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Description
The NAD12S10-A is a non-isolated DC-DC
converter with an input voltage range of 9 V to 14 V
and the maximum output current of 10 A. Its output
voltage can be adjusted within a range of 0.7 V to
5.3 V.
Mechanical Features
SMT
Dimensions: 12.19 mm x 12.19 mm (0.480 in.
x 0.480 in.)
Height: ≤ 11.00 mm (0.433 in.)
Weight: about 3.6 g
Control Features
Remote on/off
Remote sense
Output voltage trim
Protection Features
Input undervoltage protection
Output overcurrent protection (hiccup mode)
Output short circuit protection (hiccup mode)
Output overvoltage protection (Latch off)
Overtemperature protection (self-recovery)
Safety Features
UL60950-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07
Meet UL94V-0 flammability requirements
RoHS6 compliant
Operational Features
Input voltage: 9 - 14 V
Output current: 0 -10 A
Output voltage: 0.7 - 5.3 V
Efficiency: 96.0 % (5.3 V, 10 A)
NAD12S10-A
POL
DC-DC Converter
9 - 14 V Input
0.7 - 5.3 V
Output
10 A Current
Positive
Logic
NAD12S10-A
DC-DC Converter Technical Manual V1.1

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DC-DC Converter Technical Manual V1.1
NAD 12 S 10 -A
1 2 3 4 5
1 — Non-isolated, analog, package type
2 — Input voltage: 12 V
3 — Single output
4 — Output current: 10 A
5 — Extension code
Designation Explanation
Mechanical Diagram
Pin No. Function
1 On/Off
2 Vin
3 GND
4 V
out
5 VS+
6 Trim
7 GND
8 NC
9 NC
10 PGOOD
14 NC
16 NC
Pin Description
1. All dimensions in mm [in.]
Tolerances: x.x ± 0.5 mm [x.xx± 0.02 in.]
x.xx ± 0.25 mm [x.xxx ± 0.010 in.]
2. Tolerances for the lengths and widths of
all pads are x.xx ± 0.10 mm [x.xxx ±
0.004 in.] .
EN42PCDG on the label of the module is the
internal model used by the manufacturer.

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Parameter Output Min. Typ. Max. Units Notes & Conditions
Absolute maximum ratings
Input voltage(Continuous) All - - 16 V Operating ambient
temperature
All -40 - 85 ºC
See the thermal derating curve
Storage temperature All -55 - 125 ºC
-
Operating humidity All 10 - 95 % RH
Non-condensing
External voltage applied to
On/Off
-
Input characteristics
Operating input voltage All 9 12 14 V Maximum input current All - - 10 A
Vin = 0 - 14 V; I
out
= 10 A
Input capacitance All 220+20 220+20 - µF
220µF:Polymer aluminum capacitor
20 µF: Ceramic capacitor
No-load loss 1.2 V - 0.3 - W
Vin = 12 V; I
out
= 0 A
Inrush transient All - - 1 A²s
-
Output characteristics
Output voltage set point All -
±1.0
%
Vin = 12 V; I
out
= 5 A; 0.1% tolerance
resistor used to set output voltage
Output voltage All 0.7 - 5.3 V
Vin = 9 - 14 V; I
out
= 0 - 10 A
Output line regulation All - -
±1
%
Vin = 9 - 14 V; I
out
= 10 A
Output load regulation All - -
±1
%
Vin = 12 V; I
out
= 0 - 10 A
Regulated voltage precision All - -
±3
%
V
in
= 9 - 14 V; I
out
= 0 - 10 A
Temperature coefficient All - -
±0.02 %/°C
TA = -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to
+185°F )
External capacitance All 470+66 470+66 5000
µF
470µF: Polymer aluminum
capacitor
66 µF: Ceramic capacitor
Output current All 0 - 10 A
-
Output ripple and noise
(peak to peak)
≤1.2 - 20 30
mV
Oscilloscope bandwidth: 20 MHz
>1.2V - 30 60
Output voltage overshoot All - - 5 %
The whole range of V
in
, I
out
and TA
Output voltage delay time All - 3 10 ms
From Vin connection to 10% V
out
Output voltage rise time All - 2.3 10 ms
From 10%V
out
to 90%V
out
Switching frequency All - 500 - kHz
-
Conditions: TA = -40 - 85°C, Vin = 9 - 14 V DC, V
out
= 0.7 - 5.3 V DC, unless otherwise notes.
Electrical Specifications

