PMP23598

75-W synchronous forward converter reference design for space applications

PMP23598

Design files

Overview

This reference design uses a rad-tolerant TPS7H5020-SEP pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller and rad-tolerant TPS7H6005-SEP 200V GaN half-bridge gate-driver to create a high efficiency synchronous forward topology. To have an accurate, direct sense of the output voltage and achieve a high loop bandwidth, the PWM controller is placed on the secondary side. The capacitively isolated TX and RX level shifters that are within the half-bridge gate- driver, transfer the PWM waveform from secondary to primary while maintaining electrical isolation.

Features
  • Over 90% efficiency at mid and full load operation
  • 200V galvanic isolation through half-bridge gate-driver
  • 55mm × 45mm design size, two-layer PCB
  • GaN FETs and synchronous rectification
  • Plastic pin-to-pin population options for rad-tolerant or rad-hard configurations
    • Rad-tolerant (TID 50krad, SEE immune to 43MeV×cm2 /mg: TPS7H5020-SEP and TPS7H6005-SEP)
    • Rad-hard (TID 100krad, SEE immune to 75MeV×cm2 /mg: TPS7H5020-SP and TPS7H6005-SP)
Output voltage options PMP23598.1
Vin (Min) (V) 24
Vin (Max) (V) 36
Vout (Nom) (V) 5
Iout (Max) (A) 15
Output Power (W) 75
Isolated/Non-Isolated Isolated
Input Type DC
Topology Forward- Synchronous
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A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.

Design files & products

Design files

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SLVT233.PDF (1267 KB)

Test results for the reference design, including efficiency graphs, test prerequisites and more

SLVMEQ9.PDF (253 KB)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

SLVMER1.PDF (295 KB)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

SLVMER0.ZIP (1441 KB)

Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components

SLVC923.ZIP (487 KB)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

SLVMEQ8.PDF (1127 KB)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

SLVMEQ7.PDF (302 KB)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

Products

Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.

Half-bridge drivers

TPS7H6005-SPRadiation-hardened, QMLP 200V half-bridge GaN gate driver

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
AC/DC & DC/DC controllers (external FET)

TPS7H5020-SEPRadiation-tolerant 100% duty cycle PWM controller for driving MOSFET or GaN FETs

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Half-bridge drivers

TPS7H6005-SEPRadiation-tolerant 200V half-bridge GaN gate driver

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
AC/DC & DC/DC controllers (external FET)

TPS7H5020-SPRadiation-hardened, QMLP 100% duty cycle PWM controller for driving MOSFET or GaN FETs

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

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* Test report 75W Synchronous Forward Converter Reference Design for Space Applications PDF | HTML Dec 11, 2025

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