This document is intended for design engineers, applications engineers, and students who address the market for gardening tools and other battery-powered motor drive applications, aimed to provide a high-performance system solution as well as to reduce system costs. Infineon components featured OptiMOS™ 5 BSC012N06NS power MOSFET 60 V/1.2 mΩ 5 x 6 package •...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Safety precautions Safety precautions Note: Please note the following warnings regarding the hazards associated with development systems. Table 1 Safety precautions Caution: The heat sink and device surfaces of the evaluation or reference board may become hot during testing.
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Table of contents Table of contents About this document ........................1 Important notice ..........................2 Safety precautions .......................... 3 Table of contents ..........................4 Introduction .......................... 5 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V motor drive board ..................5 Board parameters ...........................
Introduction Introduction EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V is a standalone board with MOTIX™ 6EDL7141 smart gate driver from Infineon. MOTIX™ 6EDL7141 integrates buck and linear regulators, charge pumps for both high- and low-side MOSFETs, and current sense amplifiers for three phases. You have the flexibility to select the MCU that is suitable for your system requirements.
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Introduction Figure 2 shows the key system elements of the EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V board. Figure 2 Block diagram Board parameters Table 2 shows the evaluation board parameters. Table 2 Board parameters Parameter Symbol Conditions Value Unit...
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Introduction Specifications Input and output at normal operation DC input voltage 12 V to 40 V, nominal 36 V • Maximum input current 40 A • Maximum continuous output power 1 kW •...
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Board connections and controls Board connections and controls MADK and 6EDL interface CE switch Pot for controlling speed BLDC motor Power source Figure 3 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V external connections and controls In this design, the control card (the green board on the left) is for only internal use. You can make your own control board with the suitable microcontroller based on your system design requirements.
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Hardware Hardware EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V is a standalone board which integrates the three-phase inverter power stage and the smart three-phase motor control MOTIX™ 6EDL7141 gate driver IC. This enables the development of high- performance battery-powered products using BLDC or PMSM motors.
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Hardware PVCC set point PVCC set point (PVCC_SETPT (PVCC_SETPT register) Fixed I Variable I register) LS_SRC LS_SRC Variable driver supply Fixed driver supply GSLx GSLx Increasing I LS_SRC value prop LS_RISE_12V prop LS_RISE INLx...
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Hardware Configuration of the buck and linear regulators The VDDB output can be used to supply external components as long as the current limits of the buck converter, charge pumps, and linear regulator are not exceeded. The voltage is set to 6.5 V if PVCC is 7 V, 7 V if PVCC is 10 V, and 8 V if PVCC is 12 V or 15 V.
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Hardware In a situation in which the current exceeds the OCP level, the buck converter controller terminates the high-side gate driver pulse until the start of the next PWM period. The low-side operates accordingly after insertion of the dead-time.
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Hardware Configuration of the charge pumps The high- and low-side gate driver charge pumps are based on switched capacitor circuits that operate at a determined switching frequency. Selection from one of four frequencies, 781.3 kHz, 390.6 kHz, 195.3 kHz, or 1.56 MHz, allows flexibility for EMC optimization, with 781.3 kHz being the default setting.
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Hardware The CS amplifier block contains the following sub-blocks: CS amplifier: Connected to an external shunt resistor or internally to an SHx pin for R sensing. This • DS(on) module amplifies the shunt voltage or V voltage to a level suitable for an MCU ADC input.
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Hardware The CS amplifiers have a default voltage gain of 4. This can be changed by the microcontroller to any of the following values: 8, 12, 14, 20, 24, 32, or 64. Alternatively, select the gain by connecting an external resistor from pin CS_GAIN to ground.
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Hardware from the corresponding GLx signal. This mode is mandatory if R sensing is selected to avoid overvoltage DS(on) damage to the internal circuitry. GH off: Similarly to GL on, this mode exposes the output to the GL on period but extends the sensing period •...
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Hardware The reaction to an OCP event is programmable via SPI. Use the following scenarios for different applications: Apply PWM truncation immediately after OCP event and report on the nFAULT pin after OCP event- •...
