IGBT driver board

[mrbigh]

Originally Posted by jackbauer

Sorry I havent been keeeping up with this thread. So are there any suppliers for the vla module at this time?

Jackbauer

PM sent.

[isaac_alaska]

Originally Posted by MPaulHolmes

I was thinking that same thing today. Maybe if we cut the stupid plastic off of one, and see what all those bulges are. It's got to be really simple. Some sort of transformer, and a few capacitors and resistors and who knows what.

if you want to build one, here's the data sheet, and schematic of it's layout.

http://www.galco.com/techdoc/prx/vla500-01_dat.pdf

i'm not suggesting this would be any cheaper, but i think it would be pretty simple to build each of the sub-systems in the chip and then connect them together. at least gives you an idea of what all would be required.

[rumleyfips]

Mr. Bigh:

I would like a pcb board,parts and VLA500 chip ( and anything else I need to complete a driver) mailed to:

John McManus,
Box 706,
Oxford, Nova Scotia,
Canada, B0M 1P0.

I will pay by paypal as soon as I get a total.

Sorry, but I'm blocked from reaching you through email. I also can't give you my email because I am blocked. Is there a way to communicate that will be accepted by this site?

Thanks:
John

[mrbigh]

Originally Posted by rumleyfips

mr. Bigh:

I would like a pcb board,parts and vla500 chip ( and anything else i need to complete a driver)
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Thanks:
John

pm sent

[sawickm]

Originally Posted by isaac_alaska

if you want to build one, here's the data sheet, and schematic of it's layout.http://www.galco.com/techdoc/prx/vla500-01_dat.pdf

The schematic shown on that data sheet link is for the interface, not the actual VLA500 module circuit.

For those interested in the VLA500 modules, Powerex is not the manufacture of them. A company called “Isahaya Electronics” (Hybrid IC�FIGBT driver series) makes them for Powerex.

-Mark

[jackbauer]

Is there a schematic / bom available for the board?

[mrbigh]

Originally Posted by jackbauer

Is there a schematic / bom available for the board?

From the Powerex BG2a application text

Component Selection:
Designation Typical Value Description Example: Mfg./PN
D1,D2,D3,D4 0.5 A, 1000V VCE detection diode – ultra fast recovery ON Semi/MUR1100E
DZ2, DZ3, DZ5, DZ6 16V, 1W Gate Voltage Surge Protection 1N4745
DZ1, DZ4 30V, 1W Detect input pin surge voltage protection 1N4751
C1, C2, C3. C5, C6 1000 μF, 35V Power supply filter – Electrolytic, low Impedance Panasonic EEU-FC1V102S
CS 0-1000 pF Adj. soft shutdown – Multilayer ceramic or film** EPCOS B37979---------
CT 0-200 pF Adj. trip time - Multilayer ceramic or film** EPCOS B37979---------
R1, R4 4.7kΩ, 0.25W Fault sink current limiting resistor
R2, R5 3.3kΩ, 0.25W Fault signal noise suppression resistor
R3 4.7KΩ, 0.25W Fault feedback pull-up resistor
OP1, OP2 NEC PS2501 Opto-coupler for fault signal isolation NEC/ PS2501
CN1, CN2, CN3 MTA .100” Input and gate drive connectors* AMP 641216-6
* Remove the three unused pins on CN2 and CN3 to maintain appropriate high voltage spacing.
Recommended mating connector AMP CST-100 Housing P/N 770602-6 with crimp contact 770666-2.
** CS, CT are only required in certain special applications.

[NashvilleEVFiero]

Originally Posted by mrbigh

Finally I have the parts that do go along the IGBT driver board for the Paul & Sabrina revolt controller board. Based on Powerex electrical design and Paul's PCB art layout.
I will be supplying the bare PCB @ u$s9.50 and the PC board with almost all parts, excluding the VLA500-01 and the 2 gate power resistors for u$s 33.25.
Gate resistors (R3 and R7) depend on the preferred IGBT to be use, values will be in the range of 1.5 to 12 Ohms, 2 Watts dissipation.
Parts will be supplied populated on the board but unsolder to minimize parts bagging, labeling and placement mistake.
The parts kit:
6 Zenner diodes
2 Ultra fast recovery diodes
5 resistors
2 Optoisolators
5 electrolytic cap.
2 right angle connector headers
1 straight connector header
3 header connector sockets
12 gold crimp/solder pins

All parts distribution will be handled by USPS flat rate mailers in continental USA.
International orders are welcome, inquire whiting.
Payment will be through PAYPAL.

Thanks for putting this together.

Just a couple of tard questions. How many amps is the driver good for? I have the P&S boards. This replaces the standard drivers for more amps with the DC open revolt? If am interested in 2 boards if it will handle at least 1000 amps.

[sawickm]

To who ever has the artwork for this IGBT driver project.

PM me if you want it added to the wiki.

-Mark

[Nevyn]

Originally Posted by NashvilleEVFiero

Thanks for putting this together.

Just a couple of tard questions. How many amps is the driver good for? I have the P&S boards. This replaces the standard drivers for more amps with the DC open revolt? If am interested in 2 boards if it will handle at least 1000 amps.

That would depend on your IGBT's. The VLA500-01 drivers are good for up to 1400A IGBT devices, so with 2 VLA's, you could put down 2800A as the theoretical limit of the controller.

I'd say a safer bet would be along the lines of 2000A or so.