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Using simulation to optimize GaN-powered designs

October 27, 2021 By Lei Kou, Lucas Lu Leave a Comment

GaN simulation

Comparisons of transistor device models and simulation techniques illustrate which approach works best for specific design scenarios. Lei Kou, Lucas Lu, GaN Systems When designing a new system based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) power transistors, simulation provides engineers with a powerful design optimization tool. Through simulation, designers can estimate system efficiency, choose the appropriate device […]

Filed Under: Development Tools, Software for power design Tagged With: FAQ, gansystemsinc

Gains from GaN

October 13, 2021 By Paul Wiener, Ron Stull Leave a Comment

Energy efficiencies made possible by gallium-nitride semiconductors are starting to impact every day products. Paul Wiener • GaN Systems, Inc. | Ron Stull • CUI, Inc. Wide-bandgap power semiconductors are in production now and recommended for new designs. The earliest adopters among power supply OEMs have already begun introducing new product lines employing this technology […]

Filed Under: AC-DC, FAQ, Featured, Power Supplies, Single-phase Tagged With: cui, FAQ, gansystemsinc

Reference design covers GaN 65-W quasi-resonant charger targeting consumer apps

August 4, 2020 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

GaN 65-W quasi-resonant charger

GaN Systems announced a new reference design for a high power density 65W QR (quasi-resonant) charger targeted for the consumer electronics market, including mobile phone and laptop computer applications. The reference design comprises of an operating charger and design documentation – providing a complete and simple to implement solution that assists customers in accelerating product development, roll out, and […]

Filed Under: Development Tools, Reference design, Transistors Tagged With: gansystemsinc

GaN Systems launches online showcase highlighting new power products for multiple applications

April 14, 2020 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

GaN Systems launched its Virtual Experience site displaying the latest technology innovations that are using GaN transistors as a cornerstone technology for smaller, lighter, and more efficient power electronics systems.

GaN Systems launched its Virtual Experience site displaying the latest technology innovations that are using GaN transistors as a cornerstone technology for smaller, lighter, and more efficient power electronics systems. With event cancellations and postponements, GaN Systems’ Virtual Experience will be ongoing, and is offering visitors an online showcase of new transistor products and power modules, reference […]

Filed Under: Power Management, Power Supplies, Transistors Tagged With: gansystemsinc

AC adapter reference design handles 300 W with GaN HEMTs

December 19, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

AC adapter reference design

 GaN Systems and ON Semiconductor announced the availability of the world’s highest power density 300 watt AC Adapter Reference Design using GaN Systems’ 650 V, 15 A GaN E-HEMTs and multiple ON Semiconductor  controller and driver ICs: NCP51820, NCP13992, NCP1616, and NCP4306. This complete system reference design is highly versatile and low cost, allowing designers to easily develop and bring to […]

Filed Under: Development Tools, Transistors Tagged With: gansystemsinc

Half-bridge GaN eval board fits in a small footprint

November 4, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

GaN eval board

GaN Systems and ON Semiconductor announced the availability of a high-speed, half-bridge GaN daughter board using GaN Systems’ 650 V, 30 A GaN E-HEMTs and ON Semiconductor’s  NCP51820 high-speed gate driver evaluation board. This evaluation board is developed for existing and new PCB designs and allows designers to easily evaluate GaN in existing half−bridge or full−bridge power […]

Filed Under: Evaluation boards, Transistors Tagged With: gansystemsinc, onsemiconductor

Common misconceptions about the MOSFET body diode

October 17, 2019 By Lee Teschler Leave a Comment

GaN body diode

Engineers who design power circuits around wide-bandgap semiconductors frequently make costly mistakes that relate to the switching behavior of transistors. Julian Styles | GaN Systems We need to face an awkward and embarrassing truth about ourselves in the world of power electronics. I’d like to ask you to try to be completely open and honest […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, MOSFETS Tagged With: gansystemsinc

GaN power devices, Part 1: Principles

May 23, 2019 By Bill Schweber Leave a Comment

GaN power devices

Power devices based on gallium nitride (GaN) are rapidly becoming a viable, higher-performance alternative to silicon MOSFETs due to their higher efficiency and other favorable attributes. In recent years, discrete power-switching and power-handling devices based on gallium nitride (GaN) material have become practical and available, and these devices are now found in many power supplies […]

Filed Under: FAQ, Featured, Transistors Tagged With: basics, FAQ, gansystemsinc, texasinstrumentsinc

GaN E-HEMT transistors handle 150 A/650 V for EV, energy storage

April 3, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas Leave a Comment

GaN E-HEMT transistors

GaN Systems announced the industry’s highest current 650 V GaN E-HEMTs with the addition of the 150 A, 650 V (GS-065-150-1-D) and the 80 A, 650 V (GS-065-080-1-D) to its line of GaN power transistors. In particular, the 150 A, 650 V transistor is unmatched on both current (80 A at 22 mΩ) and resistance (50 […]

Filed Under: Transistors Tagged With: gansystemsinc

GaN power transistors cover 3.5-A to 11-A range

March 5, 2019 By Lee Teschler Leave a Comment

GaN Systems GS-065

The GS-065 low current (3.5 A to 11 A) transistor line, developed for sub-1k W power applications, is targeted for consumer level power supply products such as ac adapters for gaming and workstation laptops, TV power, LED lighting, wireless power systems, and appliance motor drives. This new transistor line leverages GaN Systems’ technology leadership in […]

Filed Under: Power Components, Semiconductor Tagged With: gansystemsinc

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