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

KIT-CRD-CIL12N-YMC

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

Wolfspeed evaluation kit KIT-CRD-CIL12N-YMC with UNA Driver

Applications

Automotive Traction Inverters
Commercial, Construction, and Agricultural Vehicles
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
E-Mobility and Motor Drives
Auxiliary Power Supplies
Renewable Energy

What's Included

Fully Assembled Evaluation Board
Current Viewing Resistor (CVR). Must be populated prior to testing
YM3 Gate Driver Adapter Board (Gate Driver Not Included)
Evaluation Kit Design Files

Request Separately

Differential Transceiver CGD12HB00D
Gate Driver Board Options
- Analog Devices
  EVAL-ADUM4146WHB1Z
- Analog Devices
  EVAL-ADUM4122WHB1Z
- Analog Devices
  EVAL-ADUM4121WHB1Z
- Skyworks
  Si823H-ACWA-KIT
- Texas Instruments
  CGD1700HB2M-UNA
- Texas Instruments
  UCC21750QDWEVM-054
- Texas Instruments
  UCC21710QDWEVM-054

Product Compatibility

Wolfspeed’s 1200 V YM3 Six-Pack SiC Power Modules

Documents, Tools & Support

Technical & Sales Documents
Tools & Support

Documents

18 Documents Available

Document Type	Document Name	Last Updated
User Guide	PRD-08333: Wolfspeed Module CIL Evaluation Kits User Guide (PDF)	03/2025
User Guide	PRD-07933: Power Module Thermal Interface Material Application User Guide (PDF)	03/2025
User Guide	PRD-07913: Wolfspeed Power Module SPICE Models User Guide (PDF)	12/2023
Design Files	KIT-CRD-CIL12N-YMC ALL Design Files (ZIP)	02/2025
Application Notes	PRD-05652: Mounting Recommendations and Thermal Measurement for Wolfspeed® SiC Power Devices in Through-Hole Packages (PDF)	02/2025
Application Notes	PRD-08907: Mitigating EMI with SiC Solutions in Renewable Energy & Grid-Connected Power Converters (PDF)	01/2025
Application Notes	PRD-08710: Measuring Stray Inductance in Power Electronics Systems (PDF)	07/2024
Application Notes	PRD-03043: Measuring Switching and Conduction Losses in LTspice® Simulation Software (PDF)	01/2024
Application Notes	PRD-08376: Thermal Characterization Methods and Applications (PDF)	01/2024
Application Notes	PRD-08296: SiC MOSFET Short Circuit Events (PDF)	11/2023
Application Notes	PRD-06379: Environmental Considerations for Power Electronics Systems (PDF)	08/2023
Application Notes	PRD-06933: Capacitance Ratio and Parasitic Turn-on (PDF)	01/2023
Application Notes	PRD-05641: Designing with Silicon Carbide in Energy Storage Applications (PDF)	02/2022
White Papers	Designed to Last, Even in the Harshest Environments (PDF) New	11/2025
White Papers	Enhancing System Durability with Advanced Packaging for Silicon Carbide (PDF)	11/2025
White Papers	SiC Power Module Reliability: Wolfspeed’s Power Cycling and Lifetime Modeling Approach (PDF) New	11/2025
Sales Terms	Wolfspeed, Inc. Sales Terms and Conditions (PDF)	04/2025
Product Catalog	Power Product Line Card (PDF)	01/2025