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AHE28XXD SERIES
Description
n 17V to 40VDC Input Range
n 28VDC Nominal Input
n ± 5V, ±12V and ±15V Outputs Available
n Indefinite Short Circuit and Overload
Protection
n 12.9W/in3 Power Density
n 15W Output Power
n Fast Loop Response for Superior Transient
Characteristics
n Operating Temperature Range from -55°C to
+125°C Available
n Popular Industry Standard Pin-Out
n Resistance Seam Welded Case for Superior
Long Term Hermeticity
n Efficiencies up to 82%
n Shutdown from External Signal
n Military Screening
n 314,000 hour MTBF at 85°C (AUC)
nStandard Microcircuit Drawings Available
Features
AHE
28V Input, Dual Output
The AHE Series of DC/DC converters feature high
power density and an extended temperature range for
use in military and industrial applications. Designed to
MIL-STD-704D input requirements, these devices have
nominal 28VDC inputs with ±5V, ±12V and ±15V dual
outputs to satisfy a wide range of requirements. The
circuit design incorporates a pulse width modulated
push-pull topology operating in the feed-forward mode
at a nominal switching frequency of 250KHz. Input to
output isolation is achieved through the use of
transformers in the forward and feedback circuits.
Manufactured in a facility fully qualified to MIL-PRF-
38534, these converters are fabricated utilizing DSCC
qualified processes. For available screening options,
refer to device screening table in the data sheet.
Variations in electrical, mechanical and screening can
be accommodated. Contact IR Santa Clara for special
requirements.
HYBRID-HIGH RELIABILITY
DC/DC CONVERTER
The advanced feedback design provides fast loop
response for superior line and load transient characteristics
and offers greater reliability and radiation tolerance
than devices incorporating optical feedback circuits.
PD-94555B
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Specifications
For Notes to Specifications, refer to page 3
Table I. Electrical Performance Characteristics
AHE2805D
Test Symbol Conditions
-55°C Tc +125°C
Vin = 28 Vdc ±5%, CL = 0
Unless otherwise specified
Group A
Subgroups
Device
Types
Limits Unit
Min Max
Output voltage VOUT I
OUT = 0 1 All ±4.95 ±5.05 V
2,3
±4.90 ±5.10
Output current 9, 11 IOUT
VIN = 17, 28, and 40 V dc 1,2,3 All 0.0 ±625 mA
Output ripple voltage 8, 9 VRIP V
IN = 17, 28, and 40 V dc,
B.W. = DC to 2MHz
1,2,3 All 60 mVp-p
Output power 4, 9, 11 POUT V
IN =17,28, and 40 V dc 1,2,3 All 15 W
1 25
Line 9
Regulation 10
VRLINE V
IN = 17, 28, and 40 V dc,
Iout = 0, ±313, and ±625mA 2,3
All
50
mV
Load
Regulation 9
VRLOAD V
IN = 17, 28, and 40 V dc,
IOUT = 0, ±313,and ±625
mA
1,2,3 All 110 mV
Input current IIN I
OUT = 0, inhibit (pin 2)
tied to input return (pin 10)
1,2,3 All 18 mA
I
OUT = 0,
inhibit (pin 2) = open
40
Input ripple current 8 IRIP IOUT = ±625mA
B.W. = DC to 2MHz
1,2,3 All 50 mAp-p
Efficiency EFF IOUT = ±625mA 1 All 80 %
TC = +25°C
Isolation ISO Input to output or any pin
to case (except pin 8)
at 500V dc Tc = +25ºC
1 All 100
M
Capacitive load 6, 12 CL No effect on dc
performance,
Tc = +25ºC
4 All 200 µF
Power dissipation
load fault
PD Overload, TC = +25°C 3 1 All 6.0
W
Short circuit, TC = +25°C 1 6.0
Switching frequency 9 FS IOUT = ±625mA 4,5,6 01 225 275 KHz
02 225 245
03 250 275
Output response to step
transient load changes 7
VOTLOAD 50% load to/from100%load 4 All -300 +300
5,6 -450 +450 mVpk
No load to/from 50% load 4 All -500 +500
5,6 -750 +750
Input voltage -0.5V to +50VDC
Soldering temperature 300°C for 10 seconds
Operating case temperature -5C to +125°C
Storage case temperature -65°C to +135°C
Absolute Maximum Ratings
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Notes to Specifications
Table I. Electrical Performance Characteristics - continued
1 Recovery time is measured from the initiation of the transient to where VOUT has returned to within ±0.1 % of VOUT at 50 % load.
