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Eriksson BPOW 00201-00152 UenTechnical Specification
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BMR491 series
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2009-07-10
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Key Features
• Industry standard low profile Quarter-brick
58.4 x 36.8 x 14.5 mm (2.30 x 1.45 x 0.57 in)
• High efficiency, typ. 97.2 % at 53 Vout, half load
• Fully regulated
• Input to output 1500V isolated
• Baseplate to enhance thermal performance
• Parallel operation supported
• PMBus compliant
• Flex power designer supported
• MTBF 7.7 Million hours

General Characteristics
• Input voltage range: 40-60 V
• Output voltage: 12 V
• Max output current: 108.3 A
• Max output power: 1300 W Safety Approvals Design for Environment
• Monotonic start-up
• Output over voltage protection
• Over temperature protection
• Output short-circuit protection Meets requirements in high-temperature
• Remote control lead-free soldering processes.
• Highly automated manufacturing ensures quality
• ISO 9001/14001 certified supplier

Contents
Ordering Information ............................................................. 2
General Information ............................................................. 2
Safety Specification ............................................................. 3
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................. 4

Electrical Specification
12.1 V, 108.3 A / 1300 W BMR491 0202/853 ................................ 8
12 V, 108.3 A / 1300 W BMR491 0203/851 .............................. 12

EMC Specification ........................................................... 16

Operating Information ........................................................... 20
Thermal Consideration ........................................................... 24
Connections ........................................................... 25
Mechanical Information ........................................................... 26
Soldering Information ........................................................... 28
Delivery Information ........................................................... 29
Product Qualification Specification ........................................................... 31
PMBus commands ........................................................... 32
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Ordering Information Mean steady-state failure rate,  Std. deviation, 

Product program Vin Output 129 nFailures/h 8.4 nFailures/h
12 V / 108.3 A, 1300 W,
BMR491 0203 / 851 40 - 60
baseplate MTBF (mean value) for the BMR491 series = 7.74 Mh.
BMR491 0202 / 853 40 - 60
12 V / 108.3 A, 1300 W, MTBF at 90% confidence level = 7.14 Mh
baseplate, active current sharing

Product number and Packaging Compatibility with RoHS requirements

BMR491 n1 n2 n3 n4 / n5 n6 n7 n8 The products are compatible with the relevant clauses and
Mechanical option x / requirements of the RoHS directive 2011/65/EU and 2015/863
/ and have a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight
Baseplate x
in homogeneous materials for lead, mercury, hexavalent
Hardware option x x /
chromium, PBB, PBDE, DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP and of
Configuration file / x x x 0.01% by weight in homogeneous materials for cadmium.
Delivery package / x
Exemptions in the RoHS directive utilized in Flex Power
products are found in the Statement of Compliance document.
Options Description

n1 0 = Standard pin length 5.33 mm(0.210 in.) Flex Power fulfills and will continuously fulfill all its obligations
2 = Lead length 3.69 mm(0.145 in.) (cut) under regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the
3 = Lead length 4.57 mm(0.180 in.) (cut) registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of
chemicals (REACH) as they enter into force and is through
n2 2 = Dual side baseplate product materials declarations preparing for the obligations to
communicate information on substances in the products.
n3 n4 02 = 40-60 Vin, 12 Vout, 1300W, isolated, DOSA 7 pin
digital interface, sense pin, active current sharing
Quality Statement
03 = 40-60 Vin, 12 Vout, 1300W, isolated, DOSA 7 pin The products are designed and manufactured in an industrial
digital interface, sense pin, power good pin environment where quality systems and methods like ISO
9000, Six Sigma, and SPC are intensively in use to boost the
n5 n6 n7 851 = CDA Configuration for 40-60 Vin, 12 Vout,
1300W, isolated, DOSA 7 pin digital interface, sense continuous improvements strategy. Infant mortality or early
pin, power good pin, n3n4 = 03 failures in the products are screened out and they are
subjected to an ATE-based final test. Conservative design
853 = CDA Configuration for 40-60 Vin, 12 Vout, rules, design reviews and product qualifications, plus the high
1300W, isolated, DOSA 7 pin digital interface, sense competence of an engaged work force, contribute to the high
pin, power good pin, active current sharing, n3n4 = 02 quality of the products.
xxx = Application Specific Configuration
Warranty
n8 Blank = foam tray (default option) for wave soldering Warranty period and conditions are defined in Flex Power
H = hard tray in dry pack for pin in paste General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Example: a 12V/ 1300W operating at 40-60Vin, through-hole mounted, 5.33mm
standard pin product with dual side baseplate, with DOSA 7-pin digital interface ,
sense pin and power good pin and in hard tray delivery package would be Limitation of Liability
BMR4910203/851H
Flex Power does not make any other warranties, expressed or
implied including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for
General Information
a particular purpose (including, but not limited to, use in life
Reliability support applications, where malfunctions of product can
The failure rate () and mean time between failures (MTBF= cause injury to a person’s health or life).
1/) is calculated at max output power and an operating
© Flex 2021
ambient temperature (TA) of +40°C. Flex Power Modules uses
Telcordia SR-332 Issue 4 Method 1 to calculate the mean The information and specifications in this technical
steady-state failure rate and standard deviation (). specification is believed to be correct at the time of
publication. However, no liability is accepted for
Telcordia SR-332 Issue 4 also provides techniques to estimate inaccuracies, printing errors or for any consequences
the upper confidence levels of failure rates based on the mean thereof. Flex Power reserves the right to change the
and standard deviation. contents of this technical specification at any time without
prior notice.
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Safety Specification following conditions is met:

General information • The input source provides supplementary or double or

reinforced insulation from the AC mains according to
Flex Power DC/DC converters and DC/DC regulators are IEC/EN/UL 62368-1.
designed in accordance with the safety standards • The input source provides functional or basic insulation
IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1 and UL 62368-1 Audio/video, from the AC mains and the product’s output is reliably
information and communication technology equipment - connected to protective earth according to
Part 1: Safety requirements IEC/EN/UL 62368-1.
IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 contains requirements to prevent injury For functional insulated products (see Safety Certificate)
or damage due to the following hazards: the output is considered as ES1 energy source if one of the
• Electrical shock following conditions is met:
• Electrically-caused fire • The input source provides double or reinforced
• Injury caused by hazardous substances insulation from the AC mains according to
• Mechanically-caused injury IEC/EN/UL 62368-1.
• Skin burn • The input source provides basic or supplementary
• Radiation-caused injury insulation from the AC mains and the product’s output is
reliably connected to protective earth according to
On-board DC/DC converters, Power interface modules and IEC/EN/UL 62368-1.
DC/DC regulators are defined as component power • The input source is reliably connected to protective
supplies. As components they cannot fully comply with the earth and provides basic or supplementary insulation
provisions of any safety requirements without “conditions of according to IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 and the maximum
acceptability”. Clearance between conductors and between input source voltage is 60 Vdc.
conductive parts of the component power supply and
conductors on the board in the final product must meet the
applicable safety requirements. Certain conditions of
acceptability apply for component power supplies with Galvanic isolation between input and output is verified in an
limited stand-off (see Mechanical Information for further electric strength test and the isolation voltage (V iso) meets
information). It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the voltage strength requirement for basic insulation
that the final product housing these components complies according to IEC/EN/UL 62368-1.
with the requirements of all applicable safety standards and
regulations for the final product. It is recommended to use a slow blow fuse at the input of
each DC/DC converter. If an input filter is used in the circuit
Component power supplies for general use shall comply the fuse should be placed in front of the input filter. In the
with the requirements in IEC/EN/UL 62368-1. Product rare event of a component problem that imposes a short
related standards, e.g. IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet, circuit on the input source, this fuse will provide the
and ETS-300132-2 Power interface at the input to telecom following functions:
equipment, operated by direct current (dc) are based on
IEC/EN/UL 60950-1 with regards to safety. • Isolate the fault from the input power source so as not
to affect the operation of other parts of the system
Flex Power DC/DC converters, Power interface modules • Protect the distribution wiring from excessive current
and DC/DC regulators are UL 62368-1 recognized and and power loss thus preventing hazardous overheating
certified in accordance with EN 62368-1. The flammability
rating for all construction parts of the products meet
requirements for V-0 class material according to
IEC 60695-11-10, Fire hazard testing, test flames – 50 W
horizontal and vertical flame test methods.

Isolated DC/DC converters

The product may provide basic or functional insulation
between input and output according to IEC/EN/UL 62368-1
(see Safety Certificate), different conditions shall be met if
the output of a basic or a functional insulated product shall
be considered as ES1 energy source.

For basic insulated products (see Safety Certificate) the

output is considered as ES1 energy source if one of the
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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Characteristics min typ max Unit
TP1 Operating Temperature (see Thermal Consideration section) -40 +125 °C
TS Storage temperature -55 +125 °C
VI Input voltage -0.5 +65 V
Viso Isolation voltage (input to output test voltage) 1500 Vdc
Viso Isolation voltage (input to baseplate test voltage) 1500 Vdc
Viso Isolation voltage (base plate to output test voltage), see Note 1 0 Vdc
Vtr Input voltage transient (tp 100 ms) +80 V
VRC Remote Control pin voltage -0.3 20 V

Note 1 : Baseplate is grounded to -OUT

Stress in excess of Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage. Absolute Maximum Ratings, sometimes referred to as no destruction limits, are
normally tested with one parameter at a time exceeding the limits in the Electrical Specification. If exposed to stress above these limits, function and performance
may degrade in an unspecified manner.

Fundamental Circuit Diagram

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Common Electrical Specification

This section includes parameter specifications common to all product versions within the product series. Typically, these are parameters defined
by the digital controller of the products. In the table below PMBus commands for configurable parameters are written in capital letters.

TP1 = -30 to +95 °C, VI = 40 to 60 V, unless otherwise specified under Conditions.

Typical values given at: TP1 = +25 °C, VI = 54 V, max IO, unless otherwise specified under Conditions:
BMR491XXXX/853 (Active current share)
Characteristics Conditions min typ max Unit
Switching Frequency 180 kHz
PMBus configurable
Switching Frequency Range, Note 1 150 200 kHz
fSW = FREQUENCY_SWITCH
1/TSW Switching Frequency Set-point Accuracy TP1 = +25 °C -2 2 %
External Sync Pulse Width 150 ns
Input Clock Frequency Drift Tolerance External sync -4 4 %

TINIT Initialization Time From VI > ~27 V to ready to be enabled 30 ms

TONdel_t Output voltage Enable by input voltage TINIT + TONdel
ot Total On Delay Time Enable by RC or CTRL pin TONdel
PMBus configurable
0 ms
Turn on delay duration
Output voltage
TONdel Range
On Delay Time 0 655 ms
TON_DELAY
Accuracy (actual delay vs set value) ±1 %
PMBus configurable
ms
Output voltage Turn off delay duration, Note 2 5
TOFFdel Off Delay Time Range
0 655 ms
TOFF_DELAY
Accuracy (actual delay vs set value), Note 3 ±1 %
Turn on ramp duration ms
200
Output voltage Turn off ramp duration
Disabled in standard configuration. Turn off
ms
TONrise / On/Off immediately upon expiration of Turn off delay.
TOFFfall Ramp Time Range
0 655 ms
(0-100%-0 of VO) TON_RISE/TOFF_FALL
Ramp time accuracy for standalone operation
±1 %
(actual ramp time vs set value)
States the level where the output voltage is
VIoff Input turn off range 30 35 60 V
disabled, PMBus configurable
States the level where the output voltage is
VIon Input turn on range 30 37 60 V
enabled, PMBus configurable.
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Characteristics Conditions min typ max Unit

PMBus configurable
8 VO
Rising
PG threshold
PMBus configurable
5 VO
Falling
Power Good, PG
POWER_GOOD_ON
PG thresholds range 0 100 % VO
VOUT_UV_FAULT_LIMIT

From VO reaching target to PG

PG delay 1 ms
assertion

IUVP threshold PMBus configurable 0 V

IUVP threshold range VIN_UV_FAULT_LIMIT 0-100 %VIN
IUVP hysteresis PMBus configurable 0 V
Input Under VIN_UV_FAULT_LIMIT-
IUVP hysteresis range 0 V
Voltage Protection, VIN_UV_WARN_LIMIT
IUVP Set point accuracy 1 %
IUVP response delay 100 μs
PMBus configurable
Fault response Ignore fault
VIN_UV_FAULT_RESPONSE
IOVP threshold PMBus configurable 65 V
IOVP threshold range VIN_OV_FAULT_LIMIT 0-100 %VIN
PMBus configurable
IOVP hysteresis VIN_OV_FAULT_LIMIT- 0 V
Input Over Voltage VIN_OV_WARN_LIMIT
Protection,
IOVP hysteresis range VIN_OV_WARN_LIMIT 0-100 %VIN
IOVP
Set point accuracy ±1 %
IOVP response delay 100 μs
PMBus configurable
Fault response Disable until Fault Cleared
VIN_OV_FAULT_RESPONSE
UVP threshold PMBus configurable 0 VO
UVP threshold range VOUT_UV_FAULT_LIMIT 0-100 %VO
OVP threshold PMBus configurable 15.6 VO
Output Voltage OVP threshold range VOUT_OV_FAULT_LIMIT 0-16 VO
Over/Under Voltage
Protection, UVP/OVP response time 100/50 μs
OVP/UVP
PMBus configurable
Ignore fault
VOUT_UV_FAULT_RESPONSE
Fault response
PMBus configurable
Disable until fault cleared
VOUT_OV_FAULT_RESPONSE
OCP threshold PMBus configurable 120 A
OCP threshold range IOUT_OC_FAULT_LIMIT 0-256 A
Over Current
Protection, Protection delay See Note 4 0 ms
OCP PMBus configurable
Note 5 MFR_IOUT_OC_FAULT_RESPONSE
Fault response Shutdown, 2 ms delay then shut down,
-Stand alone, see Note 6
no retry
-ACS
OTP threshold PMBus configurable 125 C
OTP threshold range OT_FAULT_LIMIT -50 +150 C
Over Temperature PMBus configurable
Protection, OTP hysteresis 35 C
OT_FAULT_LIMIT- OT_WARN_LIMIT
OTP, Note 7 PMBus configurable Shutdown, automatic restart when no
Fault response OT_FAULT_RESPONSE fault exists, ~90C @ the temperature
sensor
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Characteristics Conditions min typ max Unit

Input voltage
±125 mV
READ_VIN
Output voltage
±10 mV
READ_VOUT
Output current TP1 = 25 C, VO = 12.0 V ±0.25 A
Monitoring
READ_IOUT TP1 = -30 - 125 C, VO = 12.0 V ±2.5 A
Accuracy
Duty cycle No tolerance, Read value is the actual
READ_DUTY_CYCLE value applied by PWM controller
Temperature ±7 °C
Temperature sensor, -30 - 125 C
READ_TEMPERATURE_1

Current difference between products in a Max 2 x READ_IOUT monitoring

Steady state operation
current sharing group, Note 8 accuracy
Supported number of products in a current
3
sharing group

VOL Logic output low signal level 0.25 V

SCL, SDA, SYNC, GCB, SALERT,
PG
VOH Logic output high signal level Sink / source current = 4 mA 2.7 V

IOL Logic output low sink current 4 mA

IOH Logic output high source current 4 mA
VIL Logic input low threshold 1.1 V
SCL, SDA, CTRL, SYNC
VIH Logic input high threshold 2.1 V
CI_PIN Logic pin input capacitance SCL, SDA, CTRL, SYNC 10 pF
SCL, SDA, SALERT No internal pull-up
RCS_ Secondary Remote-Control logic pin
CTRL to +3.3V Note 9 47 kΩ
PU internal pull-up resistance

Supported SMBus Operating

fSMB 100 400 kHz
frequency
STOP bit to START bit
TBUF SMBus Bus free time 1.3 µs
See section SMBus – Timing
tset SMBus SDA setup time from SCL See section SMBus – Timing 100 ns
thold SMBus SDA hold time from SCL See section SMBus – Timing 0 ns
SMBus START/STOP condition
600 ns
setup/hold time from SCL
Tlow SCL low period 1.3 µs
Thigh SCL high period 0.6 50 µs

Note 1. There are configuration changes to consider when changing the switching frequency, see section Switching Frequency.
Note 2. A default value of 0 ms forces the device to Immediate Off behavior with TOFF_FALL ramp-down setting being ignored.
Note 3. The specified accuracy applies for off delay times larger than 4 ms. When setting 0 ms the actual delay will be 0 ms.
Note 4. According to the combination of command MFR_RESPONSE_UNIT_CFG and delay time set in IOUT_OC_FAULT_RESPONSE, see Appendix – PMBus
commands.
Note 5. Note that higher OCP threshold than specified may result in damage of the module at OC fault conditions.
Note 6. For current setting see Appendix – PMBus commands
Note 7. See section Over Temperature Protection (OTP).
Note 8. Only valid for Active Current Share (ACS).
Note 9. If configure the CTRL pin with internal Pull-up with command MFR_MULTI_PIN_CONFIG, see Appendix – PMBus commands.
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BMR 491 0202/853

Electrical Specification
12.1 V, 108.3 A / 1300 W

TP1 = -30 to +95ºC, VI = 40 to 60 V, unless otherwise specified under Conditions, see Note 1.
Typical values given at: TP1 = +25°C, VI= 54 V, max POTDP, unless otherwise specified under Conditions, see Note 1.
Additional Cout = 1 mF, Cin = 0.47 mF
Characteristics Conditions min typ max Unit
VI Input voltage range 40 60 V
VIoff Turn-off input voltage Decreasing input voltage 34 35 36 V
VIon Turn-on input voltage Increasing input voltage 36 37 38 V
CI Internal input capacitance VI = 54 V 9.5 µF
POMAX Output power maximum See Note 1 1300 W
Output power (Thermal Design
POTDP See Note 1 1300 W
Power)
50% of POMAX (650 W) 97.0
100% of POMAX (1300 W) 96.6
η Efficiency %
50% of POMAX (650 W), VI = 48 V 97.2
100% of POMAX (1300 W), VI = 48 V 96.6
Pd Power Dissipation 100% of POMAX, VI = 54V 47.0 65 W
Pli Input idling power PO = 0 W, VI = 54 V 8.1 W
PRC Input standby power VI = 54 V (turned off with RC) 0.54 W
0-100 % of POMAX 0-100 % of max
fs Switching frequency 175 180 184 kHz
POTDP

Output voltage initial setting and TP1 = +25°C, VI = 54 V, PO = 0 W

VOi 12.07 12.1 12.13 V
accuracy See Note 2
0-100% of POMAX
Output voltage tolerance band 11.54 12.34 V
VI = 40 – 60 V
Output adjust range 0-100% of max POMAX, see Note 1 8 13.2 V
VO Idling voltage PO = 0 W, see Note 2 12.01 12.14 V
Line regulation VI = 40 - 60 V, 0-100% of POMAX 15 mV
Load regulation VI = 54 V, 0-100% of POMAX 220 mV
Load transient VI = 54 V, Load step 25-75-25% of
Vtr ±500 mV
voltage deviation POMAX, di/dt = 2 A/μs.
ttr Load transient recovery time See Note 3 180 µs

tr Ramp-up time VI = 40-60 V, 200 ms

(from 0−100% of VOi) 0-100% of POMAX
Start-up time See Note 1
ts 230 ms
(from VI connection to 90% of VOi)
tRC RC start-up time 100% of POMAX 201 ms
Sink current 0.13 mA
RC Trigger level RC-voltage 1.7 V
Response time 1.5 mS
IO Output current VI = 40 - 60 V, see Note 1 0 108.3 A
Ilim Current limit threshold TP1 = +25°C 120 A
Isc Short circuit current TP1 = +25ºC, Irms, see Note 4 - A
Cout Recommended Capacitive Load TP1 = +25ºC 470 1000 15000 µF
See ripple & noise section,
VOac Output ripple & noise 100 mVp-p
100% of POMAX
Output over voltage protection 15.6 V
OVP
Input over voltage protection 70 V
Note 1: The maximum output current is limited to 108.3A. the maximum power (Maximum power = peak power) is ≤1300W the continuous power (TDP, Thermal Design Power) is ≤1300W,
depending on thermal conditions.
Note 2: Due to the active current share algorithm, a positive offset of 0-100 mV will be added to these numbers.
Note 3: Cout = 3.56 mF (7x470 µF + 270 µF; 16SEPC, Panasonic, low ESR, POLYMER cap.)
Note 4: Shut down immediately and do not restart when triggering OCP protection level.
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Typical Characteristics BMR 491 0202/853

12.1 V, 108.3 A / 1300 W
Efficiency Power Dissipation

[%] [W]
98.0 50
40 V 40 V
97.5
97.0 48 V 40 48 V
96.5
54 V 54 V
96.0 30
95.5 60 V 60 V
95.0 20
94.5
94.0 10
93.5
93.0 0
100 300 500 700 900 1100 1300 [W] 100 300 500 700 900 1100 1300 [W]

Efficiency vs. load current and input voltage at TP1 = +25C Dissipated power vs. load current and input voltage at TP1 = +25°C

Output Power Derating – Baseplate – 54Vin Output Power Derating – 1” Heat Sink – 54Vin

W W
1300 1300
4.0 m/s 4.0 m/s
1100 1100

900 3.0 m/s 900 3.0 m/s

700 700
2.0 m/s 2.0 m/s
500 500

300 1.0 m/s 300 1.0 m/s

100 100
0 20 40 60 80 100 [°C] 0 20 40 60 80 100 [°C]

Available output power vs. ambient air temperature and airflow. Available output power vs. ambient air temperature and airflow.
See Thermal Consideration section. See Thermal Consideration section.

