1 – 1700V SiC MOSFET SCT2H12NZ
2 – Quasi-resonant controller BD7F682FJ-LB
Board dimensions 80mm x 80mm
1
2
D
sec
V
OUT
ACFilter
Diode
Bridge
L
prim
L
sec
L
aux
Brown
Out
Gate
V
CC
V
CC
Gate
I
sense
ZT
Feedback
I
sense
Feedback
BD7682FJ
Q1
D
aux
C
OSS
+
-
Optocoupler
V
DC
+
-
ZT
Mask
Param.
Description
Value
VIN
Input
voltage
210…480 VAC
300…to 900 VDC
V
OUT
Output
voltage
12 VDC ± 3%
P
OUT
Output
power
30 W @ V
IN.MIN
40 W @ V
IN.MAX
fsw
Switching
frequency
90..120 kHz
Table 1- main electrical parameters.
BD7682FJ-EVK-301 EV BOARD USER GUIDE
Figure 1 – Top and Bottom views
The AUX board is able to operate with both AC and DC input voltages. It is therefore possible to derive the power directly
from the grid or from the system DC link, e.g. after the PFC stage. In case of AC input, the accepted input voltage range
goes from 210 VAC to 480 VAC. In case of DC input, the input range goes from 300 VDC to 900 VDC. This board version “301”
mounts screw connections to facilitate the cabling to 3phase input or Vdc input. It is possible to remove the connectors
and use vertical mounting connectors as an example of module board for Aux power supply in a power system.
The simplified schematic of the AUX board is shown in Figure 2.
1 Board information ....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.1 3 Phase AC connections: ............................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 DC connections: ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Test points ........................................................................................................................................ 6
3 Implementation and practical tests with AUX Board ........................................................................................ 7
3.1 Operation at no load ........................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Normal operation ............................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Efficiency and temperature measurements ............................................................................................ 8
Appendix A. Transformer datasheet and pictures ................................................................................... 11
Appendix B. Bill of Materials ............................................................................................................... 12
Appendix C. AUX Board layout ............................................................................................................ 14
Appendix D. Alternative Start-up Circuitry ............................................................................................ 15
This evaluation board is intended for research and development and for expert use in the research and
development facility only. This board is not intended for use for volume production.
Please refer to Appendix B for BOM, Appendix C for Layout and Appendix D for alternative startup circuit to improve
efficiency.
1.2 Flyback Transformer
A customized transformer manufactured by Würth Elektronik (www.we-online.com), has been designed.
It is possible to order and get all the information by contacting the producer referring code n. 750316318.
The datasheet of the transformer can be found in Appendix A.
The primary side is composed by two windings in series, while the secondary side has been implemented with two
windings in parallel. The half-windings are interposed, in order to reduce the leakage inductance around 1% of L
will impact the switching behavior of the MOSFET. In addition, the windings have been implemented with Litz wire to
reduce the losses due to skin effect.
. This
pri
Table 2 - Calculated parameters and characteristics of the used transformer.
The board can be connected directly to 3 Phase mains as for the below connection guide.
Figure 4 - 3Phase AC connection
2.2.2 DC connections:
If the board is connected to an DC source please follow the below connection guide
Figure 5 – DC Voltage input connection
Please note that the board mounts diodes for the possibility to be supplied by AC. Due to high voltage input compatibility
are used 2 diodes in series. To avoid the drop of diodes effect on functionalities (i.e. efficiency measurements) connect
directly to the positive of Capacitor C6 and negative of capacitor C8
The AUX board contains several testing points, from which it is possible to observe the board operation. The test points
and the related signals are given in the following table.
3 Implementation and practical tests with AUX Board
The AUX board has been implemented in a printed circuit board (PCB), whose dimensions are 8 cm x 8 cm – see Figure
6. All surface mount devices (SMD) components have been assembled on the bottom side. On the top side were soldered
the thru hole devices (THD) and connectors. The layout of both sides is given in Appendix C. In the following sections,
experimental results at different input voltages and output power are presented and discussed.
Figure 6 – Top side (left) and bottom side (right) of the AUX board.
3.1 Operation at no load
At no load operation, the controller goes in burst mode – see Figure 16 – and the switching frequency is reduced to some
kHz. The dynamic losses of the Flyback components are consequently reduced. Measured stand-by losses are given in the
table on the right side of Figure 7. They are expected to come mainly from the resistive dividers present on the circuit:
input capacitor balance, start-up and input voltage sense.
Figure 7 – Waveforms from Flyback switch during burst mode, for VDC = 800 V.
Figure 8 presents the waveforms from SCT2H12NZ during normal operation of the Flyback circuit, for VDC = 800 V and
different values of output power. Time periods ton, teference source not found..
For light power – left side – the controller waits several valleys to switch the MOSFET on. Therefore, the switching
frequency is quite low, eventually below the defined frequency range.
As the output power increases, the number of oscillations is reduced. As consequence, t
frequency increases. At nominal power, the turn-on occurs already in the first valley.
decay
and t
are indicated, according to the description in Error!
delay
is reduced, and the switching
delay
Figure 8 – Waveforms from Flyback switch during different output power conditions, VDC = 800 V.
3.3 Efficiency and temperature measurements
The efficiency of the AUX board has been measured for three different input voltage values. The efficiency curves are
shown in Figure 9. As a DC power source was used, it was connected directly to the input capacitors. This way, the
rectifying bridge is by-passed, saving the losses that would otherwise come from the bridge diodes.
