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Oct.2005
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15W,SingleOutput
Safety and Installation Instruction
Isolation consideration
The PXD15-xxSxx series features 1.6k Volt DC isolation from input to output, input to case, and output to case. The
input to output resistance is greater than 109ohms. Nevertheless, if the system using the power module needs to
receive safety agency approval, certain rules must be followed in the design of the system using the model. In
particular, all of the creepage and clearance requirements of the end-use safety requirement must be observed.
These documents include UL-60950-1, EN60950-1 and CSA22.2-
960, although specific applications may have other
or additional requirements.
Fusing Consideration
Caution:This power module is not internally fused.An input line fuse must always be used. This encapsulated power
module can be used in a wide variety of applications, ranging from simple stand-alone operation to an integrated part
of a sophisticated power architecture. For maximum flexibility, internal fusing is not included; however, to achieve
maximum safety and system protection, always use an input line fuse. The safety agencies require a slow-blow fuse
with maximum rating of 6.3A. Based on the information provided in this data sheet on inrush energy and maximum
DC
input current, the same type of fuse with lower rating can be used. Refer to the fuse manufacturer’s data for further
information.
Minimum Load Requirement
10%(of full load) minimum load required. The 10% minimum load requirement is in order to meet all performance
specifications. The PXD15-xxSxx series does not properly maintain regulation and operate under a no- load
condition. The output voltage drops off about 10%.
MTBF and Reliability
The MTBF of PXD15-xxSxx series of DC/DC converters has been calculated using
1.MIL-HDBK-217F under the following conditions:
Nominal Input Voltage
Io = Io, max
Ta = 25°C ℃
The resulting figure for MTBF is 1.044× 106hours.
2.Bell-core TR-NWT-000332 Case I:
50% stress, OperatingTemperature at 40°C ℃(Ground fixed and controlled environment)
The resulting figure for MTBF is 2.041× 106hours.