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Analog Devices LT8418 | Demoboard EVAL-LT8418-BZ

100V Half-Bridge GaN Driver with Smart Integrated Bootstrap Switch

Overview

TopologyHalf-Bridge Converter symmetrical isolated
Input voltage80 V
Switching frequency100-10000 kHz
Output 180 V / 10 A

Description

The EVAL-LT8418-BZ evaluation circuit features the LT8418 driving two 100V enhanced Gallium Nitride (eGaN) FETs in a half-bridge configuration. The circuit is optimized as a buck converter, but it can be used as a boost converter or other converter topologies consisting of a half-bridge. The evaluation circuit can deliver up to 10A with good thermal management.An external single or two PWM signals are required to drive the board, depending on the configuration. In the single-input setup, the dead time circuitry on the board is utilized to generate the complement signal and set the dead time. The dead time circuitry is bypassed in the dual-input setup. The LT8418 driver has powerful 0.2Ω pull-down and 0.6Ω pull-up drivers driving two 100V GaN FETs. It also integrates a smart integrated bootstrap switch to generate a balanced bootstrap voltage from VCC with a minimum dropout voltage. The LT8418 provides split gate drivers to adjust the turn-on and turn-off slew rates of GaN FETs to suppress ringing and optimize EMI performance.

Features

  • Half-Bridge Gate Driver for GaN FETs
  • 0.6Ω Pull-Up Resistance at Top Gate Driver
  • 0.2Ω Pull-Down Resistance at Bottom Gate Driver
  • 4A Peak Source, 8A Peak Sink Current Capability
  • Smart Integrated Bootstrap Switch
  • Split-Gate-Driver to Adjust Turn-On/Turn-Off Strength
  • Default Low-State for All Driver Inputs and Outputs
  • Maximum 15V Voltage Rating at INT and INB Inputs
  • Independent INT, INB Inputs with TTL Logic Compatible
  • Fast Propagation Delay: 10ns (Typical)
  • Propagation Delay Matching: 1.5ns (Typical)
  • Balanced Driver Supply Voltage: VBST ≈ VCC = 3.85V – 5.5V
  • Undervoltage and Overvoltage Lockout Protections
  • Small 12-Ball WLCSP Package

Typical applications

Products

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fres
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Packaging Samples
885012206046SPEC
8 files Active i| Production is active. Expected lifetime: >10 years.WCAP-CSGP MLCCs 16 V(DC)100 nF ±10% 16 0603 -55 °C up to +125 °C 3.55 GΩ X7R Class II 1.6 0.8 0.4 4000 0.8 7" Tape & Reel
9774010151RSPEC
6 files Active i| Production is active. Expected lifetime: >10 years.WA-SMSI SMT Steel Spacer with internal Thread M2.5 -55 °C up to +150 °C 1 M2.5 5.1 3.5 1500 Tape and Reel
60800213421SPEC
3 files Active i| Production is active. Expected lifetime: >10 years.WR-PHD 2.00 mm Jumper with Test Point -25 °C up to +105 °C1000 MΩ 1000 2 Jumper 3 Bag
62000311121SPEC
6 files Active i| Production is active. Expected lifetime: >10 years.WR-PHD 2.00 mm THT Pin Header -40 °C up to +105 °C1000 MΩ 6 THT 1000 3 Single Pin Header Straight 2 Bag
74439369047SPEC
8 files Active i| Production is active. Expected lifetime: >10 years.WE-XHMI SMT Power Inductor 1090 -40 °C up to +125 °C 11.6 10.5 4.7 20 28.05 5 5.5 21 SMT 300 2 8.8 13.5
4051100100017SPEC
3 files Active i| Production is active. Expected lifetime: >10 years.WE-TGS Graphite Sheet -50 °C up to +120 °C 100 100 1800 0.037
Samples
Order Code Data­sheet Simu­lation Downloads Status Product seriesCTol. CVR
(V (DC))
SizeOperating TemperatureDF
(%)
RISOCeramic TypeL
(mm)
W
(mm)
Fl
(mm)
L
(µH)
IRP,40K
(A)
ISAT,30%
(A)
RDC typ.
(mΩ)
RDC max.
(mΩ)
fres
(MHz)
MountTiØ OD
(mm)
Ø ID
(mm)
Qty.κ
(W/(m*K))
Pins (Value)
(pcs)
RowsH
(mm)
GenderTypeIR
(A)
Packaging Samples