Data Sheet
March 2010
NH033x-L and NH050x-L Series Power Modules:
5 Vdc Input; 1.2 Vdc to 3.3 Vdc Output; 10 A and 15 A
Features
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Small size: 69.9 mm x 25.4 mm x 8.6 mm
(2.75 in. x 1.00 in. x 0.34 in.)
Non-isolated output
Constant frequency
High efficiency: 91% typical
Overcurrent protection
Remote on/off
Output voltage adjustment:
90% to 110% of V
O, nom
: V
O
Š 2.5 V
100% to 120% of V
O, nom
: V
O
< 2.5 V
Overtemperature protection
Remote sense
UL*
60950 Recognized,
CSA
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C22.2 No. 60950-
00 Certified, VDE 0805 (IEC60950) Licensed
Meets FCC Class A radiated limits
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The NH033x-L and NH050x-L Series Power Modules use
advanced, surface-mount technology and deliver high-qual-
ity, compact, dc-dc conversion at an economical price.
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Applications
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Distributed power architectures
Servers
Workstations
Desktop computers
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Options
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Tight tolerance output
Short pins: 2.79 mm ± 0.25 mm
(0.110 in. ± 0.010 in.)
Description
The NH033x-L and NH050x-L Series Power Modules are non-isolated dc-dc converters that operate over an
input voltage range of 4.5 Vdc to 5.5 Vdc and provide a regulated output between 1.2 V and 3.3 V. The open
frame power modules have a maximum output current rating of 10 A and 15 A, respectively, at typical full-load
efficiencies of 91%.
†
CSA
is a registered trademark of Canadian Standards Association.
*
UL
is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
NH033x-L and NH050x-L Series Power Modules:
5 Vdc Input; 1.2 Vdc to 3.3 Vdc Output; 10 A and 15 A
Data Sheet
March 2010
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are abso-
lute stress ratings only. Functional operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess
of those given in the operations sections of the data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended
periods can adversely affect device reliability.
Parameter
Input Voltage (continuous)
On/Off Terminal Voltage
Operating Ambient Temperature*:
NH033x-L
NH050x-L
Storage Temperature
Device
All
All
All
All
All
Symbol
V
I
V
on/off
T
A
T
A
T
stg
Min
—
—
0
0
–55
Max
7.0
6.0
62
49
125
Unit
Vdc
Vdc
°C
°C
°C
* Forced convection—200 lfpm minimum. Higher ambient temperatures possible with increased airflow and/or decreased power output. See the
Thermal Considerations section for more details.
Electrical Specifications
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications apply over all operating input voltage, resistive load, and temperature
conditions.
Table 1. Input Specifications
Parameter
Operating Input Voltage:
Start-up
Continuous Operation
Maximum Input Current
(V
I
= 0 V to 5.5 V; I
O
= I
O, max
; see Figures 1—8.):
NH033x-L
NH050x-L
Input Reflected-ripple Current, Peak-to-peak
(5 Hz to 20 MHz, 500 nH source impedance;
see Figure 33.)
Input Ripple Rejection (120 Hz)
Fusing Considerations
CAUTION: This power module is not internally fused. An input line fuse must always be used.
This 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. To preserve 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 normal-blow fuse with a maximum rating of 20 A (see Safety Considerations section). Based on
the information provided in this data sheet on inrush energy and maximum dc input current, the same type of fuse
with a lower rating can be used. Refer to the fuse manufacturer’s data for further information.
Symbol
V
I
V
I
Min
4.75
4.5
Typ
—
5.0
Max
—
5.5
Unit
Vdc
Vdc
I
I, max
I
I, max
I
I
—
—
—
—
—
300
10
16
—
A
A
mAp-p
—
—
60
—
dB
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Data Sheet
March 2010
NH033x-L and NH050x-L Series Power Modules:
5 Vdc Input; 1.2 Vdc to 3.3 Vdc Output; 10 A and 15 A
Electrical Specifications
(continued)
Table 2. Output Specifications
Parameter
Output Voltage Set Point
(V
I
= 5.0 V; I
O
= I
O, max
; T
A
= 25 °C)
Device
NH0xxM-L
NH0xxS1R8-L
NH0xxG-L
NH0xxF-L
NH0xxM-L
NH0xxS1R8-L
NH0xxG-L
NH0xxF-L
All
All
All
Symbol
V
O, set
V
O, set
V
O, set
V
O, set
V
O
V
O
V
O
V
O
—
—
—
Min
1.45
1.74
2.42
3.18
1.43
1.71
2.40
3.16
—
—
—
Typ
1.5
1.8
2.5
3.3
—
—
—
—
0.1
0.1
—
Max
1.55
1.86
2.58
3.39
1.58
1.89
2.60
3.44
0.3
0.3
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Unit
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
Vdc
%V
O
%V
O
mV
Output Voltage
(Over all operating input voltage,
resistive load, and temperature
conditions until end of life; see
Figure 35.)
Output Regulation:
Line (V
I
= 4.5 V to 5.5 V)
Load (I
O
= 0 to I
O, max
)
Temperature (T
A
= 0 °C to 50 °C)
Output Ripple and Noise Voltage
(See Figure 34.):
RMS
Peak-to-peak (5 Hz to 20 MHz)
External Load Capacitance
(See Design Considerations section.)
Output Current
(See Derating Curves Figures 50 and
51.)
Output Current-limit Inception
(V
O
= 90% of V
O, set
; T
Q32
= 80 °C;
see Feature Descriptions section.)
