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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

EPC9159KIT Evaluation Board

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
BD REF BI-DIRECT LLC 1KW 48V/12VEPC9159KITBD REF BI-DIRECT LLC 1KW 48V/12V0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details

Associated Parts

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
TRANS GAN .0015OHM 40V 14LGAEPC2067TRANS GAN .0015OHM 40V 14LGA1779 - Immediate$47.00View Details
TRANS GAN 100V .0042 OHM 6LGAEPC2619TRANS GAN 100V .0042 OHM 6LGA14329 - Immediate$37.70View Details

dsPIC33 Microcontrollers

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
IC MCU 16BIT 256KB FLASH 36UQFNDSPIC33CK256MP503-E/M5IC MCU 16BIT 256KB FLASH 36UQFN331 - Immediate$18.60View Details
IC MCU 16BIT 256KB FLASH 36UQFNDSPIC33CK256MP503T-I/M5IC MCU 16BIT 256KB FLASH 36UQFN990 - Immediate$17.12View Details
IC MCU 16BIT 256KB FLASH 36UQFNDSPIC33CK256MP503-I/M5IC MCU 16BIT 256KB FLASH 36UQFN37 - Immediate$16.96View Details
Published: 2023-09-20

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