”, turns the module ON during a
logic High on the On/Off pin and turns the module
OFF during a logic Low. Negative logic On/Off signal,
no device code suffix, turns the module OFF during
logic High and turns the module ON during logic Low.
I
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
+
PWM Enable
V
ON/OFF
R1
R2
Q2
CSS
Q1
GND
_
For positive logic modules, the circuit configuration for
using the On/Off pin is shown in Figure 27. The
On/Off pin is an open collector/drain logic input signal
(Von/Off) that is referenced to ground. During a logic-
high (On/Off pin is pulled high internal to the module)
when the transistor Q1 is in the Off state, the power
module is ON. Maximum allowable leakage current of
the transistor when Von/off = VIN,max is 10µA.
Applying a logic-low when the transistor Q1 is turned-
On, the power module is OFF. During this state
VOn/Off must be less than 0.3V. When not using
positive logic On/off pin, leave the pin unconnected or
tie to VIN.
Figure 28. Circuit configuration for using
negative logic On/OFF.
Overcurrent Protection
To provide protection in a fault (output overload)
condition, the unit is equipped with internal
current-limiting circuitry and can endure current
limiting continuously. At the point of current-limit
inception, the unit enters hiccup mode. The unit
operates normally once the output current is brought
back into its specified range. The typical average
output current during hiccup is 3.5A.
VIN+
MODULE
R2
Input Undervoltage Lockout
At input voltages below the input undervoltage lockout
limit, module operation is disabled. The module will
begin to operate at an input voltage above the
undervoltage lockout turn-on threshold.
ON/OFF
Q2
+
R1
V
ON/OFF
I
ON/OFF
PWM Enable
R3
R4
Overtemperature Protection
Q1
To provide over temperature protection in a fault
condition, the unit relies upon the thermal protection
feature of the controller IC. The unit will shutdown if
the thermal reference point Tref2, (see Figure 31)
exceeds 140oC (typical), but the thermal shutdown is
not intended as a guarantee that the unit will survive
temperatures beyond its rating. The module will
automatically restarts after it cools down.
Q3
CSS
GND
_
Figure 27. Circuit configuration for using positive
logic On/OFF.
For negative logic On/Off devices, the circuit
configuration is shown is Figure 28. The On/Off pin is
pulled high with an external pull-up resistor (typical
Rpull-up = 68k, +/- 5%). When transistor Q1 is in the
Off state, logic High is applied to the On/Off pin and
the power module is Off. The minimum On/off voltage
for logic High on the On/Off pin is 2.5 Vdc. To turn
the module ON, logic Low is applied to the On/Off pin
by turning ON Q1. When not using the negative logic
On/Off, leave the pin unconnected or tie to GND.
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