Microchip Reveals New Silicon Carbide Gate Driver Designed for Enhanced High Voltage Operations
Simplify SiC Design with Microchip's Plug-and-Play 3.3 kV XIFM mSiC Gate Driver, Now Available at BonChip Electronics
Riverside, California, USA – February 22, 2024 – The rise of electric vehicles, smart grids, and other high-voltage applications is fueling the demand for efficient and powerful SiC technology. Microchip Technology answers this call with their innovative 3.3 kV XIFM plug-and-play mSiC gate driver, designed to streamline SiC design and accelerate time-to-market.
The burgeoning trend of electrification across various sectors, including transportation, power distribution, and industrial vehicles, is propelling the adoption of Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology, particularly for medium-to-high voltage operations. To streamline the deployment of SiC in these applications, Microchip Technology has launched its innovative 3.3 kV XIFM plug-and-play mSiC gate driver. This high-performance driver comes equipped with Microchip's proprietary Augmented Switching technology and arrives preconfigured, allowing for immediate use and considerably reducing design and evaluation efforts.
Engineered to accelerate market readiness, Microchip's XIFM digital gate driver negates the need for the elaborate and time-consuming process of designing, validating, and qualifying a gate driver circuit from scratch. The compact digital gate driver integrates digital control, an in-built power supply, and a robust fiber-optic communication interface, enhancing noise resistance. It also features predefined gate drive profiles for "turn-on/off" actions to fine-tune module functionality.
The device boasts 10.2 kV reinforced isolation between primary and secondary sides, alongside essential monitoring and protective features that include temperature and DC link assessments, Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO), Overvoltage Lockout (OVLO), short-circuit/overcurrent prevention (DESAT), and Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) monitoring. Additionally, it meets the requirements of EN 50155, a crucial standard for railway applications.
Clayton Pillion, Microchip’s Vice President of the silicon carbide business unit, stated, “As the SiC market pushes the envelope with higher voltages, Microchip simplifies the transition for power system developers to wide-bandgap technology with ready-to-use solutions such as our 3.3 kV plug-and-play mSiC gate driver.” He emphasized that with the pre-set gate drive circuitry, developers could witness up to a 50% reduction in design cycles when compared to conventional analog gate driver solutions.
Leveraging over two decades of expertise in SiC device and power solution development, manufacturing, and support, Microchip is well-positioned to guide customers towards successful SiC adoption with ease and assurance. The company's mSiC product portfolio encompasses SiC MOSFETs, diodes, and gate drivers, available in standard, modified, and custom configurations to cater to a wide range of requirements.
Effortless Integration, Superior Performance:
- Preconfigured settings: Eliminate complex gate driver design and testing, saving valuable time and resources.
- Digital control & fiber-optic interface: Ensure high noise immunity and reliable operation in demanding environments.
- Tailored gate drive profiles: Optimize module performance for maximum efficiency and power delivery.
- Comprehensive protection features: Including temperature, DC link, undervoltage, overvoltage, and overcurrent protection for robust system operation.
- EN 50155 compliance: Ideal for railway applications requiring stringent safety standards.
Faster Time to Market, Lower Risk:
- Reduce design cycle time by up to 50%: Compared to traditional analog solutions, accelerating your project timeline.
- Leverage Microchip's SiC expertise: Benefit from 20+ years of experience in SiC development, design, and manufacturing.
- Access a full range of mSiC products: Including MOSFETs, diodes, and gate drivers for a complete SiC solution.
Unleash the Power of SiC with BonChip Electronics:
As a leading distributor of Microchip products, BonChip Electronics offers the 3.3 kV XIFM mSiC gate driver and a comprehensive portfolio of SiC solutions. We provide:
- Competitive pricing and fast delivery: Get the parts you need, when you need them.
- Expert technical support: Our team is dedicated to helping you succeed with your SiC designs.
- Unparalleled customer service: We are committed to providing you with the best possible experience.
Contact BonChip Electronics today to learn more about the 3.3 kV XIFM mSiC gate driver and unlock the potential of SiC technology in your next project!