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Parameter Output Min. Typ. Max. Units Notes & Conditions
Protection characteristics
Input undervoltage protection
Startup threshold
Shutdown threshold
Hysteresis
All
6.5
5.2
0.8
7.5
6.3
1.2
8.5
7.2
2.0
V
V
V
-
Output overcurrent protection All 12 - 25 A
Hiccup mode
Output short circuit protection All - - - -
Hiccup mode
Output overvoltage protection All 110 - 130 %
Latch off
Overtemperature protection
Threshold
Hysteresis
All
115
5
125
-
140
-
°C
°C
Self-recovery
The values are obtained by measuring
the temperature of IC.
Dynamic characteristics
Overshoot amplitude
Recovery time
≤1.2 V
-
-
-
-
60
100
mV
µs
Current change rate: 1 A/µs
load : 25% - 50% - 25%;
50% - 75% - 50%
Overshoot amplitude
Recovery time
>1.2 V
-
-
-
-
5
100 % µs
Current change rate: 1 A/µs
load : 25% - 50% - 25%;
50% - 75% - 50%
Efficiency
100% load
0.7 V 82.0 83.5 -
%
Vin = 12 V; TA = 25°C (77°F)
0.8 V 83.5 85.0 -
0.9 V 84.5 86.0 -
1.0 V 85.5 87.0 -
1.2 V 87.0 88.5 -
1.5 V 89.0 90.5 -
1.8 V 89.5 91.0 -
2.5 V 91.5 93.0 -
3.3 V 92.0 93.5 -
5.0 V 93.0 94.5 -
5.3 V 94.5 96.0 -
Electrical Specifications
Conditions: TA = -40 - 85°C, Vin = 9 - 14 V DC, V
out
= 0.7 - 5.3 V DC, unless otherwise notes.

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Parameter Output Min. Typ. Max. Units Notes & Conditions
Efficiency
50% load
0.7 V 85.0 86.5 -
%
Vin = 12 V; TA = 25°C (77°F)
0.8 V 87.0 88.5 -
0.9 V 87.5 89.0 -
1.0 V 88.5 90.0 -
1.2 V 89.5 91.0 -
1.5 V 91.0 92.5 -
1.8 V 91.5 93.0 -
2.5 V 93.5 95.0 -
3.3 V 94.0 95.5 -
5.0 V 94.5 96.0 -
5.3 V 95.0 96.5 -
30% load
0.7 V
-
Other characteristics
Remote on/off voltage
Low level
High level
All
All
-0.2
2.0
-
-
0.5
5.0
V
V
-
Reliability characteristics
Mean time between failures
(MTBF)
All - 2.5 -
Million
hours
Telcordia SR332; V
in
= 12 V; 80% load;
Airflow = 1.5 m/s (300 FLM); TA = 40°C
(104°F)
Electrical Specifications
Conditions: TA = -40 - 85°C, Vin = 9 - 14 V DC, V
out
= 0.7 - 5.3 V DC, unless otherwise notes.

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Figure 1: 0.7 V Efficiency
Figure 2: 0.7 V Power dissipation
Figure 3: 0.8 V Efficiency
Figure 4: 0.8 V Power dissipation
Figure 5: 0.9 V Efficiency
Figure 6: 0.9 V Power dissipation
Conditions: TA = 25°C or 77°F, unless otherwise specified.
Characteristic Curves

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Figure 7: 1.0 V Efficiency
Figure 8: 1.0 V Power dissipation
Figure 9: 1.2 V Efficiency
Figure 10: 1.2 V Power dissipation
Figure 11: 1.5 V Efficiency
Figure 12: 1.5 V Power dissipation
Conditions: TA = 25°C or 77°F, unless otherwise specified.
Characteristic Curves