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Military DC-DC Converters

Series FA/MA Single and Series FA/MA Dual

Isolated Regulated 100 Watts, Wide Input Range/18-36 VDC
Fully Regulated, Short Circuit Protected
Parallel Operation Available

Features:

  • Dual isolated outputs 
  • Short circuit protection 
  • Input voltage protection 
  • Thermal, over temp. shutdown 
  • Line regulation 
  • Load regulation 
  • No external components required 
  • Hi density, hi efficiency design 
  • Remote shutdown 
  • Trim capabilities 
  • Fixed frequency-100 Khtz

 

  • 46 Standard Models
For all variations, call factory. 

For Parallel Operation: Add suffix "P"(i.e. FA/MA5SP).
Consult factory to optimize for your application.

 

Typical Characteristics: 

Frequency: 100 Khtz
Base plate: Max. +85º C
Operating temperature: See thermal chart: -40º C to +85º C base plate, -55º C to +85º C base plate.
Test conditions: 25º C ambient
Isolation Base Input: 2121 VDC
Isolation Input Output: 4242 VDC
Isolation Output to Base: 1000 VDC
Storage temperature: -55º C to +105º C

Series FA : (-40º C to +85º C Operating Temperature)
Series MA : (-55º C to +85º C Operating Temperature)

 

Surge: Meets MIL STD 704
Vibration: Meets MIL STD 202 Method 204 Cond. D
Humidity: Meets MIL STD 202 Method 106
Shock: Meets MIL STD 202 Method 213 Cond. I
Altitude: Meets MIL STD 202 Method 105 Cond. D
Selected MIL STD 883 Options also Available
Stabilization Bake: MIL STD 883 Method 1008 24 Hrs TA=125º C
Burn In: MIL STD 883 Method 1015 160 Hrs at 90º C, case
Temperature Cycle: MIL STD 883, -55ºC to +105ºC,  Method 1010 Cond. B

The PICO FA and MA Series of high power DC-DC Converters, allow a wide input voltage of 18-36 VDC, while maintaining a regulated output. They are fully safeguarded for over voltage, over temperature and continuous short circuit protection. 

The availability of Dual Isolated outputs, small size, and the capability of parallel operation\ as standard features should reduce your design and component costs, while the fixed frequency operation helps parallel connections for higher power requirements. 

This high density unit is assembled in the USA with PICO quality and component selection, allowing it to meet the most stringent commercial requirements. 

 

Series FA/MA Single * 100 Watts * Input 18-36 VDC

Input
Volt.
Range
(V DC)
Outp.
Volt.
(V DC)
Max.
Output
Power
*
(W)
EFF.
Full
Load
Typical
**
(%)
Max.
Load
Regulation
(%)**
Max.
Line
Regulation
At Full Load
(%)
Output
Voltage
Ripple
(Full
Load)
1-1MHz
BW
(MV P-P)
Outp.
Volt.
Toler.
**
(± %)
Series FA Single
(-40º C to +85º C)
Series MA Single
(-55º C to +85º C)
10-50%
50-100%
18-28V
28-36V
Pico
Part
Number
Price
(US $)
Pico
Part
Number
Price
(US $)
18-36
3.3
50
74
2.00
2.00
1.50
1.50
50
2.0
FA3.3S
288.15
MA3.3S
392.93
18-36
5
75
76
2.00
2.00
1.50
1.50
50
2.0
FA5S
288.15
MA5S
392.93
18-36
5.2
75
76
2.00
2.00
1.50
1.50
50
2.0
FA5.2S
288.15
MA5.2S
392.93
18-36
9
100
81
1.50
1.50
1.25
1.25
50
1.5
FA9S
288.15
MA9S
392.93
18-36
12
100
83
1.25
1.25
1.00
1.00
50
1.0
FA12S
288.15
MA12S
392.93
18-36
15
100
84
1.00
1.00
0.75
0.75
50
1.0
FA15S
288.15
MA15S
392.93
18-36
24
100
86
0.75
0.75
0.50
0.50
50
1.0
FA24S
288.15
MA24S
392.93
18-36
28
100
86
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
50
0.5
FA28S
288.15
MA28S
392.93
18-36
48
100
86
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
50
0.5
FA48S
288.15
MA48S
392.93
18-36
100
100
85
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
50
0.5
FA100S
432.22
MA100S
589.39
10% Minimum load required at all times.
* Using proper thermal management, maximum temp. of +85º C (case)
** Reading taken at nominal 28 VDC input

