EPC9159KIT Bidirectional LLC Converter Evaluation Board

EPC’s evaluation board is ideal for server applications including artificial intelligence and machine learning

Image of EPC EPC9159KIT Bi-Directional LLC Converter Evaluation BoardEPC's EPC9159KIT evaluation board is a 1 kW, 48 V/12 V fixed ratio converter. The EPC9159 features the 80 V EPC2619 eGaN® FET on the 48 V side and the 40 V EPC2067 on the 12 V side. The compatible controller module (EPC9528) includes the Microchip dsPIC33CK256MP503 16-bit digital controller. The GaN technology employed in this solution enables the delivery of 1 kW of power in a tiny 17.5 mm x 22.8 mm footprint for a power density of 5,130 W/in3.

Features
  • High power density: 5,130 W/in3
  • Peak efficiency: 98% at 25 W
  • Full-load efficiency: 96.2% at 83 A into 12 V
  • Ultra-small form factor: 17.5 mm x 22.8 mm x 9.0 mm
  • Switching frequency: 1.6 MHz
Applications
  • Datacenters
  • Servers:
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Machine learning
    • Gaming
Published: 2023-09-20