Dynamic Characterization Evaluation Tool Optimized for Wolfspeed’s Automotive YM3 Six-Pack Power Module Platform

Wolfspeed’s KIT-CRD-CIL12N-YMC is a dynamic characterization tool that can be used to evaluate and optimize the switching performance of Wolfspeed’s YM3 SiC six-pack power modules. Applying this evaluation kit in a clamped inductive load (CIL) test setup in conjunction with one of many reference gate driver board options (listed below) allows for the measurement of:

• Timing (T_Delay-On; T_Delay-Off; T_Rise; T_Fall)
• Overshoot (V_DS-Max; I_D-Max)
• Speed (di/dt; dv/dt)
• Switching Loss (E_ON; E_OFF; E_RR)

Specifications

• Optimized for Wolfspeed’s YM3 Silicon Carbide six-pack power modules
• On-board 200 µF Bulk Capacitance and High Frequency Film Capacitor Bank Supporting bus voltages up to 1,100 V
• Low inductance layout with stray inductance of 9.5 nH at 10 MHz
• On-board, high-bandwidth Current Viewing Resistor (CVR)
• Screw terminals for power supply and load inductor connections
• Includes gate driver adapter board for compatibility with many reference design boards