Features
Greater than 1 million hours demonstrated MTBF
Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) meets EN61000-3-2
Dual main outputs provide 3.3V and 5V for mixed-mode
applications
Single-wire current sense on outputs V1 and V2
Remote sense on outputs V1 and V2
Overtemperature, overload, and overvoltage protection
Available with metric or SAE mountings
Isolated V3 and V4 can be used as positive or negative
outputs
Multiple-Output Model Selection
250W with 300 LFM Forced-Air Cooling
Isolated V3 and V4 can be used as Positive or Negative Outputs
MODEL OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT OUTPUT LINE LOAD RIPPLE & NOISE INITIAL SETTING
VOLTAGE RANGE CURRENT REGULATION REGULATION %p-p (NOTE 1) ACCURACY
+5V 5.0V to 5.5V 40A 0.5% 1% 1% 4.98V to 5.02V
PFC250-4000 +12V 10.8V to 13.2V 10A 0.5% 1% 1% 11.94V to 12.06V
(Note 2) 12V 10.8V to 13.2V 6A 0.5% 7% 1% 11.94V to 12.06V
5V 5.0V to 5.5V 3A 0.5% 2% 1% 4.98V to 5.02V
+5V 5.0V to 5.5V 40A 0.5% 1% 1% 4.98V to 5.02V
PFC250-4001 +12V 10.8V to 13.2V 10A 0.5% 1% 1% 11.94V to 12.06V
(Note 2, 4) 12V 10.8V to 13.2V 6A 0.5% 7% 1% 11.75V to 12.06V
12V 10.8V to 13.2V 3A 0.5% 7% 1% 11.75V to 12.06V
+5V 5.0V to 5.5V 40A 0.5% 1% 1% 4.98V to 5.02V
PFC250-4004 +12V 10.8V to 13.2V 10A 0.5% 1% 1% 11.94V to 12.06V
(Note 3, 4) 15V 13.5V to 16.5V 6A 0.5% 7% 1% 14.70V to 15.30V
15V 13.5V to 16.5V 3A 0.5% 7% 1% 14.70V to 15.30V
+3.3V 3.15V to 3.45V 40A 0.5% 1.5% 1% 3.28V to 3.32V
PFC250-4350 +5V 5.0V to 5.5V 20A 0.5% 1% 1% 5.00V to 5.04V
(Note 2, 4) 12V 10.8V to 13.2V 6A 0.5% 7% 1% 11.75V to 12.06V
12V 10.8V to 13.2V 3A 0.5% 7% 1% 11.75V to 12.06V
+5V 5.0V to 5.5V 40A 0.5% 1% 1% 4.98V to 5.02V
PFC250-4530 +3.3V 3.15V to 3.45V 20A 0.5% 1.5% 1% 3.28V to 3.32V
(Note 2, 4) 12V 10.8V to 13.2V 6A 0.5% 7% 1% 11.75V to 12.06V
12V 10.8V to 13.2V 3A 0.5% 7% 1% 11.75V to 12.06V
NOTES: 1) Maximum peak-to-peak expressed as a percentage of output voltage, 20 MHz bandwidth.
2) Total current available from V1 + V2 is 40 amperes, total current available from V3 + V4 is 6.6 amperes.
3) Total current available from V1 + V2 is 40 amperes, total current available from V3 + V4 is 6.0 amperes.
4) One adjustment pot is provided for both V3 and V4 outputs. One-to-one tracking is provided on V3 and V4 when equally loaded.
Single-Output Model Selection
MODEL OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT MAXIMUM OUTPUT LINE LOAD RIPPLE & NOISE INITIAL SETTING
VOLTAGE RANGE CURRENT (NOTE 1) REGULATION REGULATION %p-p (NOTE 2) ACCURACY
PFC250-1003 3.3V 3.15V to 3.45V 50A 0.5% 0.8% 1% 3.28V to 3.32V
PFC250-1005 5V 4.5V to 5.5V 50A 0.5% 0.8% 1% 4.98V to 5.02V
PFC250-1012 12V 10.8V to 13.5V 23A 0.5% 0.8% 1% 11.94V to 12.06V
PFC250-1015 15V 13.5V to 18.3V 18.3A 0.2% 1.0% 1% 14.92V to 15.08V
PFC250-1024 24V 21.6V to 26.4V 10.5A 0.5% 0.8% 1% 23.88V to 24.12V
PFC250-1048 48V 46.0V to 56.0V 6A 0.5% 1.0% 1% 47.52V to 48.48V
NOTES: 1) Output currents ratings are expressed with 300 LFM forced air.
