AHP270XXD Series
Block Diagram
Figure I. AHP Dual Output
+
DC Input
1
Input
Filter
Primary
Bias Supply
Current
Sense
Output
Filter
7 + Output
8 Output Return
Enable 1 4
Output
Filter
Sync Output
Sync Input
Case
Input Return
5
Control
6
3
2
Error
Amp
& Ref
Share
Amplifier
9
-Output
11 Share
12 Enable 2
10 Trim
Output Voltage Trim
Circuit Operation and Application Information
The AHP series of converters employ a forward switched
mode converter topology. (refer to Figure I.) Operation of
the device is initiated when a DC voltage whose magnitude
is within the specified input limits is applied between pins 1
and 2. If pins 4 and 12 are enabled (at a logical 1 or open)
the primary bias supply will begin generating a regulated
housekeeping voltage bringing the circuitry on the primary
side of the converter to life. Two power MOSFETs used to
chop the DC input voltage into a high frequency square
wave, apply this chopped voltage to the power transformer.
As this switching is initiated, a voltage is impressed on a
second winding of the power transformer which is then
rectified and applied to the primary bias supply. When this
occurs, the input voltage is excluded from the bias voltage
generator and the primary bias voltage becomes internally
generated.
The switched voltage impressed on the secondary output
transformer windings is rectified and filtered to provide the
positive and negative converter output voltages. An error
amplifier on the secondary side compares the positive output
voltage to a precision reference and generates an error
signal proportional to the difference. This error signal is
magnetically coupled through the feedback transformer into
the control section of the converter varying the pulse width
of the square wave signal driving the MOSFETs, narrowing
the pulse width if the output voltage is too high and widening
it if it is too low. These pulse width variations provide the
necessary corrections to regulate the magnitude of output
voltage within its’ specified limits.
Because the primary and secondary sides are coupled by
magnetic elements, full isolation from input to output is
achieved.
Although incorporating several sophisticated and useful
ancilliary features, basic operation of the AHP270XXD series
can be initiated by simply applying an input voltage to pins 1
and 2 and connecting the appropriate loads between pins 7,
8, and 9. Of course, operation of any converter with high
power density should not be attempted before secure
attachment to an appropriate heat dissipator. (See
Thermal
Considerations,
page 7)
Inhibiting Converter Output (Enable)
As an alternative to application and removal of the DC voltage
to the input, the user can control the converter output by
providing TTL compatible, positive logic signals to either of
two enable pins (pin 4 or 12). The distinction between these
two signal ports is that enable 1 (pin 4) is referenced to the
input return (pin 2) while enable 2 (pin 12) is referenced to
the output return (pin 8). Thus, the user has access to an
inhibit function on either side of the isolation barrier. Each
port is internally pulled “high” so that when not used, an
open connection on both enable pins permits normal
converter operation. When their use is desired, a logical
“low” on either port will shut the converter down.
Figure II. Enable Input Equivalent Circuit
+5.6V
100K
Pin 4 or
Pin 12
1N4148
290K
2N3904
150K
Pin 2 or
Pin 8
Disable
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