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UM11620
FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board
Rev. 1 — 10 June 2021
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gate driver, half-bridge, evaluation board, XM3, GD3160
Abstract
The FRDMGD3160XM3EVM is a functional power module half-bridge kit.
This kit can be used as a foundation on which to develop and analyze the
GD3160 gate driver for ASIL D compliant high voltage, high-power traction
motor inverter for electric vehicle applications. This manual is a guide for
describing the various features in using the kit.
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  • Page 1 UM11620 FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Rev. 1 — 10 June 2021 User guide Document information Information Content Keywords gate driver, half-bridge, evaluation board, XM3, GD3160 Abstract The FRDMGD3160XM3EVM is a functional power module half-bridge kit. This kit can be used as a foundation on which to develop and analyze the GD3160 gate driver for ASIL D compliant high voltage, high-power traction motor inverter for electric vehicle applications.
  • Page 2 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Revision history Revision Date Description 20210610 initial version UM11620 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved. User guide Rev. 1 — 10 June 2021...

  • Page 3: Important Notice

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Important notice NXP provides the enclosed product(s) under the following conditions: This evaluation kit 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: Frdmgd3160Xm3Evm

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board FRDMGD3160XM3EVM Figure 1. FRDMGD3160XM3EVM UM11620 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved. User guide Rev. 1 — 10 June 2021 4 / 38...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Getting started The NXP analog product development boards provide an easy-to-use platform for evaluating NXP products. The boards support a range of analog, mixed-signal, and power solutions. They incorporate monolithic integrated circuits and system-in-package devices that use proven high-volume technology.

  • Page 6: Required Equipment

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board 3.2 Required equipment To use this kit, you need: • Compatible XM3 SiC MOSFET module (CAB450M12XM3) • DC link capacitor compatible with the XM3 module • 30 µH to 50 µH, high current air core inductor for double pulse testing •...

  • Page 7: Device Features

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board 4.3 Device features Table 1. Device features Device Description Features GD3160 The GD3160 is an • Compatible with current sense and temp sense advanced single IGBTs channel gate driver for • DESAT detection capability for detecting V IGBT and SiC.

  • Page 8: Low-Voltage Logic And Control Connector

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Figure 2. Connecting FRDM-KL25Z, GD31xx half-bridge EVB and translator board 4.4.1 Low-voltage logic and control connector Low-voltage domain is 15 V VSUP domain that interfaces with the MCU and GD3160 control registers through the 24-pin connector interface.
  • Page 9 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Figure 3. Evaluation board voltage and interface domains Table 2. Low-voltage domain 24-pin connector definitions Name Function AOUTL analog output duty cycle encoded signal (low side) for reading temperature via TSENSEA or voltage via AMUXIN n.c.

  • Page 10: Test Point Definitions

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Table 2. Low-voltage domain 24-pin connector definitions ...continued Name Function INTAL fault reporting and real time V and VGE monitoring (low side) MOSIH master out slave in (high side) INTAH fault reporting and real time V...
  • Page 11 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Table 3. Test point definitions Test point Definition Low-voltage domain VSUP DC voltage source connection point for VSUP power input of GD3160 devices. Typically supplied by vehicle battery +15 V DC. grounding points for low-voltage domain...

  • Page 12: Power Supply And Jumper Configuration

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board 4.4.3 Power supply and jumper configuration Figure 5. Power supply and jumper configuration Table 4. Jumper definitions Jumper Position Function PWMALTL (J9) dead time fault protection enabled (low side) dead time fault protection disabled (use for short-circuit testing)

  • Page 13: Bottom View

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board 4.4.4 Bottom view Figure 6. Evaluation board power module connections Table 5. Power module connections Connection socket Description NTC connection to module for monitoring temperature high-side drain connection high-side gate connection low-side gate connection UM11620 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers.

  • Page 14: Gate Drive Resistors

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board 4.4.5 Gate drive resistors • RGH - gate high resistor in series with the GH pin at the output of the GD3160 gate high driver and XM3 module gate that controls the turn-on current for SiC MOSFET gate.

  • Page 15: Led Interrupt Indicators

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board 4.4.6 LED interrupt indicators Figure 8. LED interrupt indicators Table 6. LED interrupt indicators Description Low-side INTB connected to the INTB output pin of low-side driver indicating reported fault status when on (active LOW) High-side INTB...

