The ISL73040SEHEV4Z evaluation board demonstrates how to build a half bridge power stage with the ISL73040SEH low
side GaN driver and the ISL73024SEH
200V GaN FET. The ISL73040SEH has a 4.5V gate drive voltage (VDRV)
generated using an internal regulator that prevents the gate voltage from exceeding the maximum gate-source rating of the
ISL73024SEH GaN FET. The ISL73024SEH is a 200V GaN FET capable of 7.5A drain current.
Key Features
• Single PWM input to drive a half bridge configuration
• Adjustable dead time control
• Wide openings to support various inductor footprints
• >95% peak efficiency with high switching frequencies
• Enable/disable functions
Specifications
•VDD = 4.5V to 13.2V
•V
= up to 100V (limited by VDS of the GaN FET)
BUS
• PWM input: 40kHz to 1MHz, duty cycle = 2% to 97%
Ordering Information
Mar 24, 2021
UG186
Rev.2.0
Part NumberDescription
ISL73040SEHEV4Z100V half bridge power stage evaluation board
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The ISL73040SEHEV4Z demonstrates how to use the ISL73040SEH and ISL73024SEH in a half bridge
configuration. The following sections describe how to tune the evaluation board for a given application.
1.1PWM Input
The input signal frequency is limited to 40kHz to 1MHz with a duty cycle between 2% and 97%, and is fed into J7.
The input is designed to accommodate voltages between 3.3V and 10V to be compatible with readily available
PWM controllers on the market. The input signal is fed into two ISL71610M front ends in series, which can be
simplified into coils with a coil resistance of 128Ω each. R
of the ISL71610M. Assuming the input voltage is 3.3V, R
ISL71610M front end to 8mA (steady state), and C
times. R
(1MΩ) and C56 (100pF) are optional, but provide the ability to isolate the incoming signal from power
22
provides the instantaneous current for quicker rise and fall
55
ground.
1.2Dead Time Control Adjustment
The dead time control is adjusted based on the RC charge and discharge times of R6/C54 and R5/C22. The
ISL73040SEH has inverting and non-inverting inputs that provide complimentary drive for the upper and lower
GaN FETs. D
lower resistance path during turn-off.
Dead time is controlled by turning off the active GaN FET quickly and delaying the turn-on of the inactive FET.
Select the R and C values so that the charge and discharge times to the logic thresholds of the ISL73040SEH are
equal to the desired dead time. The ideal RC charge and discharge profiles are shown in Figures 2
respectively:
and D4 ensure that the turn-on time is delayed only for the high-side and low-side by providing a
3
and C55 control the current going into the input coils
of the ISL71610M is tied to the VDRV of its respective gate
DD
driver. As the high side GaN FET is driven with an inverted logic signal, the dead time for turning on the high-side
is determined by how long the RC filter takes to discharge from 4.5V down to the V
is 31.1% of 4.5V (V
up to the V
of the ISL73040SEH, which is 37.8% of 4.5V (VIH =1.7V). These percentages yield time constant
IH
= 1.4V). The dead time for turning on the low-side is gated by the RC filter’s charging time
IL
of the ISL73040SEH, which
IL
multiples of 1.1668τ for the high-side dead time, and 0.4721τ for the low-side dead time (where τ is the time
constant). The dead time can be calculated using Equations 1
and 2 by choosing a capacitor value (100pF is used in
this design) and calculating the needed resistance.
where t
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is the high-side dead time, in seconds.
don
ISL73040SEHEV4Z1. Functional Description
(EQ. 2)
R
5
t
doff
0.4721
100
12–
10F
---------------------------------------=
where t
For example, a t
R
6
propagation delay mismatches between the high-side and low-side drivers (U
isolators (U
is the low-side dead time, in seconds.
doff
(high side dead time) of 16ns and a t
don
(low side dead time) of 30ns yields R5 = 635Ω and
doff
= 137Ω. Use common resistor values to round R5 = 620Ω and R6 = 140Ω. These calculations do not account for
) and the high-side and low-side
), so the final value on the board may need to be adjusted to achieve the desired results. Figure 15
3/U4
1/U2
on page 13 shows the actual dead times that result from using R5 = 620Ω and R6 = 140Ω.
