Poweronics Gate Drivers | NAC Semi Distributor

Poweronics offers two platforms for their Gate Drive Solutions: the E-Series and the AP Series.

E-Series Platform

The E-Series range provides a fixed factory configuration that allows customers to manually update certain parameters, such as Gate Resistors and Collector-Emitter Capacitance (CGE). This platform also includes NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) temperature measurements, which are streamed over the Fibre-Optic link using a patented NTC protocol. This capability ensures real-time temperature monitoring and helps maintain optimal performance and safety of the power system.

AP Series Platform

The AP Series platform includes all the features of the E-Series with additional enhancements. It allows customers greater flexibility by enabling them to configure various parameters through the Power Insight Configurator. This includes adjustments to resistors, CGE, active clamping configuration, and more. This advanced configurability helps users fine-tune the gate drives to their specific application needs, further optimizing performance and reliability.

Gate Driver Products

Product Mounting Description Power Modules Features Specification
AP33A
AP17G
AP12G
 On-Module Single On-module Gate Drive for HPM
Configuration via Software Configurator.
Availible in 2 in Parallel option with fixed spacing.		 1200V, 1700V, 3300V
140 x 130 mm HPM
140 x 190 mm HPM		 Configureable
15V or 24V input
AD00XA8
“D series”		 Off-Module Single Off-module Gate Drive (InPower Replacement)
Single Level clamp and no measurement of Vge or Vce		 1200V, 1700V, 3300V
140 x 130 mm HPM
140 x 190 mm HPM		 Configureable
14V to 30V input
Module interface card (MIC) Req'd
AP03L
“Dovetail”		 Off-Module Dual Channel Driver supporting up to 3300V
Module Interface Cards Available
Up to three modules in parallel with cables		 1700V, 3300V
140 x 130 mm HPM
140 x 190 mm HPM
nHPD2
LV100/XHP2
XHP3		 Configureable
15V or 24V input
Up To 3 modules in parallel
Module interface card (MIC) Req'd
IGBT or SiC MOSFET
AP05J Off-Module Single Channel Baseboard for up to 4.5kV
Module Interface Cards for HPM
Requires DC-DC Converter
Up to 3 modules in parallel		 4500V, 650000V
140 x 130 mm HPM
140 x 190 mm HPM		 Configureable
Requires DC-DC
Module interface card (MIC) Req'd
ASD6
ASD7		 DC-DC Converter Drives Single Gate Drive Use with AP05J 12kV Isolation
Input-output Fault Tolerant
>90% efficient
18kVrms
Dielectric test
AE17NB/MB
AE33NB/MB
“E-Series”		 On-Module Dual Channel 1700V 3300V
nHPD2/LinPak
LV100/XHP2		 Not Configurable
No TVS
15V or 24V input
IGBT or SiC MOSFET
Cost Optomised

Module Interface Cards (MIC) for off-module drivers

Poweronics off-module gate drives require a Module Interface Card (MIC) to operate. The MIC is fitted to the power module and is connected to the gate drive via a ribbon cable.

Part Number/Varients Description Compatible driver
XC000042-02 – 4.5KV
XC000040-02 – 6.5kV		 4500V / 6500V Module Interface Card (MIC) AP05J
XC000102-04 – 3.3kV MIC Supporting up to 3 Modules in Parallel AP03L
XC000070-04 – 1.7kV
XC000026-04 – 3.3kV		 nHPD2 MIC AP03L
XC000072-01 – 1.7kV
XC000192-01 – 2.0kV
XC0000085-01 – 3.3kV		 LV100 MIC AP03L
XB000145-02 – 3.3kV nHPD2, 2 Modules in Parallel, 4mm Spacing AP03L