STMicroelectronics EVALMASTERGAN Demonstration Boards
STMicroelectronics EVALMASTERGAN Demonstration Boards are an easy-to-use and quick-to-adapt tool designed to evaluate the MASTERGAN1 or MASTERGAN2 System-in-Package (SiP). The MASTERGAN1 SiP implements a high-power density power supply that integrates a gate driver and two enhancement-mode GaN transistors in a half-bridge configuration. The MASTERGAN2 is an advanced power SiP integrating a gate driver and two enhancement-mode GaN transistors in an asymmetrical half‑bridge configuration. The EVALMASTERGAN Demonstration Boards quickly create topologies without the need for a complete PCB design.
The STM EVALMASTERGAN1 or EVALMASTERGAN2 Demonstration Boards feature an onboard programmable input deadtime generator with a single VCC supply (6V typical). Furthermore, the Board offers an embedded linear voltage regulator with a 3.3V rail to supply a low-voltage logic circuit, like microcontrollers or FPGAs.
The boards also include additional footprints for customization into the final application. These customizations include using a separate input signal/single PWM signal, external bootstrap diode, individual VCC/PVCC/Vbo supply, and a low-side shunt resistor for peak current mode topologies. All pins of the MASTERGAN1 and MASTERGAN2 are accessible.
The boards are FR-4 PCBs that measure 56mm x 70mm wide, resulting in an Rth(J-A) of 35°C/W without forced airflow.
Features
- Half-bridge demonstration boards equipped with MASTERGAN1 or MASTERGAN2 and able to withstand 600V
- VCC input on screw connector or pin strip configured for MASTERGAN1 or MASTERGAN2 supply voltages
- Complete set of features to drive MASTERGAN1 and MASTERGAN2 with a single or complementary driving signal
- Embedded deadtime generator to convert single PWM signal into dual complementary LIN and HIN signals with independently adjustable deadtimes
- Onboard 3.3V regulator for external circuitry supply (up to 50mA)
- 35°C/W junction-to-ambient thermal resistance to evaluate large power topologies
- High-frequency connector for MASTERGAN1 or MASTERGAN2 GL and GH pin monitoring
- Spare footprint for low side shunt, external bootstrap capacitors, and high voltage high capacitance bulk capacitor
- RoHS compliant
Applications
- Industrial power supplies
- Consumer electronics
- Renewable energy
- Automotive
- LED lighting
- 5G and telecom infrastructures
- Aerospace and defense
- Portable and IoT devices
Supply and signal connection
Component Placement
Associated Products
STMicroelectronics MASTERGAN GaN Half-Bridge High Voltage Drivers
Integration of a gate driver and 2x enhancement-mode GaN transistors in a half-bridge configuration.
COMPLETE YOUR DESIGN
STMicroelectronics Standard Products
A broad range of drop-in replacements for general-purpose analog ICs, discretes, and serial EEPROMs.