CGD15SG00D2 [CREE]
Gate Driver for Creeâs Generation 3 (C3MTM) SiC MOSFET;
| 型号： | CGD15SG00D2 |
| 厂家： | 
CREE, INC |
| 描述： | Gate Driver for Creeâs Generation 3 (C3MTM) SiC MOSFET 栅 |
| 文件： | 总20页 (文件大小：2403K) |
| 中文： | 中文翻译 | 下载： | 下载PDF数据表文档文件 |
CGD15SG00D2
Gate Driver for Cree’s Generation 3 (C3MTM) SiC MOSFET
Application Note
CPWR-AN21, Rev. B
Cree Power Applications
This document is prepared as an application note to install and operate Cree gate driver
hardware.
All parts of this application note are provided in English, and the Cautions are provided in English, Mandarin, and
Japanese. If the end user of this board is not fluent in any of these languages, it is your responsibility to ensure that
they understand the terms and conditions described in this document, including without limitation the hazards of and
safe operating conditions for this board.
本文件中的所有内容均以英文书写，“注意”部分的内容以英文、中文和日语书写。若本板子的
终端用户不熟悉上述任何一种语言，则您应当确保该终端客户能够理解本文件中的条款与条件，
包括且不限于本板子的危险以及安全操作条件。
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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当書類のすべての内容は英語で書きます。「注意点」の内容は英語、中国語、また日本語で書
きます。当ボードの端末使用者は上記の言語が一つでもわからないなら、当端末使用者は当書
類の条約と条件が理解できるのを確保すべきです。そして、当ボードの危険や安全に使用する
条件を含み、また限りません。
Note: This Cree-designed gate driver hardware for Cree components is meant to be used as an
evaluation tool in a lab setting and to be handled and operated by highly qualified technicians or
engineers. The hardware is not designed to meet any particular safety standards and the tool is
not a production qualified assembly.
CAUTION
PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW THE FOLLOWING PAGE, AS IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE HAZARDS AND SAFE OPERATING
REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE HANDLING AND USE OF THIS BOARD.
警告
请认真阅读以下内容，因为其中包含了处理和使用本板子有关的危险和安全操作要求方面
的重要信息。
警告
ボードの使用、危険の対応、そして安全に操作する要求などの大切な情報を含むの
で、以下の内容をよく読んでください。
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CAUTION
DO NOT TOUCH THE BOARD WHEN IT IS ENERGIZED AND ALLOW THE BULK
CAPACITORS TO COMPLETELY DISCHARGE PRIOR TO HANDLING THE BOARD.
THERE CAN BE VERY HIGH VOLTAGES PRESENT ON THIS EVALUATION BOARD
WHEN CONNECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL SOURCE, AND SOME COMPONENTS ON
THIS BOARD CAN REACH TEMPERATURES ABOVE 50˚ CELSIUS. FURTHER,
THESE CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER THE
ELECTRICAL SOURCE IS DISCONNECTED UNTIL THE BULK CAPACITORS ARE
FULLY DISCHARGED.
Please ensure that appropriate safety procedures are followed when operating this
board, as any of the following can occur if you handle or use this board without
following proper safety precautions:
● Death
● Serious injury
● Electrocution
● Electrical shock
● Electrical burns
● Severe heat burns
You must read this document in its entirety before operating this board. It is not necessary
for you to touch the board while it is energized. All test and measurement probes or
attachments must be attached before the board is energized. You must never leave this
board unattended or handle it when energized, and you must always ensure that all bulk
capacitors have completely discharged prior to handling the board. Do not change the
devices to be tested until the board is disconnected from the electrical source and the
bulk capacitors have fully discharged.
