AN-HPDKIT-GATEDRIVE Manual for HybridKIT Evaluation Gate Board HybridKIT Evaluation Gate Driver Board for 750V EDT2 IGBT About this document This application note describes the features as well as limitations of the evaluation gate driver board EVAL-6ED100HPDRIVE-AS for HybridPACK Drive modules with 750V EDT2 IGBTs. A comprehensive quickstart guide with main interfaces and function description is given. The evaluation gate driver board is equal to the gate driver boards on the HYBRIDKIT DRIVE Inverter evaluation kits and is an open design for lab testing purposes. For evaluation of HybridPACK Drive modules with 1200V IGBT4 chipset please see 4 . Author: Tomas Reiter (IFAG ATV HP EDT MD). Scope and purpose The evaluation gate driver board was designed to support customers during their first steps in designing applications with the HybridPACK Drive and EICEDriver Sense/Boost. An evaluation board is not intended to be an optimal design for every specific requirement. But it gives a good starting point and useful design hints for a serial development. Furthermore, practical experience from the power module switching characteristic as well as the gate driver features can be obtained in the lab at a minimum effort by using such evaluation tools. Before getting started it is mandatory to read and understand the safety warnings (section 1.1) and the features and limitations (chapter 3). Intended audience Experienced engineers designing gate drive boards for HybridPACK Drive. Table of Contents 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 2 1.1 Safety Warning for Evaluation Kit ........................................................................................................... 2 2 How to order Gate Driver Boards (EVAL-6ED100HPDrive-AS) .............................................. 3 3 Feature and Limitations Overview ................................................................................... 4 3.1 Block Diagram & Key Features ................................................................................................................ 4 3.2 Operating Mode Inverter Kit & Stand Alone .................................................................................... 4 3.3 Recommended Operating Conditions .................................................................................................... 5 3.4 Limitations of the Evaluation Kit ............................................................................................................ 5 3.5 Key Components List .............................................................................................................................. 6 4 Quickstart Guide ............................................................................................................ 7 4.1 Recommended equipment for evaluation ............................................................................................. 7 4.2 Interface and Testpad Description ......................................................................................................... 7 4.2.1 Signal Connector Pinnout & Interface PCB ....................................................................................... 7 4.2.2 Overview of Testpads ......................................................................................................................... 8 4.3 Supply of the Gate Driver Board ............................................................................................................. 9 4.4 Double Pulse Testing in driver DEBUG Mode (w/o SPI communication) ............................................ 10 4.4.1 Enabling DEBUG Mode ..................................................................................................................... 10 4.4.2 Switching the gate driver ................................................................................................................. 11 4.5 Using the gate driver boad with HybridKIT logic board....................................................................... 12 4.6 Digital NTC Measurement R2f converter (SPI required) ...................................................................... 12 5 References and Revision History .................................................................................... 13 Application Note Please read the Important Notice and Warnings at the end of this document <Revision 1.2> www.infineon.com <2017-11-09> Manual for HybridKIT Evaluation Gate Board HybridKIT Evaluation Gate Driver Board for 750V EDT2 IGBT Introduction 1 Introduction The evaluation gate driver board EVAL-6ED100HPDRIVE-AS is an isolated six channel gate driver board dedicated for evaluation purpose of HybridPACK Drive products with 750V EDT2 IGBT chipset. It comes with the new Infineon automotive EICEDriver Sense/Boost gate driver ICs. The evaluation gate driver board supports the customers in their first steps designing applications with the HybridPACK Drive or the EICEDriver Sense/Boost. Please read and understand the manual and the following safety warnings (see section 1.1). 1.1 Safety Warning for Evaluation Kit The design operates with unprotected high voltages. Therefore, the Evaluation Kit may only be handled by persons with sufficient electrical engineering training and experience. The customer assumes all responsibility and liability for its correct handling and/or use of the Evaluation Kit and undertakes to indemnify and hold Infineon Technologies harmless from any third party claim in connection with or arising out of the use and/or handling of the Evaluation Kit by the customer. The Evaluation Kit is a sample to be used by the customer solely for the purpose of evaluation and testing. It is not a commercialized product and shall not be used for series production. The Evaluation Kit is thus not intended to meet any automotive qualifications. Due to the purpose of the system, it is not subjected to the same procedures regarding Returned Material Analysis (RMA), Process Change Notification (PCN) and Product Withdraw (PWD) as regular products. See Legal Disclaimer and Warnings for further restrictions on Infineon Technologies warranty and liability. European legislation in relation to inter alia the restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS), waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), electromagnetic compatibility, as well as duties to comply with CE, FCC or UL standards do not apply to the Evaluation Kit and the Evaluation Kit may not fulfill such requirements. LEGAL DISCLAIMER THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS DOCUMENT SHALL IN NO EVENT BE REGARDED AS A GUARNATEE OF CONDITIONS OR CHARACTERISTICS (BESCHAFFENHEITSGARANTIE). WITH RESPECT TO ANY EXAMPLES OR HINTS GIVEN HEREIN, ANY TYPICAL VALUES STATED HEREIN AND/OR ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF THE EVALUATION KIT, INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANATIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY. Information For further information on technology, delivery terms and conditions and prices, please contact the nearest Infineon Technologies Office (www.infineon.com). Warnings Due to technical requirements, components may contain dangerous substances. For information on the types in question, please contact the nearest Infineon Technologies Office. Infineon Technologies components may be used in life-support devices or systems only with the express written approval of Infineon Technologies, if a failure of such components can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of that life- support device or system or to affect the safety or effectiveness of that device or system. Life support devices or systems are intended to be implanted in the human body or to support and/or maintain and sustain and/or protect human life. If they fail, it is reasonable to assume that the health of the user or other persons may be endangered. Application Note 2 <Revision 1.2> <2017-11-09>