Infineon Technologies EVAL_MTR_48V20A_GaN Evaluation Board

Infineon Technologies EVAL_MTR_48V20A_GaN Evaluation Board is a cutting-edge solution designed for field-oriented control (FOC) motor drive applications, leveraging the advanced capabilities of CoolGaN™ 100V transistors. The Infineon board is optimized for high switching frequencies, typically 100kHz or higher, making it ideal for low-voltage motor drives in electric vehicles, industrial automation, robotics, and high-performance consumer electronics. A half-bridge configuration ensures high efficiency and power density, providing precise and reliable motor control. The EVAL_MTR_48V20A_GaN Evaluation Board is an excellent tool for engineers and developers to explore and implement efficient motor drive solutions in various demanding applications.

Features

  • CoolGaN IGC033S10S1 100V, 3.3mΩ maximum G3 transistor in a 3mm x 5mm PQFN package
  • EiceDRIVER™ 1EDN7126G gate driver IC for GaN transistors and MOSFETs
  • XENSIV™ TLI4971-A050T5-U-E0001 high-precision coreless current sensor for AC and DC currents
  • BSS215P H6327 small signal MOSFET
  • TLS202B1MB V33 voltage regulator
  • Optimized half-bridge layout
  • Test points at gate, drain, and source at each GaN transistor for waveform capture
  • Optimized power loop inductance allowing for nanosecond switching transients and minimal overshoot
  • Ceramic capacitor DC-link for lowest Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) and high current-ripple handling
  • Onboard temperature sensing
  • Multiple PWM input options
  • High efficiency
  • Overcurrent Detection (OCD), selectable as 41A or 62A
  • High power density
  • Easily scalable design
  • Low-profile design with a total thickness of 10mm when operated with a heat-spreader (3.6mm without)
  • Heatsink and mounting hardware included
  • RoHS compliant

Applications

  • Low-power BDC/BLDC motor drives up to 72V
  • Electric Vehicles (EVs)
  • Industrial automation
  • Robotics
  • Consumer Electronics

Specifications

  • 48V nominal input voltage, 60V maximum
  • 20kHzminimum switching frequency, 100kHz nominal
  • 22A maximum input current
  • 1kW three-phase power output
  • 24mV/A ±2.25% current feedback sensitivity
  • 41A OCD
  • 1.65V current feedback offset
  • 12V Under-Voltage Lockout (UVLO)
  • 99% efficiency
  • 52.6mV/V ±1% DC-link voltage feedback sensitivity
  • 0°C to +85°C ambient temperature range
  • 71mm x 76mm x 1.6mm PCB with four layers of 70µm (2oz.) copper

Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Infineon Technologies EVAL_MTR_48V20A_GaN Evaluation Board

Overview

Location Circuit - Infineon Technologies EVAL_MTR_48V20A_GaN Evaluation Board
Published: 2025-03-24 | Updated: 2025-12-18