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CPWR-AN21, Rev. B, 04-2018
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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CPWR-AN21, Rev. B, 04-2018
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 6
2. Comparison of Cree’s CRD-001 and CGD15SG00D2 gate driver boards .................................. 6
3. Block diagram of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board ...................................................... 7
4. Physical dimensions of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board............................................. 9
5. Connection points of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board.............................................. 10
6. Schematic drawing of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board ............................................ 13
7. Bill of materials of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board.................................................. 13
8. PCB layout of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate drive board ........................................................... 14
9. Revision history....................................................................................................................... 15
Appendix……………………………………………………………………………….……………………………...………....16
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1. Introduction
The purpose of this application note is to demonstrate the design of an isolated gate driver (Cree
Part Number: CGD15SG00D2) tailored for Cree’s 3rd Generation (C3MTM) Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET). This design includes following
features:
Creepage enhancing groove between the logic side and the power side of the printed circuit
board (PCB)
2W isolated power supply that enables the operation of larger MOSFETs at higher frequencies
5000VAC isolation rated optocoupler
Separate gate turn-on and gate turn-off resistors with a dedicated diode which allow user
friendly optimization of both turn-on and turn-off signals
Common mode inductor on logic power input for enhanced electro-magnetic interference
(EMI) immunity
9mm creepage enhancing slot between primary and secondary circuits
The top and bottom views of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board for generation 3 SiC
MOSFETs are shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2. The creepage enhancing groove can be seen on
both figures. The turn-on and turn-off resistors and the accompanying diode are all on the top
side of the board to facilitate changes on the laboratory bench.
Figure 1: Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board (Top) Figure 2: Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board (Bottom)
2. Comparison of Cree’s CRD-001 and CGD15SG00D2 gate driver boards
Since gate to source voltage (VGS) requirements of a Cree generation 3 SiC MOSFET are different
from the VGS requirements of a Cree C2MTM or a Cree CMFTM SiC MOSFET, Cree’s CGD15SG00D2
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has several features that are different from the previously developed generation of gate driver
board (Cree Part Number: CRD-001) (as shown in Figure 3). The comparison of Cree’s
CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board with Cree’s CRD-001 gate driver board is shown in Table 1.
CRD-001
CGD15SG00D2
Support C2MTM and CMFTM SiC MOSFET Support C3MTM, C2MTM and CMFTM SiC MOSFET
Less Immune to EMI Noise
Large form factor
More Immune to EMI Noise
Small form factor
High VGS output
Low VGS output
Two isolated power supplies
Single isolated power supply
Table 1: Comparison of Cree’s CRD-001 with Cree’s CGD15SG00D2
Figure 3. Difference between Cree’s CRD-001 and Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver boards
3. Block diagram of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
The block diagram of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board for Cree’s generation 3 SiC MOSFET
is illustrated in Figure 4. It consists of an opto-coupler (U1), a gate driver integrated circuit (U2)
and an isolated power supply (X1). The opto-coupler (U1) from Silicon Laboratories Inc.
(P/N: Si826BCD) gets an input of pulse width modulation (PWM) signals and provides a high
common mode immunity (35KV/us minimum, 50 KV/us Typical). A filtering capacitor across the
optocoupler input has been provided.
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Signal from the output of opto-coupler goes into an IXYS Corporation driver integrated circuit (IC)
(U2) (P/N: IXDN609SI) as shown in Figure 4. U2 provides 35V of output swing and up to 9A of
output current with a typical output resistance of 0.8 Ω.
Figure 4. Block diagram of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board for Cree’s generation 3 SiC MOSFET
Both U1 and U2 gets biasing voltage from an isolated DC/DC (P/N: MEJ2D1209SC) converter (X1)
manufactured by Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. X1 has an isolation voltage rating of 5.2KV with
a very low isolation capacitance of 4pF.
In Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board, X1 gets 12V input and with the help of a Zener diode
(as shown in Figure 7) at the output, X1 gives a dual output of +15 V (turn-on signal) and -3.3 V
(turn-off signal). Gate resistors R6 and R7 and a diode D3 (as shown in Figure 7) have been
provided for gate turn-on and gate turn-off signals. These gate resistors R6 and R7 are metal
electrode leadless face (MELF) 207 packages with a power rating of 0.4W.
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In order to minimize stray inductance and to achieve tight coupling, capacitors C10-C12 (as shown
in Figure 7) have been placed very close to the source output pin. Specified operating conditions
for Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board are shown in Table 2.
