American Power Design, Inc.

"The best high voltage design solution"

A15 SERIES 15 WATT HIGH VOLTAGE DC/DC CONVERTERS

FEATURES
4 Customer Selects Output Voltage
4 Outputs to 200 Vdc
4 Low Profile
4 High Regulation
4 Ultra Wide Input Ranges
(9-36Vdc , 20-60Vdc , 36-72Vdc)
4 1000 Vdc Output Isolation
4 Continuous Short Circuit Protection

The A15 Series low profile high voltage DC/DC converter

offers a highly regulated high voltage isolated output in a
six-sided metal case. Their small size, wide input, and
excellent regulation make them ideally suited for
applications that demand a high degree of performance.
All models will tolerate a short circuit indefinitely.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage Accuracy ..........................................................+/-1% Input Filter ............................................... Low ESR Capacitor

Line Regulation .......................................................... +/- 0.1% Efficiency ............................................................... 87% (typ.)
Load Regulation ......................................................... +/- 0.2% Short Circuit Protection ........................................ Continuous
Output Ripple .........................................................< 0.4% P-P Switching Frequency ................................................. 130 kHz
Output Isolation ........................................................ 1000 Vdc
Input / Output Capacitance ........................................... < 80pF

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Temp. Stability ................................................... +/-0.02%/°C EMI/RFI ........................ Six Sided Shield (Case is Connected to -IN)
Temp. (Operating , Case) ................................... -25 to +70°C Derating ......................................................................... None
Temp. (Storage) ............................................... -40 to +125°C Cooling ................................................... Free-Air Convection

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Encapsulation Material ................................. UL 94V-0 Epoxy
Dimensions .............................................. 1 x 2 x 0.41 inches
Case Material ............................................ Nickel Plated Metal
Weight ......................................................................... 1.2 Oz
(With Non-Conductive Base Plate)

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REPRESENTATIVE MODEL LISTING

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER / INPUT RANGE
9-36VDC 20-60VDC 36-72VDC
VOLTAGE CURRENT Non-RoHs RoHs Non-RoHs RoHs Non-RoHs RoHs

24 Vdc 625 mA A15-24 A15-24/Y A15-24/B A15-24/B/Y A15-24/C A15-24/C/Y

48 Vdc 312 mA A15-48 A15-48/Y A15-48/B A15-48/B/Y A15-48/C A15-48/C/Y

100Vdc 150 mA A15-100 A15-100/Y A15-100/B A15-100/B/Y A15-100/C A15-100/C/Y

120 Vdc 125 mA A15-120 A15-120/Y A15-120/B A15-120/B/Y A15-120/C A15-120/C/Y

140 Vdc 107 mA A15-140 A15-140/Y A15-140/B A15-140/B/Y A15-140/C A15-140/C/Y

150 Vdc 100 mA A15-150 A15-150/Y A15-150/B A15-150/B/Y A15-150/C A15-150/C/Y

160 Vdc 93.7 mA A15-160 A15-160/Y A15-160/B A15-160/B/Y A15-160/C A15-160/C/Y

180 Vdc 83.3 mA A15-180 A15-180/Y A15-180/B A15-180/B/Y A15-180/C A15-180/C/Y

200 Vdc 75 mA A15-200 A15-200/Y A15-200/B A15-200/B/Y A15-200/C A15-200/C/Y

A15-120/B/Y
/Y RoHs Compliance
Product Family

Total Output Power Alternate Input Range

/B 20Vdc - 60Vdc
/C 36Vdc - 72Vdc

Customer Selects Output Voltage

The A15 Series are designed such that the customer may
order any output voltage from 24Vdc to 200Vdc at no
additional charge.

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2.03 [51.44]

0.80 [20.32]

0.61 [15.56]

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1.03 [26.04] 0.80 [20.32]
2

(BOTTOM VIEW)

0.41 [10.48]
0.11 [2.86]
0.20 [5.08]

PINS: TIN PLATED BRASS

MATTE FINISH

MIN PIN LENGTH 0.040 [1.02] DIA.

