DATASHEET

JRCW450U Orca* Series; DC-DC Converter

Power Modules
36–75 Vdc Input; 48Vdc Output; 450W Output
RoHS Compliant Description
The JRCW450U Orca series of dc-dc converters
are a new generation of isolated, very high
efficiency DC/DC power modules providing up
to 450W output power in an industry standard
half-brick size footprint, which makes it an ideal
choice for high voltage and high power
applications. Threaded-through holes are
provided to allow easy mounting or addition of
a heat sink for high-temperature applications.
The output is fully isolated from the input,
allowing versatile polarity configurations and
grounding connections.

Applications Options
• RF Power Amplifier • Output OCP/OVP auto restart
• Wireless Networks • Shorter pins
• Switching Networks • Unthreaded heat sink holes

Features
• Compliant to RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amended • Constant switching frequency
Directive (EU) 2015/863 (-Z versions)
• Constant Current Overcurrent limit
• Compliant to REACH Directive (EC) No 1907/2006
• Latch after short circuit fault shutdown
• High power density: 166 W/in3
• Over temperature protection auto restart
• Very high efficiency: >94% Typ at Full Load
• Output voltage adjustment trim, 28.8Vdc to 57.6Vdc
• Industry standard half-brick pin-out
• Wide operating case temperature range (-40°C to 100°C)
• Low output ripple and noise
• CE mark meets 2006/95/EC directives§
• Industry standard half-brick footprint 57.7mm x 60.7mm
x 12.8mm (2.27” x 2.39” x 0.504”)
• ANSI/UL* 62368-1 and CAN/CSA† C22.2 No. 62368-1
Recognized, DIN VDE‡ 0868-1/A11:2017 (EN62368- 1:2014/
• Remote Sense A11:2017)
• 2:1 input voltage range • ISO** 9001 and ISO 14001 certified manufacturing
facilities
• Single tightly regulated output

See footnotes on page no. :- 2

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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are
absolute stress ratings only, functional operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in
excess of those given in the operations sections of the data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for
extended periods can adversely affect the device reliability.

Parameter Device Symbol Min Max Unit

Input Voltage
Continuous All VIN -0.3 80 Vdc
Transient, operational (≤100 ms) All VIN,trans -0.3 100 Vdc
Operating Case Temperature
All Tc -40 100 °C
(See Thermal Considerations section, Figure 16)
Storage Temperature All Tstg -55 125 °C
I/O Isolation Voltage: Input to Case, Input to Output All ⎯ ⎯ 1500 Vdc
Output to Case All ⎯ ⎯ 500 Vdc

Electrical Specifications
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications apply over all operating input voltage, resistive load, and temperature
conditions.

Parameter Device Symbol Min Typ Max Unit

Operating Input Voltage
All VIN 36 48 75 Vdc
(see Figure 12 for VIN MIN when using trim-up feature)

Maximum Input Current

(VIN=36V to 75V, IO=IO, max)

All IIN,max 14.0 Adc
2
Inrush Transient All It 2 A2s
Input Reflected Ripple Current, peak-to-peak
(5Hz to 20MHz, 12μH source impedance; VIN=0V to 75V,
All 20 mAp-p
IO= IOmax ;see Figure 7)
Input Ripple Rejection (120Hz) All 40 dB

CAUTION: This power module is not internally fused. An input line fuse must always be used.
This power module can be used in a wide variety of applications, ranging from simple standalone operation to
being an integrated part of complex power architecture. To preserve maximum flexibility, internal fusing is not
included. Always use an input line fuse, to achieve maximum safety and system protection. The safety agencies
require a time-delay or fast-acting fuse with a maximum rating of 25 A in the ungrounded input connection (see
Safety Considerations section). Based on the information provided in this data sheet on inrush energy and
maximum dc input current, the same type of fuse with a lower rating can be used. Refer to the fuse manufacturer’s
data sheet for further information.