Operating Conditions
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Vs
ViH
Power Supply Voltage
11
10
0
12
12.5
15
V
V
Input threshold voltage HIGH
Input threshold voltage LOW
Output peak current
ViL
1
V
Io_pk
PO_AVG
Visol
±9*
A
Output power per gate
Input to output isolation voltage
Rate of change of output to input voltage
Weight
1
W
V
±1700
50,000
9
dv/dt
W
V/μs
g
MTBF
Top
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
-35 to 85
-40 to 85
°C
°C
Table 2: Specified operating conditions of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
*(Actual peak output current will be limited by gate resistor (default is 10ohms turn-on, 5ohms turn-off))
4. Physical dimensions of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
Physical dimensions of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board when fully assembled are 47.6 X
17.8 X 22.8 mm (as shown in Figure 5).
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Figure 5. Physical Dimensions of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
(Units are in Inches) *
5. Connection points of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
CAUTION
***HIGH VOLTAGE RISK***
THERE CAN BE VERY HIGH VOLTAGES PRESENT ON THIS BOARD WHEN CONNECTED TO AN
ELECTRICAL SOURCE, AND SOME COMPONENTS ON THIS BOARD CAN REACH TEMPERATURES
ABOVE 50° CELSIUS. FURTHER, THESE CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE AFTER THE ELECTRCIAL
SOURCE IS DISCONNECTED UNTIL THE BULK CAPACITORS ARE FULLY DISCHARGED. DO NOT
TOUCH THE BOARD WHEN IT IS ENERGIZED AND ALLOW THE BULK CAPACITORS TO COMPLETELY
DISCHARGE PRIOR TO HANDLING THE BOARD.
The connectors on the board have very high voltage levels present when the board is connected to an
electrical source, and thereafter until the bulk capacitors are fully discharged. Please ensure that
appropriate safety procedures are followed when working with these connectors as serious injury,
including death by electrocution or serious injury by electrical shock or electrical burns, can occur if you
do not follow proper safety precautions. When devices are being attached for testing, the board must
be disconnected from the electrical source and all bulk
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capacitors must be fully discharged. After use the board should immediately be disconnected from the
electrical source. After disconnection any stored up charge in the bulk capacitors will continue to charge
the connectors. Therefore, you must always ensure that all bulk capacitors have completely discharged
prior to handling the board.
警告
***高压危险***
接通电源后，该评估板上可能存在非常高的电压，板子上一些组件的温度可能超过 50 摄氏度。
此外，移除电源后，上述情况可能会短暂持续，直至大容量电容器完全释放电量。通电时禁止
触摸板子，应在大容量电容器完全释放电量后，再触摸板子。
板子上的连接器在充电时以及充电后都具有非常高的电压，直至大容量电容器完全释放电量。
请确保在操作板子时已经遵守了正确的安全流程，否则可能会造成严重伤害，包括触电死亡、
电击伤害或电灼伤。连接器件进行测试时，必须切断板子电源，且大容量电容器必须释放了所
有电量。使用后应立即切断板子电源。切断电源后，大容量电容器中存储的电量会继续输入至
连接器中。因此，必须始终在操作板子前，确保大容量电容器已完全释放电量。
警告
***高圧危険***
通電してから、ボードにひどく高い電圧が存在している可能性があります。ボードのモジュ
ールの温度は50度以上になるかもしれません。また、電源を切った後、上記の状況がしばら
く持続する可能性がありますので、大容量のコンデンサーで電力を完全に釈放するまで待っ
てください。通電している時にボードに接触するのは禁止で
す。大容量のコンデンサーで電力をまだ完全に釈放していない時、ボードに接触しないでく
ださい。
ボードのコネクターは充電中また充電した後、ひどく高い電圧が存在しているので、大容量
のコンデンサーで電力を完全に釈放するまで待ってください。ボードを操作している時、正
確な安全ルールを守っているのを確保してください。さもなければ、感電、電撃、厳しい火
傷などの死傷が出る可能性があります。設備をつないで試験する時、必ずボードの電源を切
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ってください。また、大容量のコンデンサーで電力を完全に釈放してください。使用後、す
ぐにボードの電源を切ってください。電源を切った後、大容量のコンデンサーに貯蓄してい
る電量はコネクターに持続的に入るので、ボードを操作する前に、必ず大容量のコンデンサ
ーの電力を完全に釈放するのを確保してください。
Connection points of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board are in the form of two jumpers, J1
and J2 (as shown in Figure 6). Jumper J1 has connection points IN+, IN-, RTN_IN and VCC_IN. IN+
and IN- can be used for the input of PWM signals while RTN_IN and VCC_IN can be used for the
input of a DC/DC Converter. Jumper J2 has connection points of gate and source that can be used
to connect Cree’s generation 3 SiC MOSFET.
