Description

The M-FIAM is a DC front-end module that provides EMI filtering and transient protection. The M-FIAM line of products enables designers using Vicor’s 24, 28 or 300 Vin Maxi, Mini, Micro DC-DC converters or 28 Vin MIL-COTS V•I Chip modules to meet conducted emission / conducted susceptibility per MIL-STD-461E and input transient surges per MIL-STD-704 or MIL-STD-1275. In addition, the MVA-FIAM5B and MVA-FIAM9 offers designers using the M-FIAM5B or M-FIAM9 the capability of coldplate mounting with convenient input and output connectors.

Input Voltage
  • M-FIAM3: 180 — 375 Vdc
  • M-FIAM5B / MVA-FIAM5B: 14 — 36 Vdc
  • M-FIAM7 / M-FIAM7B: 14 — 50 Vdc
  • M-FIAM9 / MVA-FIAM9: 10 — 36 Vdc
Output Current
  • M-FIAM3: 3 Amps
  • M-FIAM5B / MVA-FIAM5B: 20 Amps
  • M-FIAM7: 10 Amps
  • M-FIAM7B: 25 Amps
  • M-FIAM9 / MVA-FIAM9: 18 Amps
Transient Compliance
  • M-FIAM3: MIL-STD-740E/F
  • M-FIAM5B / MVA-FIAM5B: MIL-STD-704E/F
  • M-FIAM7: MIL-STD-704A-F, MIL-STD1275A/B/D, DO-160E
  • M-FIAM9 / MVA-FIAM9: MIL-STD-704A-F, MIL-STD1275A/B/D
Module Compatibility
  • M-FIAM3: 300 Vin Maxi, Mini, Micro
  • M-FIAM5B / MVA-FIAM5B: 24/28 Vin Maxi, Mini, Micro
  • M-FIAM7 / M-FIAM7B: 28 Vin MIL-COTS VI•Chips
  • M-FIAM9 / MVA-FIAM9: 24/28 Vin Maxi, Mini, Micro
Dimensions
  • M-FIAM: 2.28″ x 2.2″ x 0.5″
    (57,9 x 55,9 x 12,7 mm)
  • MVA-FIAM: 4.69″ x 3.62″ x 0.81″
    (119,4 x 92,0 x 20,6 mm)

  • MIL-STD-461F EMI compliance
  • Inrush current limiting
  • Low profile mounting option

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Download Individual Chapters

  1. High Density DC-DC Converter Technology
  2. Control Pin Functions and Applications
  3. Design Requirements
  4. EMC Considerations
  5. Current Sharing in Power Arrays
  6. Thermal Performance Information

Accessory Modules

  1. Autoranging Rectifier Module (ARM)
  2. Filter / Autoranging Rectifier Module (FARM)
  3. Modular AC Front-end System (ENMod)
  4. High Boost HAM
  5. Filter Input Attenuator Module (FIAM)
  6. Output Ripple Attenuator Module (MicroRAM)

Recommended Soldering Methods

  1. Lead Free Pins (RoHS)
  2. Tin Lead Pins

Mounting Options

  1. Surface Mount Socketing System (SurfMate)
  2. Through-hole Socket-mount System (InMate)
  3. Glossary of Technical Terms

  • M-FIAM3 – CE Marked – Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
  • M-FIAM5B – CE Marked – Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
  • M-FIAM7 – CE Marked – Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
  • M-FIAM7B – CE Marked – Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
  • M-FIAM9 – CE Marked – Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)

Drawing Number Description RoHS Technical Drawing
25006 Outline Drawing for FIAM Module PDF | DXF
25335 Outline Drawing for MVA-FIAM9 PDF | DXF

Design Calculators

This calculator program allow users to determine values that help with accessory component selection for power system design.

Thermal Calculators

This is a downloadable Excel file.

