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ART28XXT Series

Additional Filtering

Figure VI. External Input EMI Filter

While the internal input filter of Figure V keeps input ripple

current below 100 mA

p-p

, an external filter may be applied

to further attenuate this ripple to a level below the CE03

limits imposed by MIL-STD-461B. Figure VI is a general

diagram of the International Rectifier filter module designed

to operate in conjunction with the ART28XX series

converters to provide that attenuation.

This circuit as shown in Figure VI is constructed using the

same quality materials and processes as those employed

in the ART28XX series converters and is intended for use

in the same environments. This filter is fabricated in a

complementary package style whose output pin configuration

allows pin to pin connection between the filter and the

converter. More complete information on this filter can be

obtained from the ARF461 data sheet.

An external filter may also be added to the output where

circuit requirements dictate extremely low output ripple

noise. The output filter described by Figure VII has been

characterized with the ART2815T using the values shown

in the associated material list.

It is important to be aware that when filtering high frequency

noise, parasitic circuit elements can easily dominate filter

performance. Therefore, it is incumbent on the designer to

exercise care when preparing a circuit layout for such

devices. Wire runs and lengths should be minimized, high

frequency loops should be avoided and careful attention

paid to the construction details of magnetic circuit elements.

Tight magnetic coupling will improve overall magnetic

performance and reduce stray magnetic fields.

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Measurement techniques can impose a significant influ-

ence on results. All noise measurements should be mea-

sured with test leads as close to the device output pins as

physically possible. Probe ground leads should be kept to

a minimum length.

Although internal filtering is provided at both the input and

output terminals of the ART28XX series, additional filtering

may be desirable in some applications to accommodate

more stringent system requirements.