Powersolve PS100W Series - Manual (Page 3)

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High Density DC-DC Modules
Application Note
Derating:
The case operating temperature range of the PS100W series is -40°C to +100°C. When operating the PS100W series, proper derating
or cooling is required.
Following is the derating curve for the PS100W without a heatsink; airflow along width (transverse).
Where:
The power dissipated (Pd):
Pd = Pi - Po = Po (1-n) / n
The thermal resistances are listed below:
Chart of Thermal Resistance vs Air Flow:
AIR FLOW RATE TYPICAL Rca
Natural Convection 20ft/min. (0.1m/s) 7.12°C/W
100ft./min. (0.5m/s) 6.21°C/W
200ft./min. (1.0m/s) 5.17°C/W
300ft./min. (1.5m/s) 4.29°C/W
400ft./min. (2.0m/s) 3.64°C/W
500ft./min. (2.5m/s) 2.96°C/W
600ft./min. (3.0m/s) 2.53°C/W
700ft./min. (3.5m/s) 2.37°C/W
800ft./min. (4.0m/s) 2.19°C/W
The temperature rise (∆T):
∆T = Pd * Rca