Transphorm TDTTP4000W066C 0v1 User manual

TDTTP4000W066C_0v1
Evaluation Platform
4kW bridgeless totem-pole PFC
Quick Start Guide
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TDTTP4000W066C_0v1
For evaluation purposes only
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1/2020

Equipment Needed
gThe TDTTP4000W066C_0v1 board
gMicrochip DSPIC33CK256MP506 (MA330048)
gHigh-voltage AC power supply for input
g12VDC auxiliary power adapter (included)
gElectronic/resistive load
• Power range: 0W to 4400W
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This evaluation board is intended to demonstrate GaN FET technology and is for
demonstration purposes only and no guarantees are made for standards compliance.
There are areas of this evaluation board that have exposed access to hazardous high
voltage levels. Exercise caution to avoid contact with those voltages. Also note that
the evaluation board may retain high voltage temporarily after input power has been
removed. Exercise caution when handling.
When testing converters on an evaluation board, ensure adequate cooling. Apply
cooling air with a fan blowing across the converter or across a heatsink attached to
the converter. Monitor the converter temperature to ensure it does not exceed the
maximum rated per the datasheet specication.
See page 5 for operating guidelines.
Cautions and Warnings
Typical Performance Curves
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Efficiency (%)
Output Power (W)
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Power Loss (W)
Output Power (W)

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Step 3: Power-down the Board
gSwitch o the high-voltage AC power input.
gPower o the Auxilary Supply
gVerify Input and Output voltage = 0.
Probing
There are two voltage probing sockets to measure VGS and VDS of the GaN FET shown
below.
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Step 2: Power-up the Board
gInsert the MicroChip Plug-In-Module (PIM) to the Conn1 slot.
gConnect an electronic/resistive load to the corresponding marking (CN2).
The requirements for the resistive load are:
• At 115VAC input: 0W and ≤2200W
• At 230VAC input: 0W and ≤4400W
gConnect the 12VDC auxiliary supply (included) to the evaluation board
gVerify that both fans attached to the heatsink are running
gWith high-voltage power o, connect the high-voltage AC power input to the
corresponding marking (CN1) on the PCB; N and L (PE: potential ground)
gTurn on the AC power input (85VAC to 265VAC, 50Hz to 60Hz); minimum power
load for turn-on sequence is 350W
gMonitor CN2 output voltage with VDC meter to verify that 385V ±5V is generated
gLoad can be increased when AC supply is on and board is functional
Note:
See page 5 for important operating guidelines
By removing the jumpers and using a short wire to clamp the current probe, the PFC
inductor can also be measured.
Passive voltage
probe
Remove jumpers and
add a cable for inductor
current measurement

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Step 1: Connect the Board
Aux 12VDC supply
Electronic/resistive load
(0W-4400W)
High-voltage
AC power supply
+ –
N PE L
Important Operating Guidelines
The TDTTP4000W066C is for evaluation purposes only and is not intended to be a
nished product and does not include all protection features found in commercial
power supplies. Additional warnings to keep in mind:
gAn isolated AC source should be used as input. An isolated lab bench-grade
power supply or the included AUX DC supply should also be used for the 12V DC
power supply. Float the oscilloscope by using an isolated oscilloscope or by
disabling the PE (Protective Earth) pin in the power plug. Float the current probe
power supply (if any) by disabling the PE pin in the power plug.
gUse a resistive load only. The totem-pole PFC kit can work at zero load with burst
mode and the output voltage will be swinging between 375V and 385V during
burst mode.
gThe evaluation board is not fully-tested at large load steps. DO NOT apply a very
large step in the load (>2000W) when it is running.
gDO NOT manually probe the waveforms when the board is running. Set up
probing before powering up the demo board.
gThe auxiliary VDC supply must be 12V. The evaluation board will not work under
10V or over 15V VDC, for example.
gDO NOT touch any part of the evaluation board when it is running.
gWhen plugging the control cards into the socket, make sure the control cards are
fully pushed down with a clicking sound.
gIf the evaluation circuit goes into protection mode it will work as a diode bridge by
shutting down all PWM functions. Recycle the bias power supply to reset the DSP
and exit protection mode.
gDO NOT use a passive probe to measure control circuit signals and power circuit
signals at the same time. GND1 and AGND are not the same ground.
gTo get clean VGS of the low side GaN FET, it is not recommended to measure the
VDS at the same time.
gIt is not recommended to use a passive voltage probe for VDS and VGS
measurements while simultaneously using a dierential voltage probe for VIN
measurements, unless the dierential probe has very good dv/dt immunity.