
NXP Semiconductors
UM11134
FRDMGD3100HBIEVM half-bridge evaluation board
UM11134
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User guide
Rev. 3 — 10 February 2020
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Figure 21. Batch commands view
6.4 Troubleshooting
Some common issues and troubleshooting procedures are detailed below. This is not an
exhaustive list by any means, and additional debug may be needed:
Problem
Evaluation
Explanation
Corrective action(s)
Check PWM jumper position on
translator board
Incorrect PWM jumpers obstruct
signal path but not report fault
Set PWMH (J235) and PWML (J236)
jumpers properly, for desired control
method:
•
KL25Z control configuration
•
External PWM control configuration
Check correct firmware is in use for
translator board version
Firmware includes pin definitions and
pinout for KL25Z corresponding to
routing and pin allocation on specific
translator board revision
Check firmware version in SPIGen,
according to
to microcode needed for translator
board revision, stated in
,
step 6.
Check PWM control signal
Ensure that proper PWM signal is
reaching GD3100
Monitor EXT_PWML (TP10) and
EXT_PWMH (TP11) for commanded
PWM state
Check FSENB status (see GD3100
pin 15, STATUS3)
PWM is disabled when FSENB=L
Set pin FSENB=H (pin 15) to continue
No PWM output (no fault reported)
Check CONFIG_EN bit (MODE2)
PWM is disabled when CONFIG_
EN=1
Write CONFIG_EN=0 to continue
Check VGE fault (VGE_FLT)
A short on IGBT gate, or too low of
VGEMON delay setting causes VGE
fault, locking out PWM control of the
gate.
Clear VGE_FLT bit (STATUS2) to
continue. Increase VGEMON delay
setting (CONFIG6).
If safe operating condition can be
guaranteed, set VGE_FLTM (MSK2)
bit to 0, to mask fault.
No PWM output (fault reported)
Check for short-circuit fault (SC) in
STATUS1 register
SC is a severe fault that disables
PWM. SC fault cannot be masked
Clear SC fault to continue. Consider
adjusting SC fault settings on
GD3100:
•
Adjust short-circuit threshold
setting (CONFIG2)
•
Adjust short-circuit filter setting
(CONFIG2)