GaN Power Semiconductors: Addressing Challenges and Seizing Opportunities

May 12, 2025
Discover how GaN power semiconductors are revolutionizing industries with high efficiency and compact design, despite key challenges.

GaN power semiconductors are experiencing increasing adoption across various industries, from consumer electronics to AI systems. In this discussion, Rohan Samsi and Antoine Jalabert from Infineon share insights into the tremendous potential of GaN in high and low voltage applications. While low voltage GaN is still maturing, it is already making waves in fields like audio applications, motor drives, and power-hungry systems. GaN's ability to deliver higher power density and efficiency makes it ideal for reducing system size, weight, and costs, especially in applications like smartphones and power servers.

However, despite its promising future, there are challenges to GaN’s widespread adoption. Price, reliability, and integration remain key barriers to overcome. Infineon is addressing these issues through initiatives like 300 mm wafer technology to reduce costs and enhance reliability. The ongoing efforts to improve GaN's predictability and performance are crucial for its broader adoption in various sectors.

To dive deeper into these topics and explore how Infineon is overcoming these challenges to scale GaN technology, watch the full video. 

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