Can be used as a building block for complex topologies such as full-bridge multi-level converters

Analog Devices (ADI) has partnered with Microsemi Corporation to introduce the industry's first high-power evaluation board for half-bridge SiC power modules, supporting up to 1,200V and 50A at 200kHz switching frequency.

The isolated board is designed to increase design reliability while eliminating the need to fabricate additional prototypes. By using this board, power conversion and energy storage companies can save time and cost, shortening product time-to-market.

The newly launched board can also be used as a building block for more complex topologies such as full-bridge or multi-level converters, enabling customers to fully benchmark and debug their solutions. Additionally, when configured as a final evaluation platform or converter, it allows for comprehensive testing and evaluation of ADI's ADuM4135 isolated gate driver using the iCoupler digital isolation technology and the LT3999 DC-DC driver for high-power systems.

Through the high-power evaluation board, common test benchmarking is possible with Microsemi's SiC power modules, offering higher power density at smaller size and lower cost. Moreover, it supports isolation and conductive substrates with minimal parasitic capacitance under higher efficiency, improved performance, and superior thermal management conditions.

Due to these advantages, the newly launched board is suitable for applications including EV charging, on-board charging for hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles, DC-DC converters, switched-mode power supplies, high-power motor control, aerospace actuation systems, plasma and semi-cap equipment, laser and welding, MRI, and X-ray systems.