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EPC90121

EPC90121

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EPC2050 eGaN® Half H-Bridge Driver (External FET) Power Management Evaluation Board
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Overview

The EPC90121 is a half-bridge development board featuring the EPC2050 eGaN enhancement mode Field Effect Transistor (FET). Designed for power management applications, it simplifies the evaluation of high-speed GaN switching performance with a peak output voltage capability of 280V and up to 4A output current.

Why Choose This Part

The board demonstrates the superior switching speed and thermal performance of EPC2050 GaN FETs compared to silicon MOSFETs. It includes a dedicated gate driver circuit operating at 10V to 12V and provides layout optimization to minimize parasitic inductance.

Applications

High Voltage DC-DC Conversion
Ideal for efficient power conversion in industrial and automotive systems requiring high voltage step-down.
Solar Micro-inverters
Utilizes the high switching frequency of GaN to reduce the size of magnetic components in renewable energy systems.
Motor Drives
Supports compact motor control solutions where high voltage and fast switching improve overall system efficiency.

Key Specifications

Type Power Management
Contents Board(s)
Function Half H-Bridge Driver (External FET)
Primary Attributes 280V, 4A Max Output GaNFET Capability
Utilized IC / Part EPC2050
Secondary Attributes GaNFET Driver Circuit Uses 10V ~ 12V

Getting Started

Connect a 10V to 12V DC power supply to the gate drive header and provide a PWM signal to the input pins. Ensure the high voltage supply (up to 280V) is applied to the VIN terminals while monitoring the output at the switch node via the onboard test points.

Also Consider

LMG3410EVM-018 TITexas Instruments - A competing GaN power stage evaluation module featuring integrated gate drivers for high-voltage power conversion.