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Gallium Nitride (GaN)

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...

Power

“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.

Analog

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.

Power

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.

Test & Measurement

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 Heads to Higher Power Levels for Renewable Energy, EVs

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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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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...

Automotive

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

GaN

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...

Communications

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.