Feature descriptions, Thermal considerations, Emc considerations – GE Industrial Solutions KW010-015-020-025 (Sixteenth-Brick) User Manual
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Data Sheet
October 7, 2013
KW010/015/020/025 Series Power Modules:
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– 75Vdc Input; 1.2 to 5.0Vdc Output; 10 to 25A Output current
LINEAGE
POWER
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Feature Descriptions
(continued)
The maximum increase is the larger of either the 
remote sense or the trim. The amount of power 
delivered by the module is defined as the voltage at 
the output terminals multiplied by the output current. 
When using remote sense and trim, the output 
voltage of the module can be increased, which at the 
same output current would increase the power output 
of the module. Care should be taken to ensure that 
the maximum output power of the module remains at 
or below the maximum rated power (Maximum rated 
power = Vo,set x Io,max). 
Thermal Considerations
The power modules operate in a variety of thermal 
environments; however, sufficient cooling should 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 thermal reference point, T
ref
used in the
specifications is shown in Figure 43. For reliable 
operation this temperature should not exceed 120
o
C.
Figure 43. T
ref
Temperature Measurement
Locations. 
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. 
EMC Considerations
The KW series modules are designed to meet the 
conducted emission limits of EN55022 class A with no 
filter at the input of the module. The module shall 
also meet limits of EN55022 Class B with a 
recommended single stage filter. Please contact your 
Lineage Power Sales Representitive for further 
information. 
0
1 0
2 0
3 0
4 0
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0
L e v e l [ d B µ V ]
1 5 0 k
3 0 0 k
5 0 0 k
1 M
2 M
3 M
5 M
7 M
1 0 M
3 0 M
F r e q u e n c y [ Hz ]
M
E S CE 0 9 2 1 0 4 1 0 0 9 _ p r e P K
L I M
E N 5 5 0 2 2 A V Q
P V o lt a g e Q
P L im
it
Figure 44. KW015A0F Quasi Peak Conducted 
Emissions with EN 55022 Class A limits, no 
external filter (V
IN
= V
IN,NOM
, I
o
= 0.85 I
o,max
).
0
1 0
2 0
3 0
4 0
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0
L e v e l [ d B µ V ]
1 5 0 k
3 0 0 k
5 0 0 k
1 M
2 M
3 M
5 M
7 M
1 0 M
3 0 M
F r e q u e n c y [ Hz ]
+
+
M
E S CE 0 9 2 1 0 4 1 0 0 9 _ f in A V
M
E S CE 0 9 2 1 0 4 1 0 0 9 _ p r e A V
L I M
E N 5 5 0 2 2 A V A V V o lt a g e A V L im
it
Figure 45. KW015A0F Average Conducted 
Emissions with EN 55022 Class A limits, no 
external filter (V
IN
= V
IN,NOM
, I
o
= 0.85 I
o,max
).