2Bench Setup Diagram and Configuration................................................................................. 9
3Example Input and Output Waveforms (Channels 3 and 4 are PWM Inputs, Channels 1 and 2 are Outputs) 10
4Overlap is Allowed When DT Connected to VCCI (Channels 3 and 4 are PWM Inputs, Channels 1 and 2
5Test Waveforms if DT is Left Open (Channel 3 and 4 are PWM Inputs, and Channel 1 and 2 are Driver
6Test Waveforms if DT Connected to RDT(Channel 3 and 4 is PWM Inputs, and Channel 1 and 2 is Driver
UCC2x5xxEVM-286 evaluation modules are designed for evaluation of TI's 5.7-kV
channel gate driver family with 4-A source and 6-A sink peak current for driving Si MOSFETs, IGBTs and
WBG devices such as SiC and GaN transistors. This user's guide covers the UCC21520EVM-286,
UCC20520EVM-286,UCC21521CEVM-286,andUCC21530EVM-286usedtoevaluatethe
UCC21520DW, UCC20520DW, UCC21521CDW, and UCC21530DWK, respectively. To evaluate other
Iso-Drivers in the UCC2x5xx family, TI recommends that the user read the data sheet thoroughly before
switching the part in the EVMs covered by this user guide. In this user guide, the UCC21520EVM-286
evaluation module is shown as the primary example, and the key differences between the
UCC21520EVM-286 and the UCC20520EVM-286, UCC21521CEVM-286, and UCC21530EVM-286 will be
highlighted accordingly.
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1Trademarks
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2Introduction
Developed for high voltage applications where isolation and reliability is required, the UCC2x5xx delivers
reinforced isolation of 5.7 kV
transient immunity (CMTI) greater than 100 V/ns. It has the industry’s fastest propagation delay of 19 ns
and the tightest channel-to-channel delay matching of less than 5 ns to enable high-switching frequency,
high-power density, and efficiency.
The flexible, universal capability of the UCC2x5xx with up to 18-V VCCI and 25-V VDDA/VDDB allows the
device to be used as a low-side, high-side, high-side/low-side, or half-bridge drivers with dual PWM input
or single PWM input. With its integrated components, advanced protection features (UVLO, dead time and
enable/disable), and optimized switching performances, the UCC2x5xx enables designers to build smaller,
more robust designs for enterprise, telecom, automotive, and industrial applications with a faster time to
market.
isolated dual-
RMS
and a surge immunity tested up to 12.8 kV along with a common-mode
RMS
3Description
The UCC2x5xx evaluation board has three independent screw terminal blocks for VCCI, VDDA, and
VDDB. The 3-position headers with jumpers for all the key input signals, such as PWM INPUTs (INA, INB
or PWM), dead time (DT) programming and enable/disable function (EN/DIS), allow designers to easily
evaluate different protection functions. A variety of testing points also support most of the key feature
probing of the UCC2x5xx. Moreover, the PCB layout is not only optimized with minimized loop area in
each gate driver loop and power supply loop with bypassing capacitors, but the layout also supports high
voltage test between the primary side and secondary side with 120-mil PCB board cutout. Importantly, the
creepage distance between two output channels are maximized with bootstrap diode in footprint of
TO252-2(DPAK), which facilitates high-voltage, half-bridge testing for a wide variety of power converter
topologies. For detail device information, refer to UCC21520DW, UCC20520DW, UCC21521CDW and
UCC21530DWK data sheets and TI's Isolated gate driver solutions.
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Using the UCC21520EVM-286, UCC20520EVM-286, UCC21521CEVM-286,
and UCC21530EVM-286
•Evaluation module for the UCC21520DW, UCC20520DW, and UCC21521CDW in a wide body SOIC16 (DW), along with the UCC21530DWK in wide body SOIC-14 (DWK) package
•3-V to 18-V VCCI power supply range, and up to 25-V VDDA/VDDB power supply range
•4-A and 6-A source/sink current capability
•5.7-kV
Isolation for 1 minute per UL 1577
RMS
•TTL/CMOS-compatible inputs
•Onboard trimmer potentiometer for dead-time programming
•3-position header with for INA, INB, DT and enable/disable
•PCB layout optimized for power supply bypassing cap, gate driver loop
•PCB board cutout that facilitates high voltage isolation test between primary side and secondary side
•Maximized creepage distance between two output channels
•Support for half-bridge test with MOSFETs, IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs with connection to external
power stage
•Testing points allows probing all the key pins of the UCC21520DW, UCC20520DW, UCC21521CDW,
UCC21530DWK, and other wide-body ISO driver family parts.
