Skyworks Solutions Inc. Si828x-BAWB-KIT Gate Driver Board for XM3

Skyworks Solutions Inc. Si828x-BAWB-KIT Gate Driver Board (GDB) is specifically designed and tested to pair with Wolfspeed 1700V XM3 SiC FET-based half-bridge power modules. The XM3 half-bridge power modules maximize the benefits of Silicon Carbide while keeping the module and system design robust, simple, and cost-effective. The Si828x-BAWB-KIT board features a two-channel isolated gate driver reference design in a half-bridge configuration with a differential digital interface. The device also includes an optimized onboard isolated power supply, DESAT protection, gate drive current boost, user-configurable turn-on (RH), and turn-off (RL) gate resistors. The status indicator LEDs and test points enable simple evaluation and prototyping. Typical applications include a wide variety of inverter and motor control applications.

Features

  • Two digital gate drivers for high-side/low-side operation
  • Up to +20A, -30A peak output current with an integrated boost circuit
  • Independent control of turn on/turn off timing through gate resistor selection
  • Isolated power supplies
  • 5kVRMS safety-rated isolation
  • 125kV/µs Common Mode Transient Immunity (CMTI)
  • DC bus voltage up to 1kV
  • Reverse polarity protection for 12V input supply
  • Differential inputs for increased noise immunity
  • DESAT detection and soft-shutdown for short-circuit protection
  • Gate supply ready indicator
  • Module temperature (NTC) output as frequency-modulated digital signal

Applications

  • Automotive:
    • Hybrid electric vehicles
    • EV drivetrains
    • EV chargers
  • Industrial:
    • Motor drives
    • Power supplies
    • AC, Brushless, and DC motor controls

Board Layout

Mechanical Drawing - Skyworks Solutions Inc. Si828x-BAWB-KIT Gate Driver Board for XM3

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Skyworks Solutions Inc. Si828x-BAWB-KIT Gate Driver Board for XM3
Published: 2023-03-24 | Updated: 2023-06-08