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In Pursuit of Robust, Higher-Speed Power Designs with GaN (Download)

Oct. 9, 2024
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Traditional power transistors have long contributed to power losses (aka lower efficiency) in switching power-supply designs. Lossy power switching and conduction that occur in these power transistors fall into two categories:

  • Switching losses: Power transistors are typically a main contributor to power losses within a switching power supply.
  • Conduction losses: These losses are usually caused by a flow of current when the transistor is on, along with switching losses that typically occur in the transition between off and on states.