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design System design Schematics Figure 15 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V schematic – Gate driver section User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Figure 16 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V schematic – power stage, phase U Figure 17 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V schematic – power stage, phase V User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Figure 18 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V schematic – power stage, phase W User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Figure 19 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V schematic – BEMF and heatsink User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Figure 20 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V schematic – DC input Figure 21 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V schematic – Connectors User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Figure 22 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V schematic – SPI-Link and temperature User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design PCB layout EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V reference board utilizes a six-layer PCB with 2 oz. on each layer. Components are mounted on the top and bottom sides. The width is 3.7 inches/93.98 mm and the length is 4.5 inches/114.3 mm. Figure 23 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V PCB top silkscreen User manual...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Figure 24 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V PCB top layer User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Figure 25 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V PCB inner layer1 User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Figure 26 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V PCB inner layer 2 User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Figure 27 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V PCB inner layer 3 User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Figure 28 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V PCB inner layer 4 User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Figure 29 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V PCB bottom layer User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Figure 30 EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V PCB bottom silkscreen User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design The PCB layout is optimized to minimize radiated EMI. This is achieved by keeping the loops carrying the switching currents as small as possible. The HF switching current loops are illustrated in the following. Note that during the switching transition, the high-side gate drive loop current returns to the main ground rather than back to the gate driver as in a conventional high-side driver.
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Part references Qty Value/rating Manufacturer Part number U400 Gate driver/3-Phase Infineon 6EDL7141 Technologies X300 Connector/20 pins/2.54 mm Samtec SSW-110-03-F-D-RA X301 Connector/12 pins/2.54 mm Samtec SSW-106-03-F-D-RA X302 Header/8pos/2.54 mm Samtec...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Label Function Digital ground – – DVDD Digital power SCLK SPI clock signal Digital ground Table 8 6EDL interface connector (X301) Label Function Digital ground nBRAKE Analog programming of DVDD output voltage during start-up.
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver System design Label Function PWMVH PWM input signal for phase V high side. Connect to DGND if not used. DVDD Digital power PWMVL PWM input signal for phase V low side. Input of Hall sensor V in 1PWM modes.
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Test results Test results Power measurements Figure 32 Input and output measurements at nominal input voltage 36 V and 1000 W input power In the above results, element 4 represents the DC input to the inverter. Elements 1, 2, and 3 are connected to the output phases U, V, and W respectively.
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Test results Figure 33 Input and output measurements at nominal input voltage 40 V and 1000 W input power In the above results, element 4 represents the DC input to the inverter. Elements 1, 2, and 3 are connected to the output phases U, V, and W respectively.
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Test results Thermal measurements Thermal images are taken after 12 minutes of operation to allow the component temperatures to rise and reach steady-state. No heatsinking or forced air-cooling is used. Figure 34 Thermal measurement summary at 36 V input and 1 kW input power run for 12 minutes The temperature above shows the system at equilibrium after running for 12 minutes with 1 kW input power.
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Test results Point of interest Maximum temperature (°C) Phase W current sensing 67.0 Phase V current sensing 69.4 Phase U current sensing 66.7 6EDL7141 66.0 Operating waveforms The evaluation board consists of power stage and 6EDL7141 smart integrated motor driver. To measure the hardware performance, it is connected to a control card with a PSoC™...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Test results Figure 37 High- and low-side gate drive pulses, 36 V input (1 ms/div) – V (yellow), V GS_LS_phU GS_HS_phU (gray), V (blue) V (purple), V (green), and V (red) GS_LS_phV GS_HS_phV GS_LS_phW...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Test results Figure 39 N_BRAKE signal waveform – N_BRAKE (yellow), U (cyan), V (green), and W (gray) GS_LS GS_LS GS_LS Figure 40 Three-phase BEMF from the phase nodes – BEMF_U (yellow), BEMF_V (cyan), and BEMF_W(green) User manual V 1.0...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Test results Figure 41 BEMF_V (yellow), INPUT_V_L (cyan), INPUT_V_H (green), V (gray), V (blue), GS_LS GS_HS (red), I (orange) (signals after the internal amplifier) PHASE_CURRETN PHASE_B Figure 42 BEMF_V (yellow), INPUT_V_L (cyan), INPUT_V_H (green), V (gray), V (blue), GS_LS...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Test results Figure 43 Drive 1 duration V (red), V (cyan), V (gray), and V (green) DS_HS_U GS_HS_U DS_LS_U GS_LS_U Figure 44 Drive 2 duration V (red), V (cyan), V (gray), and V (green) DS_HS_U GS_HS_U...
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EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Test results Figure 45 Drive 3 duration V (red), V (cyan), V (gray), and V (green) DS_HS_U GS_HS_U DS_LS_U GS_LS_U Figure 46 Drive 4 duration V (red), V (cyan), V (gray), and V (green) DS_HS_U GS_HS_U...
EVAL_6EDL7141_1KW_36V for battery-powered applications using 6EDL7141 smart gate driver Revision history Revision history Document Date Description of changes revision V 1.0 2024-03-25 Initial release User manual V 1.0 2024-03-25...
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