MDC901 Evaluation Kit
The MDC901 evaluation kits gives power designers a head start for design-in of the MDC901 200V GaN gate driver. With the MDC901 and GaN HEMTs comprising the half-bridge power stage, the buck converter topology acts as a flexible test platform. 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.
Multiple EVBs are available to match to your voltage class requirement and preferred GaN HEMT supplier:
- MDC901-EVKHB with 100V GaN Systems HEMTs (GS61008P)
- MDC901-15N-EVKHB with 150V Nexperia HEMTs (GAN7R0-150LBE)
- MDC901-15I-EVKHB with 150V Innoscience HEMTs (INN150LA070A)
- MDC901-2E-EVKHB with 200V EPC GaN FETs (EPC2215)
All EVBs utilize Würth Elektronik active & passive components.
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
Evaluation kits are 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 applicable 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