Description P/N Capacitance Voltage Rating RoHS Technical Drawing
Capacitors
Y Type Capacitors A - Image Y-Cap Surface Mount 25283 4,700 pF 250 Vac PDF | DXF
Y-Cap 33643 0.01 µF 250 V PDF
X-Cap 04068 0.22 µF 250 Vac PDF
MOVs
10 mm Disc 30234-120 — 120 V PDF
Transorb, SMC 19180-510 — 51 V PDF

Description P/N RoHS Technical Drawing
Mini-size Shield for Slotted Baseplate 30198 PDF | DXF
Mini-size Shield for Threaded or Through-Hole Baseplate 30180 PDF | DXF

Description P/N Voltage Rating Current Rating RoHS Technical Drawing
Fuse 30247 125 V 10 A PDF | DXF

Description P/N RoHS Technical Drawing
Used with Mini-size modules 23466 PDF

SurfMates - Surface-mount Sockets Image SurfMates – Surface-mount Sockets
Board Thickness Mounting Assembly Drawing Converter Pin Style* Module Style Input
P/N**		 Output P/N** 5 In/Out Sets P/N Technical Drawing
All surface PDF | DXF F Mini 22100 22102 16021 PDF | DXF
Example of SurfMate Application
* F = Short Gold (RoHS), G = Long Gold (RoHS)
** For individual input / output purchases, a 35-piece minimum (and multiples) applies to Maxis / Minis and a 40-piece minimum (and multiples) for Micros.
InMates - Through Hole Sockets Image InMates – Through-hole
All sockets are supplied on InMate headers to assure proper alignment during installation.
Board Thickness (nominal) Board Thickness
(min / max)		 Mounting Converter Pin Style* Module Style Input P/N** Output P/N** 5 In/Out Sets P/N Technical Drawing
0.063″ 0.055″ / 0.071″ inboard F Mini 18374 18384 18366 PDF | DXF
0.063″ 0.055″ / 0.071″ onboard G Mini 18378 18390 18368 PDF | DXF
0.094″ 0.084″ / 0.104″ inboard F Mini 18375 18385 18367
0.094″ 0.084″ / 0.104″ onboard G Mini 18379 18391 18369
0.125″ 0.1125″ / 0.1375″ onboard G Mini 21539 21544 21511
Example of Inboard Mounting Options Example of Onboard Mounting Options
* F = Short Gold (RoHS), G = Long Gold (RoHS)
** For individual input / output purchases, a 35-piece minimum (and multiples) applies to Maxis / Minis and a 40-piece minimum (and multiples) for Micros.
Module Exchange Tools
Description Module Style P/N Technical Drawing
Maxi Exchange Tool Used to facilitate the proper extraction of Mini modules from InMate or SurfMate sockets. Mini 22828 –

