Data Sheet
GE
JRCK017A0S32R0 Orca Series; DC-DC Converter Power Modules
36–62 Vdc Input; 32.0Vdc Output; 17.0Adc Output
Feature Description (continued)
control loop of the module, typically causing the loop to slow
down with sluggish response. Larger values of external
capacitance could also cause the module to become
unstable.
Thermal Considerations
The power modules operate in a variety of thermal
environments; however, sufficient cooling should be provided
to help ensure reliable operation.
Considerations include ambient temperature, airflow, module
power dissipation and the need for increased reliability. A
reduction in the operating temperature of the module will
result in an increase in reliability.
The Tunable LoopTM allows the user to externally adjust the
voltage control loop to match the filter network connected to
the output of the module. The Tunable LoopTM is implemented
by connecting a series R-C between the SENSE(+) and TRIM
pins of the module, as shown in Fig. 17. This R-C allows the
user to externally adjust the voltage loop feedback
compensation of the module.
The thermal data presented here is based on physical
measurements taken in a wind tunnel, using automated
thermo-couple instrumentation to monitor key component
temperatures: FETs, diodes, control ICs, magnetic cores,
ceramic capacitors, opto-isolators, and module pwb
conductors, while controlling the ambient airflow rate and
temperature. For a given airflow and ambient temperature,
the module output power is increased, until one (or more) of
the components reaches its maximum derated operating
temperature, as defined in IPC-9592. This procedure is then
repeated for a different airflow or ambient temperature until a
family of module output derating curves is obtained.
Figure 17. Circuit diagram showing connection of RTUNE and
CTUNE to tune the control loop of the module.
Table 1 shows the recommended values of RTUNE and CTUNE for
different values of ceramic output capacitors up to 8000 F
that might be needed for an
application to meet output ripple and noise requirements.
Table 1. General recommended values of of RTUNE and CTUNE
for Vout=32V and various external ceramic capacitor
combinations.
Cout(µF)
ESR (mΩ)
RTUNE
1100
2200
4400
6600
8800
60
*
30
*
15
*
10
*
7.5
*
CTUNE
*
*
*
*
*
Heat-dissipating components inside the unit are thermally
coupled to the case. Heat is removed by conduction,
convection, and radiation to the surrounding environment.
Proper cooling can be verified by measuring the case
temperature. Peak temperature locations (Tref) occur at the
positions indicated in Figure 18.
* contact GE technical support
Please contact your GE technical representative to obtain
more details of this feature as well as for guidelines on how to
select the right value of external R-C to tune the module for
best transient performance and stable operation for other
output capacitance values.
For reliable operation, these temperatures should not
exceed the values listed below for applications using forced
convection airflow or coldwall applications.
Over Temperature Protection
The JRCK017S32R0 module provides a non-latching over
temperature protection. A temperature sensor monitors the
operating temperature of the converter. If the reference
temperature, TREF 1, (see Figure 17) exceeds a threshold of 115
ºC (typical), the converter will shut down and disable the
output. When the base plate temperature has decreased by
approximately 20 ºC the converter will automatically restart.
Application
Coldwall
Tref1
99
Tref2
100
Heatplate only, or w/Heatsink
95
100
The output power of the module should not exceed the rated
power for the module as listed in the ordering Information
table. Although the maximum TREF temperature of the power
modules is discussed above, you can limit this temperature to
a lower value for extremely high reliability.
The module can be restarted by cycling the dc input power for
at least one second or by toggling the remote on/off signal for
at least one second.
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