2) Maximum peak-to-peak noise expressed as a percentage of output voltage, 20 MHz bandwidth.
PFC250 AC-DC Series Data Sheet
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The PerFormanCe Power PFC250 Series combines Power Factor Correction (PFC) with wide-range outputs to meet
the requirements of data communications and industrial controls. The PFC250-4530 and PFC250-4350 provide high
current +3.3V and +5V on a single platform to support mixed-mode, high-speed digital circuitry.
Power-One’s unique dual-converter architecture combines high reliability with exceptional regulation. All models
feature remote sense on outputs V1 and V2 to provide independent compensation of output cable losses. Other
standard features include independent current sharing on V1 and V2, thermal shutdown, and remote inhibit. Airflow of
300 linear feet per minute (LFM) is required to deliver the full power density of 3.0 watts per cubic inch. The
PerFormanCe Power PFC250 meets international safety requirement s and is CE Marked to the Low Voltage Directive.
Description
Input Specifications
PARAMETER CONDITIONS/DESCRIPTION MIN NOM MAX UNITS
Input Voltage - AC Continuous input range. 85 264 VAC
Input Frequency AC Input. 47 63 Hz
Brown Out Protection Lowest AC input voltage that regulation is maintained with full rated loads. 80 VAC
Hold-up Time After last AC line peak at 250 watts. 20 ms
Input Current 85 VAC at full rated load. 4.5 ARMS
Input Protection Non-user serviceable internally located AC input line fuse.
Inrush Surge Current Internally limited by thermistor. Vin = 230 VAC, one cycle, 25°C. 35 APK
Power Factor Per EN61000-3-2. 0.95 W/VA
Operating Frequency Switching frequency of main output transformer. 129
Switching frequency of secondary transformer. 70 kHz
Switching frequency of Power Factor Correction circuit. 60
Output Specifications
PARAMETER CONDITIONS/DESCRIPTION MIN NOM MAX UNITS
Efficiency Full rated load, 110 VAC. Varies with distribution of loads among outputs. 65 75 %
Minimum Load, V1 Minimum load required to maintain regulation on V2 Single output models 0
All other models 4 Amps
Minimum Load, V3 Minimum load required to maintain regulation on V4 Single output models N/A
PFC250-4000 1.25 Amps
All other models 0.6
Ripple and Noise Full load, 20 MHz bandwidth. See Model Selections
Output Power 300 LFM forced-air cooling. 250 Watts
Overshoot /Undershoot Output voltage overshoot/undershoot at turn-on. 0 %
Regulation Varies by output. Total regulation includes: line changes over the specified See Model Selections
input range, changes in load starting at 20% load and changing to 100% load.
Transient Response Recovery time to within 1% of initial set point due to a 25% step load from any 500 s
load setting from minimum to maximum load.
Turn-on Delay Time required for initial output voltage stabilization. 2 Sec
Turn-on Rise Time Time required for output voltage to rise from 10% to 90%. 20 ms
Interface Signals and Internal Protection
PARAMETER CONDITIONS/DESCRIPTION MIN NOM MAX UNITS
Overvoltage Protection Latch style overvoltage protection. Available on all 3.3V output, V1 4.1 4.65
single output models and V1, V2, and V3 on all 3.3V output, V2 4.2 4.2
multiple-output models. 5V output, V1, V2 6.0 6.4
12V output, V1, V2 14.0 16.0 V
15V output, V1 18.3 19.8
24V output, V1 27.0 30.7
48V output, V1 60.0 70.0
Overload Protection Fully protected against output overload and short circuit. Automatic recovery upon removal of overload condition.
Overtemperature Protection System shutdown due to excessive internal temperature, automatic reset.
Output Good TTL compatible signal. Signal is high when V1 output is 3.3V 3.16 V
within 5% of nominal. Signal shall remain low for 20 5V 4.75
milliseconds following loss of Output Good.
Input Power TTL compatible logic signal. Time before regulation dropout due to loss of input 5 ms
Fail Warning power. May be used as independent PSOK signal in redundant applications.
