IR – Hi-Rel Radiation Hardened Low Power DC/DC Converter
Description
The ARE Series of DC-DC converters are low power radiation hardened, high reliability devices designed for radiation environments such as those encountered by geostationary earth orbit satellites, deep space probes and communication systems. Features include small size, high efficiency, low weight and a high tolerance to total ionizing dose, single event effects and environmental stresses such as temperature extremes, mechanical shock, and vibration. All components are fully de-rated to meet the requirements of MIL-STD-975, MIL-STD-1547 and NASA EEE-INST-002. Extensive documentation including Radiation Susceptibility, Thermal Analysis, Stress Analysis and MTBF are available.
The ARE Series converters incorporate a fixed frequency flyback topology with magnetic feedback and an internal EMI filter utilizing large multilayer ceramic capacitors processed per MIL-PRF-49470 for improved reliability. All models include an external inhibit port. They are encased in a hermetic 1.20″ x 1.20″ x 0.31” AlSi package and weigh less than 15 grams. The package utilizes rugged ceramic feed-through copper core pins and is hermetically sealed using laser welding.
Environmental screening includes temperature cycling, constant acceleration, fine and gross leak, and burn-in as specified by MIL-PRF-38534 for class K hybrids.
Non-flight versions of the ARE Series converters are available for system development purposes. Variations in electrical specifications and screening to meet custom requirements can be accommodated.
Features: 28V Input, Dual Output
- Total Dose Guaranteed to 100 kRads(Si)
- SEE with LET up to 64 MeV.cm2/mg
- Low Weight < 15 grams
- Magnetically Coupled Feedback
- 18V to 50V DC Input Range
- Up to 5W Output Power
- Dual Output Models Include ±5, ±12 and ±15V
- Low Quiescent Current
- High Efficiency – to 80%
- -55°C to +85°C Operating Temperature Range
- 100MΩ @ 100V DC Isolation
- Under-Voltage Lockout
- Short Circuit and Overload Protection
- External Inhibit
- Output Adjustment
Features: 100V Input, Single/Dual Output
- Total Dose Guaranteed to 100 kRads(Si)
- SEE with LET up to 64 MeV.cm2/mg
- Low Weight < 15 grams
- Magnetically Coupled Feedback
- 65V to 50V DC Input Range
- Up to 6W Output Power
- Dual Output Models Include 3,3, 5, 6, 12, 15, ±5, ±12 and ±15V
- Low Quiescent Current
- High Efficiency – to 80%
- -55°C to +85°C Operating Temperature Range
- 100MΩ @ 200V DC Isolation
- Under-Voltage Lockout
- Short Circuit and Overload Protection
- External Inhibit
- Output Adjustment
Applications
- Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellites (GEO)
- Deep Space Satellites / Probes
- Strategic Weapons and Communication System