ANDREA BRICCONI | MARKETING DIRECTOR, CGD
“By combining the industry-leading solutions of our two strong technology companies in this EVK, we are enabling the development of compact, energy-efficient systems with high power density. Unlike other GaN implementations, ICeGaN technology easily interfaces with Qorvo’s PAC5556A motor control IC to deliver seamless high performance in BLDC and PMSM applications.”
JEFF STRANG | MANAGING DIRECTOR, POWER MANAGEMENT BUSINESS UNIT, QORVO
“Broadband semiconductors like GaN and SiC are being integrated into motor control applications because of the power density and efficiency advantages they offer. CGD’s ICeGaN technology offers ease of use and reliability, two critical factors for drive and motor control designers. Customers are responding enthusiastically when they experience the power of GaN combined with our highly integrated PAC5556A 600V BLDC motor control solution.”
By employing CGD's latest generation P2 integrated circuits, the PAC5556AEVK2 evaluation kit with 240 mΩ ICeGaN achieves a peak output of up to 400 W without a heatsink, while the PAC5556AEVK3 with 55 mΩ ICeGaN reaches a peak of 800 W with minimal airflow cooling. The increased efficiency of ICeGaN translates into lower power loss, greater power availability, and minimized heat dissipation, enabling smaller, more reliable systems. Since ICeGaN integrates essential current-sensing and Miller clamping elements, the gate driver design is simplified, and bill of materials costs are reduced. This makes the solution easy to implement and price-competitive, while still delivering high performance.
The PAC5556A + CGD GaN EVK motors offer higher torque at low speeds and precise control, making them ideal for household appliances, ceiling fans, refrigerators, compressors, and pumps. Target markets include industrial and residential automation, especially where compact, high-efficiency motor control systems are required. The PAC5556AEVK2 and PAC5556AEVK3 are now available to order on the Qorvo website.
