研究目的
To investigate the design and performance of paralleled low-voltage enhancement GaN HEMTs, focusing on the effects of parasitic inductances in both driver and power loops, and to provide design guidelines for driver and PCB design.
研究成果
The paper concludes that paralleled low-voltage enhancement GaN HEMTs can increase power handling capability and efficiency, provided that parasitic inductances in both driver and power loops are minimized and equalized. Design guidelines include keeping the parasitic inductance of the driver side below 5nH for frequencies up to 500kHz, ensuring symmetrical circuit loops, and limiting the ACL and DCL difference of paralleled GaN HEMTs to no more than 20%.
研究不足
The study is limited by the current production process of GaN HEMTs, which restricts the availability of high current ratings. The parasitic inductance of the driver side should not exceed 5nH for frequencies up to 500kHz to avoid drive overvoltage.