Footnotes
*
Trademark of the ABB Electric Company
#
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
†
CSA is a registered trademark of Canadian Standards Association.
‡
VDE is a trademark of Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker e.V.
**
ISO is a registered trademark of the International Organization of Standards

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Electrical Specifications (continued)
Parameter Device Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Output Voltage Set-point
All VO, set 47.0 48 49.0 Vdc
(VIN=VIN,nom, IO=IO, max, Tc =25°C)
Output Voltage Set-Point Total Tolerance
(Over all operating input voltage, resistive load, and temperature All VO 47.0 ⎯ 49.0 Vdc
conditions until end of life)
Output Regulation
Line (VIN=VIN, min to VIN, max) All ⎯ 0.1 0.2 %Vo,set
Load (IO=IO, min to IO, max) All ⎯ 0.1 0.2 %Vo,set
Temperature (Tc = -40°C to +100°C) All ⎯ 0.25 0.5 %Vo,set
Output Ripple and Noise on nominal output
(VIN=VIN, nom and IO=IO, min to IO, max)
RMS (5Hz to 20MHz bandwidth) All ⎯ 100 125 mVrms
Peak-to-Peak (5Hz to 20MHz bandwidth) All ⎯ 300 400 mVpk-pk
External Capacitance (ESR > 10 mΩ)1 All CO 440 6500 μF
Output Power (Vo=48V to 57.6V) All PO,max ⎯ ⎯ 450 W
Output Current All Io 0 9.4 Adc
Output Current Limit Inception (Constant current until Vo<VtrimMIN ,
All IO, lim 11.0 ⎯ 12.2 Adc
duration <4s)
Output Short Circuit Current (VO≤ 0.25Vdc) All IO, sc 15 Arms
Efficiency
All η 93.5 94.0 ⎯ %
VIN=VIN, nom, Tc=25°C IO=IO, max , VO= VO,set
Switching Frequency fsw ⎯ 180 ⎯ kHz
Dynamic Load Response
(∆Io/∆t=1A/10ms; Vin=Vin,nom; Tc=25°C; Tested with a 470 μF
aluminum and a 10 µF ceramic capacitor across the load.)
Load Change from Io= 50% to 75% of Io,max:
Peak Deviation Vpk ⎯ 2 3 %VO, set
Settling Time (Vo<10% peak deviation) ts ⎯ 1.5 ⎯ ms
Load Change from Io= 25% to 50% of Io,max:
All Vpk ⎯ 2 3 %VO, set
Peak Deviation
ts ⎯ 1.5 ⎯ ms
Settling Time (Vo<10% peak deviation)

1
Note: use a minimum 2 x 220uF output capacitor. Recommended capacitor is Nichicon CD series, 220uF/35V. If the ambient temperature is less than - 20OC, use
more than 3 of recommended minimum capacitors. When starting into maximum external capacitor, do not simultaneously apply a Constant Current electronic load
set to greater than 0.5 x IoMAX; or delay application of full CC load until Vo >1.0V.

Isolation Specifications
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Isolation Capacitance Ciso ⎯ 15 ⎯ nF

Isolation Resistance Riso 10 ⎯ ⎯ MΩ

General Specifications

Parameter Device Symbol Min Typ Max Unit

FIT 136.3 109/Hours
Calculated Reliability based upon Telcordia SR-332 Issue 3: Method I
Case 3 (IO=80%IO, max, TA=40°C, airflow = 200 lfm, 90% confidence) All MTBF 7,338,052 Hours

68 76.4 84 g
Weight All
2.40 2.69 2.96 oz.

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Feature Specifications
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications apply over all operating input voltage, resistive load, and temperature
conditions. See Feature Descriptions for additional information.

Parameter Device Symbol Min Typ Max Unit

Remote On/Off Signal Interface
(VIN=VIN, min to VIN, max ; open collector or equivalent,
Signal referenced to VIN- terminal)
Negative Logic: device code suffix “1”
Logic Low = module On, Logic High = module Off
Positive Logic: No device code suffix required
Logic Low = module Off, Logic High = module On
Logic Low - Remote On/Off Current All Ion/off ⎯ ⎯ 1.0 mA
Logic Low - On/Off Voltage All Von/off 0 ⎯ 0.8 Vdc
Logic High Voltage – (Typ = Open Collector) All Von/off 4 5 Vdc
Logic High maximum allowable leakage current All Ion/off ⎯ ⎯ 50 μA
Turn-On Delay and Rise Times
(Vin=Vin,nom, IO=IO, max, 25°C)
Case 1: Tdelay = Time until VO = 10% of VO,set from application of Vin
All Tdelay 100 120 150 ms
with Remote On/Off set to ON
Case 2: Tdelay = Time until VO = 10% of VO,set from application of
Remote On/Off from Off to On with Vin already applied for at
least one second. All Tdelay 15 20 25 ms