Figure 6: Connection Points of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
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6. Schematic drawing of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
Detailed schematic of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board has been shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7: Schematic of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
7. Bill of materials of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
Item
Quantity Reference Value
Description
Manufacturer
Part Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
C1,C8,C11
C2
100n
1u
CAP CER 0.1UF 50V 10% X7R 0603
CAP CER 1UF 50V 10% X7R 0805
SAMSUNG
Samsung
CL10B104KB8SFNC
CL21B105KBFNNNE
C3
DNP
1u
C4,C5
C6,C7
C9,C12
C10
CAP CER 1UF 50V 10% X7R 0603
CAP CER 2.2UF 50V X7R 0805
TAIYO YUDEN
TAIYO YUDEN
TAIYO YUDEN
Kemet
UMK107AB7105KA-T
UMK212BB7225KG-T
UMK316AB7475KL-T
C0603C103K5RACTU
MMSZ5226BT1G
2.2U
4.7u
10n
3V
CAP CER 4.7UF 50V 10% X7R 1206
10000pF ±10% 50V Ceramic Capacitor X7R
DIODE ZENER 3.3V 500MW SOD123
D1
On Semiconductor
9
1
D2
20V
DIODE ZENER 20V 500MW SOD123
DIODE SCHOTTKY 40V 1A SOD123
CONN HEADER .100 SINGL STR 4POS
CONN HEADER .100 SINGL STR 2POS
common mode choke
On Semiconductor
Diodes Inc
Sullins
MMSZ5250B-TP
1N5819HW-7-F
PBC04SAAN
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
D3
DIODE
J1
HEADER 4
HEADER 3
CHOKE CM
510
J2
Sullins
PBC02SAAN
L1
TDK
ACM4520-142-2P-T000
CRCW0805510RJNEA
R1,R2
R3
RES 510 Ohm 1/8W 5% 0805
VISHAY
DNP
R4,R8
R5
47K
RES 47k 1/10W 5% 0603
VISHAY
CRCW060347K0JNEA
ERJ-8ENF2001V
2K
RES SMD 2K OHM 1% 1/4W 1206
RES SMD 10 OHM 1% 1W MELF 0207
DGTL ISO 5KV GATE DRIVER 6SDIP
IC GATE DVR 9A NON-INV 8-SOIC
Panasonic
VISHAY
R6,R7
U1
10
MMB02070C1009FB200
SI8261BCD-C-IS
IXDN609SI
Silicon Labs
IXYS
SI8261BCD-C-IS
IXDN609SI
U2
Murata
Recom
MEJ2D1209SC
R12P209D
21
1
X1
MEJ2D1209SC
DC/DC Converter
Table 3: Bill of Materials of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
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8. PCB layout of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
Good PCB layout practice is essential to drive Cree’s generation 3 SiC MOSFET. Minimizing stray
inductance in the gate and source path helps reducing ringing and voltage drops that occur due
to L*di/dt. Figure 8 shows the top copper layer of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board with
the gate driver IC (U2), gate drive resistors (R6&R7) and diode (D3). Figure 9 shows the inner
copper layer 1 of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board. On that layer, users can observe that
the source connection to gate driver IC (U2) is in the form of a large plane encompassing all of
the gate driver output components (i.e. the gate resistors, and diode) that sit on the top layer of
the PCB. This ensures that the current from the gate driver IC output goes through the gate drive
resistors and is ultimately mirrored on inner layer 1 of the PCB to minimize inductance.
