Agileswitch SiC MOSFET Gate Drivers

Switching a SiC MOSFET Power Module creates two significant problems that need to be addressed to optimize the performance of the device: turn-off spikes and ringing. These two parasitic problems need to be controlled while maintaining efficient switching.

AgileSwitch has developed a patent-pending line of programmable Gate Drive Boards (GDBs) that address these problems, controlling the turn-off di/dt by varying the gate voltage level and dwell time to one or more intermediate levels during turn-off. This process is typically referred to as Augmented Turn-Off or ATOff. In addition, AgileSwitch software configurable GDBs report out 7 unique fault conditions along with Temperature and DC Link Voltage. The combination of these effects will help drive growth in adoption of SiC devices, and the inverters that they support.

Protecting the power semiconductor is a continuous process and AgileSwitch Gate Drivers have a unique capability in this regard. The driver boards from AgileSwitch are able to reduce the stress on the Power Semiconductor while reducing switching losses, through the use of Augmented Turn-Off.

Under normal operating conditions, the gate voltage in a turn-off cycle steps through an intermediate level before reaching the off voltage level. Under short circuit conditions, the gate voltage steps through multiple intermediate levels before reaching the off voltage level.

62EM1 Gate Drivers for SiC MOSFET modules in 62mm packages

The AgileSwitch 62EM1-62mm Electrical driver provides monitoring and fault reporting information to enable better control and analysis of an SiC MOSFET-based power systems. The 62EM1 provides up to 20 Amps of peak current at an operating frequency up to 125 kHz. The driver includes isolated HI and LO Side DC/DC converters and provides 7 fault conditions that are reported as a combination of the 3 fault lines via the 20 pin control header. All AgileSwitch drivers use automotive temperature grade components and allow for modifying settings of gate resistors.

For a specification - please see the 62EM1 Gate Drivers Specification

EDEM3 Gate Driver for SiC MOSFET modules

The AgileSwitch EDEM3 Electrical gate driver provides monitoring and fault reporting information to enable better control and analysis of an SiC MOSFET-based power systems with leading manufacturers. The EDEM3 provides up to 15 Amps of peak current at an operating frequency up to 50 kHz. The driver includes isolated HI and LO Side DC/DC converters and provides 7 fault conditions that are reported as a combination of the 3 fault lines via the 20 pin control header. All AgileSwitch drivers use automotive temperature grade components and allow for modifying settings of gate resistors.

For technical specifications, please see the EDEM3 Gate Driver Specification

Compatible Modules and Ordering Information

Below you will find the supported modules and package types. If your module of choice is not listed below, it does not mean that it is not supported. Please email the NAC Power FAE for further assistance with your application needs.

Family	Mfr	Part Number	Driver Part No.	Voltage	Current
EDEM3	Rohm	BSM180C12P2E202	BSM180C12P2E202-EDEM3	1200	180
EDEM3	Rohm	BSM300C12P3E201	BSM300C12P3E201-EDEM3	1200	300
EDEM3	Rohm	BSM400D12P3G002	BSM400D12P3G002-EDEM3	1200	400
EDEM3	Rohm	BSM600D12P3G001	BSM600D12P3G001-EDEM3	1200	600
EDEM3	Rohm	BSM180D12P2E002	BSM180D12P2E002-EDEM3	1200	180
EDEM3	Rohm	BSM300D12P2E001	BSM300D12P2E001-EDEM3	1200	300
62EM1	Semikron	SKM350MB120SCH15	SKM350MB120SCH15-62EM1	1200	523
62EM1	Semikron	SKM350MB120SCH17	SKM350MB120SCH17-62EM1	1200	523
62EM1	Semikron	SKM500MB120SC	SKM500MB120SC-62EM1	1200	541
62EM1	Semikron	SKM230MB170SCH17	SKM230MB170SCH17-62EM1	1700	327
62EM1	Semikron	SKM260MB170SCH15	SKM260MB170SCH15-62EM1	1700	383
62EM1	Semikron	SKM260MB170SCH17	SKM260MB170SCH17-62EM1	1700	383
62EM1	Wolfspeed	CAS120M12BM2	CAS120M12BM2-62EM1	1200	120
62EM1	Wolfspeed	CAS300M12BM2	CAS300M12BM2-62EM1	1200	300
62EM1	Wolfspeed	CAS300M17BM2	CAS300M17BM2-62EM1	1700	300