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UM11802
RDGD3162I3PH5EVB three-phase inverter reference design
4 Finding kit resources and information on the NXP website
NXP Semiconductors provides online resources for this reference design and its
supported devices on
The information page for RDGD3162I3PH5EVB reference design is at
. The information page provides overview
information, documentation, software and tools, parametrics, ordering information
and a
Getting Started
tab. The
Getting Started
tab provides quick reference
information applicable to using the RDGD3162I3PH5EVB reference design, including the
downloadable assets referenced in this document.
4.1 Collaborate in the NXP community
The NXP community is for sharing ideas and tips, ask and answer technical questions,
and receive input on just about any embedded design topic.
The NXP community is at
5 Getting ready
Working with the RDGD3162I3PH5EVB requires kit contents and a Windows PC
workstation with FlexGUI software installed.
5.1 Kit contents
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Assembled and tested RDGD3162I3PH5EVB (three-phase inverter populated with
5.0 V compatible gate driver devices) board in an anti-static bag
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KITGD316xTREVB 3.3 V to 5.0 V translator with FRDM-KL25Z MCU board with micro
USB cable
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Quick start guide
5.2 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 P6 IGBT or SiC metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor
(MOSFET) module
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DC link capacitor compatible with HybridPACK drive or P6 IGBT or 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
5.3 Windows PC workstation
This reference design requires a Windows PC workstation. Meeting these minimum
specifications produces great results when working with this evaluation board.
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USB-enabled computer with Windows 8 or Windows 10
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