GaN Systems announced a new reference design for the highest power density, high efficiency GaN-based 65W Active Clamp Flyback (ACF) charger in collaboration with Silanna Semiconductor. The reference design is now available at Silanna Semiconductor and provides an easy design for ACF USB-C PD GaN chargers, reducing design cycles and product time to market for customers. This solution […]
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Half-bridge PCBs help evaluate GaN drivers, transistors
GaN Systems announced the release of two 650V half-bridge daughter cards (30A and 60A), which provide an ultra-versatile platform to evaluate GaN drivers and transistors. The evaluation cards are available in two power levels, up to 3kW (GS-EVB-HB-66508B-RN) and up to 6kW (GS-EVB-HB-66516T-RN), and include the Renesas RAA226110 low-side GaN FET driver. These cards are the industry’s […]
GaN E-HEMT half-bridge designs boost power by 30%
GaN Systems announced the launch of its next-generation Insulated Metal Substrate (IMS3) platform for use with its GaN E-HEMTs in high power, high efficiency automotive, data center, and industrial applications. The IMS3 platform features significantly improved heat transfer, which results in lower thermal temperatures and higher power density, making it an ideal reference for implementing […]
Eval board helps evaluate 100-V high-speed, GaN half-bridges
GaN Systems announced a new 100V High-Speed, Half-Bridge Evaluation Board (GS-EVB-HB-61008P-ON) in collaboration with ON Semiconductor (OnSemi), a world-leading supplier of power semiconductor ICs. Available now through distribution partners, this high-performance solution is developed for existing and new PCB designs and allows power electronics designers to easily evaluate GaN for growing 48V market applications, including non-isolated step-down converters, non-isolated […]
Eval kits speed GaN power device uses in industrial motors, energy storage systems, inverters
GaN Systems announced the availability of four new integrated power module evaluation kits: 100V Driver GaN DC/DC Power Stage Module, 650V 150A Half-Bridge IPM, 650V 150A Full-Bridge Module, and Driver, and 650V 300A 3-Phase Module and Driver. These modules are designed to be easy to use and evaluate performance in high power applications such as traction […]
New GaN 650-V, 60-A transistors optimized for automotive apps
GaN Systems announced the release and availability of the first product in a family of new 650V, 60A transistors for the automotive market. The GS-065-060-5-T-A is designed to meet automotive reliability standards including AEC-Q101 qualification and GaN Systems’ AutoQual+ testing and qualification. AutoQual+ is an enhanced AEC-Q test sequence based on the company’s collaboration with automotive partners to […]
Boosting efficiency in fast-charge adapters
Gallium-nitride transistors help make charging circuits smaller and more economical. Jimmy Liu • GaN Systems Inc. When it comes to fast-charging power adapters for consumer devices, high power density and high efficiency are now the two major technical requirements. With fast switching speed and low on-state resistance (Rdson), GaN transistors enable adapters that charge fast […]
12-V high-efficiency audio reference designs employ GaN power transistors
GaN Systems published the company’s latest technical manual titled, “12V High-Efficiency Audio Reference Designs using GaN Power Transistors.” The technical manual was developed in response to the well-received launch of GaN Systems Class-D audio amplifier evaluation kit in May 2020 and from growing customer interest for designs in the 12V market for automotive, marine, powersports, and other applications […]
Eval kit covers Class D audio amp designs
GaN Systems announces the debut and availability of a new amplifier evaluation kit for high sound quality Class-D audio systems. The evaluation kit includes a 2-channel, 200 W per channel (8 ohm) Class-D audio amplifier and companion 400 W, continuous power audio-grade SMPS. This solution highlights an easy plug and play design with features such as […]
GaN power devices, Part 2: application
Part 1 of this FAQ explored the basics of GaN switching transistors at the device and physics level. This part will look at driving and applying GaN devices. Q: What do I need to know to use a GaN device? A: There are three functional blocks associated with power switching: the power-device driver, the power […]
