12V
VDD
FAULT
Q1
FA_1
12V
VDD
FAULT
Q2
FA_2
VDC
PGND
VSW
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LMG3410R150-031 EVM User Guide
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Description
The LMG3410EVM-031 operates as a daughter card as part of a larger custom designed system or with
the LMG34XX-BB-EVM breakout motherboard.
2.1
LMG3410EVM-031
The LMG3410EVM-031 configures two LMG3410R150 GaN FETs in a half bridge. All the bias and level
shifting components are included, allowing low side referenced signals to control both FETs. High
frequency bypass capacitors are included on the power stage in an optimized layout to minimize parasitic
inductance and reduce voltage overshoot.
There are 7 logic pins on the FET card.
Table 1. Logic Pin Function Description
PIN
DESCRIPTION
AGND
Logic and bias power ground return pin. Functionally isolated from PGND.
12V
Auxiliary power input for Q2. Used as auxiliary power input for Q1 when the LMG3410EVM-031 is
configured in bootstrap mode.
5V
Auxiliary power input for the LMG3410EVM-031. Used to power logic isolators. Used as input bias power
of LMG3410R050 devices when configured in isolated power mode.
FA_2
FAULT signal from bottom LMG3410R150 Q2. Pin is either pulled to AGND or 5V.
FA_1
FAULT signal from top LMG3410R150 Q1 Pin is either pulled to AGND or 5V.
Q2
AGND referenced logic gate signal input for bottom LMG3410R150 Q2. Compatible with both 3.3V and
5V logic.
Q1
AGND referenced logic gate signal input for top LMG3410R150 Q1. Compatible with both 3.3V and 5V
logic.
There are 3 power pins on the FET card.
Table 2. Power Pin Function Description
PIN
DESCRIPTION
VSW
Switch node of the half bridge
VDC
Input DC voltage of the half bridge
PGND
Power ground of the half bridge. Connected to AGND.
Figure 1. Simplified LMG3410EVM-031 Schematic