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Summary of Contents for VI Chip BCM

Page 1: ... operating limits The data sheets are available for downloading at www vicorpower com It is important to remember the fast response of most BCMs can readily show the limitations of the source load and associated wiring connected to the evaluation board Care should be exercised to minimize stray source and load impedances in order to fully exercise the BCM Please refer to Figure 1 for locations of ...

Page 2: ... 9 OUT OUT C1 BCM J1 TP1 TP2 TP7 TP4 TP6 TP5 OUT OUT C1 2 2 µF 450 V IN IN TM RSV PC J1 TP5 TP7 TP6 TP2 TP1 TP4 In PC RSV TM In Out Out Out Out BCM Figure 1 BCM evaluation board demo layout and dimensional drawing component side Figure 2 BCM evaluation board schematic ...

Page 3: ... evaluation board can be connected directly to the application for which the BCM is intended However the interconnect impedances between the evaluation board and the application can greatly affect the transient response For applications where transient response is critical the user should consider mounting the BCM directly to the target application PCB Test points 6 OUT and 7 OUT can be used to mo...

Page 4: ... bias supply a Connecting PC to the IN will disable the BCM b Connecting a DVM or oscilloscope between PC positive and IN negative will indicate the status of the BCM Please note that the BCM does not have active current sinking capability c Connecting a load between PC positive and IN negative will provide a primary referenced bias supply Efficiency Measurement As the BCM can deliver and consume ...

Page 5: ...rator Be careful not to touch any exposed surface Certain BCMs may operate at potentially dangerous voltages use care in such cases The evaluation board is not intended for use in end item equipment Ordering Information The BCM evaluation boards can be ordered from the Vicor website www vicorpower com To order the demo boards substitute BCM with BCD in BCM part number See http www vicorpower com d...

Page 6: ...ne whether the Vicor product is suitable and fit for your applications and products and to implement adequate design testing and operating safeguards for your planned application s and use s VICOR PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED AUTHORIZED OR WARRANTED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT LIFE CRITICAL OR SAFETY CRITICAL SYSTEMS OR EQUIPMENT VICOR PRODUCTS ARE NOT CERTIFIED TO MEET ISO 13485 FOR USE IN MEDICAL EQUIP...

Page 7: ...Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing Inventory Delivery Lifecycle Information Vicor BCD384F120T300A00 ...

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