Line Characteristics – typical Available Power

[VO] [W]
13 1600
12.5 Vout
1400 Pout
12
11.5 1200
11
10.5 1000
10
800
9.5
9 600
40 45 50 55 60 [VI] 40 45 50 55 60 [VI]

Output voltage vs. input voltage atTBD

TP1 = +90°C Available output power vs. input voltage , TP1 = +90°C
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Typical Characteristics BMR 491 0202/853

12.1 V, 108.3 A / 1300 W
Power loss @ elevated temperature Simplified 2-resistor thermal model

W
80
40 V
70
60 48 V
50
54 V
40
30
20
10
0
100 300 500 700 900 1100 1300 [W]

Efficiency vs. load current and input voltage at TP1 = +95C Thermal model at TP1 = +125°C

Maximum Output Power Maximum Allowed Power Loss

Available output power vs. pin and baseplate temperature Maximum allowed allowed thermal power (restriction by POMAX might
See Thermal Consideration section. occur)
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Typical Characteristics BMR 491 0202/853

12.1 V, 108.3 A / 1300 W

Start-up Shut-down

Start-up enabled by connecting VI at: Top trace: output voltage 5 V/div. Shut-down enabled by disconnecting VI at: Top trace: output voltage 5 V/div.
TP1 = +25°C, VI = 54 V, Bottom trace: input voltage 50 V/div. TP1= +25°C, VI = 54 V, Bottom trace: input voltage 50 V/div.
IO = 108.3 A constant resistance. Time scale: 50 ms/div IO = 108.3 A resistive load. Time scale: 1 ms/div.

Output Ripple & Noise Output Load Transient Response

Output voltage ripple at: Trace: output voltage 50 mV/div. Output voltage response to load current step- Top trace: output voltage 1 V/div.
TP1= +25°C, VI = 54 V, Time scale: 2 µs/div. change 27-81-27 A (2 A/µs) at: Bottom trace: load current 50 A/div.
IO = 108.3 A constant resistance. TP1=+25°C, VI = 54 V. Time scale: 2 ms/div.
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Electrical Specification
12 V, 108.3 A / 1300 W
TP1 = -30 to +95ºC, VI = 40 to 60 V, unless otherwise specified under Conditions, see Note 1
Typical values given at: TP1 = +25°C, VI= 54 V, max POTDP, unless otherwise specified under Conditions, see Note 1.
Additional Cout = 1 mF, Cin = 0.47 mF
Characteristics Conditions min typ max Unit
VI Input voltage range 40 60 V
VIoff Turn-off input voltage Decreasing input voltage 34 35 36 V
VIon Turn-on input voltage Increasing input voltage 36 37 38 V
CI Internal input capacitance VI = 54 V 9.5 µF
POMAX Output power maximum See Note 1 1300 W

POTDP Output power (Thermal Design See Note 1 1300 W

Power)
50% of POMAX (650 W) 97.0
100% of POMAX (1300 W) 96.6
η Efficiency %
50% of POMAX (650 W), VI = 48 V 97.2
100% of POMAX (1300 W), VI = 48 V 96.6
Pd Power Dissipation 100% of POMAX, VI = 54V 47.0 65 W
Pli Input idling power PO = 0 W, VI = 54 V 8.1 W
PRC Input standby power VI = 54 V (turned off with RC) 0.54 W
Switching frequency change to 0-100 % of POMAX 0-100 % of max
fs 175 180 184 kHz
ripple freq POTDP

Output voltage initial setting and

VOi TP1 = +25°C, VI = 54 V, PO = 0 W 11.97 12 12.03 V
accuracy
0-100% of POMAX
Output voltage tolerance band 11.76 12.24 V
VI = 40 – 60 V
Output adjust range 0-100% of max POMAX, see Note 1 8 13.2 V
VO Idling voltage PO = 0 W 11.91 12.04 V
Line regulation VI = 40 - 60 V, 0-100% of POMAX 15 mV
Load regulation VI = 54 V, 0-100% of POMAX 10 mV
Load transient VI = 54 V, Load step 25-75-25% of
Vtr ±500 mV
voltage deviation POMAX, di/dt = 2 A/μs.
ttr Load transient recovery time See Note 2 180 µs

tr Ramp-up time VI = 40-60 V, 10 ms

(from 0−100% of VOi) 0-100% of POMAX
Start-up time See Note 1
ts 40 ms
(from VI connection to 90% of VOi)
tRC RC start-up time 100% of POMAX 11 ms
Sink current 0.13 mA
RC Trigger level RC-voltage 1.7 V
Response time 1.5 mS
IO Output current VI = 40 - 60 V, see Note 1 0 108.3 A
Ilim Current limit threshold TP1 = +25°C 120 A
Isc Short circuit current TP1 = +25ºC, Irms, see Note 3 15.8 A
Cout Recommended Capacitive Load TP1 = +25ºC 470 1000 15000 µF
See ripple & noise section,
VOac Output ripple & noise 100 mVp-p
100% of POMAX
Output over voltage protection 15.6 V
OVP
Input over voltage protection 70 V
Note 1: The maximum output current is limited to 108.3A. the maximum power (Maximum power = peak power) is ≤1300W the continuous power (TDP, Thermal Design Power) is ≤1300W, depending on thermal conditions.
Note 2: Cout = 3.56 mF (7x470 µF + 270 µF; 16SEPC, Panasonic, low ESR, POLYMER cap.)
Note 3: Hiccup short circuit protection; RMS output current is the presented.
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Typical Characteristics BMR 491 0203/851

12 V, 108.3 A / 1300 W
Efficiency Power Dissipation

[%] [W]
98.0 50
40 V 40 V
97.5
97.0 48 V 40 48 V
96.5
54 V 54 V
96.0 30
95.5 60 V 60 V
95.0 20
94.5
94.0 10
93.5
93.0 0
100 300 500 700 900 1100 1300 [W] 100 300 500 700 900 1100 1300 [W]

Efficiency vs. load current and input voltage at TP1 = +25C Dissipated power vs. load current and input voltage at TP1 = +25°C

Output Power Derating – Baseplate – 54Vin Output Power Derating – 1” Heat Sink – 54Vin

W W
1300 1300
4.0 m/s 4.0 m/s
1100 1100

900 3.0 m/s 900 3.0 m/s

700 700
2.0 m/s 2.0 m/s
500 500

300 1.0 m/s 300 1.0 m/s

100 100
0 20 40 60 80 100 [°C] 0 20 40 60 80 100 [°C]

Available output power vs. ambient air temperature and airflow. Available output power vs. ambient air temperature and airflow.
See Thermal Consideration section. See Thermal Consideration section.

Line Characteristics – typical Available Power

[VO] [W]
13 1600
12.5 Vout
1400 Pout
12
11.5 1200
11
10.5 1000
10
800
9.5
9 600
40 45 50 55 60 [VI] 40 45 50 55 60 [VI]

Output voltage vs. input voltage atTBD

TP1 = +90°C Available output power vs. input voltage , TP1 = +90°C
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Typical Characteristics BMR 491 0203/851

12 V, 108.3 A / 1300 W
Power loss @ elevated temperature Simplified 2-resistor thermal model

W
80
40 V
70
60 48 V
50
54 V
40
30
20
10
0
100 300 500 700 900 1100 1300 [W]

Efficiency vs. load current and input voltage at TP1 = +95C Thermal model at TP1 = +125°C

Maximum Output Power Maximum Allowed Power Loss

Available output power vs. pin and baseplate temperature Maximum allowed allowed thermal power (restriction by POMAX might
See Thermal Consideration section. occur)
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Typical Characteristics BMR 491 0202/851

12.1 V, 108.3 A / 1300 W
yt
Start-up Shut-down

Start-up enabled by connecting VI at: Top trace: output voltage 5 V/div. Shut-down enabled by disconnecting VI at: Top trace: output voltage 5 V/div.
TP1 = +25°C, VI = 54 V, Bottom trace: input voltage 50 V/div. TP1= +25°C, VI = 54 V, Bottom trace: input voltage 50 V/div.
IO = 108.3 A resistive load. Time scale: 10 ms/div IO = 108.3 A resistive load. Time scale: 1 ms/div.

Output Ripple & Noise Output Load Transient Response

Output voltage ripple at: Trace: output voltage 50 mV/div. Output voltage response to load current step- Top trace: output voltage 1 V/div.
TP1= +25°C, VI = 54 V, Time scale: 2 µs/div. change 27-81-27 A (2 A/µs) at: Bottom trace: load current 50 A/div.
IO = 108.3 A resistive load. TP1=+25°C, VI = 54 V. Time scale: 2 ms/div.
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EMC Specification
Conducted EMI measured according to EN55022 / EN55032,
CISPR 22 / CISPR 32 and FCC part 15J (see test set-up).
The fundamental switching frequency is 180 kHz for BMR491.
The EMI characteristics below is measured at VI = 54 V and
max IO.

Conducted EMI Input terminal value (typ)

EMI with filter, EN55022 Test method and limits are the same as
EN55032.

EMI without filter. EN55032 Test method and limits are the
same as EN55022. 470 uF 100V input capacitor and 2x 470
uF 16 V OS-CON output capacitor used.

Optional external filter for class B

Suggested external input filter in order to meet class B in
EN 55022 / EN 55032, CISPR 22 / CISPR 32 and FCC part
15J.
Test set-up.

Layout recommendations
The radiated EMI performance of the product will depend on
the PWB layout and ground layer design. It is also important
to consider the stand-off of the product. If a ground layer is
used, it should be connected to the output of the product and
the equipment ground or chassis.

A ground layer will increase the stray capacitance in the PWB

and improve the high frequency EMC performance.
Output ripple and noise
Output ripple and noise measured according to figure below.
Filter components: See Design Note 022 for detailed information.
C1 = 470 F (e-lyt) L1 = 1.3 mH
C2 = 4 x 10 F (MLCC) C4, C5 = 4.7 nF (MLCC)
C3 = 4 x 4.7 F (MLCC)

Output ripple and noise test setup

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Power Management Overview PMBus Addressing

This product is equipped with a PMBus interface. The product The following figure and table show recommended resistor
incorporates a wide range of readable and configurable power values with min and max voltage range for hard-wiring PMBus
management features that are simple to implement addresses (series E96, 1% tolerance resistors suggested):
with a minimum of external components. Additionally, the
product includes protection features that continuously
safeguard the load from damage due to unexpected system
faults. A fault is also shown as an alert on the SALERT pin.
The following product parameters can continuously be
monitored by a host: Input voltage, output voltage/current,
duty cycle and internal temperature.

The product is delivered with a default configuration suitable

for a wide range operation in terms of input voltage, output
voltage, and load. The configuration is stored in an internal
Non-Volatile Memory (NVM). All power management
functions can be reconfigured using the PMBus interface
Schematic of connection of address resistors, (SA0 is optional).
Throughout this document, different PMBus commands are
referenced. A detailed description of each command is Resulting address with
provided in the appendix at the end of this specification. SA1 Index RSA1 [k] MFR_OFFSET_ADDRESS = 96d

The Flex Power Designer software suite can be used to 0 10 96d (0x60)
configure and monitor this product via the PMBus interface. 1 15 97d (0x61)
For more information please contact your local Flex sales
2 21 98d (0x62)
representative.
3 28 99d (0x63)
SMBus Interface 4 35.7 100d (0x64)
This product provides a PMBus digital interface that enables
5 45.3 101d (0x65)
the user to configure many aspects of the device operation as
well as to monitor the input and output voltages, output 6 56.2 102d (0x66)
current and device temperature. The product can be used 7 69.8 103d (0x67)
with any standard two-wire I2C (master must allow for clock
stretching) or SMBus host device. In addition, the product is 8 88.7 104d (0x68)
compatible with PMBus version 1.3 and includes an SALERT 9 107 105d (0x69)
line to help mitigate bandwidth limitations related to
10 130 106d (0x6A)
continuous fault monitoring. The product supports 100 kHz
and 400 kHz bus clock frequency only. The PMBus signals, 11 158 107d (0x6B)
SCL, SDA and SALERT require passive pull-up resistors as 12 191 108d (0x6C)
stated in the SMBus Specification. Pull-up resistors are
required to guarantee the rise time as follows: 13 232 109d (0x6D)
Eq. 7  = RP C p  1us
where Rp is the pull-up resistor value and Cp is the bus load. The SA1 pin can be configured with a resistor to DGND or
The maximum allowed bus load is 400 pF. The pull-up -Out according to the following equation:
resistor should be tied to an external supply between 2.7 to
PMBus Address(decimal) = SA1 index + MFR_OFFSET_ADDRESS
3.8 V, which should be present prior to or during power-up. If
the proper power supply is not available, voltage dividers may
If the calculated PMBus address is 0, 11 or 12, PMBus
be applied. Note that in this case, the resistance in the
address 127 is assigned instead. From a system point of
equation above corresponds to parallel connection of the
view, the user shall also be aware of further limitations of the
resistors forming the voltage divider.
addresses as stated in the PMBus Specification. It is not
recommended to keep the SA1 pin left open. See section
It is recommended to always use PEC (Packet Error Check)
MFR_OFFSET_ADDRESS (0xEE) how to set the command
when communicating via PMBus. There is an optional setting
to utilize single address pin option. Specific variants may
that makes PEC required which further increase
already have a default non-zero value set for
communication robustness. This can be configured by setting
MFR_OFFSET_ADDRESS.
bit 7 in command MFR_SPECIAL_OPTIONS (0xE0).
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I2C/SMBus – Timing Fault & Warning Status PMBus Command

STATUS_BYTE
Overview, Power Good STAUS_WORD
Output voltage level STATUS_VOUT
Output current level STATUS _IOUT
Input voltage level STATUS_INPUT
Temperature level STATUS_TEMPERATURE
PMBus communication STATUS_CML
Miscellaneous STATUS_MFR_SPECIFIC
Setup and hold times timing diagram
The setup time, tset, is the time data, SDA, must be stable
Black Box/ Event Recorder
before the rising edge of the clock signal, SCL. The hold time
Overview
thold, is the time data, SDA, must be stable after the rising
A black box, or history event recorder, is provided to capture
edge of the clock signal, SCL. If these times are violated
brick data at the time of fault occurrence. The intent is to
incorrect data may be captured or meta-stability may occur
assist in fault diagnosis.
and the bus communication may fail. All standard SMBus
protocols must be followed, including clock stretching. This
- 48 life cycle & fault & events, first in - first out
product supports the BUSY flag in the status commands to
• status flags according to PMBus spec part II rev 1.3
indicate product being too busy for SMBus response. A bus-
free time delay between every SMBus transmission (between • life cycle events such as
every stop & start condition) must occur. Refer to the SMBus o boot
specification, for SMBus electrical and timing requirements. o fault event recorder erased
Note that an additional delay of 5 ms has to be inserted in o VinOff/VinOn
case of storing the RAM content into the internal non-volatile o Vin drop out
memory. - 24 event slots are dedicated for faults
• Fault events are defined by setting
SMBALERT_MASK
Monitoring via PMBus
• The default configuration defines following faults:
It is possible to continuously monitor a wide variety of
o VOUT UV Fault
parameters through the PMBus interface. These include, but
o VOUT OV Fault
are not limited to, the parameters listed in the table below.
o VIN UV Fault
o VIN OV Fault
Parameter PMBus Command o IOUT UC Fault
Input voltage READ_VIN o IOUT OC Fault
Output voltage READ_VOUT o UT Fault
o OT Fault
Output current READ_IOUT - First in - first out (in case the event recorder was not erased
Temperature * READ_TEMPERATURE_1 the oldest event gets discarded as new events are recorded)
- When memory is full, the oldest 4 events are erased. A “full”
Switching Frequency READ_FREQUENCY
event recorder therefore contains a minimum of 20 fault
Duty cycle READ_DUTY_CYCLE events and 20 life cycle events.
*Reports the temperature from temperature sensor set in command - Reading the event recorder involves setting the index
0xDC, internal (controller IC)/external (temp sensor). (PMBus write byte) and reading the indexed event (PMBus
read block)
Monitoring Faults - Ability to clear the section of the event recorder that are
Fault conditions can be detected using the SALERT pin, dedicated for faults
which will be asserted low when any number of pre-
configured fault or warning conditions occurs. The SALERT An event contains following information:
pin will be held low until faults and/or warnings are cleared by - EventID# < 2^16
the CLEAR_FAULTS command, or until the output voltage - Time stamp 100 ms resolution < 13.6 years
has been re-enabled. It is possible to mask which fault - Status Word, non sticky bits
conditions should not assert the SALERT pin by the command - Status bytes for all PMBus status registers, non-
SMBALERT_MASK. In response to the SALERT signal, the sticky bits
user may read a number of status commands to find out what - Telemetry for Vin, Vout, Iout and temperature
fault or warning condition occurred, see table below. (resolution below)
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Black Box/ Event Recorder resolution for telemetry • An ERASE_OVFL_EVENT indicates that the event
Following resolutions are valid recorder was overloaded while erasing old records
• Vin: 0.5 V but did recover
• Vout: 2^(VoutMode+8) V
o e.g. if VoutMode = -11, Vout resolution is Reading the event recorder
2^(-11+8) = 2^-3 = 125 mV EVENT_INDEX
• Iout: Resolution depends on Writing to this command sets current index to read by the
IOUT_OC_FAULT_LIMIT READ_EVENT command. It also provides means to clear the
o e.g. if IOUT_OC_FAULT_LIMIT < 85 A, Iout fault section of the event recorder and finding the newest
resolution is 0.5 A) event (equal to number of events stored in the event recorder)
• Temperature: 1 °C
Write byte Read after write
Unit off status codes 0 – 47 same value as written.
Applies only to the life cycle section of the event recorder 254 Index of newest record in the life cycle
section of the event recorder.
When the Status Word in an event is 0x0040 (Unit off) the 255 Index of newest record in the fault section
StatusMfr byte indicates if the unit was turned on or off and of the event recorder.
with what source. 0xAA 0xAA. The fault section of the event
• Bit 0: Source is internal configuration recorder is cleared.
• Bit 1: Source is Primary RC
• Bit 2: Source is Secondary RC For all the above; READ_EVENT is prepared for reading the
• Bit 3: Source is PMBus index that was written.
Index 0-23 refers to the fault section of the event recorder
• Bit 4: 0: unit was turned off, 1: unit was turned on
Index 24-47 refers to the life cycle section of the event
recorder
Power Good status codes
Applies only to the life cycle section of the event recorder
READ_EVENT
When the Status Word in an event is 0x0800 (Power Good)
One event, prepared by writing to EVENT_INDEX, are read
the StatusMfr byte indicates if PG was asserted or de-
as a 23 byte block.
asserted. 1 means power is not good, 2 means power is good
Notes
Manufacturer status codes (StatusMfr)
When status word is 0x0001 a system event is reported in the • When clearing the fault section of the event recorder,
StatusMfr byte: the event id number is reset but time stamp data is
kept
• 0x01 BOOT_EVENT
• Clearing the fault section of the event recorder takes
• 0x02 INPUT_LOW_ EVENT
typically 121 ms. During this time fault handling is
• 0x04 CANCEL_EVENT
disabled and a PMBus host must not access the unit.
• 0x08 ERASE_EVENT
• Reading an empty event will return 0xFF in all bytes.
• 0x10 CLR_EVENT
• Setting up the event record (after indexing with the
• 0x20 ERASE_OVFL_EVENT EVENT_INDEX command) takes typically 30 us.
Reading within this time frame will return
All codes apply to the life cycle section of the event recorder. unpredictable result.
Only INPUT_LOW_DETECT, CANCEL_EVENT and PMBUS command details
ERASE_OVFL_EVENT apply to the fault section of the event EVENT_INDEX (read/write byte 0xDB)
recorder. Offset value 0-47. 0 is always the oldest event in the fault
section of the event recorder. 24 is the oldest event in the life
• The BOOT_EVENT records time data when needed cycle section. For other options see above.
• An INPUT_LOW_ EVENT might be recorded at shut
down. The purpose of this event is to store time data
at shutdown unless it has already been stored
• The maximum time between two events is 2.1 years.
READ_EVENT (read block 0xD7)
A time out will be recorded as a CANCEL_EVENT
• An ERASE_EVENT is recorded in the life cycle
section when the fault section is cleared
• A CLR_EVENT is recorded in the life cycle section
when a CLEAR_FAULTS command is sent to the
unit
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Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) The RC pin has an internal pull up resistor.