Trise = time for VO to rise from 10% of VO,set to 90% of VO,set. All Trise 40 60 80
Synchronous Rectifier Activation Level and Delay*
Minimum IOUT to activate synch rectifier mode IOUT,SYNC 2.4 A
Minimum time to activate synch rectifier mode (IOUT> IOUT,SYNC) TSYNC 1 ms
Output Voltage Overshoot
3 % VO, set
(IO=80% of IO, max, TA=25°C)
Output Voltage Adjustment
(See Feature Descriptions):
Output Voltage Remote-sense Range
All Vsense 2 %Vo,nom
(only for No Trim or Trim down application )
Output Voltage Set-point Adjustment Range (trim) All Vtrim 28.8 ⎯ 57.6 Vdc
Output Overvoltage Protection (TA=25C) All VO, limit 60 ⎯ 65 Vdc
Over Temperature Protection
All Tref 108 115 120 °C
(See Feature Descriptions, Figure 16)
Input Under Voltage Lockout
Turn-on Threshold All 33 35 36 Vdc
VIN, UVLO
Turn-off Threshold All 30 32 33 Vdc
Hysteresis All 2.5 3 3.5 Vdc
Input Over voltage Lockout
Turn-on Threshold All 77 80 82 Vdc
VIN, OVLO
Turn-off Threshold All 80 83.5 86 Vdc
Hysteresis All 2.5 3 5 Vdc

*Note: Module has internal circuit that inhibits output synchronous rectifier mode, during module startup, until I OUT> IOUT,SYNC for time > TSYNC. Once output
synchronous mode is activated, module remains in synchronous rectifier mode, even if load is reduced to 0A, until module output is turned off using on/off pin or
loss of input voltage.

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Characteristic Curves
The following figures provide typical characteristics for the JRCW450U (48V, 9.4A) at 25 0C. The figures are identical
for either positive or negative Remote On/Off logic.

OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (20V/div)
EFFICIENCY, (%)

Von/off (V) (5V/div)

On/Off VOLTAGE
TIME, t (50ms/div)
OUTPUT CURRENT, IO (A)
Figure 1. Converter Efficiency versus Output Current. Figure 4. Typical Start-Up Using negative Remote On/Off; Co,ext
= 440µF.

INPUT VOLTAGE OUTPUT VOLTAGE

VO (V) (20V/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VO (V) (100mV/div)

Vin (V) (20V/div)

TIME, t (1μs/div) TIME, t (50ms/div)

Figure 2. Typical output ripple and Noise at Room Temperatureand Figure 5. Typical Start-Up from VIN, on/off enabled prior to VINstep;
48Vin; Io = Io,max; Co,ext = 440µF. Co,ext = 470µF.
VO (V) (500mV/div)

VO (V) (500mV/div)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE

OUTPUT CURRENT OUTPUT VOLTAGE

OUTPUT VOLTAGE

IO (A) (5A/div)
IO (A) (5A/div)

TIME, t (1ms/div) TIME, t (1ms/div)

Figure 3. Dynamic Load Change Transient Response from 25% to50% Figure 6. Typical Dynamic Load Change Transient Response from 50
to 25% of Full Load at Room Temperature and 48 Vin; %to 75% to 50% of Full Load at Room Temperature and 48 Vin;
0.1A/uS, Co,ext = 440µF. 0.1A/uS, Co,ext = 440µF.

