Microchip introduces configurable household of companion driver boards utilizing its Hybrid Energy Drive modules accessible in silicon carbide (SiC) or silicon (Si) know-how
The aviation business’s necessities for the newest, most effective and lowest-emission plane is propelled by an overarching aim in direction of sustainability and decarbonization. To fulfill these objectives, aviation energy methods builders are transitioning to electrical actuation methods because the development in direction of Extra Electrical Plane (MEA) continues to develop. To offer the aviation business with a complete electrical actuation resolution, Microchip Know-how (Nasdaq: MCHP) right now publicizes a new built-in actuation energy resolution that mixes companion gate driver boards with our expansive Hybrid Energy Drive (HPD) modules in silicon carbide or silicon know-how with an influence vary of 5 kVA to twenty kVA.
The brand new built-in actuation energy resolution maintains the identical footprint whatever the energy output. The companion gate driver boards are designed to be built-in with Microchip’s HPD modules to supply an all-in-one motor drive resolution for the electrification of methods resembling flight controls, braking and touchdown gear. Microchip’s energy options are designed to scale based mostly on the necessities of the top utility, from smaller actuation methods for drones to high-power actuation methods for Electrical Vertical Take-Off and Touchdown (eVTOL) plane, MEA and all-electric plane.
“We developed the companion gate driver boards for use with our present HPD modules to deliver to market a plug-and-play energy resolution for MEA,” stated Leon Gross, vp of Microchip’s discrete product group. “With this resolution, clients not must design and develop their very own drive circuitry, which may cut back design time, sources and value.”
These high-reliability gadgets are examined to circumstances outlined in DO-160, “Environmental Situations and Check Procedures for Airborne Gear.” There are a number of safety options together with shoot-through detection, brief circuit safety, desaturation safety, Beneath Voltage Lock Out (UVLO) and lively miller clamping.
The gate driver boards are designed to be pushed with exterior PWM indicators based mostly on Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) compliant with TIA/EIA-644 for low Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and good noise immunity. The gate driver board gives differential outputs for telemetry indicators like DC bus present, section present and solenoid present by taking suggestions from shunts current within the HPD module and DC bus voltage. It additionally gives direct output of two PT1000 temperature sensors accessible within the HPD energy module.
The companion gate driver boards are low-weight, low-profile and compact options to optimize measurement and energy effectivity of actuation methods. The gate drivers are designed to function all through the temperature vary of −55°C to +110°C, which is crucial for aviation functions which are usually uncovered to harsh environments.
The remoted companion gate driver boards solely require a single 15V DC enter for the management and drive circuit; all further voltages wanted are generated on the cardboard. This considerably reduces the variety of system parts and simplifies system cabling.
Microchip gives complete options for MEA by integrating energy merchandise with FPGAs, microcontrollers, safety, reminiscence and timing. Microchip’s options are designed to assist clients velocity up their improvement, cut back prices and get to market sooner.
Help and Sources
The companion gate driver boards are supported with detailed knowledge sheets and system fashions.
Pricing and Availability
The companion gate driver boards and accompanying HPD modules can be found in manufacturing portions. For extra info, contact a Microchip gross sales consultant.
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