Output Short-circuit Current
Efficiency
(V
I
= 5.0 V; I
O
= I
O, max
; T
A
= 25 °C;
see Figure 35.)
All
All
All
NH033x-L
NH050x-L
All
—
—
—
I
O
I
O
I
O
—
—
0
0
0
103
—
—
—
—
—
—
25
100
15,000
10.0
15.0
200
mVrms
mVp-p
µF
A
A
%I
O, max
All
NH033M-L
NH033S1R8-L
NH033G-L
NH033F-L
NH050M-L
NH050S1R8-L
NH050G-L
NH050F-L
All
I
O
η
η
η
η
η
η
η
η
—
—
80
82
87
90
77
81
85
89
—
170
83
85
89
92
81
83
87
90.5
265
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
%I
O, max
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
kHz
Switching Frequency
Dynamic Response
(ΔI
O
/Δt = 1 A/10 µs, V
I
= 5.0 V,
T
A
= 25 °C):
Load Change from I
O
= 0% to 100% of
I
O, max
:
Peak Deviation
Settling Time (V
O
< 10% peak
deviation)
Load Change from I
O
= 100% to 0% of
I
O, max
:
Peak Deviation
Settling Time (V
O
< 10% peak
deviation)
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All
All
—
—
—
—
20
200
—
—
mV
µs
All
All
—
—
—
—
20
200
—
—
mV
µs
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NH033x-L and NH050x-L Series Power Modules:
5 Vdc Input; 1.2 Vdc to 3.3 Vdc Output; 10 A and 15 A
Data Sheet
March 2010
General Specifications
Parameter
Calculated MTBF (I
O
= 80% of I
O, max
; T
A
= 40 °C)
Weight
—
Min
Typ
1,300,000
—
14 (0.5)
Max
Unit
hours
g (oz.)
Cleanliness Requirements
The open frame (no case or potting) power modules meet specification J-STD-001B. These requirements state
that any solder balls must be attached and their size should not compromise the minimum electrical spacing of the
power module.
The cleanliness designator of the open frame power module is C00 (per J specification).
Feature Specifications
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications apply over all operating input voltage, resistive load, and temperature
conditions. See Feature Descriptions and Design Considerations sections for further information.
Parameter
Remote On/Off Signal Interface
(V
I
= 4.5 V to 5.5 V; open collector pnp transistor or
equivalent; signal referenced to GND pin; see Figure 38
and Feature Descriptions section.):
Logic Low (ON/OFF pin open)—Module On:
I
on/off
= 0.0 µA
V
on/off
= 0.3 V
Logic High (V
on/off
> 2.8 V)—Module Off:
I
on/off
= 10 mA
V
on/off
= 5.5 V
Turn-on Time (I
O
= I
O, max
; V
O
within ±1% of steady
state; see Figures 25—32.)
Output Voltage Adjustment*
(See Feature Descriptions section.):
Output Voltage Remote-sense Range:
For V
O
≥
2.5 V
For V
O
< 2.5 V
Output Voltage Set-point Adjustment Range (Trim):
For V
O
≥
2.5 V
For V
O
< 2.5 V
Overtemperature Protection (shutdown)
(See Feature Descriptions section.)
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
V
on/off
I
on/off
V
on/off
I
on/off
—
–0.7
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3.0
0.3
50
6.0
10
—
V
µA
V
mA
ms
—
—
V
TRIM
V
TRIM
T
Q32
—
—
90
100
115
—
—
—
—
120
10
20
110
120
—
% V
O, nom
% V
O, nom
% V
O, nom
% V
O, nom
°C
*
Total adjustment of trim and remote sense combined should not exceed 10% for V
O
≥
2.5 V or 20% for V
O
< 2.5 V.
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Data Sheet
March 2010
NH033x-L and NH050x-L Series Power Modules:
5 Vdc Input; 1.2 Vdc to 3.3 Vdc Output; 10 A and 15 A
Characteristics Curves
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5
INPUT CURRENT, I
I
(A)
4
3
2
1
0
0.0 0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5 3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0 5.5
8-2415
12
10
INPUT CURRENT, I
I
(A)
8
6
4
2
0
0.0 0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5 3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0 5.5
INPUT VOLTAGE, V
I
(V)
8-2420
I
O
= 15 A
I
O
= 10 A
INPUT VOLTAGE, V
I
(V)
Figure 1. NH033M-L Input Characteristics,
T
A
= 25 °C
Figure 4. NH050S1R8-L Input Characteristics,
T
A
= 25 °C
9
10
9
INPUT CURRENT, I
I
(A)
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0.0 0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5 3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0 5.5
I
O
= 15 A
8
INPUT CURRENT, I
I
(A)
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0.0 0.5
1.0 1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5 4.0
4.5
5.0 5.5
I
O
= 10 A
INPUT VOLTAGE, V
I
(V)
8-2414
INPUT VOLTAGE, V
I
(V)
8-2419
Figure 2. NH050M-L Input Characteristics,
T
A
= 25 °C
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Figure 5. NH033G-L Input Characteristics,
T
A
= 25 °C
14
12
I
O
= 10 A
INPUT CURRENT, I
I
(A)
INPUT CURRENT, I (A)
I
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0.0 0.5
I = 15 A
O
10
8
6
4
2
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
INPUT VOLTAGE, V
I
(V)
1.0 1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5 4.0
4.5
5.0 5.5
INPUT VOLTAGE, V
I
(V)
8-2416
8-2418
Figure 3. NH033S1R8-L Input Characteristics,
T
A
= 25 °C
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Figure 6. NH050G-L Input Characteristics,
T
A
= 25 °C
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