GE Industrial Solutions 2 × 12A Digital Dual Output MicroDLynx - Manual (Page 30)

GE
Datasheet
2 × 12A Digital Dual MicroDlynx TM : Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Modules
4.5Vdc –14.4Vdc input; 0.51Vdc to 5.5Vdc output; 2 × 12AOutput Current
February 14, 2014 ©2014 General Electric Corporation. All rights reserved. Page 30
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
49. The preferred airflow direction for the module is in
Figure 50.
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)
Figure 49. Thermal Test Setup.
The thermal reference points, T
ref
used in the specifications
are also shown in Figure 50. For reliable operation the
temperatures at these points should not exceed 135
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 50. Preferred airflow direction and location of hot-
spot of the module (Tref).