16 Amp
Non-isolated, point of load
Small, low-profile DC-DC converters
With output currents up to 16 amps, our PLS(H)16 series of DC-DC converters feature high efficiency up to 95% at 3.3V full load, an input range from 2.4 to 5.5 Vdc and SMD and SIP packages. This series also meets UL60950-1, EN60950-1 and IEC60950-1 safety standards.

INPUT
- Operating input voltage range: 2.4 - 5.5 Vdc
- Vout (set) < Vin -0.5V
- Input filter: C filter
- Maximum input current: 16A
- Vin = 2.4 to 5.5V; lo = lo(max.)
- Input reflected ripple current: 100 mAp-p
- 5-20 MHz, 1µH source impedance
- Input current no load: Vin = 5V, lo=0, module enabled
- 100 mA: Vout (set) = 0.75 Vdc
- 130 mA: Vout (set) = 3.3 Vdc
- Start-up voltage: 2.2 Vdc
- Shut-down voltage: 2.0 Vdc
- Remote On/Off
- Negative logic, standard
- 1 in = 10µA, max.
- ON = Open or 0V < Vr < 0.3V
- 1 in = 1µA, max.
- OFF = 1.5V < Vr < Vin (max.)
- 1 in = 10µA, max.
- Positive logic, option
- 1 in = 10µA, max.
- ON = Open or Vin (max.)
- 1 in = 1µA, max.
- OFF = 0V < Vr < 0.3V
- 1 in = 10µA, max.
- Negative logic, standard
- Input current of control pin: 10µA - 1.0mA
- Remote off input current: 1.2 mA (nominal)
- Rise time: 6 mS max., 10 to 90% Vout (set)
- Turn-on delay time
- Case 1: 1 ms
- Case 2: 1 ms
- Remote sense range: 0.5 V
OUTPUT
- Output current: 16A max.
- Voltage accuracy: ±2%, Vout (set)
- Line regulation:
- Vin = Vout (set) + 0.5V to Vin (max.) at full load
- ±3%: Vout (set)
- Load regulation: No load to full load: ±4, Vout (set)
- Minimum load: 0%
- Output current limit: 200%
- Voltage adjustability: 0.7525 - 3.63 V
- Ripple and noise
- Measured by 20MHz bandwidth
- 15 mVrms, max.
- 50 mVp-p, max.
- Measured by 20MHz bandwidth
- Temperature coefficient: ±0.4%/°C
- Output voltage overshoot-startup
- 1% Vout (set)
- Vin = 2.4 - 5.5V, F.L.
- Dynamic load response
- Note 2
- 300 mV: ∆lo/∆t = 2.5A/µs, Vin (nom), peak deviation
- 50µs: Load change step (50 to 100% or 100 to 50% of lo(max.)), setting time (Vout < 10% peak deviation)
- Note 3
- 150 mV: ∆lo/∆t = 2.5A/µs, Vin (nom), peak deviation
- 100 µs: Load change step (50 to 100% or 100 to 50% of lo(max.)), setting time (Vout < 10% peak deviation)
- Note 2
- External load capacitance
- 1000µF, ESR ≥ 1mΩ
- 5000µF, ESR ≥ 10mΩ
- Short circuit protection: continuous, automatics recovery
GENERAL
- Isolation voltage: None
- Switching frequency: 300 kHz, ±10%
- Design meet safety standard: UL60950-1, EN60950-1, IEC60950-1
PHYSICAL
- Dimensions
- SMD: 1.30 x 0.53 x 0.30 inches (33.0 x 13.5 x 7.7 mm)
- SIP: 2.00 x 0.50 x 0.28 inches (50.8 x 12.7 x 0.28 mm)
- Weight: 6.0 g (0.22 oz)
- MTBF: 3.239 x 106 hours, MIL-HDBK-217F
ENVIRONMENTAL
- Operating ambient temperature: -40 to 85°C
- Storage temperature range: -55 to 125°C
- Over temperature protection: 125°C
- Thermal shock: MIL-STD-810F
- Vibration: MIL-STD-810F
- Relative humidity
- Non-condensing: 5 to 95% RH
- Lead-free reflow solder process: IPC J STD-020D
- Moisture sensitivity level (MSL): Level 2a
- IPC J STD-033B
Input Voltage Range Vdc |
Output Voltage Vdc |
Output Current Load A Min. |
Output Current Load A Max. |
ON/OFF Logic | Efficiency % (5.0Vin, 3.3Vdc @ 6A) |
Model Number | Package |
2.4 ~ 5.5 Vdc Vin(min) = Vout(set) + 0.5V |
0.75 ~ 3.3Vdc | 0 | 16 | Negative | 95 | PLS16-05T | SMD |
0.75 ~ 3.3Vdc | 0 | 16 | Positive | 95 | PLS16-05TP | SMD | |
0.75 ~ 3.3Vdc | 0 | 16 | Negative | 95 | PLH16-5T | Vertical Mounting SIP | |
0.75 ~ 3.3Vdc | 0 | 16 | Positive | 95 | PLH16-5TP | Vertical Mounting SIP | |
0.75 ~ 3.3Vdc | 0 | 16 | Negative | 95 | PLH16-5TA | Horizontal Mounting SIP | |
0.75 ~ 3.3Vdc | 0 | 16 | Positive | 95 | PLH16-5TAP | Horizontal Mounting SIP |