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Quarter-Brick Intermediate Bus Converters

Rev. 1.3

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Factorized Power

PRELIMINARY

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Figure 2— Maximum operating ambient temp. curves for 1 BCM

with 0 degree airflow

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Figure 3— Maximum operating ambient temp. curves for 1 BCM

with 90 degree airflow

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Figure 4— Maximum operating ambient temp. curves for 2 BCM

with 0 degree airflow

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Figure 5— Maximum operating ambient temp. curves for 2 BCM

with 90 degree airflow

THERMAL MANAGEMENT (Cont.)

0 degree airflow

90 degree airflow

Figure 1— 0 and 90 degree airflow orientations for 1 or 2 BCM configurations

Note: Other configurations and orientations

are available, including versions with integral

heatsinks. Please consult the factory for

additional information.