NXP Semiconductors
UM11637
FRDMGD3160DCMHB evaluation board
5 Configuring the hardware
The FRDMGD3160DCMHB board can be used in half-bridge mode to evaluate a single
power module by running double pulse and short-circuit tests.
Alternatively, three FRDMGD3160DCMHB boards can be chained together to evaluate
a three-phase assembly such as provided with the DCM
™
1000X SiC evaluation kit. The
following sections detail the required configuration for both modes of operation.
5.1 Half-bridge configuration
5.1.1 System setup
FRDMGD3160DCMHB is connected to a compatible DCM
™
1000X module with a
suitable DC link capacitor as shown in
. Double pulse and short-circuit testing
can be conducted utilizing Windows-based PC with FlexGUI software.
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Figure 10. Half-bridge setup
Suggested equipment needed for test:
•
DCM
™
1000X module and compatible DC link capacitor from Danfoss Silicon Power
•
1 × FRDMGD3160DCMHB, 1 × KITGD316xTREVB and 1 × FRDM-KL25Z
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Rogowski coil high-current probe
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High-voltage differential voltage probe
•
High sample rate digital oscilloscope with probes
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Windows-based PC
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High-voltage DC power supply for DC link voltage
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Low-voltage DC power supply for VSUP (12 V)
•
Load coil for double pulse and short-circuit testing
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