NXP Semiconductors
UM11603
RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design
3.2 Additional hardware
In addition to the kit contents, the following hardware is necessary or beneficial when
working with this reference board.
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Microcontroller for SPI communication
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Compatible SiC MOSFET module
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DC link capacitor compatible with SiC (VE-Trac SiC from OnSemi NVXR17S90M2SP
or ST SiC) MOSFET module
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HV power supply with protection shield and hearing protection
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Current sensors for monitoring each phase current
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12 V, 1.0 A DC power supply
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4-channel oscilloscope with appropriate isolated probes
3.3 Windows PC workstation
This reference design requires a Windows PC workstation. Meeting these minimum
specifications should produce great results when working with this evaluation board.
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USB-enabled computer with Windows 8 or Windows 10
3.4 Software
Installing software is necessary to work with this reference design. All listed software is
available on the information page at
http://www.nxp.com/RDGD31603PHSEVM
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Flex GUI software for using with KITGD3160TREVB MCU/translator board
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S32S Design Studio IDE for power architecture
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Automotive Math and Motor Control Library (AMMCL)
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FreeMaster 2.0 runtime debugging tool
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Motor Control Application Tuning (MCAT)
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Example code, GD3160 Device Driver notes and GD31xx Device Driver Reference
4 Getting to know the hardware
4.1 RDGD31603PHSEVM features
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Capability to perform double pulse and short-circuit tests on Phase U using
KITGD3160TREVB and FlexGUI. See Phase U schematics and FlexGUI Pulse tab
(
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Evaluation board designed for and populated with GD3160 Gate Drivers and protection
circuitry
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Capability to connect to Hybrid Drive type SiC specific modules for full three-phase
evaluation and development (see
for specific module pin placement)
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Daisy chain SPI communication (three high-side and three low-side gate drivers)
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Variable fly-back VCC power supply with GND reference and -3.9 V VEE supply
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Easy access power, ground, and signal test points
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2×32 PCIe socket for interfacing MCU control (MPC5775B/E-EVB, MPC5777C-DEVB
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Optional connection for DC bus voltage monitoring
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Phase current feedback connections
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