The product incorporates two Non-Volatile Memory areas for
storage of the PMBus command values; the Default NVM and The external device must provide a minimum required sink
the User NVM. The Default NVM is pre-loaded with Flex current >0.5 mA to guarantee a voltage not higher than
factory default values. The Default NVM is write-protected and maximum voltage on the RC pin (see Electrical characteristics
can be used to restore the Flex factory default values through table). When the RC pin is left open, the voltage generated on
the command RESTORE_DEFAULT_ALL (0x12). the RC pin is max 5 V. The standard product is provided with
The User NVM is pre-loaded with Flex factory default values. “negative logic” RC and will be off until the RC pin is
The User NVM is writable and open for customization. The connected to the –In. To turn off the product the RC pin
values in NVM are loaded during initialization according to should be left open. In situations where it is desired to have
section Initialization Procedure, where after commands can the product to power up automatically without the need for
be changed through the PMBus Interface. The control signals or a switch, the RC pin shall be wired directly
STORE_USER_ALL (0x15) command will store the changed to –In.
parameters to the User NVM.
Remote Control (secondary side)
Operating Information The CTRL-pin can be configured as remote control via the
PMBus interface. In the default configuration the CTRL-pin is
Input Voltage disabled and floating. The output can be configured to internal
The input voltage range 40 to 60 Vdc meets the requirements pull-up to 3.3 V using the MFR_MULTI_PIN_CONFIG (0xF9)
for normal input voltage range in –48 Vdc systems, -40.5 to - command. The logic options for the secondary remote control
57.0 V. At input voltages exceeding 60 V, the power loss will can be positive or negative logic. The logic option for the
be higher than at normal input voltage and T P1 must be limited secondary remote control is easily configured via
to absolute max +125°C. The absolute maximum continuous ON_OFF_CONFIG (0x02) using Flex Power Designer
input voltage is 65 Vdc. software command, see also MFR_MULTI_PIN_CONFIG
section. When not used it is recommended to connect the
Short duration transient disturbances can occur on the DC CTRL pin to DGND.
distribution and input of the product when a short circuit fault
occurs on the equipment side of a protective device (fuse or Input and Output Impedance
circuit breaker). The voltage level, duration and energy of the The impedance of both the input source and the load will
disturbance are dependent on the particular DC distribution interact with the impedance of the product. It is important that
network characteristics and can be sufficient to damage the the input source has low characteristic impedance. Minimum
product unless measures are taken to suppress or absorb this recommended external input capacitance is 470 µF. The
energy. The transient voltage can be limited by capacitors and electrolytic capacitors will be degraded in low temperature.
other energy absorbing devices like zener diodes connected The needed input capacitance in low temperature should be
across the positive and negative input conductors at a number equivalent to 470 µF at 20°C. The performance in some
of strategic points in the distribution network. The end-user applications can be enhanced by addition of external
must secure that the transient voltage will not exceed the capacitance as described under External Decoupling
value stated in the Absolute maximum ratings. ETSI TR Capacitors. If the input voltage source contains significant
100 283 examines the parameters of DC distribution networks inductance, the addition of a low ESR ceramic capacitor of 22
and provides guidelines for controlling the transient and – 100 µF capacitor across the input of the product will ensure
reduce its harmful effect. stable operation. The minimum required capacitance value
depends on the output power and the input voltage. The
Turn-on and -off Input Voltage higher output power the higher input capacitance is needed.
The product monitors the input voltage and will turn on and A minor leakage current in standby mode might over time
turn off at configured thresholds (see Electrical Specification). build up a few volts if not taken care of with external load.
The turn-on input voltage voltage threshold is set higher than
the corresponding turn-off threshold. Hence, there is a External Decoupling Capacitors
hysteresis between turn-on and turn-off input voltage levels. When powering loads with significant dynamic current
requirements, the voltage regulation at the point of load can
Remote Control (RC) be improved by addition of decoupling capacitors at the load.
The products are fitted with a remote The most effective technique is to locate low ESR ceramic
control function referenced to the and electrolytic capacitors as close to the load as possible,
primary negative input connection using several parallel capacitors to lower the effective ESR.
(-In), with negative and positive logic The ceramic capacitors will handle high-frequency dynamic
options available. The RC function load changes while the electrolytic capacitors are used to
allows the product to be turned on/off handle low frequency dynamic load changes. It is equally
by an external device like a important to use low resistance and low inductance PWB
semiconductor or mechanical switch. layouts and cabling.
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External decoupling capacitors will become part of the Soft-start Power Up

product’s control loop. The control loop is optimized for a wide The default rise time for a single product is 10 ms. When
range of external capacitance and the maximum starting by applying input voltage the control circuit boot-up
recommended value that could be used without any additional time adds an additional 25 ms delay. The soft-start and soft-
analysis is found in the Electrical specification. stop control functionality allows the output voltage to ramp-up
The ESR of the capacitors is a very important parameter. and ramp-down with defined timing with respect to the control
Stable operation is guaranteed with a verified ESR value of the output. This can be used to control inrush current and
of >1 mΩ across the output connections. manage supply sequencing of multiple controllers.
For further information please contact your local Flex Power The rise time is the time taken for the output to ramp to its
Modules representative. target voltage, while the fall time is the time taken for the
output to ramp down from its regulation voltage to 0 V. The
Remote Sense TON_DELAY (0x60) time sets a delay from when the output is
enabled until the output voltage starts to ramp up. The
The products have remote sense that can be used to
TOFF_DELAY (0x64) delay time sets a delay from when the
compensate for voltage drops between the output and the
output is disabled until the output voltage starts to ramp down.
point of load. The sense traces should be located close to the
PWB ground layer to reduce noise susceptibility. The remote
sense circuitry will compensate a voltage drop between output
Output
pins and the point of load that is as high as 10% of the output control
voltage.
On On Off Off
If the remote sense is not needed +Sense should be Delay Ramp Delay Ramp
connected to +Out and –Sense should be connected to –Out. Time time Time Time
To be able to use remote sense the converter must be
equipped with a digital header.
VOUT
The product provides a PMBus digital interface that enables
the user to configure many aspects of the device operation as
well as monitor the input and output parameters. Illustration of Soft-Start and Soft-Stop.
The Flex Power Designer software suite can be used to By default, soft-stop is disabled, and the regulation of output
configure and monitor this product via the PMBus interface. voltage stops immediately when the output is disabled. Soft-
For more information, please contact your local Flex sales stop can be enabled through the PMBus command
representative. ON_OFF_CONFIG (0x02). The delay and ramp times can be
reconfigured using the PMBus commands TON_DELAY
(0x60), TON_RISE (0x61), TOFF_DELAY (0x64) and
Output Voltage Adjust using PMBus TOFF_FALL (0x65).
The output voltage of the product can be reconfigured via
PMBus command VOUT_COMMAND (0x21) or VOUT_TRIM
(0x22). This can be used when adjusting the output voltage Pre-bias Start-up
above or below output voltage initial setting up to a certain The product has a Pre-bias start up functionality and will not
level, see Electrical specification for adjustment range. sink current during start up if a pre-bias source is present at
the output terminals. If the Pre-bias voltage is lower than the
Output voltage setting must be kept below the threshold of the target value set in VOUT_COMMAND (0x21), the product will
over voltage protection, (OVP) to prevent the product from ramp up to the target value. If the Pre-bias voltage is higher
shutting down. At increased output voltages the maximum than the target value set in VOUT_COMMAND (0x21), the
power rating of the product remains the same, and the max product will ramp down to the target value and in this case
output current must be decreased correspondingly. sink current for a time interval set by the command
TOFF_MAX_WARN_LIMIT (0x66).
Margin Up/Down Controls
These controls allow the output voltage to be momentarily Parallel Operation DLS (Droop Load Share)
adjusted, either up or down, by a nominal 10%. The margin Two or more products may be paralleled for redundancy if the
high and margin low shall be limited to max and min output total power is equal or less than PO max. The products provide
voltage, if the nominal output voltage is changed. This output voltage droop corresponding to pre-configured artificial
provides a convenient method for dynamically testing the resistance in the output circuit to enable direct paralleling. The
operation of the load circuit over its supply margin or range. It stated output voltage set point is at no load. The output voltage
can also be used to verify the function of supply voltage will decrease when the load current is increased. This feature
supervisors. allows the products to be connected in parallel and share the
The margin up and down levels of the product can easily be current with 10% accuracy at max output power. This means
re-configured using Flex Power Designer software. that up to 90% of max rated current from each module can be
utilized. The product measures reversed current, and will
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compensate the output voltage in these situations. At reversed

current > 35A the product will shut down immediately. Note Over/Under Temperature Protection (OTP, UTP)
that continuous restarts after a fault (“hiccup mode”) are not The products are protected from thermal overload by an
recommended for parallel operation. Droop Load Share internal over temperature sensor.
variants (DLS) will have a default response from an OCP fault The product will make continuous attempts to start up (non-
consisting of a response delay of 2ms then immediately shut latching mode) and resume normal operation automatically
down. To prevent unnecessary current stress, changes of the when the temperature has dropped below the temperature
output voltage must be done with the output disabled. This threshold set in command OT_WARN_LIMIT (0x51).
must be considered for all commands that affect the output
voltage. The OTP and hysteresis of the product can be re-configured
using the PMBus interface. The product has also an under-
Parallel operation is easily configured using Flex Power temperature protection. The OTP and UTP fault limit and fault
Designer software. See application note AN324 for further response can be configured via the PMBus. Note: using the
information. fault response “continue without interruption” may cause
permanent damage to the product

Parallel operation (DLS) Input Over/Under Voltage Protection

12.40
The product can be protected from high input voltage and low
input voltage by a pre-configured value with a response time
12.20 of 100us. The over/under-voltage fault level and fault
12.00
response is easily configured using Flex Power Designer
software, see also Appendix – PMBus commands.
11.80

11.60
Output Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
The product includes over voltage limiting circuitry for
11.40 protection of the load. The default OVP limit is 30% above the
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
nominal output voltage. If the output voltage exceeds the OVP
Module 1 Module 2 Module 1 + 2 limit, the product can respond in different ways.
The default response from an over voltage fault is to
immediately shut down. The device will continuously check for
Parallel Operation ACS (Active Current Share) the presence of the fault condition, and when the fault
Better current share performance can be achieved on the condition no longer exists the device will be re-enabled.
variants with ACS feature enabled. The advantages of the The OVP fault level and fault response can be configured via
ACS compared with normal DLS: It utilizes a dedicate current the PMBus interface, see Appendix – PMBus commands.
share bus to balance the load between the paralleled modules.
Each module in the bus will trim its regulated output up and
down continuously to be able to output the same current seen
from the current share bus. This feature will cancel out the Over Current Protection (OCP)
current share error caused by the modules output voltage The products include current limiting circuitry for protection at
deviation, temperature deviation and layout asymmetry. The continuous overload. For standard configuration the output
max load of the paralleled modules equals to (max load of voltage will decrease towards 0.3×Vout, set in command
single module-2.5A) * number of paralleled modules. The 2.5A IOUT_OC_LV_FAULT_LIMIT (0x48), then shutdown and
is the maximum error of the output current monitor and current automatic restart for output currents in excess of max output
accuracy between products in a current sharing group is 2 x current (max IO). The product will resume normal operation
2.5A. The ACS also provides less droop compared with the after removal of the overload. The load distribution should be
DLS, thus push the max power even higher. The modules are designed for the maximum output short circuit current
adjusting their output continuously according to the ACS specified.
algorithm, the output voltage at idle will vary maximum The over current protection of the product can be configured
±100mV due to limitations in idle current measurements. The via the PMBus interface, see Appendix – PMBus commands.
ACS feature is not activated during start up so the maximum
load during ramp up will still be limited to number of modules x Synchronization
max load of single module x 90% (nmodules x Ioutmax x 0.9). It is possible to synchronize 2 or more products by connecting
pins 9 (PG/CTRL) or 14 (SA1), see Multi Pin Configuration
How to setup the ACS: All the precautions mentioned in the and Address Offset. To utilize the synchronization one
DLS section are still valid when use the ACS. All the CTRL product must be configured to sync out. The other products
(Pin 9) pins of the paralleled modules need to be tied together must be configured as sync in. The function is enabled and
and close to each module a ceramic capacitor shall be configured to be sync out or sync in via
connected between CTRL (Pin 9) and DGND. A 33nF C0G MFR_MULTI_PIN_CONFIG (0xF9). The synchronization can
type is recommended. be configured to use interleave between the switching
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phases. Synchronization can be configured via the PMBus It is not recommended to use Push-pull when paralleling PG-
interface, see Appendix – PMBus commands, pins.
MFR_MULTI_PIN_CONFIG (0xF9).
DBV (Dynamic Bus Voltage)
Interleave The MFR_DBV_CONFIG (0xEF) command can be used
When multiple product share a common DC input supply, when the output voltage shall change depending on the
spreading of the switching phases between the products can output current load, which can improve the energy
be utilized. This reduces the input capacitance requirements consumption. In MFR_DBV_CONFIG there are 4 current
and efficency losses, since the peak current drawn from the thresholds, low to mid (I1H), mid to low (I1L), mid to high (I2H)
input supply is effectively spread out over the whole switch and high to mid (I2L) and 2 voltage levels that can be set, V1
period. If two or more units have their outputs connected in and V2, V3 is the default setting in VOUT_COMMAND (0x21).
parallell, interleaving will reduce ripple currents. This requires
that the products are synchronized using the SYNC pin. See The Vout rise time is configured via
Synchronization section above. Interleave function can be VOUT_TRANSITION_RATE (0x27), consider that the max
configured via the PMBus interface, see Appendix – PMBus output current or power can’t be exceeded when entering
commands, INTERLEAVE (0x37). The default configuration is different Vout levels.
set to 0x0021.
The MFR_DBV_CONFIG is easily configured using Flex
Power Designer software, see also Appendix – PMBus
commands.

It is not recommended to use DBV when operating units in

Interleave _ order parallel.
Phase _ offset () = 360 
Number _ in _ group
For more details about how to setup Interleave, refer to the
PMBus specification

Switching frequency
The switching frequency is set to 180kHz as default but this
can be reconfigured via the PMBus interface. The product is
optimized at this frequency, but can run at lower and higher
frequency (150kHz-200kHz). The electrical performance can
be affected if the switching frequency is changed.

Power Good ART (Adaptive Ramp-up Time)

The power good pin 6(PG_SYNC) indicates when the product MFR_DLC_CONFIG (0xF7) command combines ART and
is ready to provide regulated output voltage to the load. DLC functions. This section describes the ART function. It can
During ramp-up and during a fault condition, PG is held high. be useful when adaptive rise time is requested, referenced to
By default, PG is asserted low after the output has ramped to the output capacitive load.
a voltage above 8V, and de-asserted if the output voltage falls
below 5V. These thresholds may be changed using the From start of ramp-up, TON_RISE (0x61) is used. Vend and
PMBus commands POWER_GOOD_ON (0x5E) and Vstart state the levels on the ramp where the output
POWER_GOOD_OFF (0x5F). capacitance is measured. The values K1, K2 and K3 set the
ramp factor multiplied to the default TON_RISE value. The
By default, the PG pin is configured as Push/pull output, but it ramp factor is referenced to Limit1, Limit2 and Limit3 stated in
is also possible to set the output in open drain mode by the MFR_DLC_CONFIG.
command MFR_MULTI_PIN_CONFIG (0xF9), see Appendix
– PMBus commands. The MFR_DLC_CONFIG is easily configured using Flex
The polarity is by default configured to active low, the polarity Power Designer software, see also Appendix – PMBus
of PG can be set to active high in the command commands.
MFR_PGOOD_POLARITY (0xD0):
0xD0 = 00 (active low) It is not recommended to use ART when operating units in
0xD0 = 01 (active high) parallel.

The product provides Power Good flag in the Status Word

register that indicates the output voltage is within a specified
tolerance of its target level and no-fault condition exists.
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host board, and convection, which is dependent on the airflow

across the product. Increased airflow enhances the cooling of
the product. The Output Current Derating graph found in the
Output section for each model provides the available output
current vs. ambient air temperature and air velocity at
VI = 54 V.

The product is tested on a 254 x 254 mm, 35 µm (1 oz),

16-layer test board mounted vertically in a wind tunnel with a
cross-section of 608 x 203 mm.

DLC (Dynamic Load Compensation)

MFR_DLC_CONFIG (0xF7) command combines ART and
DLC functions. This section describes the DLC function. The
DLC function is useful when optimized parameters for the
control loop is requested, referenced to the output capacitive
load. Only if the output capacitance is larger than Limit3 the
control loop will be changed.

Vend and Vstart state the levels on the ramp where the output
capacitance is measured. At the end of this measurement the
control loop can possibly change depending on the
configuration.

The MFR_DLC_CONFIG is easily configured using Flex

Power Designer, see also Appendix – PMBus commands.

It is not recommended to use DLC when operating units in

parallel.

For products with base plate used in a sealed box/cold wall

Multi pin configuration application, cooling is achieved mainly by conduction through
The MFR_MULTI_PIN_CONFIG (0xF9) command can be re- the cold wall. The Output Current Derating graphs are found
configured using the PMBus interface to enable or disable in the Output section for each model. The product is tested in
different functions and set the pin configuration of the digital a sealed box test set up with ambient temperatures 85°C. See
header (pin 6-15), see Appendix – PMBus commands. Design Note 028 for further details.
Standard configuration for stand-alone product is set to Power
Good Push/pull (0x04). Products that are configured for
parallel operation have Power Good configured to Open Drain
(0x06). The MULTI_PIN_CONFIG is easily configured using
Flex Power Designer, see also Appendix – PMBus
commands.

