8kW LLC full bridge converter with SiC

MOSFET
Quick start guide

REV 2

CREE Power Applications

29 April, 2014

This document is prepared as a quick reference guide to install and operate CREE 8kW LLC full
bridge converter evaluation hardware.
 8kW LLC full bridge converter with SiC MOSFET
Quick start guide
Safety Note: Cree designed evaluation hardware is meant to be an evaluation tool in lab
setting for Cree components and to be handled and operated by highly qualified
technicians or engineers. The hardware is not designed to meet any particular safety
standards and the tool is not a production qualified assembly.

Use appropriate safety measures when working above 30V AC rms or

30V DC. Such voltages pose a shock hazard. Discharge all stored
energy in the circuit prior to handling.
Do not exceed maximum ratings.
Do not operate in a wet environment.

Electrical Specification:
Input voltage: DC 700V
Output voltage: DC 270V
Max. output power: 8kW
External VCC input: DC + 12V x2 (isolated ground)

Wire connection and daughter board assembly:

DC input “-”
Top side: DC input “+”

Vcc_Pri, Vcc_Sec. gate driver

DC output “+” DC output “-” board x2 and controller board

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 8kW LLC full bridge converter with SiC MOSFET
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Front side:
CON6:
Vcc_Pri

CON11:
CON10:
CON5: CON19 & CON20: Gate driver board
Gate driver board
Vcc_Sec Controller board for A side
for B side
port
Front side with inserted controller board gate driver board:

CON6:
Vcc_Pri

CON10: CON11:
CON19 & CON20:
CON5: Gate driver board Gate driver board
Controller board
Vcc_Sec for B side for A side
port

CON5: VCC_Sec:
CON5: Vcc_Sec pin assignment:
CON5: Pin 1
6 pins 2.54mm socket
Pin 1 to Pin 3 : +12V
Pin 4 to Pin 6 : GND_Sec

CON6: VCC_Pri:
CON6: Vcc_Pri pin assignment:
6 pins 2.54mm socket
Pin 3 : +12VPG (Primary Vcc for gate driver board)
CON6: Pin 1
Pin 5: +12VP (Primary Vcc for controller circuit)
Pin 2, Pn4, Pin 6 : GND_P ( GND_Pri )
** The GND_Sec and GND_Pri are separated. Don’t connect together. And Vcc_Sec and Vcc_Pri
should be use insolated GND power supply.

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For manual on/off control:

1) Remove R7 on main board for disable brownout function.

2) Connect ext. 4V to P1 (Vin_sen) of CON301 at controller board for manual control on/off.
The grounding of controller board is GND_P (primary GND)

DC 4V

3) For turn on to output switching pulse, connect 4V to P1 of CON301. For turn off, remove 4V
from P1 of CON301

Power up procedure:

1) Make sure all parts and wire are connected properly, all terminal are connected to right
polarity.
2) Set loading to min. value (for C.C. mode: 3A)
3) Turn on DC power source and increase supply DC voltage to 700V (input voltage)
4) Connect external 4V to P1 of CON301 for turn on.
5) Increase the loading value to get full output power.

Turn off procedure:

1) Decrease the loading value to min.

2) Remove external 4V to P1 of CON301 for turn off.
3) Turn off DC power source.

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