  • Page 16: Kinetis Kl25Z Freedom Board

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board 4.5 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 9. Freedom development platform UM11620 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers.

  • Page 17: To 5.0 V Translator Board

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board 4.6 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 10. Translator board Table 7. Translator board jumper definitions Jumper...

  • Page 18: Configuring The Hardware

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Configuring the hardware FRDMGD3160XM3EVM is connected to compatible SiC MOSFET XM3 module; see Figure 11. Double pulse and short-circuit testing can be conducted utilizing Windows based PC with FlexGUI software. Suggested equipment needed for test: •...

  • Page 19: Installation And Use Of Software Tools

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Figure 12. XM3 module dimensions Installation and use of software tools Software for FRDMGD3160XM3EVM 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: Configuring The Frdm-Kl25Z Microcode

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board 3. FlexGUI wizard creates a shortcut, an NXP FlexGUI icon appears on the desktop. By default, the FlexGUI executable file is installed at C:\flexgui-app-des-gd31xx.exe. Installing the device drivers overwrites any previous FlexGUI installation and replaces it with a current version containing the GD31xx drivers.

  • Page 21: Using The Flexgui

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board assignments necessary to interface with the translator board as part of FRDMGD3160XM3EVM. 7. With the KL25Z still plugged through the OpenSDA port, copy/drag-and-drop the .bin file into the KL25Z device memory. Once done, disconnect the USB and plug into the other USB port, labeled KL25Z.
  • Page 22 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Figure 14. Kit selection FlexGUI settings • Access settings by selecting Settings from the File menu Figure 15. GUI settings menu UM11620 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board • The Loader and Logs settings are shown below: Figure 16. Loader settings Figure 17. Logs settings UM11620 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board • Access settings by selecting Settings from the File menu. • The Register Map and Tabs settings are shown below: Figure 18. Register map settings Figure 19. Tabs settings UM11620 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers.
  • Page 25 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Command Log window • The Command Log area informs the user about application events. Figure 20. Command Log area UM11620 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Global workspace controls • Always visible in the lower left corner of the main application window. – GD3160 tab functionality – Switch modes between run and configuration mode – Set SPI frequency Figure 21. Device pins settings and status menus •...
  • Page 27 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board • Status tab functionality – Monitors Status 1 and Status 2 fault bits. Bits that are set are shown in red. – Ability to clear all faults and automatically poll status registers. Figure 23. Status tab functionality •...
  • Page 28 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Register map • Registers are grouped according to function; independent lines to read and write the registers • Individual registers can be read by clicking the R button and can be written by using the W button.
  • Page 29 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board 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 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Figure 27. Current sense tab DESAT & 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 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board 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 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Measurements tab • Allows monitoring and graphing of ADC and temperature values Figure 31. Measurements tab UM11620 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved.
  • Page 33 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Status tab • Allows monitoring of Status 1, Status 2, and Status 3 register values • Status 1 and Status 2 faults can be cleared • Status mask registers can be modified when in configuration mode Figure 32. Status tab...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board 6.4 Troubleshooting Some common issues and troubleshooting procedures are detailed below. This is not an exhaustive list by any means, and additional debug may be needed: Problem Evaluation Explanation Corrective action(s) No PWM output (no fault reported)

  • Page 35: Schematics, Board Layout, And Bill Of Materials

    UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board 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: Legal Information

    NXP Semiconductors. In no event shall NXP product remains with customer. In no event shall NXP Semiconductors, its...
  • Page 37 UM11620 NXP Semiconductors FRDMGD3160XM3EVM half-bridge evaluation board Tables Tab. 1. Device features ..........7 Tab. 4. Jumper definitions ........... 12 Tab. 2. Low-voltage domain 24-pin connector Tab. 5. Power module connections ......13 definitions ............9 Tab. 6. LED interrupt indicators ........15 Tab.

  • Page 38: Table Of Contents

    'Legal information'. © NXP B.V. 2021. All rights reserved. For more information, please visit: http://www.nxp.com For sales office addresses, please send an email to: salesaddresses@nxp.com Date of release: 10 June 2021 Document identifier: UM11620...

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