Using the UCC21520EVM-286, UCC20520EVM-286, UCC21521CEVM-286,
and UCC21530EVM-286
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Description
3.3Jumpers (Shunt) Setting
JACKJumper Setting OptionsFACTORY SETTING
Jumper not installed, INA/PWM signal provided by external signal and this
pin is default low if left open
Jumper not installed, INB signal provided by external signal and this pin is
default low if left open
enable/disable pin
Jumper on J-DT-2 and J-DT-1 allows driver output overlap or driver output
follows PWM input for UCC21520EVM and UCC21521CEVM. The dead
time will be around 0 ns in this option for UCC20520EVM
Jumper on J-DT-2 and J-DT-3 set the dead time by DT (in ns) = RDT(in kΩ)
× 10. For better noise immunity and dead-time matching, TI recommends
to parallel a 2.2-nF or above bypassing capacitor from DT pin to GND.
J-INA
J-INB
J-DIS or J-
DIS/EN
J-DT
Option A:
Option B:Jumper on J-INA-2 and J-INA-1 set INA low
Option C:Jumper on J-INA-2 and J-INA-3 set INA high
Option A:
Option B:Jumper on J-INB-2 and J-INB-1 set INB low
Option C:Jumper on J-INB-2 and J-INB-3 set INB high
Option D:Header J-INB is not installed, and no connection on the device under test
Option A:Jumper not installed, the devices under test are enabled when left open on
Option B:Jumper on J-DIS-2 and J-DIS-1 or J-DIS/EN-2 and J-DIS/EN-1
Option C:Jumper on J-DIS-2 and J-DIS-3 or J-DIS/EN-2 and J-DIS/EN-3
Option A:Jumper not installed, interlock with 8-ns dead time
The UCC21520EVM-286 is used as the primary example for this section. Different Jumper settings, PWM
signal input options and voltage source settings can be found in Section 3 and Section 4
5.1Definitions
This procedure details how to configure the UCC2x5xx evaluation board. Within this test procedure the
following naming conventions are followed. Refer to the UCC21520EVM-286 Schematic in Figure 7 for
details.
VXX: External voltage supply name.
V
: Voltage at test point TPxx. For example, V(TP12) means the voltage at TP12.
(TPxx)
V
: Voltage at jack terminal Jxx.
(Jxx)
J
: Terminal or pin yy of jack xx.
xx(yy)
DMM: Digital multi-meters.
UUT: Unit under test
EVM: Evaluation module assembly, in this case the UUT assembly drawings have location for jumpers,
test points and individual components.
5.2Equipment
Test Summary
5.2.1Power Supplies
Three DC power supply with voltage/current above 25 V/1 A (for example: Agilent E3634A)
5.2.2Function Generators
One two-channel function generator over 20 MHz (for example: Tektronics AFG3252)
5.3Equipment Setup
5.3.1DC Power Supply Settings
•DC power supply #1
– Voltage setting: 5 V
– Current limit: 0.05 A
•DC power supply #2
– Voltage setting: 12 V for UCC21520EVM and UCC20520EVM
– Voltage setting: 15 V for UCC21521CEVM and UCC21530EVM
– Current limit: 0.1 A
•DC power supply #3
– Voltage setting: 12 V for UCC21520EVM and UCC20520EVM
– Voltage setting: 15 V for UCC21521CEVM and UCC21530EVM
– Current limit: 0.1 A
Using the UCC21520EVM-286, UCC20520EVM-286, UCC21521CEVM-286,
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Test Summary
5.3.2Digital Multi-Meter Settings
•Digital multi-meter #1
– DC current measurement, auto-range.
•Digital multi-meter #2
– DC current measurement, auto-range.
5.3.3Two-Channel Function Generator Settings
Table 4. Two-Channel Function Generator Settings
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MODEFREQUENCYDUTYDELAYHIGHLOWOUTPUT
Channel A
Channel B100 ns
PulseDC ~ 5 MHz50%
5.3.4Oscilloscope Setting
BANDWIDTHCOUPLINGTERMINATIONSCALE SETTINGSINVERTING
Channel A
Channel B
500 MHz or aboveDC1 MΩ or automatic10× or automaticOFF
5.3.5Jumper (Shunt) Settings
There are two jumpers (shunts) need to be installed before test:
1. Install shunt #1 for header J-DIS on pin 2-3 for the UCC21520EVM shown in Figure 1. For the
UCC20520EVM, UCC21521CEVM and the UCC21530EVM, refer to Table 1. The UCC20520EVM is
set as disable high on the DIS pin while the UCC21521CEM and UCC21530EVM is set as enable high
on the EN pin.
2. Install shunt #2 on header J-DT on pin 1-2 as shown in Figure 1.
0 ns
Table 5. Oscilloscope Settings
IMPEDANCE
3.3 V0 VHigh Z
Figure 1. Jumpers Installation Position
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and UCC21530EVM-286
The current bench setup diagram includes the function generator and oscilloscope connections.
