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F
or Maxi, Mini, Micro Family DC-DC Converters and Configurable Power Supplies
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6. Thermal Performance Information
2V Mini Thermal Performance Curves - No Heat Sink
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12 - 48V Mini Thermal Performance Curves - No Heat Sink
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Baseplate (No Heat Sink) 0.4'' (10,1 mm) Heat Sink 0.9'' (22,8 mm) Heat Sink
2 V
3.3 V
5 V
12 – 54 V
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bs = 0.14°C/W Baseplate 0.9'' Longitudinal Fins 0.9'' Transverse Fins 0.4'' Longitudinal Fins 0.4'' Transverse Fins
Free Air 7.94 4.10 3.93 6.28 6.34
200 LFM 4.50 1.72 1.93 2.81 3.00
400 LFM 3.20 1.26 1.38 1.98 2.09
600 LFM 2.52 1.02 1.06 1.55 1.59
800 LFM 2.15 0.86 0.89 1.24 1.31
1,000 LFM 1.89 0.75 0.77 1.05 1.11
1,200 LFM 1.69 0.68 0.70 0.94 0.99
Free Air 200 LFM 400 LFM 600 LFM 800 LFM 1000 LFM 1200 LFM
Mini Output Power vs. Ambient Temperature Derating Curves
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THERMAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (Mini)
Table Usage: The forced convection thermal impedance data shown in the tables on the next three pages assumes airflow through the heat
sink fins. Actual airflow through the fins should be verified. For purposes of heat sink calculation, assume efficiencies listed on Mini data
sheets. Use as a design guide only. Verify final design by actual temperature measurement.