Crane Aerospace & Electronics Power Solutions
FM-704A EMI Input Filter and Transient Suppression Module
F
EATURES
• –55°C to +125°C operation
• 16 to 40 VDC input
• Up to 60 dB attenuation
at 500 kHz.
• Active transient suppression
• Undervoltage lockout
• Inhibit function
• Compliant to
MIL-STD-461C, CE03
MODEL
FM-704A
40 Watts
DESCRIPTION
Interpoint’s FM-704A™ EMI Filter and Transient Suppression
Module combines EMI filtering and transient protection to handle the
demanding requirements of military, aerospace and industrial appli-
cations. As an EMI filter the FM-704A filter reduces the reflected
ripple current from DC/DC switching converters. As a protection
module, it suppresses input transients on the power bus to protect
the converter and other downstream components.
I
NTERNAL
P
OWER
D
ISSIPATION
To keep internal power dissipation to safe operating levels, the input
current should never exceed 2.5 amps at 16 Vin or 1.0 amp at 40
Vin. When the FM-704A filter is used with PWM (Pulse Width
Modulated) converters, I
line
will vary as Power / V
line
and 2.5 amps
maximum at 16 Vin will reduce to approximately 1 amp maximum
at 40 Vin. The maximum value allowed may be less than 1 amp as
determined by line transients and the safe operating area of Figure
9.
Figure 9 illustrates the maximum allowed internal dissipation for the
FM-704A filter. To calculate watts dissipated, subtract 40 volts from
the transient (VT) to determine the maximum voltage across the
filter and multiply the result by the current (the filter’s output power,
Pout divided by 40).
W = (V
T
- 40) x P
out
/40
For example, with 20 watts output and a transient of 400 volts:
W = (400 - 40) x 20/40 = 180
The curve of Figure 9 shows that 180 W can be dissipated for up to
4 milliseconds.
MIL-STD N
OISE
M
ANAGEMENT
When used in conjunction with Interpoint converters, the FM-704A
EMI filter reduces reflected input ripple current by a minimum of 60
dB at 500 kHz and 55 dB at 1 MHz (see Figures and Electrical
Characteristics table). This attenuation gives the converter/filter
combination performance exceeding MIL-STD-461C’s CE03 test.
Although the FM-704A filter effectively attenuates the ripple gener-
ated by switching converters, it will not suppress RF applied to its
input terminals.
T
EMPERATURE
O
PERATION
FM-704A filters are rated to operate from -55°C to +125°C base-
plate temperature. To meet MIL-STD-1275A and MIL-STD-704A
requirements, derate output power linearly from 40 watts at 105°C
to 25 watts at 125°C. See Figure 9.
F
EATURES
The inhibit function allows the FM-704A filter to be used as a high-
side switch. When the inhibit terminal (pin 6) is left open or pulled
high, the FM-704A filter is enabled. When the terminal is grounded,
the filter shuts off output power.
A soft start function helps reduce inrush current and start-up over-
shoot when the filter is initially powered or when it is released from
the inhibit mode.
An undervoltage lockout feature shuts off output power when input
voltage falls below a specified level. Refer to Figure 8 for more infor-
mation.
P
ROTECTION
To provide protection for itself and converters, the FM-704A filter
blocks transients as required by the following standards:
MIL-STD-704A
Panavia SP-P-90001
MIL-STD-461B&C
British Standard BS3G100
MIL-STD-1275
Civil Aircraft D0160B
Refer to the Electrical Characteristics table on the following page for
more information.
Reverse polarity spikes of up to 100 V will not damage the filter,
however the spikes will not be blocked by the filter.
L
AYOUT
R
EQUIREMENTS
The case of the filter must be connected to the case of the converter
through a low impedance connection to minimize EMI.
Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Interpoint Corp.
PO Box 97005 • Redmond WA 98073-9705
425.882.3100 • electronics@craneae.com
www.craneae.com
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