2 Turn on delay time measurement is for either a step application of power at the input or the removal of a ground signal from the
inhibit pin (pin 2) while power is applied to the input.
3 An overload is that condition with a load in excess of the rated load but less than that necessary to trigger the short circuit
protection and is the condition of maximum power dissipation.
4 Total power at both outputs. For operation at 16V dc input, derate output power by 33 %.
5 Input step transition time between 2.0µs and 10µs.
6 Capacitive load may be any value from 0 to the maximum limit without compromising dc performance. A capacitive load in excess
of the maximum limit will not disturb loop stability but may interfere with the operation of the load fault detection circuitry,
appearing as a short circuit during turn-on.
7 Load step transition time between 2.0µs and 10µs.
8 Bandwidth guaranteed by design. Tested for 20KHz to 2.0MHz.
9 Tested at each output.
10 When operating with unbalanced loads, at least 25 % of the load must be on the positive output to maintain regulation.
11 Parameter guaranteed by line and load regulation tests.
12 Parameter shall be tested as part of design characterization and after design or process changes. Thereafter parameters shall be
guaranteed to the limits specified in Table I.
AHE2805D
Test Symbol Conditions
-55° Tc +125°C
Vin = 28 Vdc ±5%, CL= 0
unless otherwise
specified
Group A
Subgroups
Device
Types
Limits Unit
Min Max
Recovery time step
transient load
changes 1, 7
TTLOAD 50% load to/from 100%
load
4 All 70
µs
5,6 100
No load to 50% load 4,5,6 All 1500
50% load to no load 4,5,6 All 5.0 ms
Output response
transient step line
changes 5, 12
VOTLINE Input step 17 to 40V dc
4,5,6 All 1200 mVpk
Input step 40 to 17V dc 4,5,6 All -1500
Recovery time
transient step
line changes1, 5, 12
TTLINE Input step 17 to 40V dc 4,5,6 All 4.0 ms
Input step 40 to 17V dc 4,5,6 All 4.0
Turn on overshoot 9 VTonOS IOUT = 0 and ±625mA 4,5,6 All 600 mVpk
Turn on delay 2, 9 TonD IOUT = 0 and ±625mA
4,5,6 All 10 ms
Load fault recovery 12 TrLF 4,5,6 All 10 ms
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Specifications AHE2812D
Table II. Electrical Performance Characteristics
Test Symbol Conditions
-55°C Tc +125°C
Vin = 28 Vdc ±5%, CL = 0
Unless otherwise specified
Group A
Subgroups
Device
Types
Limits Unit
Min Max
Output voltage VOUT I
OUT = 0 1 All ±11.88 ±12.12 V
2,3
±11.70 ±12.24
Output current 9, 11 IOUT
VIN = 17, 28, and 40 V dc 1,2,3 All 0.0 ±625 mA
Output ripple voltage 8, 9 VRIP V
IN = 17, 28, and 40 V dc,
B.W. = DC to 2MHz
1,2,3 All 60 mVp-p
Output power 4, 9, 11 POUT V
IN =17,28, and 40 V dc 1,2,3 All 15 W
1 30
Line 9
Regulation 10
VRLINE V
IN = 17, 28, and 40 V dc,
Iout = 0, ±313, and ±625mA 2,3
All
60
mV
Load
Regulation 9
VRLOAD V
IN = 17, 28, and 40 V dc,
IOUT = 0, ±313,and ±625
mA
1,2,3 All 120 mV
Input current IIN I
OUT = 0, inhibit (pin 2)
tied to input return (pin 10)
1,2,3 All 18 mA
I
OUT = 0,
inhibit (pin 2) = open
40
Input ripple current 8 IRIP IOUT = ±625mA
B.W. = DC to 2MHz
1,2,3 All 50 mAp-p
Efficiency EFF IOUT = ±625mA 1 All 80 %
TC = +25°C
Isolation ISO Input to output or any pin
to case (except pin 8)
at 500V dc Tc = +25ºC
1 All 100
M
Capacitive load 6, 12 CL No effect on dc
performance,
Tc = +25ºC
4 All 200 µF
Power dissipation
load fault
PD Overload, TC = +25°C 3 1 All 6.0
W
Short circuit, TC = +25°C 1 6.0
Switching frequency 9 FS IOUT = ±625mA 4,5,6 01 225 275 KHz
02 225 245
03 250 275
Output response to step
transient load changes 7
VOTLOAD 50% load to/from100%load 4 All -300 +300
5,6 -450 +450 mVpk
No load to/from 50% load 4 All -500 +500
5,6 -750 +750
Input voltage -0.5V to +50VDC
Soldering temperature 300°C for 10 seconds
Operating case temperature -5C to +125°C
Storage case temperature -65°C to +135°C
Absolute Maximum Ratings
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Table II. Electrical Performance Characteristics - continued
Notes to Specifications
1 Recovery time is measured from the initiation of the transient to where VOUT has returned to within ±0.1% of VOUT at 50 % load.
