Wolfspeed’s SpeedValTM Kit Modular Evaluation Platform speeds the transition from silicon to silicon carbide (SiC) with a flexible set of building blocks for in-circuit evaluation of system performance at real operating points. Evaluate and optimize the high-speed dynamic switching performance of Wolfspeed silicon carbide MOSFETs paired with your choice of gate drivers from industry-leading partners. Additionally, the newly released 3-phase motherboard enables precise control and firmware development with flexible control options to test simple static loads or advanced motor control foundation.
SPEEDVAL KIT™ Explore The Options
SPEEDVAL KIT™
Motherboard
This unique card-edge connection enables users to change silicon carbide devices in seconds while maintaining a low-inductance connection to the DC bus.
SPEEDVAL KIT™
Power Daughter Cards
The versatile power daughter cards come in a range of packages from surface mount TOLL devices through TO-247 packages.
SPEEDVAL KIT™
Gate Driver Cards
Evaluate and optimize the high-speed dynamic switching performance of Wolfspeed silicon carbide MOSFETs paired with your choice of gate drivers from industry-leading partners.
SPEEDVAL KIT™
Accessory Boards
Optional Buck/Boost Filter Accessory Boards that contains an inductor, capacitors and a fan. It easily screws directly onto the half-bridge motherboard with high-current connections.
SPEEDVAL KIT™ Modular Evaluation Platform
Product SKU | Description | Working Voltage | Current Rating | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | MOD-MB-3P-0900V-40A-N | 3-Phase Motherboard | 900V | 40A | Order / Learn More |
 | MOD-MB-HB-0900V-40A | Half-Bridge Motherboard | 900V | 40A | Order / Learn More |
Additionally, to complement the hardware testing, an accurate modular spice model has been developed for each block in the system to allow engineers to compare test data with simulation and build upon the simulation file to model their own system.
Features
- Multiple configurations
- Quickly swap devices for testing
- Verified compatible components
- Flexible system interfaces including CAN, resolver, encoder, and digital I/O
Benefits
- Comprehensive design kit
- Functional blocks as design starting points
- Flexible platform for quick evaluation of multiple device choices
- Full power testing up to 30 kW with no design work
Uses
- Switching loss measurement
- Gate driver evaluation
- Thermal testing
- Buck/Boost operation
- 3-Phase inverter operation
SpeedVal Kit™ Power Daughter Cards
Available Power Daughter Cards for configuration with SpeedVal Kit™
Select from a variety of power daughter cards that feature a unique card edge allowing designers to quickly swap out components, while maintaining low inductance. These power daughter cards include a pre-assembled heat sink that aligns with a fan on the motherboard to enable high-power testing.
SpeedVal Kit™ Gate Driver Cards
Select from a variety of Gate Driver Cards from Wolfspeed’s industry-leading partners. All gate driver cards have two isolated gate drive outputs and associated gate power supplies for driving Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide MOSFETs. These cards have been tested for compatibility and are jointly supported by Wolfspeed and our partners.
Product SKU | Package | Designed by | Gate Driver | Availability | Si823H-AxWA-KIT | SpeedVal Kit, FM, GM | Skyworks | Si823Hx | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EVAL-ADUM4146WHB1Z | SpeedVal Kit, FM, GM | Analog Devices | ADuM4146 | Order / Learn More |
EVAL-ADUM4122WHB1Z | SpeedVal Kit, FM, GM | Analog Devices | ADuM4122 | Order / Learn More |
EVAL-ADUM4121WHB1Z | SpeedVal Kit, FM, GM | Analog Devices | ADuM4121 | Order / Learn More |
SpeedVal™ Kit Buck/Boost Filter Board
The SpeedVal Kit™ Evaluation Platform has an optional Buck/Boost Filter Accessory Board that seamlessly enables Buck or Boost. This board contains an inductor, capacitors and a fan, and easily screws directly onto the SpeedVal Kit™ half-bridge motherboard with high-current connections. With this board, you can easily change between running the evaluation board as a buck or boost converter by simply changing the connections to this board from the power supply and load.
Product SKU | Current Rating (A) | Inductance at No Load (μH) | Inductance at Rated Current (μH) | Output Capacitance (μF) | Availability | MOD-ACC-BUCKBOOST-190μH | 40 | 398 | 190 | 48 | Order / Learn More |
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MOD-ACC-BUCKBOOST-400μH | 25 | 693 | 400 | 48 | Order / Learn More |
