
NXP Semiconductors
UM11697
RDGD31603PSMKEVM three-phase inverter kit
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3.3 V to 5.0 V translator board connected to FRDM-KL25Z MCU (KITGD3160TREVB)
with micro-USB cable for using FlexGUI software control
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Quick Start Guide
3.2 Additional hardware
In addition to the kit contents, the following hardware is necessary or beneficial when
working with this kit.
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Microcontroller for SPI communication
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Compatible eMPack power module from Semikron
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DClink capacitor compatible with eMPack power 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 reference design.
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USB-enabled computer with Windows 8 or Windows 10
3.4 Software
The Flex GUI software must be installed in order to use this kit. All listed software is
available on the information page at
http://www.nxp.com/RDGD31603PSMKEVM
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Flex GUI software for using with KITGD3160TREVB MCU/translator board
4 Getting to know the hardware
4.1 RDGD31603PSMKEVM features
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Capability to perform double pulse and short-circuit tests on Phase U using
KITGD3160TREVB and FlexGUI. See schematics for phase U and FlexGUI Pulse tab
(
Figure 32
and
Figure 33
)
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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 eMPack specific modules for full three-phase evaluation and
development (see
Figure 8
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 variable VEE supply
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Easy access power, ground, and signal test points
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Optional connection for DC bus voltage monitoring
UM11697
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