EPC9159: 1 kW, 48V/12V LLC Converter

EPC9159 – 1 kW, 48 V/12 V, LLC Reference Design Board

EPC9159 Development Kit
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The EPC9159 is a 1 kW, 48 V /12 V fixed ratio, tiny 17.5 mm x 22.8 mm footprint, converter resulting in state-of-the-art power density of 5130 W/in3. The EPC9159 features the 100 V EPC2619 eGaN® FET on the 48 V side and the 40 V EPC2067 on the 12 V side. The compatible controller module (EPC9528) includes the Microchip dsPIC33CK256MP503 16-bit digital controller.

The EPC9159KIT includes:

One (1) EPC9551T transformer module
One (1) EPC9556P primary power stage
One (1) EPC9536 motherboard

Features

  • High power density: 5130 W/in3
  • Peak efficiency: 98% at 25 A
  • Full-load efficiency: 96.2 % at 83 A into 12 V
  • Switching frequency: 1.6 MHz
  • Ultra-small form factor: 17.5 mm x 22.8mm x 9 mm

Applications

  • DC-DC Converters
  • 48 V Server Power
  • Automotive
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