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Test Considerations Design Considerations
Input Source Impedance
The power module should be connected to a low
ac-impedance source. A highly inductive source
impedance can affect the stability of the power
module. For the test configuration in Figure 7, a
470μF Low ESR aluminum capacitor, CIN , mounted
close to the power module helps ensure the stability
of the unit.
Consult the factory for further application guidelines.
Output Capacitance
Figure 7. Input Reflected Ripple Current Test Setup. The JRCW450U power module requires a minimum
Note: Measure the input reflected-ripple current with output capacitance of 440µF Low ESR aluminum
a simulated source inductance (LTEST) of 12 µH. capacitor, Cout to ensure stable operation over the
Capacitor CS offsets possible battery impedance. full range of load and line conditions, see Figure 8. If
Measure the current, as shown above. the ambient temperature is under - 200C, it is
required to use at least 3 pcs of minimum capacitors
in parallel. In general, the process of determining the
acceptable values of output capacitance and ESR is
complex and is load- dependent.
Safety Considerations
For safety agency approval the power module must
be installed in compliance with the spacing and
separation requirements of the end-use safety
agency standards, i.e., UL ANSI/UL* 62368-1 and
Figure 8. Output Ripple and Noise Test Setup CAN/CSA+ C22.2 No. 62368-1 Recognized, DIN VDE
Note: Use a Cout (470 µF Low ESR aluminum or 0868- 1/A11:2017 (EN62368-1:2014/A11:2017)
tantalum capacitor typical), a 0.1 µF ceramic For end products connected to –48Vdc, or –60Vdc
capacitor and a 10 µF ceramic capacitor, and Scope nominal DC MAINS (i.e. central office dc battery
measurement should be made using a BNC socket. plant), no further fault testing is required.
Position the load between 51 mm and 76 mm (2 in. *Note: -60V dc nominal battery plants are not
and 3 in.) from the module. available in the U.S. or Canada.
For all input voltages, other than DC MAINS, where
the input voltage is less than 60Vdc, if the input
meets all of the requirements for SELV/ES1, then:
• The output may be considered SELV/ES1. Output
voltages will remain within SELV/ES1 limits even with
internally- generated non-SELV/ES1 voltages. Single
component failure and fault tests were performed in
the power converters.
One pole of the input and one pole of the output are
Figure 9. Output Voltage and Efficiency Test Setup. to be grounded, or both circuits are to be kept
Note: All measurements are taken at the module floating, to maintain the output voltage to ground
terminals. When socketing, place Kelvin connections voltage within ELV or SELV/ES1 limits. However,
at module terminals to avoid measurement errors SELV/ES1 will not be maintained if VI(+) and VO(+) are
due to socket contact resistance. grounded simultaneously.

