Research Lab Kit 3 Power Electronics Gate Drive
Research Lab Power Electronics Gate Drive Kit – Build Buck, Boost & Buck-Boost Converters on Perfboard
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Transform your lab bench into a power electronics research station. Build and characterize three fundamental DC-DC converter topologies — buck, boost, and buck-boost — using dedicated MOSFET gate driver ICs and precision measurement tools. This kit is designed for serious engineering students and researchers who need hands-on experience quantifying efficiency, output voltage ripple, and line/load regulation across different conversion ratios.
What You'll Build
You'll assemble three fully discrete converters on perfboard, each driven by the IR2110 high-side/low-side gate driver. The kit includes an Arduino Uno R3 to generate variable-duty-cycle PWM signals, a digital oscilloscope to capture switching waveforms and output ripple, and all passive components to form the power stage. By the end, you'll have a test-ready platform for comparing conversion efficiency across topologies and validating theoretical design equations under real load conditions.
What You'll Learn
- Design and gate drive of MOSFET-based buck, boost, and buck-boost converters with IR2110 floating-channel driver ICs including bootstrap capacitor sizing
- Measurement of full-load efficiency, output voltage ripple (peak-to-peak), and load regulation across a range of duty cycles
- Waveform analysis on a digital oscilloscope: switch node ringing, inductor current slope, diode reverse recovery transients
- Closed-loop control basics using Arduino-generated PWM and comparison of open-loop versus duty-cycle controlled regulation
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| IR2110 Gate Driver | 2 |
| IRF540N MOSFET | 4 |
| SL100 Inductor | 2 |
| 1000µF 50V Caps | 4 |
| Schottky Diodes | 5 |
| Arduino Uno R3 | 1 |
| Digital Oscilloscope | 1 |
| 30V 3A PSU | 1 |
| Soldering Iron | 1 |
| Solder Wire | 1 |
| Perfboard | 2 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
This advanced kit is purpose-built for B.Tech ECE/EEE final year students executing hardware projects, M.Tech researchers investigating gate drive schemes, and faculty running power electronics lab courses. It fits seamlessly into curriculum at IIT, NIT, VIT, and BITS campuses, and supports Smart India Hackathon prototypes and ATL Tinkering Lab advanced student groups. If you need a reliable platform to measure converter performance rather than spend weeks debugging discrete gate drive circuits, this kit delivers.
Built and Backed by Compoden
Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.
What if I get stuck during the build?
The AI companion provides step-by-step troubleshooting for every stage, and you can reach our engineering team on WhatsApp with photos of your setup — we typically respond within an hour during IST working hours.
Can I use this kit for my B.Tech final year project?
Absolutely. The kit generates the efficiency, ripple, and regulation data typical in thesis work, and the gate driver design with IR2110 is rich enough for a full project report.
Does the included oscilloscope capture fast switching waveforms?
The digital oscilloscope samples up to 1 MHz with sufficient resolution to observe switch node rise/fall edges and ripple. For >5 MHz ringing artifacts, a higher-bandwidth scope may be needed.
Is the Arduino pre-loaded with PWM code?
The kit includes a download link for example code that generates variable duty-cycle PWM on two channels. You'll learn to adjust frequency and dead-time for the gate driver.
Buck, boost and buck-boost converters built on perfboard with MOSFET gate driver ICs — measure efficiency, ripple and regulation.
What's in this kit
- IR2110 Gate Driver x2
- IRF540N MOSFET x4
- SL100 Inductor x2
- 1000µF 50V Caps x4
- Schottky Diodes x5
- Arduino Uno R3
- Digital Oscilloscope
- 30V 3A PSU
- Soldering Iron
- Solder Wire
- Perfboard x2
Choose your assembly option:
- Soldering Kit — 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
- Breadboard Combo — 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.
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Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items