Harnessing eGaN FETs and ICs for Motor Drives

Explore the advantages of enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) FETs and ICs for motor drive applications in this comprehensive webinar. Delve into motor drive fundamentals, thermal efficiency benefits, and key applications of eGaN technology. Examine application examples, motor drive tests, and demonstrations showcasing eGaN's capabilities. Learn about discrete eGaN devices, their implementation in automotive applications, and thermal design considerations. Discover the EPC2152 and EPC9151 components, and gain insights into motor control development kits, evaluation boards, and efficiency improvements. Investigate topics such as common source inductance, hard and soft switching, surface mount techniques, and paralleling in motor applications. Access valuable resources including application notes and thermal design guidelines to optimize your motor drive systems using eGaN technology.

Introduction
Agenda
Overview
Motor Drive Applications
Benefits of eGaN
Thermal Efficiency
Key Applications
Application Example
Motor Drive Overview
Motor Drive Tests
Motor Drive Demo
eGaN Discrete Devices
Summary
Questions
Pinholing of insulators
Frequency range
Filter
Reliability
Rise and Fall Times
The EPC2152
The EPC9151
EGaN Devices in Cars
Thermal Design
Common Source Inductance
Low inductance motors
Hard switching
Soft switching
Motor Power Board
Evaluation Board
Motor Control Development Kit
Controller Cards
Efficiency
Surface Mount
Paralleling
Application Note
Thermal Slide
Motor Applications