Address Offset
The command MFR_OFFSET_ADDRESS (0xEE) is used to
configure an address offset. The PMBus-address offset’s
value increments the address value following the formula in
the PMBus Addressing section of documentation. This
increases flexibility when the part is used in single-pin and no-
pin addressing scenarios, such as when the SA1 is used
instead for Sync. See Appendix – PMBus commands.
Thermal Consideration
General
The products are designed to operate in different thermal Definition of product operating temperature
environments and sufficient cooling must be provided to
ensure reliable operation. The product operating temperatures is used to monitor the
temperature of the product, and proper thermal conditions can
For products mounted on a PWB without a heat sink attached, be verified by measuring the temperature at positions P1 and
cooling is achieved mainly by conduction, from the pins to the P2. The temperature at these positions (TP1, TP2) should not
exceed the maximum temperatures in the table below. The
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number of measurement points may vary with different 4. The thermal performance can be improved by mounting a
thermal design and topology. Temperatures above maximum heat sink on top of the base plate.
TP1, measured at the reference point P1 are not allowed and
may cause permanent damage. The actual temperature will be dependent on several factors
such as the PWB size, number of layers and direction of
Position Description Max Temp. airflow.
P1 PWB reference point TP1=125º C
Connections (Bottom view)

Tp1

Base plate (Bottom view)

Ambient Temperature Calculation Pin Designation Function

For products with base plate the maximum allowed ambient 1 +In Positive Input
temperature can be calculated by using the thermal 2 RC Remote Control
resistance.
3 -In Negative Input
1. The power loss is calculated by using the formula 4 -Out Negative Output
((1/η) - 1) × output power = power losses (Pd). 5 -Out Negative Output
η = efficiency of product. E.g. 96% = 0.96
6 PG_Sync Not Mounted
2. Find the thermal resistance (Rth) in the Thermal 7 +Out Positive Output
Resistance graph found in the Output section for each model.
8 +Out Positive Output
Note that the thermal resistance can be reduced if a heat
sink is mounted on the top of the base plate. Power Good/SYNC or
9 PG/CTRL PMBus remote control or
Calculate the temperature increase (T). Current Share
T = Rth x Pd
10 -SENSE Negative Remote Sense
3. Max allowed ambient temperature is: 11 SDA PMBus Data
Max TP1 - T.
12 SALERT PMBus alert signal
E.g. BMR 491 0203 at 4.0m/s: 13 SCL PMBus Clock

1 ) - 1) × 1300 W = 49 W PMBus Address 0 or PMBus

1. ( 14 SA0/SA1
0.964 Address 1
2. 49 W × 1.02°C/W = 50°C PMBus Address 0 or Positive
15 SA0/+SENSE
Remote Sense
3. 125 °C - 50°C = max ambient temperature is 75°C
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Footprint and Pin positions valid for all versions

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Soldering Information – Hole Mount through Pin in Pb-free solder classification

Paste Assembly For Pb-free solder processes, the product is qualified for MSL 3
according to IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020C.
The pin in paste mount product is intended for forced
convection or vapor phase reflow soldering in SnPb and Pb-
free processes.
Product reflow processes
Reflow soldering is not preferred for through-hole mounted
power modules due to challenges resulting in reduced SnPb solder processes
reliability. High temperature reflow soldering causing IMC layer For SnPb solder processes, a pin temperature (T PIN) in excess
thickness increase resulting in shorten solder joint lifetime. To of the solder melting temperature, (TL, 183°C for Sn63Pb37) for
avoid component or solder failure a module peak temperature more than 60 seconds and a peak temperature of 220°C is
higher than 245 degrees and above 217 degrees more than 90 recommended to ensure a reliable solder joint.
seconds is not recommended. To prevent re-melt of module
internal solder joints shielding cap is required during reflow For dry packed products only: depending on the type of solder
process. paste and flux system used on the host board, up to a
recommended maximum temperature of 245°C could be used,
A no-clean flux is recommended to avoid entrapment of if the products are kept in a controlled environment (dry pack
cleaning fluids in cavities inside the product or between the handling and storage) prior to assembly.
product and the host board, since cleaning residues may affect
long time reliability and isolation voltage.
Lead-free (Pb-free) solder processes
General reflow process specifications SnPb eutectic Pb-free For Pb-free solder processes, a pin temperature (TPIN) in
Average ramp-up (TPRODUCT) 3°C/s max 3°C/s max excess of the solder melting temperature (TL, 217 to 221°C for
Typical solder melting (liquidus) SnAgCu solder alloys) for more than 60 seconds and a peak
TL 183°C 221°C
temperature temperature of 245°C on all solder joints is recommended to
Minimum reflow time above TL TPIN 60 s 60 s ensure a reliable solder joint.
Minimum pin temperature TPIN 210°C 235°C
Peak product temperature TPRODUCT 225°C 245°C Dry Pack Information
Average ramp-down (TPRODUCT) 6°C/s max 6°C/s max Products intended for Pb-free reflow soldering processes are
Maximum time 25°C to peak 6 minutes 8 minutes delivered in standard moisture barrier bags according to
IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-033 (Handling, packing, shipping
and use of moisture/reflow sensitivity surface mount devices).
Temperature
TPRODUCT maximum Using products in high temperature Pb-free soldering
TPIN minimum Pin
processes requires dry pack storage and handling. In case the
profile
TL products have been stored in an uncontrolled environment and
Product no longer can be considered dry, floor life according to MSL 3,
profile the modules must be baked according to J-STD-033.
Time in
reflow
Time in preheat
/ soak zone
Time 25°C to peak Time

Thermocoupler Attachment

TPRODUCT is measured on the base plate top side, since this will
likely be the warmest part of the product during the reflow
process.
TPIN temperature is measured on the power module pins solder
joints at customer board.

Product reflow classification

The product has been tested for the following
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Soldering Information - Hole Mounting

The hole mounted product is intended for plated through hole
mounting by wave or manual soldering. The pin temperature is
specified to maximum to 270°C for maximum 10 seconds.

A maximum preheat rate of 4°C/s and maximum preheat

temperature of 150°C is suggested. When soldering by hand,
care should be taken to avoid direct contact between the hot
soldering iron tip and the pins for more than a few seconds in
order to prevent overheating.

A no-clean flux is recommended to avoid entrapment of

cleaning fluids in cavities inside the product or between the
product and the host board. The cleaning residues may affect
long time reliability and isolation voltage.

Delivery Package Information

The products are delivered in antistatic Foam trays and in
antistatic PPE trays (H option in PN, hard tray).
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Tray Specifications – Through hole version, BP versions Tray Specifications –base plate version (dry pack, pick &
and Integrated Heat sink without dry pack place) (“H” option)
Material PE Foam Material Antistatic PPE
Surface Surface
105 < Ohm/square < 1011 105 < Ohm/square < 1011
resistance resistance
Bakeability The trays are not bakeable The trays can be baked at maximum 125°C for
Bakeability
Tray capacity 20 converters/tray 48 hours
60 Base Plate products (3 full trays/box) 40 Tray capacity 14 converters/tray
Box capacity
Integrated Heat Sink products (2 full trays/box) Box capacity 42 products (3 full trays/box)
48 g empty tray, 1790 g full tray Open deck BP 214 g empty tray, 1432 g full tray Open deck BP
Weight
Weight 48 g empty tray, 2077 g full tray Int Heat sink 214 g empty tray, 1408 g full tray Thin BP
48 g empty tray, 1754 g full tray Thin BP

Example PE Foam tray

Hard tray (14 pcs)

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Product Qualification Specification

Characteristics
External visual inspection IPC-A-610
Temperature range -40 to 125°C
Temperature shock test
IEC 60068-2-14 Na Number of cycles 700
(Temperature cycling)
Dwell/transfer time 15 min/0-1 min
Temperature TA -45°C
Cold (in operation) IEC 60068-2-1 Ad
Duration 72 h
Temperature 85°C
Damp heat IEC 60068-2-67 Cy Humidity 85 % RH
Duration 1000 hours
Temperature 125°C
Dry heat IEC 60068-2-2 Bd
Duration 1000 h
Electrostatic discharge IEC 61340-3-1, JESD 22-A114 Human body model (HBM) Class 2, 2000 V
susceptibility IEC 61340-3-2, JESD 22-A115 Machine Model (MM) Class 3, 200 V
Immersion in cleaning solvents IEC 60068-2-45 XA, method 2 Water 55°C
Peak acceleration 100 g
Mechanical shock IEC 60068-2-27 Ea
Duration 6 ms
Level 1 (SnPb-eutectic) 225°C
Moisture reflow sensitivity 1 J-STD-020E
Level 3 (Pb Free) 245°C
Operational Life test Rapid
MIL-STD-202G, method 108A Duration 1000 h
Temp.
Solder temperature 270°C
Resistance to soldering heat 2
IEC 60068-2-20 Tb, method 1A
Duration 10-13 s
IEC 60068-2-21 Test Ua1 Through hole mount products All leads
Robustness of terminations
IEC 60068-2-21 Test Ue1 Surface mount products All leads
Preconditioning Steam ageing
Solderability IEC 60068-2-20 test Ta
Temperature, Pb-free 245°C
Frequency 10 to 500 Hz
Vibration, broad band random IEC 60068-2-64 Fh, method 1 Spectral density 0.07 g2/Hz
Duration 10 min in each direction
Notes
1
Only for products intended for reflow soldering (surface mount products & pin-in paste3 products)
2
Only for products intended for wave soldering (plated through hole products)
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Template for PMBus Command Appendix

This appendix contains a detailed reference of the PMBus commands supported by the product.

Data Formats
The products make use of a few standardized numerical formats, along with custom data formats. A detailed walkthrough of the
above formats is provided in AN304, as well as in sections 7 and 8 of the PMBus Specification Part II. The custom data formats
vary depending on the command, and are detailed in the command description.

Standard Commands
The functionality of commands with code 0x00 to 0xCF is usually based on the corresponding command specification provided
in the PMBus Standard Specification Part II (see Power System Management Bus Protocol Documents below). However there
might be different interpretations of the PMBus Standard Specification or only parts of the Standard Specification applied, thus
the detailed command description below should always be consulted.

Forum Websites
The System Management Interface Forum (SMIF)
[Link]
The System Management Interface Forum (SMIF) supports the rapid advancement of an efficient and compatible technology
base that promotes power management and systems technology implementations. The SMIF provides a membership path for
any company or individual to be active participants in any or all of the various working groups established by the implementer
forums.

Power Management Bus Implementers Forum

(PMBUS-IF)
[Link]
The PMBus-IF supports the advancement and early adoption of the PMBus protocol for power management. This website offers
recent PMBus specification documents, PMBus articles, as well as upcoming PMBus presentations and seminars, PMBus
Document Review Board (DRB) meeting notes, and other PMBus related news.

PMBus – Power System Management Bus Protocol Documents

These specification documents may be obtained from the PMBus-IF website described above. These are required reading for
complete understanding of the PMBus implementation. This appendix will not re-address all of the details contained within the
two PMBus Specification documents.

Specification Part I – General Requirements Transport And Electrical Interface

Includes the general requirements, defines the transport and electrical interface and timing requirements of hard wired signals.

Specification Part II – Command Language

Describes the operation of commands, data formats, fault management and defines the command language used with the
PMBus.

SMBus – System Management Bus Documents

System Management Bus Specification, Version 2.0, August 3, 2000
This specification specifies the version of the SMBus on which Revision 1.2 of the PMBus Specification is based. This
specification is freely available from the System Management Interface Forum Web site at:
[Link]
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PMBus Command Summary and Factory Default Values of Standard Configuration

The factory default values provided in the table below are valid for the Standard configuration. Factory default values for other
configurations can be found using the Flex Power Designer tool.

Code Name Data Format Factory Default Value

Standard Configuration
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0x01 OPERATION R/W Byte 0x84
0x02 ON_OFF_CONFIG R/W Byte 0x18
0x03 CLEAR_FAULTS Send Byte
0x10 WRITE_PROTECT R/W Byte
0x11 STORE_DEFAULT_ALL Send Byte
0x12 RESTORE_DEFAULT_ALL Send Byte
0x15 STORE_USER_ALL Send Byte
0x16 RESTORE_USER_ALL Send Byte
0x19 CAPABILITY Read Byte
0x1B SMBALERT_MASK (STATUS_VOUT) SMBAlert Mask 0x6F
0x1B SMBALERT_MASK (STATUS_IOUT) SMBAlert Mask 0x6F
0x1B SMBALERT_MASK (STATUS_INPUT) SMBAlert Mask 0x6F
0x1B SMBALERT_MASK SMBAlert Mask 0x6F
(STATUS_TEMPERATURE)
0x1B SMBALERT_MASK (STATUS_CML) SMBAlert Mask 0xFF
0x20 VOUT_MODE Read Byte 0x15
0x21 VOUT_COMMAND R/W Word 0x6000 12.0 V
0x22 VOUT_TRIM R/W Word 0x0000 0.0 V
0x23 VOUT_CAL_OFFSET R/W Word Unit Specific
0x24 VOUT_MAX R/W Word 0x7333 14.4 V
0x25 VOUT_MARGIN_HIGH R/W Word 0x699A 13.2 V
0x26 VOUT_MARGIN_LOW R/W Word 0x5666 10.8 V
0x27 VOUT_TRANSITION_RATE R/W Word 0x9B02 0.1 V/ms
0x28 VOUT_DROOP R/W Word 0xE800 0.0 mV/A
0x29 VOUT_SCALE_LOOP R/W Word Unit Specific
0x2A VOUT_SCALE_MONITOR R/W Word Unit Specific
0x32 MAX_DUTY R/W Word 0xEB18 99.0 %
0x33 FREQUENCY_SWITCH R/W Word 0x00B4 180.0 kHz
0x35 VIN_ON R/W Word 0x0025 37.0 V
0x36 VIN_OFF R/W Word 0x0023 35.0 V
0x37 INTERLEAVE R/W Word 0x0021
0x39 IOUT_CAL_OFFSET Read Word Unit Specific
0x40 VOUT_OV_FAULT_LIMIT R/W Word 0x7CCD 15.6 V
0x41 VOUT_OV_FAULT_RESPONSE R/W Byte 0xC0
0x42 VOUT_OV_WARN_LIMIT R/W Word 0x7800 15.0 V
0x43 VOUT_UV_WARN_LIMIT R/W Word 0x0000 0.0 V
0x44 VOUT_UV_FAULT_LIMIT R/W Word 0x0000 0.0 V
0x45 VOUT_UV_FAULT_RESPONSE R/W Byte 0x00
0x46 IOUT_OC_FAULT_LIMIT R/W Word 0x0078 120.0 A
0x47 IOUT_OC_FAULT_RESPONSE R/W Byte 0x7B
0x48 IOUT_OC_LV_FAULT_LIMIT R/W Word 0x4000 8.0 V
0x4A IOUT_OC_WARN_LIMIT R/W Word 0x0078 120.0 A
0x4F OT_FAULT_LIMIT R/W Word 0x007D 125.0 °C
0x50 OT_FAULT_RESPONSE R/W Byte 0xC0
0x51 OT_WARN_LIMIT R/W Word 0x005A 90.0 °C
0x52 UT_WARN_LIMIT R/W Word 0x07D8 -40.0 °C
0x53 UT_FAULT_LIMIT R/W Word 0x07CE -50.0 °C
0x54 UT_FAULT_RESPONSE R/W Byte 0x00
0x55 VIN_OV_FAULT_LIMIT R/W Word 0x0046 70.0 V
0x56 VIN_OV_FAULT_RESPONSE R/W Byte 0xC0
0x57 VIN_OV_WARN_LIMIT R/W Word 0x0046 70.0 V
0x58 VIN_UV_WARN_LIMIT R/W Word 0x0000 0.0 V
0x59 VIN_UV_FAULT_LIMIT R/W Word 0x0000 0.0 V
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Code Name Data Format Factory Default Value

Standard Configuration
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0x5A VIN_UV_FAULT_RESPONSE R/W Byte 0x00
0x5E POWER_GOOD_ON R/W Word 0x4000 8.0 V
0x5F POWER_GOOD_OFF R/W Word 0x2800 5.0 V
0x60 TON_DELAY R/W Word 0x0000 0.0 ms
0x61 TON_RISE R/W Word 0x000A 10.0 ms
0x62 TON_MAX_FAULT_LIMIT R/W Word 0x000F 15.0 ms
0x63 TON_MAX_FAULT_RESPONSE R/W Byte 0x00
0x64 TOFF_DELAY R/W Word 0x0005 5.0 ms
0x65 TOFF_FALL R/W Word 0x000A 10.0 ms
0x66 TOFF_MAX_WARN_LIMIT R/W Word 0x000F 15.0 ms
0x78 STATUS_BYTE Read Byte
0x79 STATUS_WORD Read Word
0x7A STATUS_VOUT Read Byte
0x7B STATUS_IOUT Read Byte
0x7C STATUS_INPUT Read Byte
0x7D STATUS_TEMPERATURE Read Byte
0x7E STATUS_CML Read Byte
0x7F STATUS_OTHER Read Byte
0x80 STATUS_MFR_SPECIFIC Read Byte
0x88 READ_VIN Read Word
0x8B READ_VOUT Read Word
0x8C READ_IOUT Read Word
0x8D READ_TEMPERATURE_1 Read Word
0x8E READ_TEMPERATURE_2 Read Word
0x94 READ_DUTY_CYCLE Read Word
0x95 READ_FREQUENCY Read Word
0x98 PMBUS_REVISION Read Byte
0x99 MFR_ID R/W Block12 Unit Specific
0x9A MFR_MODEL R/W Block20 Unit Specific
0x9B MFR_REVISION R/W Block12 Unit Specific
0x9C MFR_LOCATION R/W Block12 Unit Specific
0x9D MFR_DATE R/W Block12 Unit Specific
0x9E MFR_SERIAL R/W Block20 Unit Specific
0xAD IC_DEVICE_ID Read Block8
0xAE IC_DEVICE_REV Read Block8
0xB0 USER_DATA_00 R/W Block16 Unit Specific
0xC4 MFR_VIN_OV_WARN_RESPONSE R/W Byte 0xC0
0xC5 MFR_CONFIG_UNUSED_PINS R/W Word 0x00F6
0xC6 MFR_RC_LEVEL R/W Byte 0xC0
0xC7 MFR_KS_PRETRIG R/W Byte 0x89
0xC8 MFR_FAST_VIN_OFF_OFFSET R/W Byte 0x20
0xC9 MFR_ADDRESS_TABLE Read Block26 0x750D1B0B29098A073A060805010439
03920205028D012301C900
0xD0 MFR_PGOOD_POLARITY R/W Byte 0x00
0xD1 MFR_FAST_OCP_CFG R/W Word 0x02EF 111 level, 2
samples
0xD2 MFR_RESPONSE_UNIT_CFG R/W Byte 0x55
0xD3 MFR_VIN_SCALE_MONITOR Read Block4 Unit Specific
0xD4 MFR_PREBIAS_DVDT_CFG R/W Block8 0x1E001E00F0040401
0xD5 MFR_FILTER_SELECT R/W Byte 0x00
0xD7 MFR_READ_EVENT Read Block23
0xD8 MFR_TEMP_COMPENSATION Read Block8 0x009590008580007F
0xD9 MFR_SET_ROM_MODE Write Block4
0xDA MFR_ISHARE_THRESHOLD R/W Block8 0x0000000000000000
0xDB MFR_EVENT_INDEX R/W Byte
0xDC MFR_SELECT_TEMPERATURE_SENSOR R/W Byte 0x00
0xDD MFR_VIN_OFFSET Read Block4 Unit Specific
0xDE MFR_VOUT_OFFSET_MONITOR Read Word Unit Specific
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Code Name Data Format Factory Default Value

Standard Configuration
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0xE0 MFR_SPECIAL_OPTIONS R/W Byte 0x00
0xE1 MFR_TEMP_OFFSET_INT Read Word Unit Specific
0xE2 MFR_REMOTE_TEMP_CAL Read Block4 Unit Specific
0xE3 MFR_REMOTE_CTRL R/W Byte 0x17
0xE6 MFR_VFF_PARAMS R/W Block4 0x0E010800
0xE7 MFR_TEMP_COEFF Read Block6 0x00FF00FFF600
0xE8 MFR_FILTER_COEFF R/W Block27 0x01DF0267FF00000000550355030000
000050001800000058023501
0xE9 MFR_FILTER_NLR_GAIN R/W Block16 0x0900000000000000000000000000FF0
0
0xEA MFR_IOUT_CAL_GAIN Read Word Unit Specific
0xEB MFR_MIN_DUTY R/W Word 0x4C46 70 ns, 76 ns
0xEC MFR_ACTIVE_CLAMP Read Word 0x8000 0 x4 ns, 0 x4 ns
0xED MFR_ANALOG_DELAY_COMPENSATION R/W Byte 0x00 0 ns
0xEE MFR_OFFSET_ADDRESS R/W Byte 0x60 96 n + SA0
0xEF MFR_DBV_CONFIG R/W Block6 0x7A76283E3A20
0xF0 MFR_DEBUG_BUFF R/W Block8
0xF1 MFR_SETUP_PASSWORD R/W Block12
0xF2 MFR_DISABLE_SECURITY_ONCE R/W Block6
0xF4 MFR_SECURITY_BIT_MASK Read Block32
0xF5 MFR_TRANSFORMER_TURN Read Byte 0x31
0xF6 MFR_OSC_TRIM Read Byte 0x00
0xF7 MFR_DLC_CONFIG R/W Block8 0x0000000000000000
0xF8 MFR_ILIM_SOFTSTART R/W Byte 0x14 20 %
0xF9 MFR_MULTI_PIN_CONFIG R/W Word 0x0004
0xFC MFR_ADDED_DROOP_DURING_RAMP R/W Word 0xE800 0.0 mV/A
0xFD MFR_FIRMWARE_DATA Read Block20
0xFE MFR_RESTART Write Block4
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PMBus Command Details

OPERATION (0x01)
Description: Sets the desired PMBus enable and margin operations.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7:6 Enable Make the device enable or 00 Immediate Off Disable Immediately without
disable. sequencing.
01 Soft Off Disable "Softly" with
sequencing.
10 Enable Enable device to the desired
margin state.
5:4 Margin Select between margin high/low 00 Nominal Operate at nominal output
states or nominal output. voltage.
01 Margin Low Operate at margin low voltage
set in VOUT_MARGIN_LOW.
10 Margin High Operate at margin high voltage
set in VOUT_MARGIN_HIGH.
3:2 Act on Fault Set 10b to act on fault or set to 01 Ignore Faults Ignore Faults when in a
01b to ignore fault. margined state. The device will
ignore appropriate
overvoltage/undervoltage
warnings and faults and respond
as programmed by the warning
limit or fault response command.
10 Act on Faults Act on Faults when in a
margined state. The device will
handle appropriate
overvoltage/undervoltage
warnings and faults and respond
as programmed by the warning
limit or fault response command.

