Making a Fast, Efficient, Small 350V Half Bridge Module with EPC‘s eGaN FETs

时间： 2022-08-10 来源：EPC

技术问答

The basic building block used in many power systems is the half bridge which consists of two power FETs in series and their respective gate drivers. While discrete FETs and gate drivers can be used to make this function on a board, often it is advantageous to use a half-bridge module. There are many benefits of using a half-bridge module including the use of a single pre-qualified part, shorter lead times, and higher performance. Sensitron has been a supplier of power modules for over fifty years, and their latest product is even more attractive due to the use of EPC's eGaN FETs. Sensitron collaborated with Efficient Power Corporation to use the recently released EPC2050 GaN FET to develop a 350V half bridge module. Designed for commercial, industrial, and aerospace applications, the SPG025N035P1B half bridge intelligent power module is rated at 20A and can be used to control over 5kW. Shown in Figure 1 is the significant package size reduction which was achieved by upgrading from Si and SiC to GaN:

Figure 1: Size reduction achieved by upgrading designs from silicon to silicon carbide (SiC) to gallium nitride (GaN).

There are many advantages of using GaN FETs for the 350V half-bridge module. These include:

• Speed – rated 500kHz, which is excellent for a 350V module

• Efficiency – low switching losses

• Thermals – isolated top side cooling, for best system thermal design

• Size – a clear size reduction from previous modules, 1.1" x 0.7" x 0.17"

• Reliability – Sensitron's and eGaN's proven field reliability

To achieve the small size, the very small size of the EPC2050 GaN FET (1.95 x 1.95mm) was key.

Chip-scale packaged EPC2050 eGaN FET

Sensitron 350V, 20A Module

Collaboration between Sensitron and EPC on the development of the module began before the EPC2050 350V eGaN FET was in production. Sensitron did multiple iterations, improving the module as the 350V GaN FET completed qualification. During the final development phase, EPC changed the dimensions of the eGaN FET to a thinner package which created internal changes to the module housing. With this adjustment, the already excellent junction-to-case thermal conduction was further improved. The SPG025N035P1B half bridge intelligent power module includes a bootstrapped floating gate drive for the high side FET. The integrated gate drive optimizes high-frequency switching performance while eliminating voltage sensitivity concerns.

Summary

Sensitron was able to reduce the size of their product by 60% while also improving the module's already excellent junction-to-case thermal conduction by replacing traditional silicon FETs with EPC's 350V, EPC2050 GaN FET. Optimal thermal performance is achieved through Sensitron's proprietary topside cooling technology on this ultra-small, lightweight high power density package (1.10" x 0.70" x 0.14"). Additional package ratings are also in development, including a 200V, 20A half bridge with an integrated gate drive. This module is the result of cooperative development between Sensitron and EPC.

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