GE Industrial Solutions Austin MegaLynx - Manual (Page 16)

Data Sheet
April 19, 2011 Austin MegaLynx TM : Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules:
4.5 – 5.5Vdc input; 0.8 – 3.63Vdc output; 30A output current
6.0 – 14Vdc input; 0.8 – 5.5Vdc output; 25A output current
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Thermal Considerations
Power modules operate in a variety of thermal
environments; however, sufficient cooling should always
be provided to help ensure reliable operation.
Considerations include ambient temperature, airflow,
module power dissipation, and the need for increased
reliability. A reduction in the operating temperature of the
module will result in an increase in reliability. The
thermal data presented here is based on physical
measurements taken in a wind tunnel. The test set-up is
shown in Figure 47. Note that the airflow is parallel to
the long axis of the module as shown in Figure 48. The
derating data applies to airflow in either direction of the
module’s long axis.
Back View
Figure 48. Tref Temperature measurement location.
The thermal reference point, T
ref
used in the
specifications is shown in Figure 48. For reliable
operation this temperature should not exceed 125
o C.
The output power of the module should not exceed the
rated power of the module (Vo,set x Io,max).
Please refer to the Application Note “Thermal
Characterization Process For Open-Frame Board-
Mounted Power Modules” for a detailed discussion of
thermal aspects including maximum device
temperatures.
Figure 47. Thermal Test Set-up.
Air
flow
x
Power Module
Wind Tunnel
PWBs
12.7_
(0.50)
76.2_
(3.0)
Probe Location
for measuring
airflow and
ambient
temperature
25.4_
(1.0)