EPC9137 KIT – Evaluation Board

EPC9137 KIT – 1.5 kW 48 V/12 V Bi-directional
Power Module Evaluation Board

EPC9137 Development Kit

The EPC9137 evaluation power module is designed for 48 V to/from 12 V DC-DC applications. It features the EPC2206 eGaN FETs with AEC-Q101 qualification. The compatible controller module (EPC9528) includes the Microchip dsPIC33CK256MP503 16-bit digital features.

The EPC9137KIT includes:

One (1) EPC9137 evaluation board
One (1) EPC9528 controller board

Features

  • High efficiency:
    • >95.7% @ 12 V/ 125 A output (buck)
    • >95.2% @ 48 V/ 29 A output (boost)
  • Small size
  • Constant switching frequency: 250 kHz
  • Re-programmable – Average current mode control (default)
  • Fault protection:
    • Input undervoltage
    • Input overvoltage
    • Regulation error
    • Inductor overcurrent
    • Overtemperature protection

Applications

  • 48 V Automotive power – Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles (MHEV)
  • Datacenter
  • Server
Status: New Device Offered (NDO)
The GaN Experts recommend the EPC9163KIT or EPC9165KIT for new designs.
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