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EPC development board showcases 100 V eGaN FETs

The EPC9017 development board features Enhancement Mode Gallium Nitride (eGaN) FETs in parallel operation using optimum layout techniques to increase current capability and efficiency

Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) is introducing the EPC9017 half bridge development board for high current, high step down voltage, buck Intermediate Bus Converter (IBC) applications using eGaN FETs.

In this application two low side (synchronous rectifier) the GaN-on-silicon FETs are connected in parallel since they will be conducting for a much longer period compared to the single high side (Control) FET.

EPC says eGaN FETs have superior current sharing capability compared to silicon MOSFETs, making them more attractive for parallel operation. This development board expands upon EPC’s work on optimal layout based on ultra-low inductance packages.

The EPC9017 development board is a 100 V maximum device voltage, 20 A maximum output current, half bridge with onboard gate drives, featuring the EPC2001 enhancement mode (eGaN) field effect transistor (FET). The half bridge configuration contains a single top side device and two parallel bottom devices and is recommended for high current, lower duty cycle applications.

The development board is 2” x 1.5” and contains all critical components and layout for optimal switching performance. There are also various probe points to facilitate simple waveform measurement and efficiency calculation.
EPC9017 development boards are priced at $130 each and are available for immediate delivery from Digi-Key at http://www.digikey.com/Supplier



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