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EPC LM5177 | Demoboard EPC9178

EPC9178: 15 A, 30V/60V Back-to-Back Converter

Overview

TopologyBuck-Boost Converter
Input voltage30-60 V
Output 160 V / 15 A
IC revision4

Description

The EPC9178 is a 30 V – 60 V Input/Output, 15 A max back-to-back converter reference design suitable for solar optimizers. The EPC9178 features the 100 V EPC2306 eGaN® FET

Features

  • Wide input voltage range of 30 V to 60 V
  • Selectable output voltages that match most common solar panel busvoltages
  • Employs four low conduction and switching loss EPC2306 GaN FETs inback-to-back converter configuration
  • Simple, low component count, high power-density circuit designwithin a compact 50 x 60 mm footprint (excluding inductor)
  • Smooth transition from step up to step down or from step down tostep up output voltage
  • Supports multiple inductor footprints, allowing customizing the inductor
  • Supports adding additional ceramic capacitors to input and output
  • Programmable configuration controller

Typical applications

Products

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L(µH)
IRP,40K(A)
ISAT,10%(A)
ISAT,30%(A)
RDC max.(mΩ)
fres(MHz)
Wire Type
H(mm)
Ø OD(mm)
IR(A)
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Samples
WE-HCF SMT High Current Inductor, 4.7 µH, 44 A
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Status Activei| Production is active. Expected lifetime: >10 years.
Inductance4.7 µH
Performance Rated Current44 A
Saturation Current @ 10%44 A
Saturation Current @ 30%48 A
DC Resistance1.44 mΩ
Self Resonant Frequency21.56 MHz
Wire TypeFlat 
Height15.4 mm
WP-SMBU REDCUBE SMT with internal through-hole thread, –, –
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Status Activei| Production is active. Expected lifetime: >10 years.
Height5 mm
Outer Diameter9 mm
Rated Current70 A
Inner ThreadM5 
Thread Length6 mm