( )
[VO(+) - VO(-)]IO
η= X100 %
[VI(+) - VI(-)]II

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Safety Considerations (continued)
For all input sources, other than DC MAINS, where
the input voltage is between 60 and 75Vdc (Classified
as TNV-2 in Europe), the following must be meet, if
the converter’s output is to be evaluated for SELV/
ES1:
• The input source is to be provided with reinforced
insulation from any hazardous voltage, including the
ac mains.
• One Vi pin and one Vo pin are to be reliably earthed, or
both the input and output pins are to be kept floating.
Figure 10. Circuit configuration for using Remote On/Off Implementation.
• Another SELV/Es1 reliability test is conducted on the
whole system, as required by the safety agencies, on Overcurrent Protection
the combination of supply source and the subject To provide protection in a fault output overload
module to verify that under a single fault, hazardous condition, the module is equipped with internal
voltages do not appear at the module’s output.
current limiting protection circuitry, and can endure
All flammable materials used in the manufacturing of continuous overcurrent by providing constant
these modules are rated 94V-0, or tested to the current output, for up to 4 seconds, as long as the
UL60950 A.2 for reduced thickness. output voltage is greater than VtrimMIN. If the load
The input to these units is to be provided with a resistance is too low to support VtrimMIN in an
maximum 25 A fast-acting or time-delay fuse in the overcurrent condition or a short circuit load
ungrounded input connection. condition exists, the module will shut down
To ensure safety compliance, the temperatures at immediately.
Tref1, Tref2, or Tref3 should (Figure 16) not exceed A latching shutdown option is standard. Following
the limits as specified in this table for Vin = 36 to 75V. shutdown, the module will remain off until the
module is reset by either cycling the input power or
Tref1 or Tref2 Tref3 by toggling the on/off pin for one second.
90oC 130oC
An auto-restart option (4) is also available in a case
Feature Description where an auto recovery is required. If overcurrent
Remote On/Off greater than 12A persists for few milli-seconds, the
Two remote on/off options are available. Positive module will shut down and auto restart until the
logic turns the module on during a logic high voltage fault condition is corrected. If the output overload
on the ON/OFF pin, and off during a logic low. condition still exists when the module restarts, it will
Negative logic remote On/Off, device code suffix “1”, shut down again. This operation will continue
turns the module off during a logic high and on indefinitely, until the overcurrent condition is
during a logic low. corrected.
To turn the power module on and off, the user must Over Voltage Protection
supply a switch (open collector or equivalent) to The output overvoltage protection consists of
control the voltage (Von/off) between the ON/OFF circuitry that monitors the voltage on the output
terminal and the VIN(-) terminal (see Figure 10). Logic terminals. If the voltage on the output terminals
low is 0V ≤ Von/off ≤ 0.8V. The maximum Ion/off during a exceeds the over voltage protection threshold, then
logic low is 1mA, the switch should be maintain a the module will shut down and latch off. The
logic low level whilst sinking this current. overvoltage latch is reset by either cycling the input
During a logic high, the typical maximum Von/off power for one second or by toggling the on/off
generated by the module is 5V, and the maximum signal for one second. The protection mechanism is
allowable leakage current at Von/off = 5V is 50μA. such that the unit can continue in this condition until
the fault is cleared.
If not using the remote on/off feature:
An auto-restart option (4) is also available in a case
For positive logic, leave the ON/OFF pin open.
where an auto recovery is required.
For negative logic, short the ON/OFF pin to VIN(-).

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trim resistor should be positioned close to the
Feature Description (continued) module. Certain restrictions apply to the input
Remote Sense voltage lower limit when trimming the output
voltage to the maximum. See Figure 12 for the
Remote sense minimizes the effects of distribution allowed input to output range when using trim. If not
losses by regulating the voltage at the remote-sense using the trim down feature, leave the TRIM pin
connections (see Figure 11). For No Trim or Trim open.
down application, the voltage between the
remote-sense pins and the output terminals must
not exceed the output voltage sense range given in
the Feature Specifications table i.e.:
[Vo(+)–Vo(-)] – [SENSE(+) – SENSE(-)] 2% of Vo,nom

Vout (V)
The voltage between the Vo(+) and Vo(-) terminals
must not exceed the minimum output overvoltage
shut-down value indicated in the Feature
Specifications table. This limit includes any increase
in voltage due to remote-sense compensation and
output voltage set-point adjustment (trim). See Vin (V)
Figure 11. If not using the remote-sense feature to Figure 12. Output Voltage Trim Limits vs. Input Voltage.
regulate the output at the point of load, then
Trim Down – Decrease Output Voltage
connect SENSE(+) to Vo(+) and SENSE(-) to Vo(-) at the
module. Although the output voltage can be With an external resistor (Radj_down) between the TRIM
increased by both the remote sense and by the trim, and SENSE(-) pins, the output voltage set point
the maximum increase for the output voltage is not (Vo,adj) decreases (see Figure 13). The following
the sum of both. The maximum increase is the larger equation determines the required external-resistor
of either the remote sense or the trim. The amount value to obtain a percentage output voltage change
of power delivered by the module is defined as the of ∆%.
voltage at the output terminals multiplied by the For output voltages: VO,nom = 48V
output current. When using remote sense and trim:
the output voltage of the module can be increased, Without –T Option With –T Option
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 100 1000
module remains at or below the maximum rated Radj-down = -2 KΩ Radj-down = - 11 KΩ
Δ% Δ%
power.

Where,
Vo,nom- Vdesired
Δ% = x100
Vo,nom

Vdesired = Desired output voltage set point (V).

Figure 11. Effective Circuit Configuration for Single-Module Remote-Sense

Operation Output Voltage.

