TIDUF63A
December 2023 – June 2024
1
Description
Resources
Features
Applications
6
1
System Description
1.1
PV or Battery Input With DC/DC Converter
1.2
Isolation and CLLLC Converter
1.3
DC/AC Converter
1.4
Key System Specifications
2
System Design Theory
2.1
Boost Converter Design
2.2
MPPT Operation
2.3
CLLLC Converter Design
2.3.1
Achieving Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS)
2.3.2
Resonant Tank Design
2.4
DC/AC Converter Design
3
System Overview
3.1
Block Diagram
3.2
Design Considerations
3.2.1
DC/DC Converter
3.2.1.1
Input Current and Voltage Senses and MPPT
3.2.1.2
Inrush Current Limit
3.2.2
CLLLC Converter
3.2.2.1
Low-Voltage Side
3.2.2.2
High-Voltage Side
3.2.2.3
Modulation scheme
3.2.3
DC/AC Converter
3.2.3.1
Active Components Selection
3.2.3.1.1
High-Frequency FETs: GaN FETs
3.2.3.1.2
Isolated Power Supply
3.2.3.1.3
Low-Frequency FETs
3.2.3.2
Passive Components Selection
3.2.3.2.1
Boost Inductor Selection
3.2.3.2.2
Cx Capacitance Selection
3.2.3.2.3
EMI Filter Design
3.2.3.2.4
DC-Link Output Capacitance
3.2.3.3
Voltage and Current Measurements
3.3
Highlighted Products
3.3.1
TMDSCNCD280039C - TMS320F280039C Evaluation Module C2000™ MCU controlCARD™
3.3.2
LMG3522R050 - 650-V 50-mΩ GaN FET With Integrated Driver
3.3.3
LMG2100R044 - 100-V, 35-A GaN Half-Bridge Power Stage
3.3.4
TMCS1123 - Precision Hall-Effect Current Sensor
3.3.5
AMC1302 - Precision, ±50-mV Input, Reinforced Isolated Amplifier
3.3.6
AMC3330 - Precision, ±1-V Input, Reinforced Isolated Amplifier With Integrated DC/DC Converter
3.3.7
AMC1311 - High-Impedance, 2-V Input, Reinforced Isolated Amplifier
3.3.8
ISO6741 - General-Purpose Reinforced Quad-Channel Digital Isolators with Robust EMC
3.3.9
UCC21540 - Reinforced Isolation Dual-Channel Gate Driver
3.3.10
LM5164 - 100-V Input, 1-A Synchronous Buck DC/DC Converter with Ultra-low IQ
4
Hardware, Software, Testing Requirements, and Test Results
4.1
Hardware Requirements
4.2
Test Setup
4.2.1
DC/DC Test
4.2.2
DC/AC Test
4.3
Test Results
4.3.1
Input DC/DC Boost Results
4.3.2
CLLLC Results
4.3.3
DC/AC Results
5
Design and Documentation Support
5.1
Design Files
5.1.1
Schematics
5.1.2
BOM
5.2
Tools and Software
5.3
Documentation Support
5.4
Support Resources
5.5
Trademarks
6
About the Author
7
Revision History
Design Guide
1.6-kW, Bidirectional Micro Inverter Based on GaN Reference Design