BIAS Power Supply Module

BPW 4 Series Data Sheet

Single (Vo) or Dual (Vo & Vr) output
BPW 4-08-00, -08-33, -08-50
BPW 4-14-00, -14-33, -14-50
BPW 4-24-00
The BPW 4 Power Supply Module is an ideal solution for numer- Features
ous control applications in lighting, sensing, smart building and • Universal Input (85-308 VAC, 50/60Hz)
power distribution where operation from 277VAC mains is re- • Small Size—2.45 in3 [40.1 cm3]
quired. This low-cost supply provides up to four watts of output • Low no-load input power <30mW
power at 8, 14 and 24 VDC (Vo) and optional 3.3 and 5.0 VDC (Vr) • Constant power mode, not current limit
output for microprocessors, logic, timing circuits, transceivers, • 3000 VAC Isolation
sensors or other control functions. Incorporating a custom inte- • Up to 75% efficiency
grated circuit into a small package (2.45 in3 [40.1 cm3]) the BIAS • EN 55022, Class B; FCC Part 15, Class B
Module provides an immediate “drop-in” solution, requiring no • Meets UL/CSA and EN Product Safety (ITE)
additional external components.
Bias Power AC/DC power supplies are designed to be
Operating Specifications applied in two major categories of applications…
(@120VAC / 60 Hz / 25ºC unless otherwise specified) Auxiliary, where the Bias supply is one of two or more sup-
plies and provides power for standby, housekeeping, bias-
Electrical
ing or other requirements. Generally, these supply 3.3V or
Input Voltage Range 85 - 308 VAC (50/60Hz) 5.0V requirements from the Vr output. In some cases a
Input Surge Withstand 345V, < 30 sec small amount of Vo power is used.
4 W min. (60Hz) Second is as a main or utility supply where Bias is the only
Output Power (Pmax)
3.33 W min. (50Hz) supply and provides all power necessary for the product or
Efficiency ≥ 70% system. Both Vr and Vo supplies are often utilized for opti-
mum system performance.
Output Vo (Peak) 8, 14 or 24 VDC nom. +/- 5%
The characteristics of the Vo and Vr outputs are different
Line / Load Regulation Vo (Peak) +/- 1% Po < Pmax and each has application-specific benefits which can pro-
Temperature Regulation Vo (Peak) +/- 2% Po < Pmax vide high value to the system designer.
Ripple Vo (@120 Hz) 1.75 V p:p Vo is a voltage-regulated output which has a constant
(@ 100 kHz) 0.25 V p:p power mode instead of a conventional current limit. This
For Vo = 8V, Ir out 160mA max, Io+Ir ≤ 500mA output is best suited to drive mechanical relays, solenoids,
Output Vr, 3.3 volt (+/- 5%) For Vo = 14V, Ir out 70mA max, Io+Ir ≤ 285mA SSRs, capacitive loads, indicating lights, LEDs and as a
For Vo = 24V, Vr not available
source for isolated DC utility power which may be used
For Vo = 8V, Ir out 250mA max, Io+Ir ≤ 500mA directly or post-regulated with either a linear regulator or a
Output Vr, 5.0 volt (+/- 5%) For Vo = 14V, Ir out 83mA max, Io+Ir ≤ 285mA
DC/DC converter. Vo is self protecting, cannot be over-
For Vo = 24V, Vr not available
loaded and can be shorted indefinitely. The graceful transi-
No-load Consumption 30 mW typical @ Vin=120 VAC tion from voltage regulation to constant power along with
the wide range of product ratings, allows the designer to
Isolation 3000 VAC (meets UL / CSA & EN Product Safety)
select a supply tightly matched to the design load. There is
Earth Leakage @ 120 VAC < 10 uA no need to oversize a Bias Power supply. Unlike design-
your-own, or partially complete modules where significant
Short Circuit Protection Continuous, Pin ≤ 0.7 w @ Vin = 120 VAC
design margin is required, to stay far away from current
Reliability @ 25° C, MIL HDBK-217F > 500 Khr MTBF limit, Bias’s constant power alternative requires no such
over-spec’ing.
Thermal
Operating Temperature -30 to +70o C Vr is also a voltage-regulated output and is thermally pro-
tected from overload. It has very low output ripple capable
Operating Relative Humidity 0 – 95%, non-condensing
of driving microprocessors , logic, transceivers, sensors and
Storage Temperature -40 to +105o C other elements which require a low-noise, tightly-regulated
Mechanical supply. In addition, Vr is supplied internally by Vo. This
means that any capacitance added to Vo can increase the
Package Size (L x W x H) 1.91 x 1.31 x 0.98 inches [48.5 x 33.3 x 24.9 mm] hold-up time of Vr as well.
Safety *Note: maximum currents specified for constant voltage
Safety Compliance UL / EN 60950-1 2nd Ed. (CB Report Available) range only. See V-I curve on page 2 for Vo in constant
power range.
EMI Emissions EN 55022, Class B, FCC Part 15, Class B

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Specifications subject to change
 BIAS Power Supply Module
BPW 4 Series Data Sheet
Single (Vo) or Dual (Vo & Vr) output
BPW 4-08-00, -08-33, -08-50
BPW 4-14-00, -14-33, -14-50
BPW 4-24-00
No Load Pow e r VS Input Voltage
V - I, typical
150
12.00
130
Input Power (mW)

10.00
110 Constant Power Region
8.00

Vo, volts
90
6.00
70
4.00
50
2.00
30
0.00
10
85 110 135 160 185 210 235 260 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600

Input Voltage (Vac) Io, mA

EMI, Conducted, dBμV

EMI, Radiated Signal Strength, typical, dBμV/m

Output Regulation, Vo
24
Vo, volts f or 8, 14, 24

22
20 100% Load
18 50% Load
16 25% Load
14
12
10
8
6
0 8.3 16.6 24.9 33.2 41.5 49.8
Time, mSec

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Specifications subject to change
 BIAS Power Supply Module
BPW 4 Series Data Sheet
Single (Vo) or Dual (Vo & Vr) output
BPW 4-08-00, -08-33, -08-50
BPW 4-14-00, -14-33, -14-50
BPW 4-24-00

Part Number Designation

Part Number Output Configuration Vo Vr
BPW 4-08-00 Single output 8 VDC N/A
BPW 4-08-33 Dual Output 8 VDC 3.3 VDC
BPW 4-08-50 Dual Output 8 VDC 5.0 VDC
BPW 4-14-00 Single output 14 VDC N/A
BPW 4-14-33 Dual Output 14 VDC 3.3 VDC
BPW 4-14-50 Dual Output 14 VDC 5.0 VDC Pin Description
BPW 4-24-00 Single Output 24 VDC N/A
L1 Input High
For custom configurations, contact BIAS Power L2 Input Low

N/C No Connection

Vo Output

GND Ground

Vr Vr Output

N/C No Connection

Isolation, bottom view

Recommended Land Pattern, top view

NOTES
1. Pins 0.031” [0.787 mm] round
2. Pins extend 0.125” [3.175 mm]
below stand-offs

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Specifications subject to change
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