Output Voltage Programming

Trimming allows the user to increase or decrease the
output voltage set point of a module. Trimming
down is accomplished by connecting an external
resistor between the TRIM pin and the SENSE(-) pin.
Trimming up is accomplished by connecting external
resistor between the SENSE(+) pin and TRIM pin. The Figure 13. Circuit Configuration to Decrease Output Voltage.
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Feature Description (continued) be increased, which the same output current would
increase the power output of the module. Care
Trim Up – Increase Output Voltage
should be taken to ensure that the maximum output
With an external resistor (Radj_up) connected power of the module remains at or below the
between the SENSE(+) and TRIM pins, the output maximum rated power.
voltage set point (Vo,adj) increases (see Figure 14).
Examples:
The following equation determines the required
To trim down the output of a nominal 48V module,
external-resistor value to obtain a percentage output
without –T option, to 40V
voltage change of ∆%.

( )
For output voltages: VO,nom = 48V 48V– 40V
Δ% = x100
48V
Without –T Option

[ ]
Δ% = 16.7%

[ ]
Vo,nom x (100+Δ%) (100+(2 x Δ%)
100
Radj-up = KΩ Radj-down = KΩ
1.225xΔ% Δ% -2
16.7

With –T Option
To trim down the output of a nominal 48V module,

( )
27122
Radj-up = + 15.12 KΩ without –T option, to 52.8V
Δ% Radj-down = 4.0kΩ
Where,
Vdesired- Vo,nom

( )
52.8V– 48V
Δ% = x100 x100
Vo,nom Δ% =
48V
Vdesired = Desired output voltage set point (V).
Δ% = 10%

Radj-up =
[ 48x (100+10)

1.225x10
(100+(2 x 10))

10 ] KΩ

Radj-up =419.0kΩ

Active Voltage Programming

For the JRCW450Ux a Digital-Analog converter (DAC),
capable of both sourcing and sinking current can be
used to actively set the output voltage, as shown in
Figure 14. Circuit Configuration to Increase Output Voltage.
Figure 15. The value of RG will be dependent on the
The voltage between the Vo(+) and Vo(-) terminals
voltage step and range of the DAC and the desired
must not exceed the minimum output overvoltage
values for trim-up and trim-down Δ%. Please contact
shut- down value indicated in the Feature
Specifications table. This limit includes any increase your ABB technical representative to obtain more
details on the selection for this resistor.
in voltage due to remote- sense compensation and
output voltage set-point adjustment (trim). See
Figure 11.
Although the output voltage can be increased by
both the remote sense and by the trim, the
maximum increase for the output voltage is not the
sum of both.
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 Figure 15. Circuit Configuration to Actively Adjust the Output Voltage
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Feature Description (continued) application to meet output ripple and noise
requirements.
Over Temperature Protection
The JRCW450U module provides a non-latching over Cout(µF) 1100 2200 4400 6600 8800
temperature protection. A temperature sensor ESR (mΩ) 60 30 15 10 7.5
monitors the operating temperature of the
RTUNE TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
converter. If the reference temperature, TREF 1, (see
Figure 16) exceeds a threshold of 115 ºC (typical), the CTUNE TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