2 Turn on delay time measurement is for either a step application of power at the input or the removal of a ground signal from the
inhibit pin (pin 2) while power is applied to the input.
3 An overload is that condition with a load in excess of the rated load but less than that necessary to trigger the short circuit
protection and is the condition of maximum power dissipation.
4 Total power at both outputs. For operation at 16V dc input, derate output power by 33 %.
5 Input step transition time between 2.0µs and 10µs.
6 Capacitive load may be any value from 0 to the maximum limit without compromising dc performance. A capacitive load in excess
of the maximum limit will not disturb loop stability but may interfere with the operation of the load fault detection circuitry,
appearing as a short circuit during turn-on.
7 Load step transition time between 2.0µs and 10µs.
8 Bandwidth guaranteed by design. Tested for 20KHz to 2.0MHz.
9 Tested at each output.
10 When operating with unbalanced loads, at least 25 % of the load must be on the positive output to maintain regulation.
11 Parameter guaranteed by line and load regulation tests.
12 Parameter shall be tested as part of design characterization and after design or process changes. Thereafter parameters shall be
guaranteed to the limits specified in Table II.
AHE2812D
Test Symbol Conditions
-55° Tc +125°C
Vin = 28 Vdc ±5%, CL= 0
unless otherwise
specified
Group A
Subgroups
Device
Types
Limits Unit
Min Max
Recovery time step
transient load
changes 1, 7
TTLOAD 50% load to/from 100%
load
4 All 70
µs
5,6 100
No load to 50% load 4,5,6 All 1500
50% load to no load 4,5,6 All 5.0 ms
Output response
transient step line
changes 5, 12
VOTLINE Input step 17 to 40V dc
4,5,6 All 1200 mVpk
Input step 40 to 17V dc 4,5,6 All -1500
Recovery time
transient step
line changes1, 5, 12
TTLINE Input step 17 to 40V dc 4,5,6 All 4.0 ms
Input step 40 to 17V dc 4,5,6 All 4.0
Turn on overshoot 9 VTonOS IOUT = 0 and ±625mA 4,5,6 All 600 mVpk
Turn on delay 2, 9 TonD IOUT = 0 and ±625mA
4,5,6 All 10 ms
Load fault recovery 12 TrLF 4,5,6 All 10 ms
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Table III. Electrical Performance Characteristics
AHE2815D
Refer Notes to Specifications, refer to page 5
Test Symbol Conditions
-55°C Tc +125°C
Vin = 28 Vdc ±5%, CL = 0
Unless otherwise specified
Group A
Subgroups
Device
Types
Limits Unit
Min Max
Output voltage VOUT I
OUT = 0 1 All ±14.85 ±15.15 V
2,3
±14.70 ±15.30
Output current 9, 11 IOUT V
IN = 17, 28, and 40 V dc 1,2,3 All 0.0 ±500 mA
Output ripple voltage
8, 9
VRIP V
IN = 17, 28, and 40 V dc,
B.W. = dc to 2 mHz
1,2,3 All 60 mVp-p
Output power 4, 9, 11 POUT V
IN =17,28, and 40 V dc 1,2,3 All 15 W
1 35 Line
Regulation 9, 10
VRLINE V
IN = 17, 28, and 40 V dc,
Iout = 0, ±250, and ±500mA 2,3
All
75
mV
Load
Regulation 9
VRLOAD V
IN = 17, 28, and 40 V dc,
IOUT = 0, ±250,and ±625
mA
1,2,3 All 150 mV
Input current IIN I
OUT = 0, inhibit (pin 2)
tied to input return (pin 10)
1,2,3 All 18 mA
I
OUT = 0,
inhibit (pin 2) = open
40
Input ripple current 8 IRIP IOUT = ±500mA
B.W. = DC to 2MHz
1,2,3 All 50 mAp-p
Efficiency EFF IOUT = ±500mA 1 All 80 %
TC = +25°C
Isolation ISO Input to output or any pin
to case (except pin 8)
at 500V dc Tc = +25°C
1 All 100
M
Capacitive load 6, 12 CL No effect on dc
performance, Tc = +25°C
4 All 200 µF
Power dissipation
