Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation DC-DC High Voltage Power Supplies UM20*4

Form, Fit and Function Design: Spellman’s UM Series of printed circuit board mountable, high voltage modules offer a form, fit and function replacement for presently available commercially made units, while providing additional features and benefits at competitive pricing. Utilizing proprietary power conversion technology and Spellman's six decades of high voltage experience, these SMT based high voltage modules provide improved performance/reliabil ity and easier system integration at a lower cost when compared to the competition. Advanced Power Conversion Topology: UM converters use a proprietary zero voltage switching power conversion topology providing exceptional efficiency and inherent low noise and ripple. Radiated emissions are reduced compared to conventional switching topologies, minimizing or even eliminating the need to shield the unit from adjacent circuitry. The high voltage output is generated using a ferrite core high voltage step up transformer which feeds a half wave Cockcroft-Walton voltage multiplier to obtain the specified high voltage output. Due to the fixed, high frequency conversion rate the output capacitance is small resulting in minimal stored energy. Through the use of generously rated surge limiting resistors and a fast acting current loop, all units are fully arc and short circuit protected. Control and Regulation: The actual output voltage generated is sampled via a high impedance divider to create a voltage feedback signal. A current feedback signal is created via a current sense resistor in the low end return of the high voltage output circuitry. These two accurate ground referenced feedback signals are used to precisely regulate and control the units in addition to external monitoring purposes. Due to the UM’s unique converter topology it can provide full current into low impedance loads or even a short circuit. Standard units limit at 103% of maximum rated output current. Standard Interface: The Spellman UM Series interface provides current programming capability and positive polarity, buffered, low output imped­ance voltage and current monitor signals (zero to +4.64Vdc equals zero to full scale rated). A voltage programming input is provided where 0 to +4.64Vdc equals 0 to 100% of rated voltage. Current programmability allows the user to set where the unit will current limit, anywhere from 0 to 100% of maximum rated current. This feature is beneficial where less than full output current is desired, like in the case of protecting a sensitive load. The buffered low impedance voltage and current monitor signals can drive external circuitry directly, while minimizing loading and pickup effects. These features save the user the expense and implementation of external interface buffering circuitry while improving overall signal integrity. This standard interface is made available via a row of 13 pins with 0.1. pin spacing. A legacy interface (7 pins on a 0.2. spacing) that is compatible with presently available commercially made units can be provided by ordering the “L” option. Mechanical and Environmental Considerations: The UM Series are solid encapsulated, printed circuit board mountable, plastic cased converters. All units are encapsulat­ed using a silicon based potting material which is consider­ably lighter in weight than epoxy. Isolated, non grounded 2-56 machine screws thread into the module to securely mount it to the printed circuit board, relieving any stress on the interface pins. Mounting plates, brackets and flanged mounting options are also available. High voltage output is provided via a 36. (914.4mm) minimum length of appropriately rated high volt­age wire. Regulatory Approvals: Compliant to EEC EMC Directive. Compliant to EEC Low Voltage Directive. UL/CUL recognized, File E227588. RoHS Compliant. Features: 8kV to 40kV, Fixed Negative or Positive Polarity Output Power of 4, 15 and 30 Watts V/I Regulation with Automatic Crossover Control V/I Monitor Signals; +5V Ref Output CE listed and RoHS compliant