TIDUFG9A
December 2025 – March 2026
1
Description
Resources
Features
Applications
6
1
System Description
1.1
Key System Specifications
2
System Overview
2.1
Block Diagram
2.2
Design Considerations
2.2.1
Switching Pattern of a 3-Level Flying Capacitor Switching Cell
2.2.2
Power Switching Devices Selection and Cooling Approach
2.2.3
Boost Inductor Selection
2.2.4
Flying Capacitor Selection
2.2.5
Cx Capacitance Selection
2.2.6
DC-Link Output Capacitance Selection
2.3
Highlighted Products
2.3.1
LMG3522R030 - 650V, 30mΩ GaN FET With Integrated Driver
2.3.2
LMG367xR010 650V 10mΩ GaN FET With Integrated Driver and Protection
2.3.3
TMDSCNCD28P55X - controlCARD Evaluation Module
2.3.3.1
Hardware Features
2.3.3.2
Software Features
2.3.4
TMCS1126 - Precision 500kHz Hall-Effect Current Sensor With Reinforced Isolation
2.3.5
UCC33421-Q1 Ultra-Small, 1.5W, 5.0V, 5kVRMS Isolation, DC/DC Module
3
Hardware, Software, Testing Requirements, and Test Results
3.1
Hardware Requirements
3.2
Test Setup
3.2.1
Testing TIDA-010957 Connected to the Grid With DC-Link
3.3
Test Results
3.3.1
Testing TIDA-010957 Connected to the Grid With DC-Link Using LMG3522R030: Balanced Currents
3.3.1.1
Nominal Apparent Power
3.3.1.2
Efficiency vs Power vs DC-Link Voltage
3.3.1.2.1
Testing the Converter: 700VDC Input to 400VAC Output
3.3.1.2.2
Testing the Converter: 800VDC Input to 400VAC Output
3.3.1.2.3
Testing the Converter: 900VDC Input to 400VAC Output
3.3.1.2.4
Testing the Converter: 800VDC Input to 480VAC Output
3.3.2
Testing TIDA-010957 Tied to the Grid With DC-Link Using LMG3522R030: Unbalance Currents
3.3.3
Testing TIDA-010957 Connected to the Grid With DC-Link Using LMG3670R010: Balanced Currents
4
Design and Documentation Support
4.1
Design Files
4.1.1
Schematics
4.1.2
BOM
4.2
Documentation Support
4.3
Support Resources
4.4
Trademarks
5
About the Author
6
Revision History
Design Guide
15kW to 30kW Bidirectional, Three-Phase Plus Neutral Flying Capacitor Based on GaN Reference Design