Efficiency is increasing with the output power, and it is higher for lower levels of input voltage. For VDC = 300 V, the
measured peak efficiency η=88% at P
The temperature of the main components of AUX board has been measured, namely the SiC MOSFET (Q1), the Flyback
transformer and the secondary diode (D20). The measurements were performed using an infrared camera. The thermal
images are presented in Figure 10. They were taken at room temperature, VDC=800 V and P
temperature of the SiC MOSFET (Sp1) is around 84°C, even without the use of an external heatsink and without forced
ventilation. The temperature of the Flyback transformer (Sp2), registered on the winding corner, is slightly above 70°C.
The measured temperature of the output diode (Sp3) was around 95°C.
=33W – above that the overload protection was activated.
This document presented the design procedure of an auxiliary power supply, based on Flyback topology, focused on
industrial applications as auxiliary power supply. Main devices of this design are the SiC MOSFET SCT2H12NZ, with very
low on resistance, and the quasi resonant controller BDF768xFJ-LB. They enable a simple electrical and thermal design,
reducing the amount of devices, and avoiding the use of heat-sink for the Flyback switch.
Experimental tests in the AUX board proved the operation principle of the quasi resonant controller. Thermal and efficient
measurements showed also the reduced amount of losses in the SiC MOSFET, proving it is the right choice for auxiliary
supplies in 3-phase industrial systems.
5 References
[1] Datasheet of SCT2H12NZ http://www.rohm.com/web/global/datasheet/SCT2H12NZ/sct2h12nz-e
[2] Datasheet of BDF768xFJ-LB controller family, available at:
This section presents an alternative start-up circuitry (ASC) for the AUX board. It aims to reduce the start-up time,
avoiding at the same time extra losses coming from the start-up resistor divider. The working principle of the ASC is
depicted in Fig. D.1.
Fig. D.1 – Work principle of the alternative start-up circuitry (ASC).
During start-up a current flows from input capacitor C8 through the depletion mode MOSFET Q3 (normally-on). This
current will charge the VCC capacitor C11. The gate pin of Q3 is connected in the middle of the resistor divider formed by
R36 and R34. As the voltage over C11 increases, the gate voltage of Q3 becomes negative with respect to its source
voltage. When threshold voltage of Q3 is achieved, it turns off. Resistors R36 and R34, and Zener diode D17 are
dimensioned so that VCC achieves the minimum value (UVLO) for the controller to start. From this point, controller will be
fed by the auxiliary winding, and Q3 will stay off until the next start-up. Diode D22 is placed to avoid losses through R36
and R34 after start-up.
The dimensioning of ASC starts from the choice of the MOSFET Q3. Since silicon FETs rated for 900 V are not available, Q3
is connected to the middle point between the input capacitors C6 and C8. This enables the MOSFET to be rated to 500 V.
The recommended part is IXTY08N50D2, from IXYS. According to datasheet, the threshold voltage has minimum and
maximum levels of -4 V and -2 V, respectively. The minimum VCC voltage for the controller to start is UVLO = 20 V (max),
and the overvoltage protection of VCC is OVP = 27.5 V (min).
During start-up, the voltage over resistor R36 is the voltage between gate and source of Q3. By setting R36 = 10 kΩ:
By using a 20 V Zener diode as D17, the first condition is automatically satisfied.
For the second condition, the current through R36 can be calculated as:
Chosen value for R34 = 4.7 kΩ.
Fig. D.2 presents the waveforms of the start-up of the AUX board, done by standard configuration and with ASC. It is
possible to observe that the start-up time is reduced by a factor of 100. Moreover, since the start-up resistive divider is not
used in ASC, the losses caused by those resistors are not present in the ASC configuration
(4)
Fig. D.2 – Schematics of the AUX board with alternative start-up circuitry (ASC).
The full schematic of AUX board with implemented ASC is depicted in Fig. D.3. Devices different from original schematics
are drawn in a different color. Please note they are not assembled in the original board. However, their respective
footprints are present on the board, assuming the devices given in the bill of materials list – see Appendix B.
In addition to extra components, the resistors R38 and R12 must be removed. Finally, before D22 is placed, the originally
soldered 0 Ω resistor must be removed.
Fig. D.3 – Schematics of the AUX board with alternative start-up circuitry (ASC).
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ۍ Read all safety precautions before use
Please note that this document covers only the BD7682FJ & SCT2H12NZ evalua
(BD7682FJ-EVK-301) and its functions. For additional information, please refer to the
asheet.
dat
tion board
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before handling the evaluation board
Depending on the configuration of the board and voltages used,
Potentially lethal voltages may be generated.
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[2] Check that there are no conductive foreign objects on the board.
Be c
[3]
[4] Check that there is no condensation or water droplets on the circuit board.
During Use
[5] Be careful to not allow conductive objects to come into contact with the board.
[6] Brief accidental contact or even bringing your hand close to the board may result in
[7] If used under conditions beyond its rated voltage, it may cause defects such as short-circuit
[8] Be sure to wear insulated gloves when handling is required during operation.
After Use
[9] The ROHM Evaluation Board contains the circuits which store the high voltage. Since it
[10] Protect against electric shocks by wearing insulated gloves when handling.
areful when performing soldering on the module and/or evaluation board to ensure that
solder splash does not occur.
discharge and lead to severe injury or death.
Therefore, DO NOT touch the board with your bare hands or bring them too close to
the board.
In addition, as mentioned above please exercise extreme caution when using conductive
tools such as tweezers and screwdrivers.
or, depending on the circumstances, explosion or other permanent damages.
stores the charges even after the connected power circuits are cut, please discharge the
electricity after using it, and please deal with it after confirming such electric discharge.ᴾ
This evaluation board is intended for use only in research and development facilities and should by
handled
only by qualified personnel familiar with all safety and operating
procedures.
We recommend carrying out operation in a safe environment that includes the use of high voltage
signage at all entrances, safety interlocks, and protective glasses.
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