ON_OFF_CONFIG (0x02)
Description: Configures how the device is controlled by the CONTROL pin and the PMBus.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

4 Powerup Sets the default to either operate 0 Enable Always Unit powers up any time power
Operation any time power is present or for is present regardless of state of
the on/off to be controlled by the CONTROL pin, taking the
CONTROL pin and serial bus RC configuration into account,
commands. see command 0xE3.
1 Enable pin or Unit does not power up until
PMBus commanded by the CONTROL
pin and OPERATION command.
3 PMBus Enable Controls how the unit responds to 0 Ignore PMBus Unit ignores the on/off portion of
Mode commands received via the serial the OPERATION command from
bus. serial bus.
1 Use PMBus To start, the unit requires that
the on/off portion of the
OPERATION command is
instructing the unit to run.
2 Enable Pin Controls how the unit responds to 0 Ignore pin Unit ignores the
Mode the CONTROL pin. CONTROL/Enable pin.
1 Use pin Unit requires the CONTROL pin
to be asserted to start the unit.
1 Enable Pin Polarity of the CONTROL pin. 0 Active Low Enable pin will cause device to
Polarity enable when driven low.
1 Active High Enable pin will cause device to
enable when driven high.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

0 Disable Action CONTROL pin action when 0 Soft Off Use the programmed turn off
commanding the unit to turn off. delay and fall time.
1 Imm. Off Turn off the output and stop
transferring energy to the output
as fast as possible. The device's
product literature shall specify
whether or not the device sinks
current to decrease the output
voltage fall time.

CLEAR_FAULTS (0x03)
Description: Clears all fault status bits

WRITE_PROTECT (0x10)
Description: The WRITE_PROTECT command is used to control writing to the PMBus device. The intent of this command is to
provide protection against accidental changes. This command is not intended to provide protection against deliberate or
malicious changes to a device’s configuration or operation.

Bit Description Value Function Description

7:0 All supported commands may have their parameters 0x80 Disable all Disable all writes except to the
read, regardless of the WRITE_PROTECT settings. writes WRITE_PROTECT command.
0x40 Enable Disable all writes except to the
operation WRITE_PROTECT,
OPERATION and PAGE
commands.
0x20 Enable control Disable all writes except to the
and Vout WRITE_PROTECT,
commands OPERATION, PAGE,
ON_OFF_CONFIG and
VOUT_COMMAND commands.
0x00 Enable all Enable writes to all commands.
commands

STORE_DEFAULT_ALL (0x11)
Description: Commands the device to store its configuration into the Default Store.

RESTORE_DEFAULT_ALL (0x12)
Description: Commands the device to restore its configuration from the Default Store.

STORE_USER_ALL (0x15)
Description: Stores, at the USER level, all PMBus values that were changed since the last restore command.

RESTORE_USER_ALL (0x16)
Description: Restores PMBus settings that were stored using STORE_USER_ALL. This command is automatically performed at
power up.

CAPABILITY (0x19)
Description: This command provides a way for a host system to determine some key capabilities of a PMBus device.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7 Packet Error Packet error checking. 00 Not Supported Packet Error Checking not
Checking supported.
01 Supported Packet Error Checking is
supported.
6:5 Maximum Bus Maximum bus speed. 00 100kHz Maximum supported bus speed
Speed is 100 kHz.
01 400kHz Maximum supported bus speed
is 400 kHz.
11 1MHz Maximum supported bus speed
is 1 MHz.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

4 Smbalert SMBALERT 00 No Smbalert The device does not have a
SMBALERT# pin and does not
support the SMBus Alert
Response protocol.
01 Have Smbalert The device does have a
SMBALERT# pin and does
support the SMBus Alert
Response protocol.
3 Numeric Numeric format. 0 LINEAR or Numeric data is in LINEAR or
Format DIRECT DIRECT format.
Format
1 IEEE Half Numeric data is in IEEE half
Precision precision floating point format.
Floating Point
Format
2 AVSBus AVSBus support. 0 AVSBus Not AVSBus not supported.
Support Supported
1 AVSBus AVSBus supported.
Supported

SMBALERT_MASK (0x1B)
Status Registers: STATUS_VOUT (0x7A), STATUS_IOUT (0x7B), STATUS_INPUT (0x7C), STATUS_TEMPERATURE (0x7D),
STATUS_CML (0x7E)
Description: The SMBALERT_MASK command may be used to prevent a warning or fault condition from asserting the SALERT
output signal.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7 Mask Bit 7 0 Pull SALERT
1 Ignore
6 Mask Bit 6 0 Pull SALERT
1 Ignore
5 Mask Bit 5 0 Pull SALERT
1 Ignore
4 Mask Bit 4 0 Pull SALERT
1 Ignore
3 Mask Bit 3 0 Pull SALERT
1 Ignore
2 Mask Bit 2 0 Pull SALERT
1 Ignore
1 Mask Bit 1 0 Pull SALERT
1 Ignore
0 Mask Bit 0 0 Pull SALERT
1 Ignore

VOUT_MODE (0x20)
Description: Controls how future VOUT-related commands parameters will be interpreted.

Bit Function Description Format

4:0 Five bit two's complement EXPONENT for the MANTISSA delivered as the Integer Signed
data bytes for VOUT_COMMAND in VOUT_LINEAR Mode, five bit VID
code identifier per in VID Mode or always set to 00000b in Direct Mode.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7:5 000 Linear Linear Mode Format.
001 VID VID Mode.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

Set to 000b to select 010 Direct Direct Mode.
VOUT_LINEAR Mode (Five bit
two's complement exponent for
the MANTISSA delivered as the
data bytes for an output voltage
related command), set to 001b to
select VID Mode (Five bit VID
code identifier per) or set to 010b
to select Direct Mode (Always set
to 00000b).

VOUT_COMMAND (0x21)
Description: Commands the device to transition to a new output voltage.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the nominal value of the output voltage. Vout Mode V
Unsigned

VOUT_TRIM (0x22)
Description: Configures a fixed offset to be applied to the output voltage when enabled.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets VOUT trim value. The two bytes are formatted as a two's complement binary mantissa, Vout Mode V
used in conjunction with the exponent set in VOUT_MODE. Signed

VOUT_CAL_OFFSET (0x23)
Description: Vout calibration value. It is a signed number in Vout linear mode. The setting will be applied output voltage.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Vout calibration value. It is a signed number in Vout linear mode. The setting will be applied Vout Mode V
output voltage. Signed

VOUT_MAX (0x24)
Description: Configures the maximum allowed output voltage.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the maximum possible value setting of VOUT. The maximum VOUT_MAX setting is Vout Mode V
110% of the pin-strap setting. Unsigned

VOUT_MARGIN_HIGH (0x25)
Description: Configures the target for margin-up commands.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the value of the VOUT during a margin high. Vout Mode V
Unsigned

VOUT_MARGIN_LOW (0x26)
Description: Configures the target for margin-down commands.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the value of the VOUT during a margin low. Vout Mode V
Unsigned

VOUT_TRANSITION_RATE (0x27)
Description: Configures the transition time for margins and VCOMMAND output changes.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the transition rate during margin or other change of VOUT. Linear V/ms
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VOUT_DROOP (0x28)
Description: Configures the Isense voltage to load current ratio.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the effective load line (V/I slope) for the rail in which the device is used. Linear mV/A

VOUT_SCALE_LOOP (0x29)
Description: Gain of Vout EADC sense.

Bit Description Format

15:0 Gain of Vout EADC sense. Direct

VOUT_SCALE_MONITOR (0x2A)
Description: Normally there is a voltage divider in the voltage sense circuit. The scale factor is represented by
VOUT_SCALE_MONITOR.

Bit Description Format

15:0 Normally there is a voltage divider in the voltage sense circuit. The scale factor is Direct
represented by VOUT_SCALE_MONITOR.

MAX_DUTY (0x32)
Description: Configures the maximum allowed duty-cycle.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the maximum allowable duty cycle of the switching frequency. Linear %

FREQUENCY_SWITCH (0x33)
Description: Controls the switching frequency in 1kHz steps.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the switching frequency. Linear kHz

VIN_ON (0x35)
Description: The VIN_ON command sets the value of the input voltage, in volts, at which the unit should start power conversion.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the VIN ON threshold. Linear V

VIN_OFF (0x36)
Description: The VIN_OFF command sets the value of the input voltage, in volts, at which the unit, once operation has started,
should stop power conversion.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the VIN OFF threshold. Linear V

INTERLEAVE (0x37)
Description: Configures the phase offset with respect to a common SYNC clock. When multiple products share a common DC
input supply, spreading of the switching phases between the products can be utilized. This reduces the input capacitance
requirements and efficiency losses, since the peak current drawn from the input supply is effectively spread out over the whole
switch period. If two or more units have their outputs connected in parallel, interleaving will reduce ripple currents. This requires
that the products are synchronized using the SYNC pin.

Bit Function Description Format

11:8 Group ID Value 0-15. Sets an ID number to a group of interleaved rails. Integer Unsigned
Number
7:4 Number of Value 0-15. Sets the number of units in the group, including the SYNC OUT Integer Unsigned
Rails product.
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Bit Function Description Format

3:0 Rail Position Value 0-15. Sets the interleave order for this unit. The product configured to Integer Unsigned
SYNC OUT shall be assigned to number 0

IOUT_CAL_OFFSET (0x39)
Description: Sets the current-sense offset.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets an offset to IOUT readings. Use to compensate for delayed measurements of current Linear A
ramp.

VOUT_OV_FAULT_LIMIT (0x40)
Description: Output over voltage fault limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Output over voltage fault limit. Vout Mode V
Unsigned

VOUT_OV_FAULT_RESPONSE (0x41)
Description: Output over voltage fault response.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7:6 Response Describes the device interruption 00 Ignore Fault The PMBus device continues
operation. 00b - The PMBus operation without interruption.
device continues operation 01 Perform The PMBus device continues
without interruption. 01b - The Retries while operation for the delay time
PMBus device continues Operating specified by bits [2:0] and the
operation for the delay time delay time unit specified for that
specified by bits [2:0] and the particular fault. If the fault
delay time unit specified for that condition is still present at the
particular fault. If the fault end of the delay time, the unit
condition is still present at the end responds as programmed in the
of the delay time, the unit Retry Setting (bits [5:3]).
responds as programmed in the 10 Disable and The device shuts down (disables
Retry Setting (bits [5:3]). 10b - retry the output) and responds
The device shuts down (disables according to the retry setting in
the output) and responds bits [5:3].
according to the Retry Setting in 11 Disable until A fault can cleared in several
bits [5:3]. 11b - The device's Fault Cleared ways: The bit is individually
output is disabled while the fault is cleared, The device receives a
present. Operation resumes and CLEAR_FAULTS command, a
the output is enabled when the RESET signal (if one exists) is
fault condition no longer exists. asserted, the output is
commanded through the CTRL
pin, the OPERATION command,
or the combined action of the
CTRL pin and OPERATION
command, to turn off and then to
turn back on, or Bias power is
removed from the PMBus
device.
5:3 Retries 000 Do Not Retry A zero value for the Retry
Setting means that the unit does
not attempt to restart. The
output remains disabled until the
fault is cleared (Section 10.7).
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

The device attempts to restart the 001 Retry Once The PMBus device attempts to
number of times set by these bits. restart 1 time. If the device fails
000b means the device does not to restart, it disables the output
attempt a restart. 111b means the and remains off until the fault is
device attempts restarting cleared as described in Section
continuously. 10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
010 Retry Twice The PMBus device attempts to
restart 2 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
011 Retry 3 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 3 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
100 Retry 4 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 4 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
101 Retry 5 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 5 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
110 Retry 6 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 6 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

111 Retry The PMBus device attempts to
Continuously restart continuously, without
limitation, until it is commanded
OFF (by the CONTROL pin or
OPERATION command or
both), bias power is removed, or
another fault condition causes
the unit to shut down.
2:0 Retry Time Number of delay time units. Used 0 1
and Delay for either the amount of time the 1 2
Time device is to continue operating 2 4
after a fault is detected or for the 3 8
amount of time between attempts 4 16
to restart. The time unit is set in 5 32
register 0xD2. 6 64
7 128

VOUT_OV_WARN_LIMIT (0x42)
Description: Output over voltage warning limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Output over voltage warning limit. Vout Mode V
Unsigned

VOUT_UV_WARN_LIMIT (0x43)
Description: Output under voltage warning limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Output under voltage warning limit. Vout Mode V
Unsigned

VOUT_UV_FAULT_LIMIT (0x44)
Description: Output under voltage fault limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Output under voltage fault limit. Vout Mode V
Unsigned

VOUT_UV_FAULT_RESPONSE (0x45)
Description: Output under voltage fault response.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7:6 Response 00 Ignore Fault The PMBus device continues
operation without interruption.
01 Perform The PMBus device continues
Retries while operation for the delay time
Operating specified by bits [2:0] and the
delay time unit specified for that
particular fault. If the fault
condition is still present at the
end of the delay time, the unit
responds as programmed in the
Retry Setting (bits [5:3]).
10 Disable and The device shuts down (disables
retry the output) and responds
according to the retry setting in
bits [5:3].
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

Describes the device interruption 11 Disable until A fault can cleared in several
operation. 00b - The PMBus Fault Cleared ways: The bit is individually
device continues operation cleared, The device receives a
without interruption. 01b - The CLEAR_FAULTS command, a
PMBus device continues RESET signal (if one exists) is
operation for the delay time asserted, the output is
specified by bits [2:0] and the commanded through the CTRL
delay time unit specified for that pin, the OPERATION command,
particular fault. If the fault or the combined action of the
condition is still present at the end CTRL pin and OPERATION
of the delay time, the unit command, to turn off and then to
responds as programmed in the turn back on, or Bias power is
Retry Setting (bits [5:3]). 10b - removed from the PMBus
The device shuts down (disables device.
the output) and responds
according to the Retry Setting in
bits [5:3]. 11b - The device's
output is disabled while the fault is
present. Operation resumes and
the output is enabled when the
fault condition no longer exists.
5:3 Retries The device attempts to restart the 000 Do Not Retry A zero value for the Retry
number of times set by these bits. Setting means that the unit does
000b means the device does not not attempt to restart. The
attempt a restart. 111b means the output remains disabled until the
device attempts restarting fault is cleared (Section 10.7).
continuously. 001 Retry Once The PMBus device attempts to
restart 1 time. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
010 Retry Twice The PMBus device attempts to
restart 2 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
011 Retry 3 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 3 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

100 Retry 4 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 4 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
101 Retry 5 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 5 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
110 Retry 6 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 6 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
111 Retry The PMBus device attempts to
Continuously restart continuously, without
limitation, until it is commanded
OFF (by the CONTROL pin or
OPERATION command or
both), bias power is removed, or
another fault condition causes
the unit to shut down.
2:0 Retry Time Number of delay time units. Used 0 1
and Delay for either the amount of time the 1 2
Time device is to continue operating 2 4
after a fault is detected or for the 3 8
amount of time between attempts 4 16
to restart. The time unit is set in 5 32
register 0xD2. 6 64
7 128

IOUT_OC_FAULT_LIMIT (0x46)
Description: Output over current limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Output over current fault limit. Linear A

IOUT_OC_FAULT_RESPONSE (0x47)
Description: Output over current fault response.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7:6 Response For all values of bits [7:6],the 00 Ignore Fault The PMBus device continues to
device: Sets the corresponding operate indefinitely while
fault bit in the status registers and maintaining the output current at
If the device supports notifying the the value set by
host, it does so. IOUT_OC_FAULT_LIMIT
without regard to the output
voltage (known as constant-
current or brickwall limiting).
01 Conditioned The PMBus device continues to
constant operate indefinitely while
current maintaining the output current at
the value set by
IOUT_OC_FAULT_LIMIT as
long as the output voltage
remains above the minimum
value specified by
IOUT_OC_LV_FAULT_LIMIT. If
the output voltage is pulled
down to less than that value,
then the PMBus device shuts
down and responds according to
the Retry setting in bits [5:3].
10 Delay w/ The PMBus device continues to
Const. Current operate, maintaining the output
& Retry current at the value set by
IOUT_OC_FAULT_LIMIT
without regard to the output
voltage, for the delay time set by
bits [2:0] and the delay time
units for specified in the
IOUT_OC_FAULT_RESPONSE
. If the device is still operating in
current limiting at the end of the
delay time, the device responds
as programmed by the Retry
Setting in bits [5:3].
11 Disable and The PMBus device shuts down
Retry and responds as programmed
by the Retry Setting in bits [5:3].
5:3 Retries The device attempts to restart the 000 Do Not Retry A zero value for the Retry
number of times set by these bits. Setting means that the unit does
000b means the device does not not attempt to restart. The
attempt a restart. 111b means the output remains disabled until the
device attempts restarting fault is cleared (Section 10.7).
continuously. 001 Retry Once The PMBus device attempts to
restart 1 time. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

010 Retry Twice The PMBus device attempts to
restart 2 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
011 Retry 3 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 3 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
100 Retry 4 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 4 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
101 Retry 5 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 5 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
110 Retry 6 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 6 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
111 Retry The PMBus device attempts to
Continuously restart continuously, without
limitation, until it is commanded
OFF (by the CONTROL pin or
OPERATION command or
both), bias power is removed, or
another fault condition causes
the unit to shut down.
2:0 Retry Time 0 1
and Delay 1 2
Time 2 4
3 8
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

Number of delay time units. Used 4 16
for either the amount of time the 5 32
device is to continue operating 6 64
after a fault is detected or for the 7 128
amount of time between attempts
to restart. The time unit is set in
register 0xD2.