Follow the connection procedure below and use Figure 2 as a reference:
•Make sure all the output of the function generator, voltage source are disabled before connection;
•Function generator channel-A channel applied on JINA ←→ TP14 as seen in Figure 2;
•Function generator channel-B channel applied on JINB ←→ TP15 as seen in Figure 2. For the
UCC20520EVM, JINB, J-INB and TP15 are not installed because the UCC20520 is a single PWM
input, dual-channel output Iso-Driver;
•Power supply #1: positive node applied on J1 pin-1 (or TP0), and negative node applied on J1 pin-2
(or TP13);
•Power supply #2: positive node connected to input of DMM #1 and DMM #1 output connected to J2
pin-3 (or TP10), negative node connected directly to J2 pin-1 (or TP17);
•Power supply #3: positive node connected to input of DMM #2 and DMM #2 output connected to J3
pin-3 (or TP 11), negative node connected directly to J3 pin-1 (or TP19);
1. Make sure that Section 5.3.6 is implemented for setting up all the equipment before starting the powerup sequence. Figure 3 can be used as a reference.
2. Enable supply #1;
3. Enable supply #2 and #3, the quiescent current on DMM1 and DMM2 ranges from 1 mA to
approximately 3 mA if everything is set correctly;
4. Enable the function generator, two-channel outputs: channel-A and channel-B;
5. There will be:
1. Stable pulse output on the channel-A and channel-B in the oscilloscope (refer to Figure 3);
2. Scope frequency measurement is the same with function generator output;
3. DMM #1 and #2 read measurement results should be around 10 mA, ±2 mA under no load
conditions. For more information about operating current, refer to the UCC21520 data sheet.
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Figure 3. Example Input and Output Waveforms (Channels 3 and 4 are PWM Inputs, Channels 1 and 2 are
Outputs)
6.2Power Down
1. Disable function generator;
2. Disable power supply #2 and #3;
3. Disable power supply #1;
4. Disconnect cables and probes;
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and UCC21530EVM-286
Test Waveforms (CL=0pF) With Different DT Configurations
7Test Waveforms (CL=0pF) With Different DT Configurations
7.1DT Connected to VCCI(J-DT Option B in Table 2)
The dead time (DT) between the outputs of the two channels is decided by inputs (see Figure 4). Overlap
between two output channels is allowed. Figure 4 shows a waveform with overlapped operations.
Figure 4. Overlap is Allowed When DT Connected to VCCI
(Channels 3 and 4 are PWM Inputs, Channels 1 and 2 are Driver Outputs)
7.2DT Pin Floating or Left Open (J-DT Option A in Table 2)
The dead time (DT) between the outputs of the two channels is around 8 ns, which is preset for interlock
protections (see Figure 5).
Figure 5. Test Waveforms if DT is Left Open
(Channel 3 and 4 are PWM Inputs, and Channel 1 and 2 are Driver Outputs)
Using the UCC21520EVM-286, UCC20520EVM-286, UCC21521CEVM-286,
and UCC21530EVM-286
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Test Waveforms (CL=0pF) With Different DT Configurations
7.3DT Pin Connected to RDT (J-DT Option C in Table 2)
The dead time (DT) between the outputs of the two channels is set according to: DT (in ns) = 10 × RDT
(in kΩ).
The steady-state voltage at DT pin is around 0.8 V, and the DT pin current will be less than 10 µA when
RDT= 100 kΩ. Therefore, TI recommends to parallel a ceramic bypass capacitor (2.2 nF or above) with
RDTto achieve better noise immunity and better dead-time matching between two channels, especially
when the dead time is larger than 300 ns. The major consideration is that the current through the RDTis
used to set the dead time, and this current decreases as RDTincreases. This bypass capacitor is not
installed in the EVM, but the user can easily install it on the bottom layer where the RDTis located.
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Figure 6. Test Waveforms if DT Connected to R
DT
(Channel 3 and 4 is PWM Inputs, and Channel 1 and 2 is Driver Outputs)
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and UCC21530EVM-286
Figure 7 only shows the schematic diagram for UCC21520EVM. The schematic diagrams for the UCC20520EVM, UCC21521CEVM, and
UCC21530EVM are similar to Figure 7, with the exception that the device under test (U1) could be in one of the following driver ICs:
UCC21520DW, UCC20520DW, UCC21521CDW, or UCC21530DWK.
Schematic
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Figure 7. UCC21520EVM-286 Schematic
Using the UCC21520EVM-286, UCC20520EVM-286, UCC21521CEVM-286,
The PCB layout information for UCC21520EVM is shown in Figure 8, Figure 9, Figure 10, and Figure 11.
The layouts are the same for UCC20520EVM, UCC21521CEVM, and UCC21530EVM except for the
labels that designate the EVM part number with the device under test.
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Figure 8. Top Overlay
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Figure 9. Top Layer
Using the UCC21520EVM-286, UCC20520EVM-286, UCC21521CEVM-286,
and UCC21530EVM-286
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