Application Note
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© 2021 fast SiC Semiconductor Inc.
Rev. A May 2021
Application Note
fast SiC semiconductor Inc.
Hsinchu, Taiwan
SiC MOSFET Clamped Inductive
Load Switching Evaluation Kit
FSSEVB_CILS Rev. C
FFSEVB_GDrv Rev. E
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© 2021 fast SiC Semiconductor Inc.
Rev. A May 2021
Application Note
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This document is prepared as a reference to install and operate Fast SiC Semiconductor Inc. evaluation hardware.
All parts of this application note are provided in English. If the end user of this board is not fluent in any of these
languages, it is your responsibility to ensure that they understand the terms and conditions described in this
document, including without limitation the hazards of and safe operating conditions for this board.
Note: This FSS-designed evaluation hardware for Fast SiC Semiconductor Inc. components is a fragile, high voltage,
high temperature power electronics system that is meant to be used as an evaluation tool in a lab setting and to be
handled and operated by highly qualified technicians or engineers. When this hardware is not in use, it should be
stored in an area that has a storage temperature ranging from -40° Celsius to 150° Celsius and if this hardware is
transported, special care should be taken during transportation to avoid damaging the board or its fragile
components and the board should be transported carefully in an electrostatic discharge (ESD) bag to avoid any
damage to electronic components. The hardware does not contain any hazardous substances, is not designed to
meet any industrial, technical, or safety standards or classifications, and is not a production qualified assembly.
CAUTION
PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW THE FOLLOWING PAGES, AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE HAZARDS AND SAFE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO
THE HANDLING AND USE OF THIS BOARD.
DO NOT TOUCH THE BOARD WHEN IT IS ENERGIZED AND ALLOW THE BULK CAPACITORS TO
COMPLETELY DISCHARGE PRIOR TO HANDLING THE BOARD. THERE CAN BE VERY HIGH
VOLTAGES PRESENT ON THIS EVALUATION BOARD WHEN CONNECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL
SOURCE, AND SOME COMPONENTS ON THIS BOARD CAN REACH TEMPERATURES ABOVE 50˚
CELSIUS. FURTHER, THESE CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER THE
ELECTRICAL SOURCE IS DISCONNECTED UNTIL THE BULK CAPACITORS ARE FULLY DISCHARGED.
Please ensure that appropriate safety procedures are followed when operating this board, as
any of the following can occur if you handle or use this board without following proper safety
precautions:
• Death
• Serious injury
• Electrocution
• Electrical shock
• Electrical burns
• Severe heat burns
You must read this document in its entirety before operating this board. It is not necessary for
you to touch the board while it is energized. All test and measurement probes or attachments
must be attached before the board is energized. You must never leave this board unattended or
handle it when energized, and you must always ensure that all bulk capacitors have completely
discharged prior to handling the board. Do not change the devices to be tested until the board
is disconnected from the electrical source and the bulk capacitors have fully discharged.
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