 

 

Series FA/MA Dual * 100 Watts * Input 18-36 VDC

Input
Volt.
Range
(V DC)
Outp.
Volt.
(V DC)
Max.
Output
Power
*
(W)
EFF.
Full
Load
Typical
**
(%)
Max.
Load
Regulation
(%)
Max.
Line
Regulation
At Full Load
(%)
Output
Voltage
Ripple
(Full
Load)
1-1MHz
BW
(MV P-P)
Outp.
Volt.
Toler.
**
(± %)
Series FA Dual
(-40º C to +85º C)
Series MA Dual
(-55º C to +85º C)
10-50%
50-100%
18-28V
28-36V
Pico
Part
Number
Price
(US $)
Pico
Part
Number
Price
18-36
5
37.5/37.5
76
2.00
2.00
1.50
1.50
50
2.0
FA5D
412.83
MA5D
562.95
18-36
9
50/50
81
1.50
1.50
1.25
1.25
50
1.5
FA9D
412.83
MA9D
562.95
18-36
12
50/50
83
1.25
1.25
1.00
1.00
50
1.0
FA12D
412.83
MA12D
562.95
18-36
15
50/50
84
1.00
1.00
0.75
0.75
50
1.0
FA15D
412.83
MA15D
562.95
18-36
24
50/50
85
0.75
0.75
0.50
0.50
50
1.0
FA24D
412.83
MA24D
562.95
18-36
28
50/50
86
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
50
0.5
FA28D
412.83
MA28D
562.95
18-36
48
50/50
86
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
50
0.5
FA48D
412.83
MA48D
562.95
10% Minimum load required at all times.
* Using proper thermal management, maximum temp. of +85º C (case)
** Reading taken at nominal 28 VDC input

 

 ****HIGH VOLTAGE SERIES FA/MA
TO 250 VDC   -   100 WATTS   -   INPUT 18-36 VDC
INPUT
VOLTAGE
RANGE
(VDC)
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
(VDC)
MAX.
OUTPUT
POWER
(W)*
EFF. @
FULL
LOAD
TYP.
(%)**
MAX. LOAD
REGULATION
(%)**
MAX. LINE
REGULATION
AT FULL LOAD
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
RIPPLE
FULL
LOAD
1-1MHz
BW
(%)
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
Tolerance
(±%)**
SERIES FA SINGLE
(-40ºC to +85ºC)
SERIES MA
SINGLE
(-55ºC to +85ºC)
20-50%
50-100%
18-28V
28-36V
PICO
PART
NUMBER
PRICE
(US $)
PICO
PART
NUMBER
PRICE
(US $)
18-36
125
100
85
0.5
0.5
0.3
0.3
1
0.5
FA125S
420.43
MA125S
589.39
18-36
150
100
85
0.5
0.5
0.3
0.3
1
0.5
FA150S
420.43
MA150S
589.39
18-36
175
100
85
0.5
0.5
0.3
0.3
1
0.5
FA175S
420.43
MA175S
589.39
18-36
200
100
85
0.5
0.5
0.3
0.3
1
0.5
FA200S
560.58
MA200S
785.86
18-36
225
100
85
0.5
0.5
0.3
0.3
1
0.5
FA225S
560.58
MA225S
785.86
18-36
250
100
85
0.5
0.5
0.3
0.3
1
0.5
FA250S
560.58
MA250S
785.86
 10% Minimum load required at all times.
*Using proper thermal managment maximum temp of +85ºC (case)
**Reading taken at nominal 28 VDC input
****UL approval recognition pending
 


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