Standoffs - 2nd Gen Group Standoff Kits for Solder Mounted Modules
Board Thickness Mounting Converter Pin Style Baseplate Heat Sink Kit P/N* Bag P/N** Technical Drawing
0.063″ inboard F, Blank slotted thru-hole 18150 19126 PDF | DXF
0.063″ inboard F, Blank slotted threaded 18151 19127 PDF | DXF
0.063″ inboard F, Blank thru-hole thru-hole 18146 19122 PDF | DXF
0.063″ inboard F, Blank thru-hole threaded 18147 19123 PDF | DXF
0.063″ inboard F, Blank threaded thru-hole 18146 19122 PDF | DXF
0.063″ onboard G, L slotted thru-hole 18156 19132 PDF | DXF
0.063″ onboard G, L slotted threaded 18157 19133 PDF | DXF
0.063″ onboard G, L thru-hole thru-hole 18150 19126 PDF | DXF
0.063″ onboard G, L thru-hole threaded 18152 19128 PDF | DXF
0.063″ onboard G, L threaded thru-hole 18150 19126 PDF | DXF
0.093″ inboard G, L slotted thru-hole 18150 19126 PDF | DXF
0.093 « inboard G, L slotted threaded 18151 19127 PDF | DXF
0.093 « inboard G, L thru-hole thru-hole 18146 19122 PDF | DXF
0.093 « inboard G, L thru-hole threaded 18147 19123 PDF | DXF
0.093 « inboard G, L threaded thru-hole 18146 19122 PDF | DXF
* Kits include six (6) standoffs and screws. Mini and Micro modules require a minimum of four standoffs.
** Bags of one hundred (100) do not include screws; #4-40 thread hardware required.
Design Information for Solder Mounting
Standoff Kits Image Standoff Kits for InMate Mounted Modules
Board Thickness Mounting Converter Pin Style Baseplate Heat Sink Kit P/N* Bag P/N** Technical Drawing
0.063″ inboard S slotted thru-hole 18153 19129 PDF | DXF
0.063″ inboard S slotted threaded 18154 19130 PDF | DXF
0.063″ inboard S thru-hole thru-hole 18148 19124 PDF | DXF
0.063″ inboard S thru-hole threaded 18149 19125 PDF | DXF
0.063″ inboard S threaded thru-hole 18148 19124 PDF | DXF
0.063″ onboard N slotted thru-hole 18158 19134 PDF | DXF
0.063″ onboard N slotted threaded 18159 19135 PDF | DXF
0.063″ onboard N thru-hole thru-hole 18153 19129 PDF | DXF
0.063″ onboard N thru-hole threaded 18155 19131 PDF | DXF
0.063″ onboard N threaded thru-hole 18153 19129 PDF | DXF
0.093″ inboard S slotted thru-hole 18153 19129 PDF | DXF
0.093″ inboard S slotted threaded 18154 19130 PDF | DXF
0.093″ inboard S thru-hole thru-hole 18148 19124 PDF | DXF
0.093″ inboard S thru-hole threaded 18149 19125 PDF | DXF
0.093″ inboard S threaded thru-hole 18148 19124 PDF | DXF
0.093″ onboard N slotted thru-hole 18156 19132 PDF | DXF
0.093″ onboard N slotted threaded 18157 19133 PDF | DXF
0.093″ onboard N thru-hole thru-hole 18150 19126 PDF | DXF
0.093″ onboard N thru-hole threaded 18152 19128 PDF | DXF
0.093″ onboard N threaded thru-hole 18150 19126 PDF | DXF
0.125″ onboard N slotted thru-hole 24054 19132 PDF | DXF
0.125″ onboard N slotted threaded 18157 19133 PDF | DXF
0.125″ onboard N thru-hole thru-hole 24056 19126 PDF | DXF
0.125″ onboard N thru-hole threaded 18152 19128 PDF | DXF
0.125″ onboard N threaded thru-hole 24056 19126 PDF | DXF
* Kits include six (6) standoffs and screws. Mini and Micro modules require a minimum of four standoffs.
** Bags of one hundred (100) do not include screws; #4-40 thread hardware required.
Design Information for InMate Mounting
Standoff Kits Image Standoff Kits for SurfMate Mounted Modules
Board Thickness Mounting Converter Pin Style Baseplate Heat Sink Kit P/N* Bag P/N** Technical Drawing
All surface S slotted thru-hole 20178 20188 PDF | DXF
All surface F slotted threaded 20179 20189 PDF | DXF
All surface F thru-hole thru-hole 20176 20186 PDF | DXF
All surface F thru-hole threaded 20177 20187 PDF | DXF
All surface F threaded thru-hole 20176 20186 PDF | DXF
* Kits include six (6) standoffs and screws. Mini and Micro modules require a minimum of four standoffs.
** Bags of one hundred (100) do not include screws; #4-40 thread hardware required.
Design Information for Surface Mounting

Heat Sinks used with Vicor’s Mini-Size Modules (not for VI-J00 modules)
Description P/N RoHS Technical Drawing
Heat Sink - Mini Longitudinal 0.40 0.40″ longitudinal fins, threaded mounting* 32188 PDF | DXF
0.90″ longitudinal fins, threaded mounting* 30189 PDF | DXF
Heat Sink - Mini Longitudinal 0.40 0.40″ longitudinal fins, thru-hole mounting 30195 PDF | DXF
0.90″ longitudinal fins, thru-hole mounting 30182 PDF | DXF
Heat Sink - Mini Transverse 0.40 0.40″ transverse fins, threaded mounting* 30184 PDF | DXF
0.90″ transverse fins, threaded mounting 30269 PDF | DXF
Heat Sink - Mini Transverse 0.40 0.40″ transverse fins, thru-hole mounting 30721 PDF | DXF
0.90″ transverse fins, thru-hole mounting 30724 PDF | DXF
* NOT for use with threaded baseplates
Heat Sink Thermal Data and Calculator
Low-Profile Side-Fin Heat Sinks (Height only 0.125″ above module baseplate)
Description P/N RoHS Technical Drawing
0.55″ Side-Fin Heat Sink for Mini-Sized Modules 32190 PDF
Heat Sink Thermal Data and Calculator
ThermMate Thermal Pads (10 pieces per package)
Description P/N Thickness RoHS Technical Drawing
ThermMate Thermal Pads For use with Vicor Mini-size modules* 20264 0.007″ PDF | DXF
* NOT for use with VI-200 or VI-J00 modules