Datasheet
CD5.121
CD-Series 
DC/DC Converter 12V, 8A 
Oct 2009 / Rev. 1.3 DS-CD5.121-EN 
All parameters are specified at 12V, 8A, 24Vdc input voltage, 25°C ambient and after a 5 minutes run-in time unless otherwise noted. 
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22.12. MOUNTING ORIENTATIONS 
Mounting orientations other than input terminals on the bottom and output on the top require a reduction in 
continuous output power or a limitation in the max. allowed ambient temperature. The amount of reduction 
influences the lifetime expectancy of the DC/DC converter. Therefore, two different derating curves for continuous 
operation can be found below: 
Curve A1  Recommended output current. 
Curve A2  Max allowed output current (results in approximately half the lifetime expectancy of A1). 
Fig. 22-6 
Mounting 
Orientation A 
(Standard 
orientation) 
DC/DC
Converter
OUTPUT
INPUT
Output Current
0
10 20 30 40
60°
C
2
6
8
10A
50
Ambient Temperature
4
A
1
Fig. 22-7 
Mounting 
Orientation B 
(Upside down) 
DC/DC
Converter
OUTPUT
INPUT
Output Current
0
10 20 30 40
60°
C
2
6
8
10A
50
Ambient Temperature
4
A
2
A
1
Fig. 22-8 
Mounting 
Orientation C 
(Table-top 
mounting) 
Output Current
0
10 20 30 40
60°
C
2
6
8
10A
50
Ambient Temperature
4
A
1
A
2
Fig. 22-9 
Mounting 
Orientation D 
(Horizontal cw) 
DC/DC
Converter
OUTPUT
INPUT
Output Current
0
10 20 30 40
60°
C
2
6
8
10A
50
Ambient Temperature
4
A
1
A
2
Fig. 22-10 
Mounting 
Orientation E 
(Horizontal ccw) 
DC/DC
Converter
OUTPUT
INPUT
Output Current
0
10 20 30 40
60°
C
2
6
8
10A
50
Ambient Temperature
4
A
1
A
2
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