
NXP Semiconductors
UM11134
FRDMGD3100HBIEVM half-bridge evaluation board
UM11134
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User guide
Rev. 3 — 10 February 2020
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3 Getting started
The NXP analog product development boards provide an easy-to-use platform for
evaluating NXP products. These development boards support a range of analog, mixed-
signal, and power solutions. These boards incorporate monolithic integrated circuits and
system-in-package devices that use proven high-volume technology. NXP products offer
longer battery life, a smaller form factor, reduced component counts, lower cost, and
improved performance in powering state-of-the-art systems.
The tool summary page for FRDMGD3100HBIEVM is at
. The overview tab on this page provides an overview of the
device, a list of device features, a description of the kit contents, links to supported
devices and a
Get Started
section.
The
Get Started
section provides information applicable to using the
FRDMGD3100HBIEVM.
1. Go to
http://www.nxp.com/FRDMGD3100HBIEVM
2. On the
Overview
tab, locate the
Jump To
navigation feature on the left side of the
window.
3. Select the
Get Started
link.
4. Review each entry in the
Get Started
section.
5. Download an entry by clicking on the linked title.
After reviewing the
Overview
tab, visit the other related tabs for additional information:
• Documentation
: Download current documentation.
• Software & Tools
: Download current hardware and software tools.
• Buy/Parametrics
: Purchase the product and view the product parametrics.
After downloading files, review each file, including the user guide, which includes setup
instructions. If applicable, the bill of materials (BOM) and supporting schematics are also
available for download in the
Get Started
section of the
Overview
tab.
3.1 Kit contents/packing list
The FRDMGD3100HBIEVM kit contents include:
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Half-bridge gate driver board (FRDMGD3100HBIEVB)
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Logic translator board (KITGD3100TREVB) attached to FRDM-KL25Z
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USB cable, type A male/type mini B male, 3 ft
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Quick start guide
3.2 Required equipment
To use this kit, you will also need:
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Infineon IGBT FS820R08A6P2B Hybrid PACK Drive
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DC link capacitor compatible with IGBT
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SBE Power Ring 700A186 500 µF, 500 V DC
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50 mil jumpers for configuration
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30 µH to 50 µH, high current air core inductor for double pulse testing
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HV power supply with protection shield and hearing protection
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25 V, 1.0 A DC power supply
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Pulse generator