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  • Gallium Nitride (GaN)

    • Gallium Nitride (GaN)

    GaN is on the verge of gaining even more ground in the power electronics realm.
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    Gate Drivers Keep Up with GaN’s Fast Switching Speed

    March 7, 2024
    We take a look inside Analog Devices' first gate-driver IC specifically designed for GaN power switches.
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    GaN Delivers More Compact Power Supplies

    Jan. 31, 2024
    Navitas Semiconductor’s GaN solutions isolate the GaN transistor for a more robust power-supply solution.
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    Low-Power GaN FETs Lead to Smaller, Lighter AC-DC Solutions

    Jan. 23, 2024
    Sponsored by Texas Instruments: Gallium-nitride FETs deliver greater power density, lower on-state resistance, and higher efficiency than their silicon-based counterparts for ...
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    Boost Motor Performance with High-Frequency GaN-Based Drivers

    Jan. 23, 2024
    Issues with motors range from power consumption to thermal management to the EMI of the variable-frequency drivers and their cables. Advanced GaN-based drivers come to the rescue...
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    The Briefing

    Can Silicon Supply Enough Power for the Future of AI Silicon?

    Dec. 6, 2023
    The Briefing: Can traditional power electronics satisfy the rising power demands of AI chips in data centers?

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    GaN Overvoltage Effects: Degradation and Recovery

    Sept. 11, 2023
    This article presents a comparative study of the parametric recovery and shift of three mainstream GaN HEMTs experiencing repetitive overvoltage switching close to their dynamic...
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    “Driving” GaN into High-Density Switching Power Supplies

    July 28, 2023
    Allegro MicroSystems is upgrading its gate drivers to better harness the high switching speeds of GaN.
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    RF Power Amplifiers Beat the Heat in 5G Base Stations

    June 9, 2023
    Thermal management can make or break 5G base stations. According to NXP, top-side cooling can help prevent them from overheating.
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    Patent Lawsuit Draws Attention to Power Electronics Industry

    June 5, 2023
    A patent lawsuit is highlighting the importance of wide-bandgap semiconductors in the latest technology revolution.
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    Double-Pulse Tester and Analyzer Measures WBG Power Modules

    May 31, 2023
    Keysight's solution measures wide-bandgap power semiconductor dynamic characteristics for discrete devices and power modules, including characteristics like turn-on, turn-off,...
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    GaN Power-Conversion Solutions Eye Next-Gen Apps

    May 23, 2023
    GaN-based FETs and ICs enable higher efficiency, smaller size and weight, and lower cost in demanding power circuits.
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    GaN Heads to Higher Power Levels for Renewable Energy, EVs

    May 18, 2023
    GaN is dominating in chargers and adapters for smartphones and laptops. In this latest installment of "The Briefing," we review its progress at even higher power levels.
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    GaN Presented as Being Competitive with SiC

    May 17, 2023
    At PCIM, GaN Systems CEO Jim Witham discusses high power density of GaN devices in automotive, data-center, and audio applications.
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    GaN Half-Bridge IC Boosts Power Efficiency Up to 94%

    March 20, 2023
    TI is highlighting its new 650-V GaN half-bridge IC for power adapters at APEC 2023.
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    Infineon Gears Up for a Future Powered by GaN

    March 13, 2023
    Infineon is seeking to expand its power electronics ecosystem through an acquisition of rival GaN Systems.
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    GaN is Pushing the Envelope in Power Electronics

    Aug. 18, 2022
    Anker's new generation of mobile fast chargers marks another major win for gallium-nitride power devices.
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    Make the Most of Your GaN Designs

    April 18, 2022
    Sponsored by Texas Instruments: Reliable GaN devices are emerging as alternatives to silicon MOSFETs and IGBTs for designs requiring high power density and energy efficiency.
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    GaN’s Power Density Carries Unlimited Design Potential

    Dec. 2, 2021
    GaN FETs maximize power density, enabling a whole new world of higher efficiency with smaller, more reliable, higher-efficiency power-management solutions—even in the RF space...
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    Automotive GaN FET Features Integrated Driver

    Nov. 13, 2020
    The device, developed by Texas Instruments, is said to double power density and boost efficiency in automotive onboard chargers
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    Best Of...GaN

    May 28, 2019
    GaN is now playing a dominant role in power electronics.
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    GaN Basics: FAQs

    Oct. 2, 2013
    Gallium nitride transistors have emerged as a high-performance alternative to silicon-based transistors, thanks to the technology's ability to be made allow smaller device...
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    What’s The Difference Between GaAs And GaN RF Power Amplifiers?

    Oct. 18, 2012
    This article discusses the pros and cons of GaAs vs. GaN semiconductors for RF power amplifiers.