IOUT_OC_LV_FAULT_LIMIT (0x48)
Description: Set the output over-current low-voltage fault threshold.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Set the output over-current low-voltage fault threshold. Vout Mode V
Unsigned

IOUT_OC_WARN_LIMIT (0x4A)
Description: Output over current warning limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Output over current warning limit. Linear A

OT_FAULT_LIMIT (0x4F)
Description: Over temperature fault limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Over temperature fault limit. Linear °C

OT_FAULT_RESPONSE (0x50)
Description: Over temperature fault response.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7:6 Response 00 Ignore Fault The PMBus device continues
operation without interruption.
01 Perform The PMBus device continues
Retries while operation for the delay time
Operating specified by bits [2:0] and the
delay time unit specified for that
particular fault. If the fault
condition is still present at the
end of the delay time, the unit
responds as programmed in the
Retry Setting (bits [5:3]).
10 Disable and The device shuts down (disables
retry the output) and responds
according to the retry setting in
bits [5:3].
11 Disable until A fault can cleared in several
Fault Cleared ways: The bit is individually
cleared, The device receives a
CLEAR_FAULTS command, a
RESET signal (if one exists) is
asserted, the output is
commanded through the CTRL
pin, the OPERATION command,
or the combined action of the
CTRL pin and OPERATION
command, to turn off and then to
turn back on, or Bias power is
removed from the PMBus
device.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

5:3 Retries 000 Do Not Retry A zero value for the Retry
Setting means that the unit does
not attempt to restart. The
output remains disabled until the
fault is cleared (Section 10.7).
001 Retry Once The PMBus device attempts to
restart 1 time. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
010 Retry Twice The PMBus device attempts to
restart 2 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
011 Retry 3 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 3 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
100 Retry 4 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 4 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
101 Retry 5 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 5 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

110 Retry 6 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 6 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
111 Retry The PMBus device attempts to
Continuously restart continuously, without
limitation, until it is commanded
OFF (by the CONTROL pin or
OPERATION command or
both), bias power is removed, or
another fault condition causes
the unit to shut down.
2:0 Retry Time Number of delay time units. Used 0 1
and Delay for either the amount of time the 1 2
Time device is to continue operating 2 4
after a fault is detected or for the 3 8
amount of time between attempts 4 16
to restart. The time unit is set in 5 32
register 0xD2. 6 64
7 128

OT_WARN_LIMIT (0x51)
Description: Over temperature warning limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Over temperature warning limit. Linear °C

UT_WARN_LIMIT (0x52)
Description: Under temperature warning limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Under temperature warning limit. Linear °C

UT_FAULT_LIMIT (0x53)
Description: Under temperature fault limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Under temperature fault limit. Linear °C

UT_FAULT_RESPONSE (0x54)
Description: Under temperature fault response.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7:6 Response 00 Ignore Fault The PMBus device continues
operation without interruption.
01 Perform The PMBus device continues
Retries while operation for the delay time
Operating specified by bits [2:0] and the
delay time unit specified for that
particular fault. If the fault
condition is still present at the
end of the delay time, the unit
responds as programmed in the
Retry Setting (bits [5:3]).
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

10 Disable and The device shuts down (disables
retry the output) and responds
according to the retry setting in
bits [5:3].
11 Disable until A fault can cleared in several
Fault Cleared ways: The bit is individually
cleared, The device receives a
CLEAR_FAULTS command, a
RESET signal (if one exists) is
asserted, the output is
commanded through the CTRL
pin, the OPERATION command,
or the combined action of the
CTRL pin and OPERATION
command, to turn off and then to
turn back on, or Bias power is
removed from the PMBus
device.
5:3 Retries 000 Do Not Retry A zero value for the Retry
Setting means that the unit does
not attempt to restart. The
output remains disabled until the
fault is cleared (Section 10.7).
001 Retry Once The PMBus device attempts to
restart 1 time. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
010 Retry Twice The PMBus device attempts to
restart 2 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
011 Retry 3 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 3 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

100 Retry 4 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 4 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
101 Retry 5 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 5 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
110 Retry 6 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 6 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
111 Retry The PMBus device attempts to
Continuously restart continuously, without
limitation, until it is commanded
OFF (by the CONTROL pin or
OPERATION command or
both), bias power is removed, or
another fault condition causes
the unit to shut down.
2:0 Retry Time Number of delay time units. Used 0 1
and Delay for either the amount of time the 1 2
Time device is to continue operating 2 4
after a fault is detected or for the 3 8
amount of time between attempts 4 16
to restart. The time unit is set in 5 32
register 0xD2. 6 64
7 128

VIN_OV_FAULT_LIMIT (0x55)
Description: Input over voltage fault limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Input over voltage fault limit. Linear V

VIN_OV_FAULT_RESPONSE (0x56)
Description: Input over voltage fault response.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7:6 Response 00 Ignore Fault The PMBus device continues
operation without interruption.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

01 Perform The PMBus device continues
Retries while operation for the delay time
Operating specified by bits [2:0] and the
delay time unit specified for that
particular fault. If the fault
condition is still present at the
end of the delay time, the unit
responds as programmed in the
Retry Setting (bits [5:3]).
10 Disable and The device shuts down (disables
retry the output) and responds
according to the retry setting in
bits [5:3].
11 Disable until A fault can cleared in several
Fault Cleared ways: The bit is individually
cleared, The device receives a
CLEAR_FAULTS command, a
RESET signal (if one exists) is
asserted, the output is
commanded through the CTRL
pin, the OPERATION command,
or the combined action of the
CTRL pin and OPERATION
command, to turn off and then to
turn back on, or Bias power is
removed from the PMBus
device.
5:3 Retries 000 Do Not Retry A zero value for the Retry
Setting means that the unit does
not attempt to restart. The
output remains disabled until the
fault is cleared (Section 10.7).
001 Retry Once The PMBus device attempts to
restart 1 time. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
010 Retry Twice The PMBus device attempts to
restart 2 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
011 Retry 3 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 3 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

100 Retry 4 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 4 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
101 Retry 5 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 5 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
110 Retry 6 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 6 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
111 Retry The PMBus device attempts to
Continuously restart continuously, without
limitation, until it is commanded
OFF (by the CONTROL pin or
OPERATION command or
both), bias power is removed, or
another fault condition causes
the unit to shut down.
2:0 Retry Time Number of delay time units. Used 0 1
and Delay for either the amount of time the 1 2
Time device is to continue operating 2 4
after a fault is detected or for the 3 8
amount of time between attempts 4 16
to restart. The time unit is set in 5 32
register 0xD2. 6 64
7 128

VIN_OV_WARN_LIMIT (0x57)
Description: Input over voltage warning limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Input over voltage warning limit. Linear V

VIN_UV_WARN_LIMIT (0x58)
Description: Input under voltage warning limit. This command set also the input voltage threshold for the HRR function (Hybrid
Ratio Regulation). The HRR function is enabled with command MFR_SPECIAL_OPTIONS (0xE0).

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Input under voltage warning limit and/or HRR threshold. Linear V
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VIN_UV_FAULT_LIMIT (0x59)
Description: Input under voltage fault limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Input under voltage fault limit. Linear V

VIN_UV_FAULT_RESPONSE (0x5A)
Description: Input under voltage fault response.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7:6 Response 00 Ignore Fault The PMBus device continues
operation without interruption.
01 Perform The PMBus device continues
Retries while operation for the delay time
Operating specified by bits [2:0] and the
delay time unit specified for that
particular fault. If the fault
condition is still present at the
end of the delay time, the unit
responds as programmed in the
Retry Setting (bits [5:3]).
10 Disable and The device shuts down (disables
retry the output) and responds
according to the retry setting in
bits [5:3].
11 Disable until A fault can cleared in several
Fault Cleared ways: The bit is individually
cleared, The device receives a
CLEAR_FAULTS command, a
RESET signal (if one exists) is
asserted, the output is
commanded through the CTRL
pin, the OPERATION command,
or the combined action of the
CTRL pin and OPERATION
command, to turn off and then to
turn back on, or Bias power is
removed from the PMBus
device.
5:3 Retries 000 Do Not Retry A zero value for the Retry
Setting means that the unit does
not attempt to restart. The
output remains disabled until the
fault is cleared (Section 10.7).
001 Retry Once The PMBus device attempts to
restart 1 time. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

010 Retry Twice The PMBus device attempts to
restart 2 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
011 Retry 3 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 3 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
100 Retry 4 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 4 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
101 Retry 5 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 5 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
110 Retry 6 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 6 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
111 Retry The PMBus device attempts to
Continuously restart continuously, without
limitation, until it is commanded
OFF (by the CONTROL pin or
OPERATION command or
both), bias power is removed, or
another fault condition causes
the unit to shut down.
2:0 Retry Time 0 1
and Delay 1 2
Time 2 4
3 8
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

Number of delay time units. Used 4 16
for either the amount of time the 5 32
device is to continue operating 6 64
after a fault is detected or for the 7 128
amount of time between attempts
to restart. The time unit is set in
register 0xD2.

POWER_GOOD_ON (0x5E)
Description: Sets the output voltage threshold for asserting PG (Power Good).

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 The POWER_GOOD_ON command sets the output voltage at which an optional Vout Mode V
POWER_GOOD signal should be asserted. Unsigned

POWER_GOOD_OFF (0x5F)
Description: If the output voltage is lower than this one, negate power good if power good is enabled through
MFR_MULTI_PIN_CONFIG and set the power good bit to 1 in PMBUS status.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 If the output voltage is lower than this one, negate power good if power good is enabled Vout Mode V
through MFR_MULTI_PIN_CONFIG and set the power good bit to 1 in PMBUS status. Unsigned

TON_DELAY (0x60)
Description: Sets the turn-on delay time

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the delay time from ENABLE to start of VOUT rise. Linear ms

TON_RISE (0x61)
Description: Sets the turn-on transition time.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the rise time of VOUT after ENABLE and TON_DELAY. Linear ms

TON_MAX_FAULT_LIMIT (0x62)
Description: Sets an upper limit, in milliseconds, on how long the unit can attempt to power up the output without reaching the
output undervoltage fault limit.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 A value of 0 milliseconds means that there is no limit and that the unit can attempt to bring up Linear ms
the output voltage indefinitely.

TON_MAX_FAULT_RESPONSE (0x63)
Description: Only some of the response types are supported.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7:6 Response 00 Ignore Fault The PMBus device continues
operation without interruption.
01 Perform The PMBus device continues
Retries while operation for the delay time
Operating specified by bits [2:0] and the
delay time unit specified for that
particular fault. If the fault
condition is still present at the
end of the delay time, the unit
responds as programmed in the
Retry Setting (bits [5:3]).
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

10 Disable and The device shuts down (disables
retry the output) and responds
according to the retry setting in
bits [5:3].
11 Disable until A fault can cleared in several
Fault Cleared ways: The bit is individually
cleared, The device receives a
CLEAR_FAULTS command, a
RESET signal (if one exists) is
asserted, the output is
commanded through the CTRL
pin, the OPERATION command,
or the combined action of the
CTRL pin and OPERATION
command, to turn off and then to
turn back on, or Bias power is
removed from the PMBus
device.
5:3 Retries 000 Do Not Retry A zero value for the Retry
Setting means that the unit does
not attempt to restart. The
output remains disabled until the
fault is cleared (Section 10.7).
001 Retry Once The PMBus device attempts to
restart 1 time. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
010 Retry Twice The PMBus device attempts to
restart 2 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
011 Retry 3 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 3 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

100 Retry 4 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 4 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
101 Retry 5 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 5 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
110 Retry 6 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 6 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
111 Retry The PMBus device attempts to
Continuously restart continuously, without
limitation, until it is commanded
OFF (by the CONTROL pin or
OPERATION command or
both), bias power is removed, or
another fault condition causes
the unit to shut down.
2:0 Retry Time Number of delay time units. Used 0 1
and Delay for either the amount of time the 1 2
Time device is to continue operating 2 4
after a fault is detected or for the 3 8
amount of time between attempts 4 16
to restart. The time unit is set in 5 32
register 0xD2. 6 64
TON_MAX_FAULT_RESPONSE 7 128
time unit is referenced to VOUT
FAULT time unit.

TOFF_DELAY (0x64)
Description: Sets the turn-off delay.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the delay time from DISABLE to start of VOUT fall. Linear ms

TOFF_FALL (0x65)
Description: Sets the turn-off transition time.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets the fall time for VOUT after DISABLE and TOFF_DELAY. Linear ms
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TOFF_MAX_WARN_LIMIT (0x66)
Description: Sets an upper limit, in milliseconds, on how long the unit can attempt to power down the output without reaching
12.5% of the output voltage programmed at the time the unit is turned off.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Linear ms

STATUS_BYTE (0x78)
Description: Returns a brief fault/warning status byte.

Bit Function Description Value Description

6 Off This bit is asserted if the unit is not providing power 0 No fault
to the output, regardless of the reason, including 1 Fault
simply not being enabled.
5 Vout Overvoltage An output overvoltage fault has occurred. 0 No fault
Fault 1 Fault
4 Iout Overcurrent Fault An output overcurrent fault has occurred. 0 No fault
1 Fault
3 Vin Undervoltage An input undervoltage fault has occurred. 0 No fault
Fault 1 Fault
2 Temperature A temperature fault or warning has occurred. 0 No fault
1 Fault
1 Communication/Logic A communications, memory or logic fault has 0 No fault
occurred. 1 Fault
0 None of the Above A fault or warning not listed in bits [7:1] has 0 No fault
occurred. 1 Fault

STATUS_WORD (0x79)
Description: Returns an extended fault/warning status byte.

Bit Function Description Value Description

15 Vout An output voltage fault or warning has occurred. 0 No fault
1 Fault
14 Iout/Pout An output current or output power fault or warning 0 No Fault.
has occurred. 1 Fault.
13 Input An input voltage, input current, or input power fault 0 No Fault.
or warning has occurred. 1 Fault.
12 Mfr Specific A manufacturer specific fault or warning has 0 No Fault.
occurred. 1 Fault.
11 Power-Good The Power-Good signal, if present, is negated. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.
9 Other A bit in Status-Other is set. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.
6 Off This bit is asserted if the unit is not providing power 0 No fault
to the output, regardless of the reason, including 1 Fault
simply not being enabled.
5 Vout Overvoltage An output overvoltage fault has occurred. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
4 Iout Overcurrent Fault An output overcurrent fault has occurred. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.
3 Vin Undervoltage An input undervoltage fault has occurred. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
2 Temperature A temperature fault or warning has occurred. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.
1 Communication/Logic A communications, memory or logic fault has 0 No fault.
occurred. 1 Fault.
0 None of the Above A fault or warning not listed in bits [7:1] has 0 No fault.
occurred. 1 Fault.
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STATUS_VOUT (0x7A)
Description: Returns Vout-related fault/warning status bits.

Bit Function Description Value Description

7 Vout Overvoltage Vout Overvoltage Fault. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
6 Vout Overvoltage Vout Overvoltage Warning. 0 No Warning.
Warning 1 Warning.
5 Vout Undervoltage Vout Undervoltage Warning. 0 No Warning.
Warning 1 Warning.
4 Vout Undervoltage Vout Undervoltage Fault. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
3 Vout Max Warning Vout Max Warning (An attempt has been made to 0 No Warning.
set the output voltage to value higher than allowed 1 Warning.
by the Vout Max command (Section 13.5).
2 Ton Max Fault Ton-Max Fault. 0 No Fault
1 Fault.
1 Toff Max Warning Toff Max Warning. 0 No Warning.
1 Warning.

STATUS_IOUT (0x7B)
Description: Returns Iout-related fault/warning status bits.

Bit Function Description Value Description

7 Iout Overcurrent Fault Iout Overcurrent Fault. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.
6 Iout Overcurrent And Iout Overcurrent and low voltage fault. 0 No Fault.
Low Voltage Fault 1 Fault.
5 Iout Over Current Iout Overcurrent Warning. 0 No Warning.
Warning 1 Warning.
4 Iout Undercurrent Iout Undercurrent Fault. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.

STATUS_INPUT (0x7C)
Description: Returns VIN/IIN-related fault/warning status bits.

Bit Function Description Value Description

7 Vin Overvoltage Fault Vin Overvoltage Fault. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.
6 Vin Overvoltage VIN Overvoltage Warning. 0 No Warning.
Warning 1 Warning.
5 Vin Undervoltage Vin Undervoltage Warning. 0 No Warning.
Warning 1 Warning.
4 Vin Undervoltage Vin Undervoltage Fault. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
3 Insufficient Vin Asserted when either the input voltage has never 0 No Insufficient VIN
exceeded the input turn-on threshold Vin-On, or if encountered yet.
the unit did start, the input voltage decreased below 1 Insufficient Unit is off.
the turn-off threshold.

STATUS_TEMPERATURE (0x7D)
Description: Returns the temperature-related fault/warning status bits

Bit Function Description Value Description

7 Overtemperature Overtemperature Fault. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
6 Overtemperature Overtemperature Warning. 0 No Warning.
Warning 1 Warning.
5 Undertemperature Undertemperature Warning. 0 No Warning.
Warning 1 Warning.
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Bit Function Description Value Description

4 Undertemperature Undertemperature Fault. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.

STATUS_CML (0x7E)
Description: Returns Communication/Logic/Memory-related fault/warning status bits.

Bit Function Description Value Description

7 Invalid Or Invalid Or Unsupported Command Received. 0 No Invalid Command
Unsupported Received.
Command Received 1 Invalid Command
Received.
6 Invalid Or Invalid Or Unsupported Data Received. 0 No Invalid Data
Unsupported Data Received.
Received 1 Invalid Data Received.
5 Packet Error Check Packet Error Check Failed. 0 No Failure.
Failed 1 Failure.
4 Memory Fault Memory Fault Detected. 0 No Fault.
Detected 1 Fault.
1 Other Communication A communication fault other than the ones listed in 0 No Fault.
Fault this table has occurred. 1 Fault.
0 Memory Or Logic Other Memory Or Logic Fault has occurred. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.

STATUS_OTHER (0x7F)
Description: Returns a brief other fault/warning status bits.

Bit Description Format

7:0 Sync in counter Integer Unsigned

STATUS_MFR_SPECIFIC (0x80)
Description: Returns manufacturer specific status information.

Bit Function Description Format

5:0 Power Cycle Power cycle fault counter. Integer Unsigned
Fault Counter

Bit Function Description Value Description

7 Brown Out Detected Brown out detected. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.

READ_VIN (0x88)
Description: Returns the measured input voltage.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Returns the input voltage reading. Linear V

READ_VOUT (0x8B)
Description: Returns the measured output voltage.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Returns the measured output voltage. Vout Mode V
Unsigned

READ_IOUT (0x8C)
Description: Returns the measured output current.
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Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 The device will NACK this command when not enabled and not in the USER_CONFIG Linear A
monitor mode.

READ_TEMPERATURE_1 (0x8D)
Description: Returns the measured temperature (internal).

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Linear °C

READ_TEMPERATURE_2 (0x8E)
Description: Returns the measured temperature (internal).

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Linear °C

READ_DUTY_CYCLE (0x94)
Description: Returns the measured duty cycle in percent.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Returns the target duty cycle during the ENABLE state. The device will NACK this command Linear %
when not enabled and not in the USER_CONFIG monitor mode.

READ_FREQUENCY (0x95)
Description: Returns the measured SYNC frequency.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Returns the measured operating switch frequency. The device will NACK this command Direct kHz
when not enabled and not in the USER_CONFIG monitor mode.

PMBUS_REVISION (0x98)
Description: Returns the PMBus revision number for this device.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7:4 Part I Revision Part I Revision. 0x0 1.0 Part I Revision 1.0.
0x1 1.1 Part I Revision 1.1.
0x2 1.2 Part I Revision 1.2.
0x3 1.3 Part I Revision 1.3.
3:0 Part II Part II Revision. 0x0 1.0 Part II Revision 1.0.
Revision 0x1 1.1 Part II Revision 1.1.
0x2 1.2 Part II Revision 1.2.
0x3 1.3 Part II Revision 1.3.

