The NCD57252 evaluation driver board enables evaluation of the NCD57252, a high-current gate driver which can directly drive two independent IGBTs in any configuration. The driver provides 5 kVrmss of internal galvanic isolation from input to each output and functional isolation between the two output channels.
The board can be externally connected to a power device to verify the real behavior of the NCD57252 in the system. It contains all the necessary peripheral components for direct connection to the power device.
The input bias is configured so that the power rails can be powered by many types of integrated dc-dc power supplies, or powered directly from an external power source. The PCB design is optimized to reduce loop areas and provide clear and simple measurement of all signals.
All the parts except optional dc-dc power sources are top-mounted, which allows for easy replacement. The board can serve as a reference design for future use.
