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Supply ON Power Management Evaluation Board:Gate Driver,PoE Powered Device,Battery Management

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I. Gate Driver Evaluation Boards: Mastering the Art of Power Switching

Gate drivers serve as the ‘nerve endings’ of efficient power conversion systems, directly determining the switching efficiency, losses, and system reliability of power devices such as MOSFETs or SiC MOSFETs. ON Semiconductor offers multiple evaluation boards to address diverse requirements, from general-purpose driving to specific high-voltage module testing.

1. High-Performance Dual-Channel Isolated Driver Solution: NCP5156x Evaluation Board

Developed by WPG Group based on ON Semiconductor's NCP5156x chip, this evaluation board represents the industry benchmark for isolated driver solutions in high-frequency, high-voltage applications.

Core Driving Force: The NCP5156x driver on this board delivers robust peak drive capability with 4.5A sink and 9A source currents. Optimised for driving fast-switching power devices like SiC MOSFETs, it effectively reduces switching losses.

Critical Safety Barrier: It provides up to 5kVRMS electrical isolation between input and output, supporting operating voltages up to 1500VDC. This delivers a vital safety barrier for high-voltage scenarios like photovoltaic inverters and industrial motor drives.

Design Flexibility: The board supports multiple driver configurations including dual low-side, dual high-side, or half-bridge setups. On-board trimming potentiometers enable programming of dead-time to accommodate diverse topologies.

Rapid Validation: The evaluation board provides complete schematics, PCB layout guidelines, and a bill of materials (BOM), enabling engineers to swiftly assess performance in high-frequency switching applications (e.g., server power supplies, electric vehicle drives) and seamlessly transition to their own product designs.

2. Dedicated Full-Bridge Power Module Test Platform: EVBUM2878G-EVB

For applications employing pre-packaged power modules (e.g., high-power UPS, energy storage systems), ON Semiconductor provides the dedicated full-bridge module evaluation board EVBUM2878G-EVB.

Targeted Testing: This board is specifically designed to evaluate 1200V full-bridge 4-PACK modules in F2 packaging (e.g., NXH011F120M3F2PTHG), supporting dual-pulse testing and open-loop power testing. It serves as an ideal platform for assessing module switching characteristics, losses, and thermal performance.

Integrated Drive and Isolation: The board incorporates four isolated single-channel gate drivers with 2.5kV isolation, utilising a low-inductance PCB layout to ensure signal purity and safety during testing.

II. Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device (PD) Evaluation Board: The ‘Network Cable’ Empowering Smart IoT

With the surging power demands of IoT devices, PoE technology compliant with the IEEE 802.3bt standard—capable of delivering up to 90 watts—is emerging as the preferred solution for connecting lighting, security cameras, wireless access points, and similar equipment. ON Semiconductor's PoE evaluation board is designed to simplify the development of highly efficient, reliable PD-side solutions.

1. Flexible Prototyping Platform: POE-GEVB

The POE-GEVB is an evaluation expansion board based on ON Semiconductor's NCP1083 PoE power management IC. Designed for rapid evaluation and prototyping, it is particularly suited for IoT solution development.

Plug-and-play functionality: The board operates as a daughter board, compatible with Arduino platforms or other development kits such as the BB-GEVK IoT Development Kit. It offers multiple connection options, significantly enhancing design flexibility and accelerating the journey from concept to prototype.

Core Function Verification: Engineers can rapidly validate the NCP1083 chip's PD interface capabilities, including protocol handshaking, tiering, and stable DC power output management, delivering reliable network power solutions for diverse powered devices.

2. Solutions for High Power and High Efficiency: NCP1095/1096 Series

For applications demanding higher power and ultimate efficiency, ON Semiconductor's NCP1095/1096 series controllers represent an optimal choice. The NCP1095 interface controller ranks among the first devices to fully comply with the IEEE 802.3bt 90W standard and achieve Ethernet Alliance certification.

Certification and Interoperability: Designing with certified controllers ensures end products interoperate with third-party equipment while complying with all relevant surge immunity and EMI regulations, thereby reducing market access risks.

Ultra-High Energy Efficiency: Notably, the NCP1096 integrates an industry-leading low on-resistance (70mΩ) FET. When combined with ON Semiconductor's GreenBridge™2 active polarity bridge, the entire PoE interface achieves power transfer efficiencies exceeding 99%, which is crucial for reducing system thermal load and operational costs.

Low Standby Power Consumption: The series employs shorter hold-up power characteristics, aiding the entire system in meeting stringent standby power consumption standards.

III. Battery Management Evaluation Boards: Safeguarding Energy Storage Security and Precision

In portable devices and energy storage systems, precise battery status monitoring is key to ensuring safety, enhancing user experience, and extending battery life. ON Semiconductor provides evaluation solutions ranging from simple battery meters to complex monitoring systems.

1. Single-Cell Battery Meter Evaluation Board: LC709203FXE-01-GEVB

This evaluation board facilitates rapid assessment of the LC709203F battery fuel gauge IC. Featuring an integrated MCU, this chip is primarily targeted at single-cell lithium-ion battery applications.

Quick Start: Engineers can swiftly validate the chip's voltage and temperature monitoring capabilities, alongside the accuracy of its State of Charge (SoC) estimation based on the ‘fuel gauge algorithm’. This makes it suitable for space- and power-constrained products such as smart wearables and handheld terminals.

Simplified Design: The evaluation board provides standard circuitry and interfaces for the chip's operation, facilitating integrated hardware and software testing. However, according to DigiKey information, both this evaluation board and the corresponding chip are now discontinued. Alternative solutions should be considered for new designs.