Cart Piccolo-based Solar Explorer Development Kit
(ACTIVE) TMDSSOLARPEXPKIT
Description
The Piccolo F28035 based solar explorer kit is intended to give designers the opportunity to evaluate different power stages used in solar applications in a safe, low voltage environment. This kit also offers designers of single panel off-grid applications such as lighting or motor control systems a robust development platform to start from by utilizing the 36VDC intermediate bus. All of the primary application power stages are controlled with a single C2000 MCU, including a single switch boost stage for maximum power point tracking, a SEPIC battery charging stage, and a grid-tie-capable DC/AC inverter stage capable of outputting 24VAC. Integrated USB JTAG emulation eliminates the need for external JTAG development hardware. A built in panel emulation circuit also allows designers to evaluate different shading situations without the need for expensive external hardware. A quickstart graphical user interface is included, as well as fully documented, open source hardware and software libraries.
Features
- 20VDC/ 50W Non Isolated Design
- Built-in panel emulator
- Single switch DC/DC Boost for Maximum Power Point Tracking
- DC/DC SEPIC for MPPT and Battery Charging
- 36VDC Intermediary bus
- 24VAC Output Inverter stage
- Isolated USB JTAG built-in
What's Included
- Solar Explorer base board
- F28035 ControlCARD
- USB Cables
- Quick start guide and graphical user interface
Take your C2000 design to the next level
Access the vast collection of hardware, software libraries, and application specific tools with C2000 MCUs to further the learning and development of your own custom solutions.
