MDC901 Evaluation Kit
The MDC901-EVKHB evaluation kit gives power designers a head start for design-in of the MDC901 200V GaN gate driver. The evaluation board (EVB) utilizes GaN System’s 100V enhancement mode HEMTs and Würth Elektronik components in a half-bridge configuration. The kit provides complete out-of-the-box testing capabilities for quick implementation. At a PCB size of 80x90mm², the evaluation board is compact and is accompanied with all required components to directly begin testing.
Key EVB Features
- Tunable dead-time for optimal switching match
- Default: automatic deadtime
- Manual deadtime adjustment
- Separate turn-on/off programmable feed-forward dead-time
- Diagnostics functions (output pins)
- Gate signal monitoring outputs
- Undervoltage lockout for HS and LS
- Thermal management
- Heat sink & fan (supplied with EVK)
- Die temperature monitoring
- Board temperature measurement
- On-board power module for fan supply & gate driver (internally regulated to 5V)
- Fast design-in thanks to EVB layout examples
Evaluation Kit Contents
- Fully assembled MDC901 EVB
- Input and output bus power cables with clamped ring connectors
- Heatsink with fan
- Plexi protection board
- Spacer studs
- Robust storage container
This evaluation kit is available with support from the following partners:
Evaluation Board Layout
The evaluation board is designed to enable full MDC901 function testing with the EVB. Below is a breakdown of the main PCB functional blocks, illustrating the main features and external power supply connections. For in-depth usage of the EVB, refer to the Technical Manual (under Technical Documentation below), which includes a handling guide, PCB schematics, example board performance and more.
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Evaluation Board Functional Blocks