converter will shut down and disable the output. Table 1. General recommended values of RTUNE and CTUNE for Vout=48V and
When the base plate temperature has decreased by various external ceramic capacitor combinations.
approximately 1-2 ºC the converter will automatically Please contact your ABB technical representative to
restart. obtain more details of this feature as well as for
Tunable Loop guidelines on how to select the right value of
The JRCW0450U-T modules have a new feature that external R-C to tune the module for best transient
optimizes transient response of the module called performance and stable operation for other output
Tunable Loop. capacitance values.
External capacitors are usually added to the output Thermal Considerations
of the module for two reasons: to reduce output The power modules operate in a variety of thermal
ripple and noise and to reduce output voltage environments; however, sufficient cooling should be
deviations from the steady-state value in the provided to help ensure reliable operation of the
presence of dynamic load current changes. Adding unit. Heat-dissipating components inside the unit
external capacitance however affects the voltage are thermally coupled to the case. Heat is removed
control loop of the module, typically causing the loop by conduction, convection, and radiation to the
to slow down with sluggish response. Larger values surrounding environment. Proper cooling can be
of external capacitance could also cause the module verified by measuring the case temperature. Peak
to become unstable. temperature (TREF) occurs at the position indicated
The Tunable Loop allows the user to externally adjust in Figure 16.
the voltage control loop to match the filter network Considerations include ambient temperature,
connected to the output of the module. The Tunable airflow, module power dissipation, and the need for
Loop is implemented by connecting a series R-C increased reliability. A reduction in the operating
between the SENSE(+) and TRIM pins of the module, temperature of the module will result in an increase
as shown in Fig. 16. This R-C allows the user to in reliability.
externally adjust the voltage loop feedback
The thermal data presented here is based on
compensation of the module.
physical measurements taken in a wind tunnel, using
automated thermo-couple instrumentation to
monitor key component temperatures: FETs, diodes,
control ICs, magnetic cores, ceramic capacitors,
opto-isolators, and module pwb conductors, while
controlling the ambient airflow rate and
temperature. For a given airflow and ambient
temperature, the module output power is increased,
until one (or more) of the components reaches its
maximum derated operating temperature, as
defined in IPC-9592. This procedure is then repeated
for a different airflow or ambient temperature until a
family of module output derating curves is obtained.
Figure 16. Circuit diagram showing connection of RTUNE andCTUNE to tune
the control loop of the module.

Table 1 shows the recommended values of R TUNE and

CTUNE for different values of ceramic output
capacitors up to 8000µF that might be needed for an
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Thermal Considerations (continued)

OUTPUT CURRENT Io (A)

Ambient Temperature, TA (oC)
Figure 17. Derating Output Current vs. local Ambient temperature and Airflow,
No Heat sink, Vin=48V, airflowfrom Vi(-) to Vi(+).

OUTPUT CURRENT Io (A)

For reliable operation with Vin=48V this temperature
should not exceed 100ºC at either TREF 1 or TREF 2, or
130°C at TREF3 for applications using forced
convection airflow without heat sink, or in cold plate
applications. The temperatures at either TREF 1 or
TREF 2 should not exceed 90°C, when using a 1in.
heat sink in forced convection airflow. The output
power of the module should not exceed the rated
power for the module as listed in the ordering Ambient Temperature, TA (oC)
Information table. Although the maximum TREF Figure 18. Derating Output Current vs. local Ambient temperature and Airflow,
temperature of the power modules is discussed 0.5” Heat sink, Vin=48V, airflow from Vi(-) to Vi(+).

above, you can limit this temperature to a lower

value for extremely high reliability.
OUTPUT CURRENT Io (A)

Figure 16. Case (TREF ) Temperature Measurement Location (top view). Ambient Temperature, TA (oC)

Thermal Derating Figure 19. Derating Output Current vs. local Ambient temperature and Airflow,
1.0” Heat sink, Vin=48V, airflow from Vi(-) to Vi(+).
Thermal derating is presented for different
applications in Figure 17, 18 and 19. The JRCW450U
module is mounted in a traditional open chassis or
cards with forced air flow. The module is cooled by
heat removal into a forced airflow that passes
through the interior of the module and over the top
base plate and/or attached heat sink. Conduction
cooled thermal derating is presented in Figure 20.
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Thermal Considerations (continued) with paste-through-hole Pb or Pb-free reflow process.
If additional information is needed, please consult with
your ABB representative for more details.
OUTPUT Power, Po (W)

Cold Plate (inside surface) Temperature, Tc (oC)

Figure 20. Derating Output Power in conduction cooling (cold plate)
applications, Vin=48V.