load fault
PD Overload, TC = +25°C 3 1 All 6.0
W
Switching frequency 9 FS IOUT = ±500mA 4,5,6 01 225 275 KHz
02 225 245
03 250 275
Output response to
step transient load
changes 7
VOTLOAD 50% load to/from100%load 4 All -300 +300
5,6 -450 +450 mVpk
No load to/from 50% load 4 All -500 +500
5,6 -750 +750
Input voltage -0.5V to +50VDC
Soldering temperature 300°C for 10 seconds
Operating case temperature -5C to +125°C
Storage case temperature -65°C to +135°C
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Table III. Electrical Performance Characteristics - continued
Notes to Specifications
1 Recovery time is measured from the initiation of the transient to where VOUT has returned to within ±0.1 % of VOUT at 50 % load.
2 Turn on delay time measurement is for either a step application of power at the input or the removal of a ground signal from the
inhibit pin (pin 2) while power is applied to the input.
3 An overload is that condition with a load in excess of the rated load but less than that necessary to trigger the short circuit
protection and is the condition of maximum power dissipation.
4 Total power at both outputs. For operation at 16Vdc input, derate output power by 33 %.
5 Input step transition time between 2.0µs and 10µs.
6 Capacitive load may be any value from 0 to the maximum limit without compromising dc performance. A capacitive load in excess
of the maximum limit will not disturb loop stability but may interfere with the operation of the load fault detection circuitry,
appearing as a short circuit during turn-on.
7 Load step transition time between 2.0µs and 10µs.
8 Bandwidth guaranteed by design. Tested for 20KHz to 2.0MHz.
9 Tested at each output.
10 When operating with unbalanced loads, at least 25 % of the load must be on the positive output to maintain regulation.
11 Parameter guaranteed by line and load regulation tests.
12 Parameter shall be tested as part of design characterization and after design or process changes. Thereafter parameters shall be
guaranteed to the limits specified in Table III.
AHE2815D
Test Symbol Conditions
-55°C Tc +125°C
Vin = 28 Vdc ±5%, CL = 0
unless otherwise specified
Group A
Subgroups
Device
Types
Limits Unit
Min Max
Recovery time
step transient
load changes 1, 7
TTLOAD 50% load to/from 100% load 4 All 70 µs
5,6 100
No load to 50% load 4,5,6 All 1500
50% load to no load 4,5,6 All 5.0 ms
Output response
transient step
line changes 5, 12
VOTLINE Input step 17 to 40V dc
4,5,6 All 1500 mV pk
Input step 40 to 17V dc 4,5,6 All -1500
Recovery time
transient
step line
changes 1, 5, 12
TTLINE Input step 17 to 40V dc 4,5,6 All 4.0 ms
Input step 40 to 17V dc 4,5,6 All 4.0
Turn on
overshoot 9
VTonOS IOUT = 0 and ±500mA 4,5,6 All 600 mV pk
Turn on delay 2, 9 TonD IOUT = 0 and ±500mA
4,5,6 All 10 ms
Load fault
recovery 12
TrLF 4,5,6 All 10 ms
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Connecting the inhibit input (Pin 2) to input common (Pin 10)
will cause the converter to shut down. It is recommended
that the inhibit pin be driven by an open collector device
capable of sinking at least 400µA of current. The open circuit
voltage of the inhibit input is 11.5 ± 1.0VDC.
Block Diagram
Application Information
Inhibit Function
EMI Filter
An optional EMI filter (AFC461) will reduce the input ripple
current to levels below the limits imposed by MIL-STD-461
CEO3.