MFR_ID (0x99)
Description: Sets the Manufacturers ID

Bit Description Format

95:0 Maximum of 12 characters. ASCII

MFR_MODEL (0x9A)
Description: Sets the MFR MODEL string.

Bit Description Format

159:0 Maximum of 20 characters. ASCII

MFR_REVISION (0x9B)
Description: Sets the MFR revision string.
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Bit Description Format

95:0 Maximum of 12 characters. ASCII

MFR_LOCATION (0x9C)
Description: Sets the MFR location string.

Bit Description Format

95:0 Maximum of 12 characters. ASCII

MFR_DATE (0x9D)
Description: This command returns the date the regulator was manufactured.

Bit Description Format

95:0 Maximum of 12 characters. ASCII

MFR_SERIAL (0x9E)
Description: This command returns a string of 13 characters and numbers that provides a unique identification of the regulator.

Bit Description Format

159:0 Maximum of 20 characters. ASCII

IC_DEVICE_ID (0xAD)
Description:

Bit Description Format

63:0 ASCII fixed length

IC_DEVICE_REV (0xAE)
Description:

Bit Description Format

63:0 ASCII fixed length

USER_DATA_00 (0xB0)
Description: User data

Bit Description Format

127:0 16 bytes of user data. ASCII

MFR_VIN_OV_WARN_RESPONSE (0xC4)
Description: Input over voltage Warn response.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7:6 Response 00 Ignore Fault The PMBus device continues
operation without interruption.
01 Perform The PMBus device continues
Retries while operation for the delay time
Operating specified by bits [2:0] and the
delay time unit specified for that
particular fault. If the fault
condition is still present at the
end of the delay time, the unit
responds as programmed in the
Retry Setting (bits [5:3]).
10 Disable and The device shuts down (disables
retry the output) and responds
according to the retry setting in
bits [5:3].
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

11 Disable until A fault can cleared in several
Fault Cleared ways: The bit is individually
cleared, The device receives a
CLEAR_FAULTS command, a
RESET signal (if one exists) is
asserted, the output is
commanded through the CTRL
pin, the OPERATION command,
or the combined action of the
CTRL pin and OPERATION
command, to turn off and then to
turn back on, or Bias power is
removed from the PMBus
device.
5:3 Retries 000 Do Not Retry A zero value for the Retry
Setting means that the unit does
not attempt to restart. The
output remains disabled until the
fault is cleared (Section 10.7).
001 Retry Once The PMBus device attempts to
restart 1 time. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
010 Retry Twice The PMBus device attempts to
restart 2 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
011 Retry 3 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 3 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
100 Retry 4 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 4 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

101 Retry 5 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 5 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
110 Retry 6 times The PMBus device attempts to
restart 6 times. If the device fails
to restart, it disables the output
and remains off until the fault is
cleared as described in Section
10.7. The time between the start
of each attempt to restart is set
by the value in bits [2:] along
with the delay time unit specified
for that particular fault.
111 Retry The PMBus device attempts to
Continuously restart continuously, without
limitation, until it is commanded
OFF (by the CONTROL pin or
OPERATION command or
both), bias power is removed, or
another fault condition causes
the unit to shut down.
2:0 Retry Time Number of delay time units. Used 0 1
and Delay for either the amount of time the 1 2
Time device is to continue operating 2 4
after a fault is detected or for the 3 8
amount of time between attempts 4 16
to restart. The time unit is set in 5 32
register 0xD2. 6 64
7 128

MFR_CONFIG_UNUSED_PINS (0xC5)
Description: Define if pins are used (0) or unused (1). MSB defines if unused pins should be configured as input (0) or output
low(1). If an unused pin is defined as input the pin must be grounded. If an unused pin is not grounded it should be defined as
output low (mainly for backward compatibility).

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

15 Mfr. If an unused pin is defined as 0 INPUT
FAULT2_CON input the pin must be grounded, If 1 OUTPUT LOW
FIG an unused pin is not grounded it
should be defined as output low.
14 Mfr. If an unused pin is defined as 0 INPUT
TMS_CONFIG input the pin must be grounded, If 1 OUTPUT LOW
an unused pin is not grounded it
should be defined as output low.
13 Mfr. If an unused pin is defined as 0 INPUT
TDI_CONFIG input the pin must be grounded, If 1 OUTPUT LOW
an unused pin is not grounded it
should be defined as output low.
12 Mfr. If an unused pin is defined as 0 INPUT
TDO_CONFIG input the pin must be grounded, If 1 OUTPUT LOW
an unused pin is not grounded it
should be defined as output low.
11 0 INPUT
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

Mfr. If an unused pin is defined as 1 OUTPUT LOW
DPWM3B_CO input the pin must be grounded, If
NFIG an unused pin is not grounded it
should be defined as output low.
10 Mfr. If an unused pin is defined as 0 INPUT
DPWM3A_CO input the pin must be grounded, If 1 OUTPUT LOW
NFIG an unused pin is not grounded it
should be defined as output low.
9 Mfr. If an unused pin is defined as 0 INPUT
DPWM2B_CO input the pin must be grounded, If 1 OUTPUT LOW
NFIG an unused pin is not grounded it
should be defined as output low.
8 Mfr. If an unused pin is defined as 0 INPUT
ADC_EXT_TR input the pin must be grounded, if 1 OUTPUT LOW
IG_CONFIG an unused pin is not grounded it
should be defined as output low.
7 Mfr. Mfr. Define if pin is used or unused. 0 USED
FAULT2_UTIL Setting a pin to unused with this 1 UNUSED
IZATION command overrides other
configurations.
6 Mfr. Mfr. Define if pin is used or unused. 0 USED
TMS_UTILIZA Setting a pin to unused with this 1 UNUSED
TION command overrides other
configurations.
5 Mfr. Mfr. Define if pin is used or unused. 0 USED
TDI_UTILIZAT Setting a pin to unused with this 1 UNUSED
ION command overrides other
configurations.
4 Mfr. Mfr. Define if pin is used or unused. 0 USED
TDO_UTILIZA Setting a pin to unused with this 1 UNUSED
TION command overrides other
configurations.
3 Mfr. Mfr. Define if pin is used or unused. 0 USED
DPWM3B_UTI Setting a pin to unused with this 1 UNUSED
LIZATION command overrides other
configurations.
2 Mfr. Mfr. Define if pin is used or unused. 0 USED
DPWM3A_UTI Setting a pin to unused with this 1 UNUSED
LIZATION command overrides other
configurations.
1 Mfr. Mfr. Define if pin is used or unused. 0 USED
DPWM2B_UTI Setting a pin to unused with this 1 UNUSED
LIZATION command overrides other
configurations.
0 Mfr. Define if pin is used or unused. 0 USED
ADC_EXT_TR Setting a pin to unused with this 1 UNUSED
IG_UTILIZATI command overrides other
ON configurations.

MFR_RC_LEVEL (0xC6)
Description: Set the Remote control threshold when connected to AD03

Bit Description Format Unit

7:0 Sets the level for triggering the Remote control. Fixed Point V
Unsigned

MFR_KS_PRETRIG (0xC7)
Description: Value sets the time for pre-trigger a kickstart pulse. Value=0 equals approximately 20us, each unit adds 450ns to
this value
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Bit Description Format Unit

7:0 Sets the time for pre-trigger a kickstart pulse. Value=0 equals approximately 20us, each unit Fixed Point us
adds 450ns to this value Unsigned

MFR_FAST_VIN_OFF_OFFSET (0xC8)
Description: Adds an offset to the fast VinOff criteria. The offset value is referenced to VinOff value. This is to shut down the unit
in a controlled fashion when Vin is falling fast.

Bit Description Format Unit

7:0 Adds an offset to the fast VinOff criteria. Fixed Point V
Unsigned

MFR_ADDRESS_TABLE (0xC9)
Description: Organized internally as 13 words, each word representing the ADC12 level threshold between address n and
address n+1.

Bit Description Format

207:0 Use of 13 words permits 14 addresses; 0 to 13. In this case only pin SA0 is used. When the Byte Array
8’th word (Data byte 15 & 16) is set to 0FFFh, only 8 levels per pin are used.

MFR_PGOOD_POLARITY (0xD0)
Description: Power good polarity (1:active high; 0: active low).

Bit Description Value Function Description

7:0 Power good polarity (1:active high; 0: active low). 0x00 Active Low
0x01 Active High

MFR_FAST_OCP_CFG (0xD1)
Description: Set the fast OCP threshold

Bit Function Description Format Unit

12:8 OCP samples Sets the Number of over current samples before trigger the OCP. Integer sampl
Unsigned es
6:0 OCP level Sets the level for triggering the fast OCP, resolution is in 128 divisions of Integer level
2.5V referenced to the maximum readout current. Unsigned

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7 Enable/Disabl Enable or disable Fast OCP 0 Disable Disables Fast OCP
e 1 Enable Enables Fast OCP

MFR_RESPONSE_UNIT_CFG (0xD2)
Description: Defines the basic units 1ms, 10ms, 100ms or 1 sec for each of the four basic responses Vout, Vin, Iout and
Temperature. The Configured time is calculated as: Configured time = (Retry Time and Delay Time value in specific Fault
response) x (unit in 0xD2)

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7:6 VOUT Set the fault response delay unit 0 1 ms/unit
response according to configured delay time 1 10 ms/unit
delay unit for 2 100 ms/unit
VOUT_OV_FAULT_RESPONSE 3 1 s/unit
and
VOUT_UV_FAULT_RESPONSE.
5:4 Vin response Set the fault response delay unit 0 1 ms/unit
delay unit according to configured delay time 1 10 ms/unit
for VIN_OV_FAULT_RESPONSE 2 100 ms/unit
and 3 1 s/unit
VIN_UV_FAULT_RESPONSE.
3:2 IOUT 0 1 ms/unit
response 1 10 ms/unit
delay unit 2 100 ms/unit
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

Set the fault response delay unit 3 1 s/unit
according to configured delay time
for
IOUT_OC_FAULT_RESPONSE
and
IOUT_OC_FAULT_RESPONSE.
1:0 Temperature Set the fault response delay unit 0 1 ms/unit
response according to configured delay time 1 10 ms/unit
delay unit for OT_FAULT_RESPONSE and 2 100 ms/unit
UT_FAULT_RESPONSE. 3 1 s/unit

MFR_VIN_SCALE_MONITOR (0xD3)
Description: Vin Scale Monitor at ON and OFF.

Bit Function Description Format

31:16 Mfr. Vin Scale Trimmed offset at ON Byte Array
Monitor on
15:0 Mfr. Vin Scale Trimmed Vin Scale at OFF Byte Array
Monitor Off

MFR_PREBIAS_DVDT_CFG (0xD4)
Description: Mfr. prebias dV/dt configuration

Bit Function Description Format Unit

63:48 Mfr. Maximum This value state the max positive Vin change limit to execute a pre-bias Fixed Point V/ms
allowable start. Signed
positive
dVin/dt
47:32 Mfr. Maximum This value state the max negative Vin change limit to execute a pre-bias Fixed Point V/ms
allowable start. Signed
negative
dVin/dt
31:16 Mfr. Maximum This value state the max positive Vout change limit to execute a pre-bias Fixed Point V/ms
allowable start. Signed
positive
dVout/dt
15:0 Mfr. Maximum This value state the max negative Vout change limit to execute a pre-bias Fixed Point V/ms
allowable start. Signed
negative
dVout/dt

MFR_FILTER_SELECT (0xD5)
Description: Filter coefficient selection

Bit Description Format

7:0 Filter coefficient selection with byte 1: 0 = Vout, 1 = Iout, VFF = 2 Integer Unsigned

MFR_READ_EVENT (0xD7)
Description: The command is prepared for reading the index that was written to MFR_EVENT_INDEX, is read as a 23-byte
block. See MFR_EVENT_INDEX command for more details.

Bit Function Description Format Unit

183:1 Read Linear °C
68 Temperature
167:1 Read Iout The device will NACK this command when not enabled and not in the Linear A
52 USER_CONFIG monitor mode.
151:1 Read Vout Returns the measured output voltage. Vout Mode V
36 Unsigned
135:1 Read Vin Returns the input voltage reading. Linear V
20
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Bit Function Description Format Unit

116:1 Power Cycle Power cycle fault counter. Integer
12 Fault Counter Unsigned
111:1 Sync In Sync in counter Integer
04 Counter Unsigned
47:16 EVENT Timestamp 100 ms resolution < 13.6 years. Integer
Timestamp Unsigned
15:0 Event ID Event id < 2^16. Integer
Unsigned

Bit Function Description Value Description

119 Brown Out Detected Brown out detected. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.
103 Invalid Or Invalid Or Unsupported Command Received. 0 No Invalid Command
Unsupported Received.
Command Received 1 Invalid Command
Received.
102 Invalid Or Invalid Or Unsupported Data Received. 0 No Invalid Data
Unsupported Data Received.
Received 1 Invalid Data Received.
101 Packet Error Check Packet Error Check Failed. 0 No Failure.
Failed 1 Failure.
100 Memory Fault Memory Fault Detected. 0 No Fault.
Detected 1 Fault.
97 Other Communication A communication fault other than the ones listed in 0 No Fault.
Fault this table has occurred. 1 Fault.
96 Memory Or Logic Other Memory Or Logic Fault has occurred. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
95 Overtemperature Overtemperature Fault. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
94 Overtemperature Overtemperature Warning. 0 No Warning.
Warning 1 Warning.
93 Undertemperature Undertemperature Warning. 0 No Warning.
Warning 1 Warning.
92 Undertemperature Undertemperature Fault. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
87 Vin Overvoltage Fault Vin Overvoltage Fault. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.
86 Vin Overvoltage VIN Overvoltage Warning. 0 No Warning.
Warning 1 Warning.
85 Vin Undervoltage Vin Undervoltage Warning. 0 No Warning.
Warning 1 Warning.
84 Vin Undervoltage Vin Undervoltage Fault. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
83 Insufficient Vin Asserted when either the input voltage has never 0 No Insufficient VIN
exceeded the input turn-on threshold Vin-On, or if encountered yet.
the unit did start, the input voltage decreased below 1 Insufficient Unit is off.
the turn-off threshold.
79 Iout Overcurrent Fault Iout Overcurrent Fault. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.
78 Iout Overcurrent And Iout Overcurrent and low voltage fault. 0 No Fault.
Low Voltage Fault 1 Fault.
77 Iout Over Current Iout Overcurrent Warning. 0 No Warning.
Warning 1 Warning.
76 Iout Undercurrent Iout Undercurrent Fault. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
71 Vout Overvoltage Vout Overvoltage Fault. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
70 Vout Overvoltage Vout Overvoltage Warning. 0 No Warning.
Warning 1 Warning.
69 Vout Undervoltage Warning. 0 No Warning.
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Bit Function Description Value Description

Vout Undervoltage 1 Warning.
Warning
68 Vout Undervoltage Vout Undervoltage Fault. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
67 Vout Max Warning Vout Max Warning (An attempt has been made to 0 No Warning.
set the output voltage to value higher than allowed 1 Warning.
by the Vout Max command (Section 13.5).
66 Ton Max Fault Ton-Max Fault. 0 No Fault
1 Fault.
65 Toff Max Warning Toff Max Warning. 0 No Warning.
1 Warning.
63 Vout An output voltage fault or warning has occurred. 0 No fault
1 Fault
62 Iout/Pout An output current or output power fault or warning 0 No Fault.
has occurred. 1 Fault.
61 Input An input voltage, input current, or input power fault 0 No Fault.
or warning has occurred. 1 Fault.
60 Mfr Specific A manufacturer specific fault or warning has 0 No Fault.
occurred. 1 Fault.
59 Power-Good The Power-Good signal, if present, is negated. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.
57 Other A bit in Status-Other is set. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.
54 Off This bit is asserted if the unit is not providing power 0 No fault
to the output, regardless of the reason, including 1 Fault
simply not being enabled.
53 Vout Overvoltage An output overvoltage fault has occurred. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
52 Iout Overcurrent Fault An output overcurrent fault has occurred. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.
51 Vin Undervoltage An input undervoltage fault has occurred. 0 No Fault.
Fault 1 Fault.
50 Temperature A temperature fault or warning has occurred. 0 No Fault.
1 Fault.
49 Communication/Logic A communications, memory or logic fault has 0 No fault.
occurred. 1 Fault.
48 None of the Above A fault or warning not listed in bits [7:1] has 0 No fault.
occurred. 1 Fault.

MFR_TEMP_COMPENSATION (0xD8)
Description: Mfr. temperature compensation parameter

Bit Function Description Format

63:56 Mfr. MFR_TEMP_COMPENSATION_DT_ADD_2 defines the additional dead Byte Array
Temperature time used at temperature levels below temperature threshold 2. Unit is
compensation nano seconds. It’s an unsigned byte, meaning the value can be 0-255.
deadtime
added 2
55:48 Mfr. MFR_TEMP_COMPENSATION_DT_HYS_2 defines a level for hysteresis Byte Array
Temperature i.e. temperature must rise over this level again before dead times are
compensation changed.
deadtime
hysteresis 2
47:40 Mfr. It is a signed byte with the temperature as an integer (°C). This defines a Byte Array
Temperature second temperature level for temperature compensation of dead times.
compensation
deadtime
threshold 2
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Bit Function Description Format

39:32 Mfr. MFR_TEMP_COMPENSATION_DT_ADD_1 defines the additional dead Byte Array
Temperature time used at temperature levels below temperature threshold 1. Unit is
compensation nano seconds. It’s an unsigned byte, meaning the value can be 0-255.
deadtime
added 1
31:24 Mfr. MFR_TEMP_COMPENSATION_DT_HYS_1 defines a level for hysteresis Byte Array
Temperature i.e. temperature must rise over this level again before dead times are
compensation changed.
deadtime
hysteresis 1
23:16 Mfr. It is a signed byte with the temperature as an integer (°C). This defines the Byte Array
Temperature first temperature level for temperature compensation of dead times.
compensation
deadtime
threshold 1
15:8 Mfr. The second byte, TEMPERATURE_COMPENSATION_EDAC_SLOPE, Byte Array
Temperature sets the slope of the temperature compensation taking place above the
compensation EDAC_TEMP_COMP_TRESHOLD level. This is a signed byte in Q8
EDAC slope format. The unit is LSB/°C/256. Example: First byte represent 40°C so
EDAC_TEMP_COMP_TRESHOLD = 40. Compensate EDAC with 25mV
from 40°C to 120°C. The resolution is 1.6V/1024 = 1.56mV / LSB. To
compensate for the 25mV droop over 80°C we need to add 25/80 =
0.3125mV/°C = 0.3125/1.56 LSB/°C = 0.2 LSB/°C to the reference DAC.
0.2*256 = 51 so EDAC_TEMP_COMP_SLOPE = 51
7:0 Mfr. The first byte in the block is EDAC_TEMP_COMP_TRESHOLD. This Byte Array
Temperature defines the level where the temperature compensation shall begin. It is a
compensation signed byte with the temperature as an integer (°C). Example: First byte
EDAC represents 40°C so EDAC_TEMP_COMP_TRESHOLD = 40. Compensate
threshold EDAC with 25mV from 40°C to 120°C. The resolution is 1.6V/1024 =
1.56mV / LSB. To compensate for the 25mV droop over 80°C we need to
add 25/80 = 0.3125mV/°C = 0.3125/1.56 LSB/°C = 0.2 LSB/°C to the
reference DAC. 0.2*256 = 51 so EDAC_TEMP_COMP_SLOPE = 51

MFR_SET_ROM_MODE (0xD9)
Description: Sends system into ROM mode. Issue this command before attempting to download new firmware to the controller.

Bit Description Format

31:0 Sends system into ROM mode. Issue this command before attempting to download new ASCII
firmware to the controller.

