ZHCSG81 April 2017 DCPA10505 , DCPA10505D , DCPA10512 , DCPA10512D , DCPA10515 , DCPA10515D
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The high switching frequency of 425 kHz allows simple filtering. To reduce output voltage ripple, it is recommended that a minimum of 1-µF capacitor be used on the +VOUT pin. For dual output devices, decouple both of the outputs to the COM pin. The required 2.2-µF, low ESR ceramic input capacitor also helps to reduce ripple and noise. See DC-to-DC Converter Noise Reduction (SBVA012).
Multiple DCPA1 isolated 1-W DC/DC converters can be connected in series to provide non-standard voltage rails. This configuration is possible by using the floating outputs provided by the galvanic isolation of the DCPA1 devices by connecting the +VOUT from one DCPA1 to the –VOUT of another as shown in Figure 34. The synchronization feature allows easy synchronization to prevent power-rail beat frequencies at no additional filtering cost.
The outputs of a dual-output DCPA1 device can also be connected in series to provide two times the magnitude of +VOUT, as shown in Figure 35. For example, connect a dual-output, ±15-V, DCPA10515D device to provide a 30-V rail.
If the output power from one DCPA1 is not sufficient, it is possible to parallel the outputs of multiple DCPA1s, as shown in Figure 36, (applies to single output devices only). The synchronization feature allows easy synchronization to prevent power-rail beat frequencies at no additional filtering cost.
For this design example, use the parameters listed in Table 1 and follow the design procedures shown in Detailed Design Procedure section.
PARAMETER | VALUE | UNIT | |
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V(+VS) | Input voltage | 5 | V |
V(+VOUT) | Output voltage | 5 | V |
IOUT | Output current rating | 200 | mA |
fSW | Operating frequency | 425 | kHz |
For all DCPA1, 5-V input voltage designs, select a 2.2-μF low-ESR ceramic input capacitor to ensure a good startup performance.
For any DCPA1 design, select a 1.0-μF low-ESR ceramic output capacitor to reduce output ripple.
In a stand-alone application, it is recommended to connect this pin to the input side common, –VS.
The copper losses (resistance and inductance) can be minimized by the use of mutual ground and power planes where possible. If that is not possible, use wide traces to reduce the losses. If several devices are being powered from a common power source, a star-connected system for the traces must be deployed. Do not connect the devices in series, because that type of connection cascades the resistive losses. The position of the decoupling capacitors is important. They must be as close to the devices as possible in order to reduce losses. See the PCB Layout section for more details.