Isolated 6W 4:1 Input Single & Dual Output DC-DC Converters
Output
Current
100%
Load
A
±0.6
±0.25
±0.2
1.52
1.2
0.5
0.4
±0.6
±0.25
±0.2
1.52
1.2
0.5
0.4
Output
Voltage
V
±5
±12
±15
3.3
5
12
15
±5
±12
±15
3.3
5
12
15
Input Current
0%
Load
mA
7
10
12
10
7
10
12
6
7
7
10
6
7
7
Ripple &
100% Noise
(Typ.)
Load
mA
mV p-p
610
580
580
550
610
580
580
160
150
150
150
160
150
150
15
10
20
30
30
30
30
50
30
30
40
30
30
30
Efficiency
MTTF
1
Min.
%
80
82
84
75
79
84
85
79
82
82
73
78
82
83
Typ.
%
82
86
87
78
82
86
87
80
84
84
76
80
84
84
Hrs
384,470
406,121
344,957
662,073
521,975
435,567
437,582
373,195
391,563
330,752
483,460
441,850
408,555
416,319
FEATURES
UL 60950 recognised
RoHS compliant
4:1 Wide range voltage input
Operating temperature range –40°C to
85°C
Typical load regulation from 0.06%
1.5kVDC Isolation
Typical efficiency to 87%
12V & 48V Nominal input
Power density 0.94W/cm
3
UL 94V-0 Package materials
No electrolytic capacitors
Low noise
Under voltage lock out
Current fold back
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Voltage range
Conditions
12V input types
48V input types
Turn on threshold 12V input types
Turn off threshold 12V input types
Turn on threshold 48V input types
Turn off threshold 48V input types
Single output types
12V input types
Dual output types
Single output types
48V input types
Dual output types
Min.
9
18
Typ.
12
48
8.5
7.5
16.7
15.8
12
4
9
6
Max.
36
75
Units
V
Under voltage lock out
V
Reflected ripple current
mA p-p
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Rated power
Voltage set point accuracy
Line regulation
Conditions
5V, 12V & 15V output types
3.3V output types
Positive outputs
Negative outputs
Low line to high line
Positive outputs
Negative outputs
3V outputs
5V positive outputs
12V & 15V positive outputs
All negative outputs
% voltage change on
negative output when
positive load varies
from 12.5% to 37.5%
with negative load fixed
at 50%
Min.
Typ.
Max.
6
5
±2
±3
0.2
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.2
1.0
5
Units
W
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The NCS6 series of DC-DC converters offers
single & dual output voltages from input voltage
ranges of 9-36V and 18-75V. The NCS6 is housed
in an industry standard package with a standard
pinout. The NCS6 is packaged in a metal case for
improved EMI shielding and is also encapsulated
for superior thermal performance.
Applications include telecommunications, battery
powered systems, process control and distributed
power systems.
%
%
Load Regulation
10% total load to
100% total load
0.002
0.09
0.5
0.3
0.06
0.2
%
5V
12V & 15V
Single output types
Dual output types
Single output types
Dual output types
Single output types
Dual output types
Cross Regulation
%
2.5
2.5
25
4.6
11
5.5
14
3.3V & 5V output
types
Start-up Time
12V output types
15V output types
mS
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1 Calculated using MIL-HDBK-217F FN2, parts stress method with nominal input voltage at full load.
All specifications typical at TA=25°C, nominal input voltage and rated output current unless otherwise specified.
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NCS6 Series
Isolated 6W 4:1 Input Single & Dual Output DC-DC Converters
ISOLATION CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Isolation test voltage
Resistance
Capacitance
Conditions
Flash tested for 1 seconds
Viso = 1kVDC
Min.
1500
1
Typ.
Max.
Units
VDC
GΩ
pF
225
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Short-circuit protection (for SELV input voltages)
Internal power dissipation
Lead temperature 1.0mm from case for 10 seconds
(to JEDEC JESD22-B106 ISS C)
Minimum output load for specification (see application notes)
Input voltage, NCS6 12V input types
Input voltage, NCS6 48V input types
Continuous
2.1W
260°C
10% of rated load
40V
80V
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
1
Parameter
Switching frequency
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
180
Max.
Units
kHz
TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Operation
Storage
48V
IN
Dual outputs
Case temperature rise above ambient
100% Load, Nom V
IN
,
Still Air
All other output types
5V
12V
15V
3.3V
5V
12V
15V
Conditions
Min.
-40
-50
Typ.
Max.