MFR_ISHARE_THRESHOLD (0xDA)
Description: Mfr. current sharing threshold level

Bit Function Description Format Unit

31:24 Trim limit Set the trim limit for output voltage. This limit the output voltage to be Integer 1.7mv
trimmed to a certain level to prevent max-trim if the controller sense Unsigned /LSB
erroneous current.
15:8 Positive Set the threshold level where the output voltage is incremental trimmed to Integer ~50m
threshold level achieve current balance between paralleled devices. The threshold level Unsigned A/LS
represent at what current level the output voltage start increasing. The B
hysteresis where no current balancing through CTRL pin is done is
between the positive and negative threshold levels.
7:0 Negative Set the threshold level where the output voltage is decremental trimmed to Integer ~50m
threshold level achieve current balance between paralleled devices. The threshold level Unsigned A/LS
represent at what current level the output voltage start decreasing. The B
hysteresis where no current balancing through CTRL pin is done is
between the positive and negative threshold levels.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

56 Enable/Disabl Enable or disable Active Current 0 Disable Disables active current share
e share 1 Enable Enables active current share
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MFR_EVENT_INDEX (0xDB)
Description: Writing to this command sets current index to read by the READ_EVENT command. It also provides means to clear
the fault section of the event recorder and finding the newest event (equal to number of events stored in the event recorder). 0–
47: same value as written. 254: Index of newest record in the life cycle section of the event recorder. 255: Index of newest
record in the fault section of the event recorder. 0xAA: The fault section of the event recorder is cleared.

Bit Description Format

7:0 Offset value 0-47. 0 is always the oldest event in the fault section of the event recorder. 24 is Integer Unsigned
the oldest event in the life cycle section.

MFR_SELECT_TEMPERATURE_SENSOR (0xDC)
Description: Select which temperature sensor, internal one or external remote temperature sensor, is used.

Bit Description Value Function Description

0 Select which temperature sensor, internal one or 0 Internal IC Internal IC temperature sensor
external remote temperature sensor, is used. Sensor selected.
1 External External remote temperature
Sensor sensor selected.

MFR_VIN_OFFSET (0xDD)
Description: Vin offset at ON and OFF.

Bit Function Description Format

31:16 Mfr. Vin Offset Trimmed offset at ON Byte Array
on
15:0 Mfr. Vin Offset Trimmed offset at OFF Byte Array
off

MFR_VOUT_OFFSET_MONITOR (0xDE)
Description: Output voltage trim

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Output voltage trim Vout Mode V
Signed

MFR_SPECIAL_OPTIONS (0xE0)
Description: Special option configuration. Bit 0 - Reserved Bit 1 - Reserved Bit 2 - DBV: 0:Disabled 1:Enabled Bit 3 - ART/DLC:
0:Disabled 1:Enabled Bit 5 - DLS: 0:Linear droop 1:Non-linear droop Bit 6 - HRR: 0:Disabled 1:Enabled Bit 7 - Require PEC

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

7 Require This bit makes PEC byte 0 PEC unrequired.
Packet Error mandatory when writing to the 1 PEC required.
Check unit. This increases system
robustness since a master is
required to provide a valid PEC
byte for a write transaction to have
effect.
6 Enable HRR, Enables the HRR, Hybrid 0 Disabled
(Hybrid Regulated Ratio. This enables the 1 Enabled
Regulated unit to have a duty cycle head
Ratio) room where max duty cycle is
avoided. The output voltage will
follow the input voltage ratio,
below the HRR threshold set in
command VIN_UV_WARN_LIMIT
(0x58).
5 DLS slope Setup how the slope of the Vout 0 Linear droop Configured with linear droop
configuration droop is configured, with linear or 1 Non-linear Configured with non-linear droop
non-linear droop. droop
3 Enables/Disables ART/DLC. 0 Disabled
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

Enable 1 Enabled
ART/DLC,
(Adaptive
Ramp-up
Time, Dynamic
Load
Compensation
)
2 Enable DBV, Enables/Disables DBV. 0 Disabled
(Dynamic Bus 1 Enabled
Voltage)

MFR_TEMP_OFFSET_INT (0xE1)
Description: Internal temperature offset.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Integer [0.1 °C] Direct °C

MFR_REMOTE_TEMP_CAL (0xE2)
Description: External temperature offset and slope.

Bit Description Format

31:0 T(C) = slope x ADC(v) + offset, Byte 0 byte 1: offset, Byte 2 byte 3: slope. Byte Array

MFR_REMOTE_CTRL (0xE3)
Description: Primary Remote Control (RC pin) configuration.

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

4 CTRL pin 0 OR'ed w/ PriRC is OR:ed with
Interaction CTRL pin OPERATION and CTRL pin.
1 AND'ed w/ PriRC is AND:ed with
CTRL pin OPERATION and CTRL pin.
2 Remote CTRL PriRC Pin Enable: 0:Disabled 0 Disabled
pin Enabled 1:Enabled 1 Enabled
1 Remote CTRL PriRC Polarity: 0:Active High 0 Active Low
pin Polarity 1:Active Low 1 Active High
0 Remote Ctrl Primary Remote Control (RC Pin) 0 Soft Stop Pre-configured ramp down time
On/Off configuration. Bit 0 - PriRC set TOFF_FALL.
Disable Mode: 0:Soft-Stop 1 Quick Off Disables the output immediately.
1:Quick Off

MFR_VFF_PARAMS (0xE6)
Description: This function is dependent of voltage levels internal to the control IC. It is not recommended to change the
parameters Extra compensation, Vin stable threshold and Reference DAC threshold.

Bit Function Description Format

31:24 Extra Set a threshold where extra compensation of the VFF response is needed. Integer Unsigned
compensation The extra compensation cut the duty cycle with 50% during one period. Too
threshold low threshold creates false triggering with noisy output voltage.
23:16 Vin stable Set a threshold where the input voltage is considered stable and a ready Integer Unsigned
threshold for new VFF response
15:8 Reference Below this threshold the reference DAC is adjusted one LSB each interrupt Integer Unsigned
DAC fast (~27us) otherwise it is adjusted 3 LSB.
recover
threshold

Bit Function Description Value Description

0 Enable VFF, (Voltage 0 Disabled
Feed Forward) 1 Enabled
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MFR_TEMP_COEFF (0xE7)
Description: Temperature coefficient

Bit Function Description Format Unit

47:40 Mfr. Temp The temperature compensation factor for current sense above temperature Integer
level 2 Comp level 2, used to compensate IOUT_READ value. Unsigned
Factor
39:32 Mfr. Temp The second temperature level used to compensate IOUT_READ. Integer °C
level 2 Comp Unsigned
31:24 Mfr. Temp The temperature compensation factor for current sense above temperature Integer
level 1 Comp level 1, used to compensate IOUT_READ value. Unsigned
Factor
23:16 Mfr. Temp The first temperature level used to compensate IOUT_READ. Integer °C
level 1 Comp Unsigned
15:0 Mfr. Temp The temperature coefficient for copper. Direct
Coeff Cu

MFR_FILTER_COEFF (0xE8)
Description: Mfr. filter coefficients

Bit Function Description Format

215:2 CLA scale Filter Misc Gain Coefficient: CLA SCALE Integer Unsigned
11
210:2 yn scale Filter Misc Gain Coefficient: YN SCALE Integer Unsigned
08
207:1 kcomp Filter Misc Gain Coefficient: KCOMP Integer Unsigned
92
191:1 KD alpha [1] Filter Coefficient: KD alpha [1] Integer Unsigned
76
175:1 KD alpha [0] Filter Coefficient: KD alpha [0] Integer Unsigned
60
159:1 KD coef [2] Filter Coefficient: KD coef [2] Integer Unsigned
44
143:1 KD coef [1] Filter Coefficient: KD coef [1] Integer Unsigned
28
127:1 KD coef [0] Filter Coefficient: KD coef [0] Integer Unsigned
12
111:9 KI coef [3] Filter Coefficient: KI coef [3] Integer Unsigned
6
95:80 KI coef [2] Filter Coefficient: KI coef [2] Integer Unsigned
79:64 KI coef [1] Filter Coefficient: KI coef [1] Integer Unsigned
63:48 KI coef [0] Filter Coefficient: KI coef [0] Integer Unsigned
47:32 KP coef [2] Filter Coefficient: KP coef [2] Integer Unsigned
31:16 KP coef [1] Filter Coefficient: KP coef [1] Integer Unsigned
15:0 KP coef [0] Filter Coefficient: KP coef [0] Integer Unsigned

MFR_FILTER_NLR_GAIN (0xE9)
Description: Mfr. filter nlrgains

Bit Function Description Format

121:1 AFE Gain AFE gain Integer Unsigned
20
95:80 limit5 Filter Coefficient: LIMIT 5 Integer Unsigned
79:64 limit4 Filter Coefficient: LIMIT 4 Integer Unsigned
63:48 limit3 Filter Coefficient: LIMIT 3 Integer Unsigned
47:32 limit2 Filter Coefficient: LIMIT 2 Integer Unsigned
31:16 limit1 Filter Coefficient: LIMIT 1 Integer Unsigned
15:0 limit0 Filter Coefficient: LIMIT 0 Integer Unsigned
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

127:1 Bin Bin Configuration (6) 0 Coef [0]
25 Configuration 1 Coef [1]
(6) 2 Coef [2]
3 Coef [3]
4 Coef [4]
5 Coef [5]
6 Coef [6]
124 Bin Alpha (6) Bin Alpha (6)
123 NL Mode NL Mode
122 Auto Gear Auto Gear Shift
Shift
119:1 Bin Bin Configuration (4) 0 Coef [0]
17 Configuration 1 Coef [1]
(4) 2 Coef [2]
3 Coef [3]
4 Coef [4]
5 Coef [5]
6 Coef [6]
116 Bin Alpha (4) Bin Alpha (4)
115:1 Bin Bin Configuration (5) 0 Coef [0]
13 Configuration 1 Coef [1]
(5) 2 Coef [2]
3 Coef [3]
4 Coef [4]
5 Coef [5]
6 Coef [6]
112 Bin Alpha (5) Bin Alpha (5)
111:1 Bin Bin Configuration (2) 0 Coef [0]
09 Configuration 1 Coef [1]
(2) 2 Coef [2]
3 Coef [3]
4 Coef [4]
5 Coef [5]
6 Coef [6]
108 Bin Alpha (2) Bin Alpha (2)
107:1 Bin Bin Configuration (3) 0 Coef [0]
05 Configuration 1 Coef [1]
(3) 2 Coef [2]
3 Coef [3]
4 Coef [4]
5 Coef [5]
6 Coef [6]
104 Bin Alpha (3) Bin Alpha (3)
103:1 Bin Bin Configuration (0) 0 Coef [0]
01 Configuration 1 Coef [1]
(0) 2 Coef [2]
3 Coef [3]
4 Coef [4]
5 Coef [5]
6 Coef [6]
100 Bin Alpha (0) Bin Alpha (0)
99:97 Bin Bin Configuration (1) 0 Coef [0]
Configuration 1 Coef [1]
(1) 2 Coef [2]
3 Coef [3]
4 Coef [4]
5 Coef [5]
6 Coef [6]
96 Bin Alpha (1) Bin Alpha (1)
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MFR_IOUT_CAL_GAIN (0xEA)
Description: The scale factor for output current measurement.

Bit Description Format

15:0 The scale factor for output current measurement. Direct

MFR_MIN_DUTY (0xEB)
Description: Set the minimum duty cycle and minimum deadtime at min duty.

Bit Function Description Format Unit

15:8 Mfr. Min duty Integer ns
Unsigned
7:0 Mfr. Minimum Integer ns
deadtime Unsigned

MFR_ACTIVE_CLAMP (0xEC)
Description: Active clamp

Bit Function Description Format Unit

14:8 Mfr. pulse Set the delay of the pulse to the active clamp. Integer x4 ns
delay Unsigned
7:0 Mfr. pulse Set the pulse width to the active clamp. Integer x4 ns
width Unsigned

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

15 Active Clamp Set the mode of the active clamp, 0 1x frequency Set 1x frequency inverted
mode 1x frequency A and B output inverted
inverted outputs phase/2x 1 2x frequency Set2x frequency non-inverted
frequency on A only non-inverted non-inverted

MFR_ANALOG_DELAY_COMPENSATION (0xED)
Description: Compensate for the analog delay in the primary drivers.

Bit Description Format Unit

7:0 Compensate for the analog delay in the primary drivers. Integer ns
Unsigned

MFR_OFFSET_ADDRESS (0xEE)
Description: Value (n) add an offset to the address on SA0 pin. It can be used when pin when SA1 pin on the digital connector is
used for synchronisation to be able to have more than 8 units on the same bus.

Bit Description Format Unit

7:0 Integer n+
Unsigned SA0

MFR_DBV_CONFIG (0xEF)
Description: Configuration of Dynamic Bus Voltage.

Bit Function Description Format Unit

47:40 Iout Level mid Iout level mid to high transition. Fixed Point A
to high Unsigned
39:32 Iout Level high Iout level high to mid transition. Fixed Point A
to mid Unsigned
31:24 Output Voltage Output Voltage Mid. Fixed Point V
Mid Unsigned
23:16 Iout Level low Iout level low to mid transition. Fixed Point A
to mid Unsigned
15:8 Iout Level mid Iout level mid to low transition. Fixed Point A
to low Unsigned
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Bit Function Description Format Unit

7:0 Output Voltage Output Voltage Low. Fixed Point V
Low Unsigned

MFR_DEBUG_BUFF (0xF0)
Description: Output contents in debug_buf.

Bit Description Format

63:0 Output contents in debug_buf. Byte Array

MFR_SETUP_PASSWORD (0xF1)
Description: Once a valid new password is sent, the security is turned on.

Bit Description Format

95:0 A write is current password (6 bytes, default "000000000000") + new password (6 bytes) A ASCII
read returns: 0x000000000000000000000000 if security is off
0x000000000000000000000001 if security is on 0x000000000000000000000002 if security
setup is locked up due to incorrect password entry

MFR_DISABLE_SECURITY_ONCE (0xF2)
Description: When security is on, this command is used to temporarily disable the security before the next power reset of the
digital PWM controller so that a host can send any command that is either write-protected or sendbyte-protected based on a
security bit mask. When security is off, this command will be NACKed.

Bit Description Format

47:0 A write is current password (after it was set up with MFR_SETUP_PASSWORD). ASCII

MFR_SECURITY_BIT_MASK (0xF4)
Description: This command is used to individually enable or disable security feature for a write-protectable or sendbyte-
protectable PMBUS command.

Bit Description Format

255:0 When protection is enabled for a PMBUS command and when security is on, the PMBUS Byte Array
command is write-protected or send- byte-protected.

MFR_TRANSFORMER_TURN (0xF5)
Description: Transformer turn ratio.

Bit Function Description Format

7:4 Mfr. Primary Number of turn on the primary side of transformer. Integer Unsigned
Turn
3:0 Mfr. secondary Number of turn on the secondary side of transformer. Integer Unsigned
Turn

MFR_OSC_TRIM (0xF6)
Description: Internal clock frequency trim value

Bit Description Format

7:0 Internal clock frequency trim value. Integer Unsigned

MFR_DLC_CONFIG (0xF7)
Description: Configuration of Dynamic Load Compensation at start up.

Bit Function Description Format Unit

63:56 Ramp Factor Ramp factor for third [Link] value in Ramp Factor 3 is multiplied with the Fixed Point
3, (K3) TON_RISE value, to calculate a new TON_RISE slope. The new calculated Signed
slope will immediately act as TON_RISE
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Input 40-60 V, Output up to 108.3 A / 1300 W © Flex

Bit Function Description Format Unit

55:48 Third Limit Third limit for adjustment. When the capacitance estimation reaches over Fixed Point mF
the third limit RAMP_FACTOR_3 is used and the PID setting in Bank 3 is Signed
chosen. To change PID settings in Bank 3, 0xD5 must be set to 0x03 after
that 0xE8 and 0xE9 can be adjusted.
47:40 Ramp Factor Ramp factor for second limit. The value in Ramp Factor 2 is multiplied with Fixed Point
2, (K2) the TON_RISE value, to calculate a new TON_RISE slope. The new Signed
calculated slope will immediately act as TON_RISE
39:32 Second Limit Second limit for adjustment. When the capacitance estimation reach over Fixed Point mF
the second limit RAMP_FACTOR_2 is used. Signed
31:24 Ramp Factor Ramp factor for first [Link] value in Ramp Factor 1 is multiplied with the Fixed Point
1, (K1) TON_RISE value, to calculate a new TON_RISE slope. The new calculated Signed
slope will immediately act as TON_RISE
23:16 First Limit First limit for adjustment. When the capacitance estimation reach over the Fixed Point mF
first limit RAMP_FACTOR_1 is used. Signed
15:8 Voltage End Set the end level on the Vout ramp ON for the output cap estimation Fixed Point V
measurement. Signed
7:0 Voltage Start Set the start and end levels on the Vout ramp ON for the output cap Fixed Point V
estimation measurement. Signed

MFR_ILIM_SOFTSTART (0xF8)
Description: During soft start ILIM is more than the user setting. The value set in this command is in % added ILIM.

Bit Description Format Unit

7:0 Integer %
Unsigned

MFR_MULTI_PIN_CONFIG (0xF9)
Description: The MFR_MULTI_PIN_CONFIG command can be re-configured to enable or disable different functions and set the
pin configuration of the digital header (K400) (pin 6-15).

Bit Function Description Value Function Description

9 SALERT as Change function of Pin 12 on the 0 SALERT Pin 12 configured to be used as
PG digital header (K400). This pin can Normal PMBus alert signal.
be used as PMBus alert signal or 1 SALERT as Pin 12 configured to be used as
Power Good. PG Power Good.
8 PG/CTRL as Change function of Pin 9 on the 0 PG/CTRL Pin 9 configured to be used as
PG digital header (K400). This pin can Normal PMBus remote control or
be used as Power Good/SYNC or Current Share.
PMBus remote control or Current 1 PG/CTRL as Pin 9 configured to be used as
Share. PG Power Good.
7 Or PG with Enable/Disable if Power Good 0 Disabled
SALERT shall include SALERT status 1 Enabled
whenever SALERT is set,
regardless of the output voltage.
6:5 Sync Mode These bits enable or disable the 00 Disabled
SYNC function. When enabling 01 Sync in When the product is configured
choose between SYNC OUT or to SYNC in it will synchronize its
SYNC IN. switching frequency to the
product configured as SYNC
out. The switching phases can
be spread individually using the
INTERLEAVE command 0x37
10 Sync out When the product is configured
to SYNC out it will send out a
SYNC signal that BMR90
products can connect its SYNC
in pin. Only 1 product i a group
can be configured to SYNC out.
4 SA1 as Sync Change function of Pin 9 on the 0 SA1 normal Pin 9 configured to set the
digital header (K400). This pin can PMBus address with a resistor
be used as SA1 or SYNC in/out. connected to pin 9
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Bit Function Description Value Function Description

1 SA1 as Sync Pin 9 configured to be used as
SYNC input/output
2 Power Good This bit enables or disables the 0 Disabled
Enable Power Good function. 1 Enabled
1 Power Good Two output options are available 0 Push/Pull Power Good configured
Output for Power Good output, they are Push/Pull.
Push/Pull or Open Drain. 1 Open Drain Power Good configured Open
Drain.
0 CTRL Internal Using CTRL internal resistor can 0 Disabled
Resistor be useful if no external pull up or 1 Enabled
pull down resistor exist or no
Digital header (K400) is mounted.

MFR_ADDED_DROOP_DURING_RAMP (0xFC)
Description: Set an added droop during ramp.

Bit Description Format Unit

15:0 Sets an added effective load line (V/I slope) for the rail in which the device is used, during Linear mV/A
ramp up.

MFR_FIRMWARE_DATA (0xFD)
Description: This is a 20-byte block that contains device ID and versions of the firmware.

Bit Description Format

159:0 This is a 20-byte block that contains device ID and versions of the firmware. Byte Array

MFR_RESTART (0xFE)
Description: Writing the string “ERIC” to this command code forces the unit to restart.

Bit Description Format

31:0 ASCII