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| − | The MCE can alternatively be equipped with a 18–36Vin (24Vin nominal) switching supply designed for use in balloon-based experiments. | + | The MCE can alternatively be equipped with a 18–36Vin (24Vin nominal) switching supply designed for use in balloon-based experiments. |
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| + | == Schematic == | ||
| + | A preliminary schematics can be found [http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~mce/mcedocs/hardware/schematics/PowerSupplyVicor/C585-401-VPSU.pdf here] | ||
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| + | == Specification== | ||
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| + | ;DC Input Type | ||
| + | : 18-36V | ||
| + | : 3A from 24V to power one 3-MDM MCE48 crate (6A for two) | ||
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| + | ; DC output | ||
| + | : pVa: 6.1 to 6.3 V | ||
| + | : nVa: -6.1 to -6.3 V | ||
| + | : Vlvd: 4.4 to 4.7 V | ||
| + | : Vcore: 2.9 to 3.2 V | ||
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| + | ; Watts: 100W | ||
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| + | ; Regulated: Yes | ||
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| + | ; Efficiency: 75% | ||
| + | ; Dimensions (L x W x H): | ||
| + | : 24cm x 20cm x 5cm | ||
| + | ; Weight: | ||
| + | : <2kg and a 1m power cable is ~1kg | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | The Vicor supply is equipped with two Winchester connector to power two MCE48 crates. So far, we are able to use a Y cable and power two MCE48 from one connector. When we tried to use each connector separately, for some odd reason, we experienced higher noise performance. | ||
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| + | == Testing == | ||
* [[Testing VPA]] | * [[Testing VPA]] | ||
| + | == == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Vicor supply 1.jpg | File:Vicor supply 1.jpg | ||
Revision as of 12:27, 29 April 2013
Template:Hierarchy header The MCE can alternatively be equipped with a 18–36Vin (24Vin nominal) switching supply designed for use in balloon-based experiments.
Contents
Schematic
A preliminary schematics can be found here
Specification
- DC Input Type
- 18-36V
- 3A from 24V to power one 3-MDM MCE48 crate (6A for two)
- DC output
- pVa: 6.1 to 6.3 V
- nVa: -6.1 to -6.3 V
- Vlvd: 4.4 to 4.7 V
- Vcore: 2.9 to 3.2 V
- Watts
- 100W
- Regulated
- Yes
- Efficiency
- 75%
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 24cm x 20cm x 5cm
- Weight
- <2kg and a 1m power cable is ~1kg
Notes
The Vicor supply is equipped with two Winchester connector to power two MCE48 crates. So far, we are able to use a Y cable and power two MCE48 from one connector. When we tried to use each connector separately, for some odd reason, we experienced higher noise performance.