1.3Quick Start Guide
The following equipment is needed to evaluate the board:
• Bus power supply: a power supply capable of 100V with 5A current capability
• Bias power supply: a power supply capable of 5V to 12V with 1A current capability
• Function generator capable of producing a square wave up to 1MHz with duty cycle control
• Electronic load capable of 7A
• Digital multimeter to measure V
OUT
1.3.1Operation Procedure
(1) Connect the bus power supply between VBUS and GND (J3/J4).
(2) Connect the bias power supply between J
(3) Connect the function generator the BNC jack (J
(4) Connect the electronic load to VOUT and GND (J
(5) Connect the digital multimeter between VOUT and GND (J
(6) Set the bias power supply to any voltage between 5V and 12V. In this example it is set to 5V.
(7) Set the bus power supply to 100V.
(8) Set the electronic load anywhere up to 7A. The inductor on the evaluation platform is rated for 10.5A with
a 20°C rise in temperature, so 7A provides enough margin.
(9) Set the function generator to output a square wave with 28% duty cycle at 500kHz.
(10) Set the function generator output voltage levels to V
limited 10V, because of a 25mA coil rating. The input coils of U
(11) Turn on the bias power supply.
(12) Turn on the bus power supply.
(13) Turn on the function generator output.
(14) V
should be roughly 28% of the bus supply voltage (100V in this example).
OUT
(15) Turn on the electronic load.
(16) V
drops below 28V. The duty cycle of the function generator can be modified to return V
OUT
and J2.
1
) on the board.
7
).
5/J6
).
5/J6
= 0.0V and VOH = 3.3V. The PWM voltage is
OL
and U4 are specified at 128Ω (max) each.
3
OUT
to 28V.
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ISL73040SEHEV4Z2. Single Events Effects Testing
2.Single Events Effects Testing
The ISL73040SEHEV4Z, which uses the ISL71610M isolators and the ISL73040SEH driverswas evaluated for
shoot-through under heavy ions. The following is the test setup:
• VDD = 12V
• VBUS = 28V
• L1 was depopulated
•A 1Ω current-sense resistor was placed in line with the drain of Q1
• A 1MHz, 0V-5V signal was provided to J7
•LET = 86MeV•cm
• Fluence = 1x10
The voltage at the drain of Q1 was monitored on an oscilloscope for events with a trigger window of ±50mV around
the nominal voltage at the drain. A shoot-through event under heavy ions turned on Q1 and Q2, pulling the Q1 drain
significantly below VBUS. A 50mV trigger window across 1Ω represents 50mA of shoot-through current. For the
first test, both isolators (ISL71610M) were simultaneously exposed to heavy ions, no events were captured. For the
second test, both drivers (ISL73040SEH) were simultaneously exposed to heavy ions with no events captures. In
conclusion, there were no shoot-through events recorded for the half-bridge configuration used in the
ISL73040SEHEV4Z evaluation boardup to an LET of 86 MeV•cm
2
/mg
7
ions/cm
2
2
/mg.