Current Share Accuracy of shared current with up to 6 parallel units. Single-wire current share 10 %
on V1 and V2 with return via vegative (-) Sense return. Minimum current share
load is 6A or 50W, whichever is smaller.
Remote Sense Available on V1 and V2. Total voltage compensation for cable losses with 250 mV
respect to the main output.
Inhibit Output voltage is inhibited by application of external high (5V) signal.
Standby Power Available with fan option versions only (+5VDC). 100 mA
PFC250 AC-DC Series Data Sheet
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Safety, Regulatory, and EMI Specifications
PARAMETER CONDITIONS/DESCRIPTION MIN NOM MAX UNITS
Agency Approvals UL1950.
CSA 22.2 NO. 234/950. Approved
EN60950 (TÜV).
Dielectric Withstand Voltage Input to Output per EN60950. 2600 VDC
Electromagnetic Interference FCC CFR title 47 Part 15 Sub-Part B - Conducted. B
EN55022 / CISPR 22 Conducted. B Class
ESD Susceptibility Per EN61000-4-2, level 4. 8 kV
Radiated Susceptibility Per EN61000-4-3, level 3. 10 V/M
EFT/Burst Per EN61000-4-4, level 4. ± 4 kV
Input Transient Protection Per EN61000-4-5 level 3. Line-to-Line 1 kV
Line-to-Ground 2
Insulation Resistance Input-to-Output. 10 M
Leakage Current Per EN60950, 264 VAC. 1500 A
Environmental Specifications
PARAMETER CONDITIONS/DESCRIPTION MIN NOM MAX UNITS
Altitude Operating. 10k ASL Ft.
Non-Operating. 40k ASL Ft.
Operating Temperature At 100% load: 0 50 °C
Derate linearly above 50°C by 2.5% per °C. At 50% load: 70 °C
Storage Temperature -55 85 °C
Temperature Coefficient 0°C to 70°C (after 15 minute warmup). ± 0.02 ± 0.05 %/°C
Relative Humidity Non-Condensing. 5 95 %RH
Shock Peak acceleration. 20 GPK
Vibration Random vibration, 10 Hz to 2 kHz, 3 axes. 6 GRMS
Options
DESCRIPTION NOTES SIZE IMPACT
Metric Mounting Add “M” as a suffix to the model number to order chassis with 8.50" x 4.75" x 2.00"
M4 x 0.7 mounting inserts. (215.9mm x 120.7mm x 50.8mm)
Fan Add “F” as a suffix to the model number to order integral fan. 10.00” x 4.75” x 2.50”
Adds 1.5” (38.1mm) to overall length and 0.5” (12.7mm) to height. (250.4mm x 120.7mm x 63.5mm)
NUCLEAR AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - Power-One products are not designed, intended for use in, or authorized for use as critical
components in life support systems, equipment used in hazardous environments, or nuclear control systems without the express written consent of
the respective divisional president of Power-One, Inc.
TECHNICAL REVISIONS - The appearance of products, including safety agency certifications pictured on labels, may change depending on the
date manufactured. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
PFC250 AC-DC Series Data Sheet
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Chassis: 0.063" (1.6mm) Aluminum Alloy,
With Clear Finish
Overall Size: 8.50" x 4.75" x 2.00" (215.9mm x 120.7mm x 50.8mm)
Overall Length With Fan: 10.00" (250.4mm)
Weight: 2.75 lb (1.25 kg)
*NOTE: THE +5V @ 100mA STANDBY POWER OUTPUT (J6-11) IS
AVAILABLE ONLY ON UNITS WITH THE FAN OPTION.
PFC250 AC-DC Series Data Sheet
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CONNECTOR MOLEX HOUSING PIN PINS PINS WIRE
SERIES SERIES (LOOSE) (CHAIN) GAUGE
41695 09-50-8051 6838 08-50-0189 08-50-0187 18-20AWG
J1 41695 09-50-8051 2478 08-50-0106 08-50-0105 18-20AWG
2139 09-50-3051 2478 08-50-0106 08-50-0105 18-20AWG
41695 09-50-8061 6838 08-50-0189 08-50-0187 18-20AWG
J3 41695 09-50-8061 2478 08-50-0106 08-50-0105 18-20AWG
2139 09-50-3061 2478 08-50-0106 08-50-0105 18-20AWG
J6*5264-N 50-37-5113 5263 08-70-1040 08-70-1039 22-28AWG