Figure 8: Top Layer Copper of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
Figure 9: Inner Layer 1 Copper of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
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Inner layer 2 (as shown in Figure 10) on the secondary side of the creepage slot, has a large plane
carrying the negative drive voltage (-3V). The bottom copper layer (as shown in Figure 11), also
on the secondary side of the creepage slot, has a large plane carrying the positive drive voltage
(+15V). The VCC input (+12V) has been placed on two large layers which are on the primary side
of the creepage slot (inner layer 1 (+VCC) and inner layer 2 (VCC_RTN)).
Figure 10: Inner Layer 2 Copper of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
Figure 11: Bottom Layer Copper of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
9. Revision history
Date
04/18/2018
Revision
Rev B
Changes
1st issue
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Appendix
Modification Instructions of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board to make it
compatible with Cree generation1 and generation2 SiC MOSFETs
Cree C2MTM and CMFTM SiC MOSFETs have different gate drive requirements than Cree’s C3MTM
SiC MOSFET. For Cree C2MTM and CMFTM SiC MOSFETs, the recommended turn-on voltage is +
20V and the recommended turn-off voltage is -5V. With a few modifications, Cree’s
CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board can be used to drive Cree C2MTM and CMFTM SiC MOSFETs.
These modifications are as follows:
Biasing input (VCC) (as shown in Figure 7) needs to be set at 15V instead of 12V.
The main isolated power supply (X1) needs to be replaced with another power supply that accepts
15VDC input and gives +20V and -5V output.
The 3.3V zener diode (D1) (as shown in Figure 7) that sets the negative bias voltage must be
removed.
The output protection Zener diode (D2, 20V) of isolated power supply (X1) must be replaced by a
higher voltage Zener diode (27V) so that it cannot clamp the higher output voltage of the new X1
(25V) during normal operation.
Resistor R3 (0 ohms) should be populated on the board to connect the common terminal of X1 to
the source connection of the driver.
Resistor R5 is used in Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board to setup 3.3V negative bias voltage
but in Cree’s C2MTM and CMFTM SiC MOSFET gate driver board configuration, resistor R5 must be
removed (or it may be damaged by the -5V output).
The modifications are summarized below.
Reference
Location
Remove
Populate
MGJ2D152005SC (Murata)
or
X1
Top
MEJ2D1209SC
RKZ-152005D (Recom)
D1
D2
R3
R5
Bottom
Bottom
Bottom
Bottom
MMSZ5226BT1G
MMSZ5250B-TP
-
-
MMSZ5254B-TP
0805 0ohm jumper
-
2kohms
Table 4: Design Modifications of Cree’s CGD15SG00D2 gate driver board
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Purposes and Use
Cree, Inc. (on behalf of itself and its affiliates, “Cree”) reserves the right in its sole discretion to
make corrections, enhancements, improvements, or other changes to the board or to
discontinue the board.
THE BOARD DESCRIBED IS AN ENGINEERING TOOL INTENDED SOLELY FOR LABORATORY USE BY
HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS TO EVALUATE THE
PERFORMANCE OF CREE POWER SWITCHING DEVICES. THE BOARD SHOULD NOT BE USED AS
ALL OR PART OF A FINISHED PRODUCT. THIS BOARD IS NOT SUITABLE FOR SALE TO OR USE BY
CONSUMERS AND CAN BE HIGHLY DANGEROUS IF NOT USED PROPERLY. THIS BOARD IS NOT
DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO BE INCORPORATED INTO ANY OTHER PRODUCT FOR RESALE. THE
USER SHOULD CAREFULLY REVIEW THE DOCUMENT TO WHICH THESE NOTIFICATIONS ARE
ATTACHED AND OTHER WRITTEN USER DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY BE PROVIDED BY CREE
(TOGETHER, THE “DOCUMENTATION”) PRIOR TO USE. USE OF THIS BOARD IS AT THE USER’S
SOLE RISK.