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ISL73040SEHEV4Z3. Board Design
3.Board Design
Figure 4. ISL73040SEHEV4Z Evaluation Board (Top)
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Prop delay = 12-18nsec (typ/max)
600pF for 20mA boost current assuming
3.3V input signal with 100ns rise/fall times
150 ohms for 8mA current assuming
3.3V input signal with 2x 128ohm coils
Input range from 3.3V to 10V
10V limit due to 25mA max dc-current rating of coils
40kHz lower-limit due to 25uSec hold-up time of high-side bootstrap
Prop delay skew = +/- 2nsec (max diff between units at 25C)
Prop delay mismatch = +/- 5 nsec (max diff)
Dead time = 15nsec (low-to-high) compensates for +/- 7nsec uncertainty
27nsec (high-to-low) ZVS @ 100V, >1.7A
Dead-time = 27nsec
Dead-time = 15nsec
Diode is flipped because of inverting logic to driver
Delay "turn-on" timing of both switches to generate dead time
Duty cycle = 2% to 97%
At 2% duty-cycle, high-to-low dead-time drops to 22nsec
<2% duty, >97% duty causes one gate to drop out
Input frequency = 40kHz to 1MHz
Power Connectors
Input is fully isolated from ground
RC for ESD / RF connection
When replicating this layout in a system, pay attention to the following guidelines:
• Place the driver as close as possible to the driven power FET
• Understand where the switching power currents flow. The high amplitude di/dt currents of the driven power FET
induce significant voltage transients on the associated traces
• Keep power loops as short as possible by paralleling the source and return traces
• Use planes where practical; they are usually more effective than parallel traces
• Avoid paralleling high amplitude di/dt traces with low level signal lines. High di/dt induces currents and
consequently, noise voltages in the low level signal lines
• When practical, minimize impedances in low level signal circuits. The noise that is magnetically induced on a
10kΩ resistor is 10 times larger than the noise on a 1kΩ resistor
• Be aware of magnetic fields emanating from transformers and inductors. Gaps in the magnetic cores of these
structures emit lots of flux
• If you must place traces close to magnetic devices, align the traces to be parallel to the flux lines to minimize
coupling
• Use decoupling capacitors to reduce the influence of parasitic inductance in the V
be effective, these capacitors must also have the shortest possible conduction paths. If using vias, connect several
paralleled vias to reduce the inductance of the vias
• It may be necessary to add resistance to dampen resonating parasitic circuits, especially on OUTH. If an external
gate resistor is unacceptable, the layout must be improved to minimize lead inductance
• Keep high dv/dt nodes away from low level circuits. Guard banding can be used to shunt away dv/dt injected
currents from sensitive circuits. This is especially true for control circuits that source the input signals to the
ISL73040SEH
• Avoid placing signal ground planes under high amplitude dv/dt circuits. This injects di/dt currents into the signal
ground paths
• Calculate power dissipation and voltage drop for the power traces. Many PCB/CAD programs have built-in tools
for calculating trace resistance
• Large power components (such as power FETs, electrolytic caps, and power resistors) have internal parasitic
inductance which cannot be eliminated. Account for this in the PCB layout and circuit design
• If the circuits are simulated, consider including parasitic components, especially parasitic inductance
• The GaN FETs have a separate substrate connection that is internally tied to the source pin. Source and substrate
should be at the same potential. Limit the inductance in the OUTH/L to Gate trace by keeping it as short and thick
as possible
, VDD, and GND leads. To
DRV
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ISL73040SEHEV4Z4. Typical Performance Curves
82%
84%
86%
88%
90%
92%
94%
96%
98%
0 10203040506070
Efficiency (%)
Power Out (W)
82%
84%
86%
88%
90%
92%
94%
96%
98%
020406080100
Efficiency (%)
Power Out (W)
82%
84%
86%
88%
90%
92%
94%
96%
98%
0 10203040506070
Efficiency (%)
Power Out (W)
82%
84%
86%
88%
90%
92%
94%
96%
98%
020406080100
Efficiency (%)
Power Out (W)
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
00.20.40.60.8
1
Voltage (V)
Time (µs)
HS Gate
LS Gate
19.8 ns
27.5 ns
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
00.20.40.60.8
1
Voltage (V)
Time (µs)
HS Gate
LS Gate
t
FALL
3.2ns
t
RISE
6.7ns
t
RISE
6.1ns
t
FALL
3.2ns
4.Typical Performance Curves
Unless noted: fSW = 500kHz, TA = +25°C
Figure 11. V
Figure 13. V
= 28V, V
BUS
= 100V, V
BUS
= 12V
OUT
= 28V Figure 14. V
OUT
Figure 12. V
BUS
= 120V, V
BUS
= 70V, V
OUT
OUT
= 28V
= 100V
Figure 15. Dead Time Between HS and LS Gate Figure 16. Rise and Fall Times
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ISL73040SEHEV4Z5. Revision History
5.Revision History
Rev.DateDescription
2.0Mar 24, 2021Removed Front and Back Covers
Added TOC.
Added the SEE Testing section.
1.0Feb 26, 2019Updated Figures 2, 3, and 16.
0.0Nov 20, 2018Initial release
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