Layout Considerations
The JRCW450U power module series are constructed
using a single PWB with integral base plate; as such,
component clearance between the bottom of the
power module and the mounting (Host) board is
limited. Avoid placing copper areas on the outer layer
directly underneath the power module.
Post Solder Cleaning and Drying Considerations
Post solder cleaning is usually the final circuit-board
assembly process prior to electrical board testing.
The result of inadequate cleaning and drying can
affect both the reliability of a power module and the
testability of the finished circuit-board assembly. For
guidance on appropriate soldering, cleaning and
drying procedures, refer to ABB Board Mounted
Power Modules: Soldering and Cleaning Application
Note.
Through-Hole Lead-Free Soldering Information
The RoHS-compliant through-hole products use the
SAC (Sn/Ag/Cu) Pb-free solder and RoHS-compliant
components. They are designed to be processed
through single or dual wave soldering machines. The
pins have a RoHS-compliant finish that is compatible
with both Pb and Pb-free wave soldering processes.
A maximum preheat rate of 3oC/s is suggested. The
wave preheat process should be such that the
temperature of the power module board is kept
below 210oC. For Pb solder, the recommended pot
temperature is 2600C, while the Pb-free solder pot is
2700C max. The JRCW450U cannot be processed

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Mechanical Outline for Through-Hole Module
Dimensions are in millimeters and [inches].
Tolerances: x.x mm ±0.5 mm [x.xx in. ± 0.02 in.] (Unless otherwise indicated)
x.xx mm ± 0.25 mm [x.xxx in ± 0.010 in.]
*Top side label includes ABB name, product designation and date code.

Top View*

Side View**

Bottom View

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Mechanical Outline for Through-Hole Module (continue)

Pin Description
1 Vin(+)

2 ON/OFF

3 Baseplate

4 Vin(-)

5 Vout(-)

6 SENSE(-)

7 TRIM

8 SENSE(+)
9 Vout(+)

Recommended Pad Layout for Through Hole Module

Dimensions are in millimeters and [inches].
Tolerances: x.x mm ±0.5 mm [x.xx in. ± 0.02 in.] (Unless otherwise indicated)
x.xx mm ± 0.25 mm [x.xxx in ± 0.010 in.]

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Ordering Information
Please contact your ABB Sales Representative for pricing, availability and optional features.

Output Output
Input Voltage Efficiency Connector Type Product codes Ordering Codes
Voltage Current
48V (36-75Vdc) 48V 9.4A 94% Through hole JRCW450U641Z CC109168992
48V (36-75Vdc) 48V 9.4A 94% Through hole JRCW450U64-18Z 150022105
48V (36-75Vdc) 48V 9.4A 94% Through hole JRCW450U64-35Z 150034270
48V (36-75Vdc) 48V 9.4A 94% Through hole JRCW450U641-18Z 150021936
48V (36-75Vdc) 48V 9.4A 94% Through hole JRCW450U641-TZ CC109168984
48V (36-75Vdc) 48V 9.4A 94% Through hole JRCW450U64-18TZ CC109172838

Table 2. Device Codes

Characteristic Character and position Definition

Form Factor J J = Half Brick

Family Designator RC RC = Orca Family

Ratings

Input Voltage W W = Wide Range, 36V-75V

Output Power 450 450 = 450 Watts Maximum Output Power

Output Voltage U U = 48.0V nominal

Omit= Default Pin Length shown in mechanical Outline Figures

Pin Length 6 6 = Pin Length: 3.68 mm ±0.25mm (0.145 in.÷0.010 in.)
8 8 = Pin Length: 2.97 mm ±0.25mm (0.110 in.±0.010 in.)

Action following Omit = Latching Mode

Protective Shutdown 4 4 = Auto– restart following shutdown (Overcurrent/Overvoltage)
Options

Omit = Positive Logic

On/Off Logic
1 1 = Negative Logic

−
XY XY = Customer Specific Modified Code, Omit for Standard Code
Customer Specific 35 35 = Unthreaded insert standoffs, 4 places, and Uncut Pin length = 6
Option

Omit = M3 x 0.5 threaded heat sink insert standoffs, 4 places

Mechanical Features
18 18 = Unthreaded insert standoffs, 4 places

T Internal Compensation network optimized for Tunable Loop TM

Tunable Loop TM
applications

Omit = RoHS 5/6 Lead Based Solder Used

RoHS
Z Z = RoHS Complaint

Table 3. Device Options

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Version Date Description of the change

1.5 04-27-2022 Updated as per template , ROHS

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