A Look at GaN-Powered Innovations for AI and Robotics
At PCIM, Efficient Power Conversion CEO Alex Lidow talked with Alix Paultre about the company’s advanced wide-bandgap GaN-based power solutions. Among the points made was how gallium nitride (GaN) is revolutionizing AI infrastructure and humanoid robotics, as well as other industrial and consumer applications.
Artificial intelligence requires ultra-efficient power conversion to sustain increasing computing densities. EPC’s latest GaN solutions for AC-DC server power and 48-V DC-DC GPU power reduce losses, increase power density, and improve thermal management.
When it comes to motor drives for robotics, automation, industrial automation, and consumer electronics, GaN-based motor drives offer higher efficiency, smaller size, and improved performance over traditional silicon-based solutions.
GaN-powered drives in applications like power tools provide enhanced battery life and performance, and give next-generation robotics faster response times and increased power efficiency. In addition, advanced autonomous systems benefit from GaN’s high-speed switching and power density.
