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Applications Manual
Vega Series
Power Supply
3055 Del Sol Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92154
Phone: (619) 575-4400
Fax: (619) 429-1011
Rev: A3
Date: October 2003
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Summary

Section 1 - Connection

Remote Sense Operation

Explains how to use remote sense for voltage compensation and provides best practices.

Section 3 - Analogue Secondary options

Starpoint Parallel Circuit Connection

Describes how to connect modules in parallel for load sharing using "daisy chaining".

N+1 Redundant & Hot Swap

Explains 1+1 redundant and N+1 parallel configurations, including hot swap.

Current Sharing System Configurations

Compares remote sensed and locally sensed current sharing systems.

Section 4 - Output Ripple and Noise

Minimising System Noise

Lists common causes of noise problems and practical steps to reduce or identify noise sources.

Section 7 - MTBF to MIL217 F

MTBF Calculation Basis

Explains MTBF calculation using MIL-HDBK-217F Ground benign and module combinations.

Failure Rate Table (FPMH)

Lists failure rates per million hours (FPMH) for converters and modules at different temperatures.

MTBF Calculation Example

Demonstrates how to calculate MTBF for a specific configuration by summing FPMH.

Section 8 - EMC Installation notes

Maximising EMC Performance

Emphasizes careful installation, cable/PCB layout to minimize noise and interaction.

Radiated and Conducted Performance Enhancement

Suggests using mains filters and metal enclosures with EMC gaskets.

EMC Outline Rules

Provides essential rules like using twisted pairs, starpoint earth, and de-coupling for good EMC.

Section 9 - Functional Notes

Overview of Vega Power Supply Function

Describes the primary converter (PFC, forward converter) and output modules (rectification, regulation).

Output Efficiency and Overvoltage Protection

Explains efficiency factors and two levels of overvoltage protection (tracking and fixed).

Overvoltage and Overcurrent Protection Handling

Describes how overvoltage/overcurrent conditions shut down the supply and how to re-establish operation.

Section 10 - Combining Modules

Table of Common Module Combinations

Lists common series combinations with Vmin, Vmax, Imax, slots, and power ratings.

Section 11 - Wide Range Programmable Modules

W2 Programmable Module Options

Lists available options for voltage/resistance programming, current limit, inhibit, and enable.

W2 Module Option Description

Explains voltage, resistance, and current programming inputs and their effects.

W5 Programmable Module Options

Lists available options for W5 module programming, current limit, inhibit, and enable.

W5 Module Option Description

Explains voltage, resistance, and current programming for the W5 module.

Lambda Vega 450 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelVega 450
TypeATX
Output Power450W
Efficiency80 Plus Bronze
Fan Size120mm
ModularNo
PCIe Connectors1x 6+2-Pin
EPS Connector4+4-Pin

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