Device Synchronization
Whenever multiple DC/DC converters are utilized in a single
system, significant low frequency noise may be generated
due to slight difference in the switching frequencies of the
converters (beat frequency noise). Because of the low
frequency nature of this noise (typically less than 10KHz), it
is difficult to filter out and may interfere with proper operation
of sensitive systems (communications, radar or telemetry).
To take advantage of this capability, the system designer
must assign one of the converters as the master. Then,
by definition, the remaining converters become slaves
and will operate at the masters’ switching frequency.
The user should be aware that the synchronization
system is fail-safe; that is, the slaves will continue
operating should the master frequency be interrupted for
any reason. The layout must be such that the
synchronization output (pin 9) of the master device is
connected to the synchronization input (pin 9) of each
slave device. It is advisable to keep this run short to
minimize the possibility of radiating the 250KHz switching
frequency.
The appropriate parts must be ordered to utilize this
feature. After selecting the converters required for the
system, a ‘MSTR’ suffix is added for the master converter
part number and a ‘SLV’ suffix is added for slave part
number.
International Rectifier offers an option that provides
synchronization of multiple AHE/ATW converters, thus
eliminating this type of noise.
Typical Synchronization Connection
AHE28xxS
AHE28xxS
AFC461
or
AFV461
AHE28xxS
or Other
Compatable
+ In
+ In
+ In
Case
Case
Case
Return
Return
Return Return
Return
Return
Output
Output
Output
MSTR
SLV
SLV
+ In
Return
Output
Return
System
Bus
3
4
+Vout
Pulse Width
Modulator
EMI
Filter
1
2
10
+Input
Input
Return
FB
Drive 1
Drive 2
9
Sync
5 -Vout
Regulator
Output
Return
Inhibit
Input
Error Amp
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Pin Designation
Mechanical Outlines
Flanged Non-Flanged
2.560
1.110
0.040 D X
0.26 L Pins
4 X 0.400
=1.600
2.880
Max
2.110
Max
0.495
Max
0.050
610987
0.800
123 54
2.11
0
0.495
Ø 0.162
2 Holes
Pin # Designation
1 + Input
2 Inhibit Input
3 + Output
4 Output Return
5 - Output
6NC
7NC
8 Case Ground
9 NC or Sync.
10 Input Return
Standard Microcircuit Drawing Equivalence Table
Standard Microcircuit Vendor Cage IR Standard
Drawing Number Code Part Number
5962-92040 52467 AHE2812D
5962-91575 52467 AHE2815D
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Data and specifications subject to change without notice. 01/2007
Part Numbering
Notes:
Best commercial practice
Sample tests at low and high temperatures
-55°C to +105°C for AHE, ATO, ATW
Device Screening
Requirement MIL-STD-883 Method No Suffix ES
d
HB CH
Temperature Range -2C to +8C -5C to +125°C
e
-5C to +125°C -5C to +125°C
Element Evaluation MIL-PRF-38534 N/A N/A N/A Class H
Non-Destructive
Bond Pull
Internal Visual 2017
c
Yes Yes Yes
Temperature Cycle 1010 N/A Cond B Cond C Cond C
Constant Acceleration 2001, Y1 Axis N/A 500 Gs 3000 Gs 3000 Gs
PIND 2020 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Burn-In 1015 N/A 48 hrs@hi temp 160 hrs@12C 160 hrs@12C
Final Electrical MIL-PRF-38534 2C 25°C
d
-55°C, +25°C, -55°C, +25°C,
( Group A ) & Specification +125°C +12C
PDA MIL-PRF-38534 N/A N/A N/A 10%
Seal, Fine and Gross 1014 Cond A Cond A, C Cond A, C Cond A, C
Radiographic 2012 N/A N/A N/A N/A
External Visual 2009
c
Yes Yes Yes
N/A N/A2023 N/A N/A
AHE 28 15 D F /CH - MSTR
Model
Input Voltage
Nominal
28 = 28V
Output
D = Dual
Output Voltage
05 = ±5V
12 = ±12V
15 = ±15V
Screening Level
(Please refer to Screening Table)
No Suffix, ES, HB, CH
Sync Option
MSTR = Master
SLV = Slave
Omit for Standard
Package Option
F = Flange
Blank = Non-Flanged