0.25 [6.35] NONCONDUCTIVE BASE PLATE

0.41 [10.41]

NICKEL PLATED METAL CASE

PIN # FUNCTION

1 + Input

2 - Input

3 +Output Dimensions are in Inches

[Metric equivalents in brackets]
4 - Output

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APPLICATION NOTES
INPUT AND OUTPUT IMPEDANCE STARTUP TRANSIENT

The A15 Series of power converters have been designed Figure below shows a typical output voltage during turn-on,
to be stable with no external capacitors when used in low measured at no load current with no additional output
inductance input and output circuits. However, in some filtering.
applications, the inductance associated with the distribution
from the power source to the input of the converter can
affect the stability of the converter. The addition of a 100
µF electrolytic capacitor with an ESR <1 Ohm across the
input helps ensure stability of the converter. In many
applications, the user has to use decoupling capacitance at
the load.

SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION

The A15 Series is equipped with short circuit protection.

The converter will fold-back the input power whenever a
short circuit is applied to its output and automatically
recover after the overload condition is removed.
ISOLATION

The output of the A15 Series is galvanically isolated from

both the input and case, capacitance is < 80pF and
resistance is > 10G Ohm. The converters case is
connected directly to -In to aid in reducing unwanted
noise. Figure below shows a typical output voltage during turn-on,
measured at full rated load current with no additional output
filtering.
RIPPLE AND NOISE

Figure below shows a typical output voltage ripple

waveform, measured at full rated load current with no
additional output filtering. External low ESR capacitors may
be added across output to further reduce ripple.

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APPLICATION NOTES
INRUSH CURRENT CONNECTION IN PARALLEL

The inrush current of the A15 Series has been kept as low The figure below show how to connect outputs of several
as possible. However, a series resistor may be inserted in units with equal nominal output voltage in parallel with the
the input line to limit this current further. use of oring diodes.

UNIT 1 Dx
+ OUTPUT

+ IN
LOAD TRANSIENT - IN
Load

- OUTPUT
Figure below shows a typical output voltage response,
measured during a transition from full rated load current to
no load current with no additional output filtering.
UNIT 2 Dx
+ OUTPUT

+ IN

- IN

- OUTPUT

NOTE:
The ratings of Dx should be 1.5
times the maximum current and
voltage expected in each branch.

CONNECTION IN SERIES

Figure below shows how to connect multiple outputs in

series with the use of shunt diodes, taking into
consideration that the highest achieved output voltage
should remain below the rated isolation voltage.
Figure below shows a typical output voltage response,
measured during a transition from no load current to full UNIT 1
rated load current with no additional output filtering.
+ OUTPUT

+ IN
Dx
- IN

- OUTPUT

Load

UNIT 2
+ OUTPUT

NOTE:
+ IN
The ratings of Dx should be 1.5
Dx
- IN times the maximum current and
voltage expected in each branch.
- OUTPUT

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APPLICATION NOTES
CLEANING AGENTS TECHNICAL REVISIONS

In order to avoid possible damage, any penetration of The appearance of products, including safety agency
cleaning fluids must be prevented, since the power certifications pictured on labels, may change depending
supplies are not hermetically sealed. on the date manufactured. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.

NUCLEAR AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

American Power Design products are not designed, The converters are designed to meet North American and
intended for use in, or authorized for use as critical International safety regulatory requirements per UL 60950-
components in life support systems, equipment used in 1/CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1-07 Second Edition, IEC 60950-1:
hazardous environments, or nuclear control systems 2005, and EN 60950-1:2006. Basic Insulation is provided
without the express written consent of American Power between input and output. To comply with safety agencies
Design, Inc. requirements, an input line fuse must be used external to
the converter. The table below provides the recommended
fuse rating for use with this family of products.

Input Voltage Range Fuse Rating

9-36Vdc 3A

20-60Vdc 1.5A

36-72Vdc 1A

If one input fuse is used for a group of modules, the

maximum fuse rating should not exceed 10A.

WARRANTY

All products manufactured by American Power Design, Inc. (APD) are warranted to be free of defects due to material or
workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. At our option, APD will repair or replace any non-conforming
product.
APD expressly disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages resulting from the use or misuse of its products
by the purchaser or others.
This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied, including the warranties of merchantability. No other warranties,
obligations, or liabilities are expressed or implied.
All products being returned for repair require a return material authorization(RMA) assigned by APD prior to return shipment.

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