85
125
Units
Thermal shutdown
Case Temperature
36
32
31
32
32
28
26
105
°C
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TECHNICAL NOTES
ISOLATION VOLTAGE
‘Hi Pot Test’, ‘Flash Tested’, ‘Withstand Voltage’, ‘Proof Voltage’, ‘Dielectric Withstand Voltage’ & ‘Isolation Test Voltage’ are all terms that relate to the same thing, a test voltage,
applied for a specified time, across a component designed to provide electrical isolation, to verify the integrity of that isolation.
Murata Power Solutions NCS6 series of DC-DC converters are all 100% production tested at their stated isolation voltage. This is 1.5kVDC for 1 second.
A question commonly asked is, “What is the continuous voltage that can be applied across the part in normal operation?”
The NCS6 has been recognised by Underwriters Laboratory for functional isolation. Both input and output should normally be maintained within SELV limits i.e. less than 42.4V
peak, or 60VDC. The isolation test voltage represents a measure of immunity to transient voltages and the part should never be used as an element of a safety isolation system.
The part could be expected to function correctly with several hundred volts offset applied continuously across the isolation barrier; but then the circuitry on both sides of the barrier
must be regarded as operating at an unsafe voltage and further isolation/insulation systems must form a barrier between these circuits and any user-accessible circuitry according
to safety standard requirements.
REPEATED HIGH-VOLTAGE ISOLATION TESTING
It is well known that repeated high-voltage isolation testing of a barrier component can actually degrade isolation capability, to a lesser or greater degree depending on materials,
construction and environment. The NCS6 series has an ER ferrite core, with no additional insulation between primary and secondary windings of enamelled wire. While parts can
be expected to withstand several times the stated test voltage, the isolation capability does depend on the wire insulation. Any material, including this enamel (typically polyure-
thane) is susceptible to eventual chemical degradation when subject to very high applied voltages thus implying that the number of tests should be strictly limited. We therefore
strongly advise against repeated high voltage isolation testing, but if it is absolutely required, that the voltage be reduced by 20% from specified test voltage.
This consideration equally applies to agency recognised parts rated for better than functional isolation where the wire enamel insulation is always supplemented by a further
insulation system of physical spacing or barriers.
SAFETY APPROVAL
The NCS6 series has been recognised by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) to UL 60950 for functional insulation in a maximum ambient temperature of 85ºC and/or case temperature
limit of 120ºC (case temperature measured on the face opposite the pins). File number E151252 applies.
Note: This series gained UL 60950 recognition for products manufactured on or after datecode G1114, any NCS6 parts manufactured before this date code should not be considered
UL 60950 recognised. Any NCS6 that is UL recognised will be printed with the UL logo.
RoHS COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
This series is compatible with RoHS soldering systems with a peak wave solder temperature of 260ºC for 10 seconds. The pin termination finish
on this product series is a Gold flash (0.05-0.10 micron) over Nickel Preplate. The series is backward compatible with Sn/Pb soldering systems.
For further information, please visit www.murata-ps.com/rohs
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Isolated 6W 4:1 Input Single & Dual Output DC-DC Converters
APPLICATION NOTES
Output Capacitors
The NCS6 series does not require output capacitors to meet datasheet specification. To meet datasheet specification, total output capacitance should not exceed:
Output Voltage (V)
3.3
5
12
15
Output Capacitance (μF)
470
470
220
220
Minimum Load
The minimum load to meet full datasheet specification is 10% of the full rated load across the specified input voltage range.
Between 0% and 10% output loading, the positive output voltage will remain within data sheet specification however, output ripple and noise will increase as well as a
decrease in accuracy on negative outputs.
CHARACTERISATION TEST METHODS
Ripple & Noise Characterisation Method
Ripple and noise measurements are performed with the following test configuration.
1μF X7R multilayer ceramic capacitor, voltage rating to be a minimum of 3 times the output voltage of the DC-DC converter
10μF tantalum capacitor, voltage rating to be a minimum of 1.5 times the output voltage of the DC-DC converter with an ESR of less
C2
than 100mΩ at 100 kHz
C3
100nF multilayer ceramic capacitor, general purpose
R1
450Ω resistor, carbon film, ±1% tolerance
R2
50Ω BNC termination
T1
3T of the coax cable through a ferrite toroid
RLOAD
Resistive load to the maximum power rating of the DC-DC converter. Connections should be made via twisted wires
Measured values are multiplied by 10 to obtain the specified values.
C1
Differential Mode Noise Test Schematic
DC/DC Converter
OSCILLOSCOPE
C1 C2 C3
+
SUPPLY
Input
R1
T1
R2
Y INPUT
+
Output
-
-
R LOAD
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