Operation of Board
It is important to operate the board within Cree’s recommended specifications and
environmental considerations as described in the Documentation. Exceeding specified ratings
(such as input and output voltage, current, power, or environmental ranges) may cause property
damage. If you have questions about these ratings, please contact Cree at sic_power@cree.com
prior to connecting interface electronics (including input power and intended loads). Any loads
applied outside of a specified output range may result in adverse consequences, including
unintended or inaccurate evaluations or possible permanent damage to the board or its
interfaced electronics. Please consult the Documentation prior to connecting any load to the
board. If you have any questions about load specifications for the board, please contact Cree at
sic_power@cree.com for assistance.
Users should ensure that appropriate safety procedures are followed when working with the
board as serious injury, including death by electrocution or serious injury by electrical shock or
electrical burns can occur if you do not follow proper safety precautions. It is not necessary in
proper operation for the user to touch the board while it is energized. When devices are being
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attached to the board for testing, the board must be disconnected from the electrical source and
any bulk capacitors must be fully discharged. When the board is connected to an electrical source
and for a short time thereafter until board components are fully discharged, some board
components will be electrically charged and/or have temperatures greater than 50˚ Celsius.
These components may include bulk capacitors, connectors, linear regulators, switching
transistors, heatsinks, resistors and SiC diodes that can be identified using board schematic.
Users should contact Cree at sic_power@cree.com for assistance if a board schematic is not
included in the Documentation or if users have questions about a board’s components. When
operating the board, users should be aware that these components will be hot and could
electrocute or electrically shock the user. As with all electronic evaluation tools, only qualified
personnel knowledgeable in handling electronic performance evaluation, measurement, and
diagnostic tools should use the board.
User Responsibility for Safe Handling and Compliance with Laws
Users should read the Documentation and, specifically, the various hazard descriptions and
warnings contained in the Documentation, prior to handling the board. The Documentation
contains important safety information about voltages and temperatures.
Users assume all responsibility and liability for the proper and safe handling of the board. Users
are responsible for complying with all safety laws, rules, and regulations related to the use of the
board. Users are responsible for (1) establishing protections and safeguards to ensure that a
user’s use of the board will not result in any property damage, injury, or death, even if the board
should fail to perform as described, intended, or expected, and (2) ensuring the safety of any
activities to be conducted by the user or the user’s employees, affiliates, contractors,
representatives, agents, or designees in the use of the board. User questions regarding the safe
usage of the board should be directed to Cree at sic_power@cree.com .
In addition, users are responsible for:
● compliance with all internaꢀonal, naꢀonal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations that
apply to the handling or use of the board by a user or the user’s employees, affiliates, contractors,
representatives, agents, or designees.
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● taking necessary measures, at the user’s expense, to correct radio interference if operation of
the board causes interference with radio communications. The board may generate, use, and/or
radiate radio frequency energy, but it has not been tested for compliance within the limits of
computing devices pursuant to Federal Communications Commission or Industry Canada rules,
which are designed to provide protection against radio frequency interference.
● compliance with applicable regulatory or safety compliance or cerꢀficaꢀon standards that may
normally be associated with other products, such as those established by EU Directive
2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on 8 June 2011 about the Restriction
of Use of Hazardous Substances (or the RoHS 2 Directive) and EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (or WEEE). The board is not a finished product and therefore
may not meet such standards. Users are also responsible for properly disposing of a board’s
components and materials.
No Warranty
THE BOARD IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THERE IS NO REPRESENTATION THAT
OPERATION OF THIS BOARD WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL CREE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM USE OF
THE BOARD. CREE’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY IN DAMAGES OR OTHERWISE SHALL IN NO EVENT
EXCEED THE AMOUNT, IF ANY, RECEIVED BY CREE IN EXCHANGE FOR THE BOARD. IN NO EVENT
SHALL CREE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND, HOWEVER CAUSED, OR ANY PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR OTHER DAMAGES. NO
ACTION, REGARDLESS OF FORM, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH ANY
BOARD FURNISHED BY CREE MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST CREE MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR
AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUED.
Indemnification
The board is not a standard consumer or commercial product. As a result, any indemnification
obligations imposed upon Cree by contract with respect to product safety, product liability, or
intellectual property infringement do not apply to the board.
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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