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Three-phase inverter reference design
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UM11603
RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design
Rev. 1 — 18 August 2021
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GD3160, gate, driver, power, inverter, Automotive
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The RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter is a functional hardware
power inverter reference design, which can be used as a foundation to
develop a complete ASIL-D compliant high voltage, high-power traction motor
inverter for electric vehicles.
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  • Page 1 UM11603 RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Rev. 1 — 18 August 2021 User manual Document information Information Content Keywords GD3160, gate, driver, power, inverter, Automotive Abstract The RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter is a functional hardware power inverter reference design, which can be used as a foundation to develop a complete ASIL-D compliant high voltage, high-power traction motor inverter for electric vehicles.
  • Page 2 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Revision history Revision history Date Description 20210818 Initial version UM11063 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved. User manual Rev. 1 — 18 August 2021...
  • Page 3 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Important notice NXP provides the enclosed product(s) under the following conditions: This reference design is intended for use of ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY. It is provided as a sample IC pre-soldered to a printed circuit board to make it easier to access inputs, outputs, and supply terminals.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    See GD3160 data sheet for additional gate drive features. Finding kit resources and information on the NXP web site NXP Semiconductors provides online resources for this reference design and its supported device(s) on http://www.nxp.com. The information page for RDGD31603PHSEVM reference design is at http:// www.nxp.com/RDGD31603PHSEVM.

  • Page 5: Additional Hardware

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design 3.2 Additional hardware In addition to the kit contents, the following hardware is necessary or beneficial when working with this reference board. • Microcontroller for SPI communication • Compatible SiC MOSFET module •...

  • Page 6: Kit Featured Components

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design • Resolver signal connector 4.2 Kit featured components 4.2.1 Voltage domains, GD3160 pinout, logic header, and IGBT pinout Low-voltage domain is an externally supplied 12 V DC (VPWR) primary supply for non- isolated circuits, typically supplied by vehicle battery.
  • Page 7 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Figure 2. Gate driver pinout and board interface connection PCIe 2×32 Table 1. PCIe connector pin definitions Name Function VDDA Voltage reference resolver circuit GNDA1 Analog ground PH_U_I Current feedback phase U PH_V_I Current feedback phase V...
  • Page 8 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Table 1. PCIe connector pin definitions ...continued Name Function PWMLV Pulse width modulation low-side phase V PWMHW Pulse width modulation high-side phase W PWMLW Pulse width modulation low-side phase W HU_INTAH GD3160 fault reporting/monitoring pin for high-side phase U...

  • Page 9: Test Points

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Table 1. PCIe connector pin definitions ...continued Name Function n.c. not connected FSSTATEH not connected n.c. not connected FSENB Fail-safe state enable bar FSSTATEL Fail-safe state low-side AOUTHW GD3160 analog output signal high-side W phase...

  • Page 10: Indicators

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Table 2. Test points ...continued Test point name Function FSISHV FSISO connection FSISLU FSISO connection FSISLV FSISO connection FSISLW FSISO connection Gate high-side U phase which is the charging pin of IGBT gate...

  • Page 11: Connectors And Jumpers

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Figure 4. RDGD31603PHSEVM indicator locations Table 3. RDGD31603PHSEVM indicator descriptions Name Description INTBL LED Indicates that a GD3160 INTB fault interrupt has occurred on the low-side INTBH LED Indicates that a GD3160 INTB fault interrupt has occurred on the high-side 4.2.5 Connectors and jumpers...

  • Page 12: Power Supply Test Points

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Table 4. RDGD31603PHSEVM connector and jumper descriptions Name Description Jumper 1-2 default - DC supply for VSUP to gate drivers supplied through J1 terminal connection Jumper Open VSUP supply to gate drivers isolated Jumper 1-2 default MOSI –...

  • Page 13: Gate Drive Resistors

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Table 5. Power supply test point descriptions Name Function VCCHU High-side phase U VCC voltage test point Isolated positive voltage supply (15 V to 18 V) VCCHV High-side phase V VCC voltage test point...

  • Page 14: Sic Module Pin Connections

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design 4.2.8 SiC module pin connections Ø5.30 ±0.15 ±0.20 (3x) 22.25 ±0.40 (16.25) 9.75 ±0.40 ±0.40 (82) ±0.40 90.75 ±0.40 ±0.20 (3x) (114.25) 20.25 ±0.40 aaa-041547 Figure 8. SiC module pin placement UM11063 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers.
  • Page 15 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Figure 9. SiC module connection pins Table 6. SiC module pin connections Connection name Pin description Gate high-side U phase Drain high-side U phase S1_1 Source connection 1 high-side U phase S1_2 Source connection 2 high-side U phase...
  • Page 16 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Table 6. SiC module pin connections ...continued Connection name Pin description Gate high-side W phase Drain high-side W phase S5_1 Source connection 1 high-side W phase S5_2 Source connection 2 high-side W phase...

  • Page 17: Kinetis Kl25Z Freedom Board

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design 4.3 Kinetis KL25Z Freedom board The Freedom KL25Z is an ultra low-cost development platform for Kinetis L series MCU built on Arm Cortex-M0+ processor. Figure 10. Freedom development platform UM11063 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers.

