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SVSA2800D Series

6.0 TECHNICAL NOTES

Please note that many of these

functions are also demonstrated

in detail on the VPT website in the form of technical video labs.

6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1.1 Topology Description

The SVSA2800D Series is an isolated dual-output flyback converter. It provides a positive and negative output voltage with respect to

the OUTCOM pin. Up to 70% of the total output power is available from either output. The internal voltage regulation loop actively

regulates the positive output using VPT’s proprietary magnetic feedback technology. The negative output is regulated by cross-

regulation of the transformer windings. The negative output is well-regulated for balanced load conditions. For unbalanced load

conditions, refer to the cross regulation performance graphs in Section 4.2 for expected performance. For a balanced or near-balanced

load condition, the converter will regulate down to zero load, and no minimum load is required. For an unbalanced load condition, with

negative loads greater than 10%, a minimum load of 10% is recommended on the positive output.

6.1.2 External Components

The SVSA2800D Series is designed to operate stand-alone in most applications. It does not require any external components for

proper operation or to meet the datasheet specifications. Input and output L-C filters are provided internally for low ripple and noise. To

further reduce output ripple and noise, a small ceramic capacitor, 1 µF to 10 µF, can be added at the output. Most application specific

ripple requirements can be met with the addition of output capacitors alone. External output capacitance can be added up to the

maximum listed in Section 3.2.

6.1.3 Source Impedance

The impedance of the 28 V input source can interact with the DC-DC converter and can affect performance. High source impedance is

often caused by a long input cable or components added in series with the input. Source resistance will cause a DC voltage drop as the

converter draws DC input current. This voltage drop is simply the cable resistance multiplied by the input current at low line. The

voltage drop and the actual voltage at the input to the converter will determine the minimum source voltage at which the converter will

operate. A high source inductance can interact with the feedback control loop of the converter. VPT’s EMI filters will usually isolate the

source and eliminate this problem. In some cases, additional input capacitance will be needed to stabilize the system.

6.1.4 Output Configurations

Since the converter is isolated, the outputs can be used as a traditional dual-output, with a positive and negative voltage referenced to

OUTCOM, or as a single-ended output referenced to –VOUT or +VOUT. For example, the SVSA2812D model can provide +12 V and -

12 V in the traditional dual output configuration, or can provide +24 V referenced to –VOUT, or -24 V referenced to +VOUT in single-

ended configuration. In the single-ended configuration, the OUTCOM pin will be at +12 V relative to –VOUT.

The outputs of multiple converters can be stacked in series to provide higher voltages. When outputs of multiple modules are stacked,

they naturally share the load. For example, two SVSA2812D converters can be stacked to provide a 48 V output at 12 W.

6.2 FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

6.2.1 On/Off Control (Inhibit)

The INH (Inhibit) pin is a primary-side control pin referenced to INCOM. The INH

pin must be driven using an open collector or open drain configuration. Pulling

the INH pin low disables the converter output, removes bias voltage from internal

control circuitry, and puts the converter in a state of minimum input current draw.

Leaving INH open enables the output, allowing the converter to operate

normally. The pin must be pulled below 1.5 V to disable the output. An optional

capacitor from INH to INCOM may be used to delay turn-on. The INH pin should

be left open if not used.

7

IN COM

5

INH

6

28V IN

OPTIONAL

CAPACITOR

BIAS

12V

10K