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PMP41037: Question about PMP41037

Part Number: PMP41037
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LMG3650R025

Hello,

For our test environment, we require a bidirectional DC-DC converter compliant with automotive standards. In your product portfolio, we identified the reference design PMP41037 (TIDT332), whose architecture aligns very well with our application.

According to the documentation, this design is a bidirectional DC converter (800 V ↔ 12 V) based on a series half-bridge topology using GaN devices and C2000 control. Both the bidirectional capability and the selected topology match our technical requirements precisely.

However, the current reference design is rated at approximately 1 kW, whereas our project requires a comparable bidirectional architecture at a higher power level of around 3.5 kW.

Therefore, we would like to inquire whether it would be possible to adapt or redesign the PMP41037 reference design to meet this higher power requirement.

In particular, we would appreciate your technical assessment regarding:

  • whether the underlying topology is fundamentally scalable to approximately 3.5 kW,

  • which major hardware and control adaptations would be required (e.g., power semiconductors, magnetics, gate drivers, thermal design).

Additionally, we would appreciate receiving information about the product cost and whether this design or a corresponding unit is available as a manufactured development prototype.

Thank you very much in advance for your support. It would be greatly appreciated if you could contact me via the following email address for further communication.
extern.mahmood.hesam@porsche.de

  • Hi,

    Thanks for choosing TI products.

    The topology definitely supports 3.5kW, but this design doesn't, and most need be changed. 

    If you want to achieve 3.5kW power level, as you mentioned, you need choose GaN with smaller Rds (such as LMG3650R025), and parallel more SR MOSFET, maybe need 3 times.

    And you need use larger resonant inductor and more film capacitors to handle larger current.

    At last, you may attention, this design is open loop, you still need another buck boost in the following stage to handle the charge /discharge current.

  • Hi,

    Thank you for your feedback.

    I would like to ask whether you have, or can recommend, a similar converter that supports up to 2 kW. We need this converter for our test environment until March.

    In addition, could you please provide the price of the PMP41037 and let us know the expected delivery time? We are located in Germany and, as mentioned, we require the product by March if possible.

  • Hi,

    TI doesn't have 2kW converter on sale. And PMP41037 is only reference design, there is no hardware in stock.