  • Page 18: To 5.0 V Translator Board

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design 4.4 3.3 V to 5.0 V translator board KITGD3160TREVB translator enables level shifting of signals from MCU 3.3 V to 5.0 V SPI communication. Figure 11. Translator board Table 7. Translator board jumper definitions...

  • Page 19: Installing And Configuring Software And Tools

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Installing and configuring software and tools Software for RDGD31603PHSEVM is distributed with the FlexGUI tool (available on NXP.com). Necessary firmware comes pre-installed on the FRDM-KL25Z with the kit. Even if the user intends to test with other software or PWM, it is recommended to install this software as a backup or to help debugging.

  • Page 20: Using The Flexgui

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design 2. Verify that the board appears as a BOOTLOADER device and continue with step 3. If the board appears as KL25Z, you may go to step 6. 3. Download the Firmware Apps .zip archive from the PEmicro OpenSDA webpage (http://www.pemicro.com/opensda/).
  • Page 21 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Note: See Table 4 for required jumper configuration to enable (x3 - 2 channel) or (x6 -1 channel) SPI daisy chain operation. Figure 13. Kit selection UM11063 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers.
  • Page 22 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design FlexGUI settings • Access settings by selecting Settings from the File menu Figure 14. GUI settings menu UM11063 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design • The Loader and Logs settings are shown below: Figure 15. Loader settings Figure 16. Logs settings UM11063 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design • Access settings by selecting Settings from the File menu. • The Register Map and Tabs settings are shown below: Figure 17. Register map settings Figure 18. Tabs settings UM11063 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers.
  • Page 25 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Command Log window • The Command Log area informs the user about application events. Figure 19. Command Log area Global workspace controls • Always visible in the lower left corner of the main application window.
  • Page 26 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design • Pins tab functionality – Set control levels. Default values are shown. – Read and automatically poll INTB pins (INTA pins are added for GD3160). – Control pins set values to a default to a functional state.
  • Page 27 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design • Analog tab functionality – Read and poll ADC values from the high-voltage domain – Displays raw ADC and converted values Figure 23. Analog tab functionality Register map • Registers are grouped according to function; independent lines to read and write the registers •...
  • Page 28 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Figure 24. Register map UM11063 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved. User manual Rev. 1 — 18 August 2021 28 / 40...
  • Page 29 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Gate Drive tab • Allows setting of parameters related to the gate drive; controls are disabled when not in config mode • Provides a more intuitive visual way to set parameters • All settings are automatically synchronized with the register controls.
  • Page 30 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Figure 26. Current sense tab DESAT and Seg Drive tab • Allows setting of parameters related to desat and segmented drive • Provides a more intuitive visual way to set parameters • All settings are automatically synchronized with the register controls.
  • Page 31 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Overtemperature tab • Allows setting of parameters related to overtemperature and overtemperature warning thresholds • Provides a more intuitive visual way to set parameters • All settings are automatically synchronized with the register controls.
  • Page 32 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Measurements tab • Allows monitoring and graphing of ADC and temperature values Figure 30. Measurements tab Status tab • Allows monitoring of Status 1, Status 2, and Status 3 register values • Status 1 and Status 2 faults can be cleared •...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Figure 31. Status tab Pulse tab • Used for double pulse, short-circuit, and PWM testing • Select desired T1, T2, and T3 timings for each test type; select enable then generate pulses Note: Phase U can be configured for performing Double pulse and short-circuit testing.
  • Page 34 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Problem Evaluation Explanation Corrective action(s) No PWM output (no fault reported) Check PWM jumper position on Incorrect PWM jumpers obstruct Set PWMH_SEL (J4) and translator board signal path but not report fault...
  • Page 35 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Problem Evaluation Explanation Corrective action(s) SPIERR reported after SPI message Check bit length of message sent There is SPIERR if SCLK does not Use 24-bit message length for SPI see a n*24 multiple of cycles...

  • Page 36: Configuring The Hardware

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Configuring the hardware RDGD31603PHSEVM with KITGD3160TREVB attached as shown in Figure 33 utilizing Windows based PC and FlexGUI software. Note: Double pulse and short-circuit testing can be conducted on Phase U only. See...

  • Page 37: References

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Figure 34. Evaluation setup using MPC5777C-DEVB MCU dev kit Figure 35. Evaluation setup using MPC5744P MCU dev kit References RDGD31603PHSEVM — detailed information on this board, including documentation, downloads, and software and tools http://www.nxp.com/RDGD31603PHSEVM GD3160 —...

  • Page 38: Legal Information

    8.1 Definitions and products using NXP Semiconductors products in order to avoid a default of the applications and the products or of the application or use by customer’s third party customer(s). NXP does not accept any liability in this Draft —...
  • Page 39 UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Tables Tab. 1. PCIe connector pin definitions ......7 Tab. 4. RDGD31603PHSEVM connector and Tab. 2. Test points ............9 jumper descriptions ......... 12 Tab. 3. RDGD31603PHSEVM indicator Tab. 5. Power supply test point descriptions ....13 descriptions .............

  • Page 40: Table Of Contents

    UM11603 NXP Semiconductors RDGD31603PHSEVM three-phase inverter reference design Contents Introduction ............4 Finding kit resources and information on the NXP web site ..........4 Collaborate in the NXP community ....4 Getting ready ............4 Kit contents ............4 Additional hardware ........... 5 Windows PC workstation ........5...

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