GaN Systems Introduces 4th Generation GaN Power Platform – Raising the Bar for Efficiency and Fueling Accelerated Global Adoption of GaN

Key Takeaways

  • GaN Systems releases its highly rated Gen4 GaN power platform, enabling customers to achieve new power efficiency and size reduction levels.
  • With its industry-leading figures of merit, Gen4 further positions GaN Systems as the worldwide go-to supplier for GaN power.
  • Gen4 delivers the world's best switching and conduction loss performance – advancing GaN value in consumer electronics, data centers, solar energy, industrial applications, and electric vehicles.

OTTAWA, Canada – Sept. 27, 2023 – GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN power semiconductors, today announced the introduction of its groundbreaking 4th generation GaN power platform. This state-of-the-art technology sets a new power efficiency and compactness standard, delivering an impressive step-function performance boost and industry-leading figures of merit. For example, with GaN Systems Gen4 in an artificial intelligence (AI) server rack, 3.2kW power supplies at 100W/in3 in 2022 are now achieving 120W/in3 with efficiencies above Titanium levels. Gen4 will revolutionize power markets, including consumer electronics, data centers, solar energy, industrial applications, and automotive.

The Gen4 platform also delivers more total bill of material cost savings compared to traditional Silicon and Silicon Carbide solutions, making GaN Systems' technology a powerful choice for businesses seeking to enhance their competitive advantage.

"Our lead customers have already realized the benefits of our Gen4 platform," stated Jim Witham, CEO of GaN Systems. "This platform is a testament to our ongoing commitment to continuously delivering superior performance advantages and next-generation levels of efficiency. GaN Systems, in strategic collaboration with industry leaders like TSMC, has invested significantly to meet the ever-evolving demands of our customers. We are pioneering a transformation in product offerings, packaging innovations, enriched functionalities, and unparalleled performance across our markets."

A Huge Leap for Power Electronics Technology

The Gen4 power platform boasts the following benefits:

●      >20% improvement in input and output figures-of-merit translates into reduced losses, enhanced efficiency, and more cost-effective solutions.

●      Increased granularity in device specification, combined with a wide range of packaging options, including PDFN, TOLL, TOLT, and Embedded – allowing the correct Rds resistance and package combination for each application, consequently optimizing electrical and thermal system performance.

●      700V E-mode with the industry's highest transient voltage rating, 850V, significantly enhancing total system reliability and robustness. This rating enables the semiconductor components to withstand user environment anomalies, such as voltage spikes, ensuring uninterrupted and dependable performance.

●      On-state resistance ranges enable power systems from 20W to 25,000W

For more information, visit https://gansystems.com/gan-transistors/gen-4/

About GaN Systems
GaN Systems is a global leader in GaN power semiconductors with the most extensive transistors portfolio that uniquely addresses the needs of today's most demanding industries, including consumer electronics, data center servers, power supplies, renewable energy systems, industrial motors, and automotive electronics. As an industry-leading innovator, GaN Systems makes it possible to design smaller, lower-cost, more efficient power systems. The company's award-winning products provide system design opportunities free from the limitations of yesterday's silicon. By changing the transistor performance rules, GaN Systems enables power conversion companies to revolutionize their industries and transform the world.  
 
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Key Takeaways

  • GaN Systems releases its highly rated Gen4 GaN power platform, enabling customers to achieve new power efficiency and size reduction levels.
  • With its industry-leading figures of merit, Gen4 further positions GaN Systems as the worldwide go-to supplier for GaN power.
  • Gen4 delivers the world's best switching and conduction loss performance – advancing GaN value in consumer electronics, data centers, solar energy, industrial applications, and electric vehicles.
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Jim Witham
GaN Systems CEO
Jim Witham currently serves as CEO of GaN Systems. He has more than 30 years of experience in the power electronics industry, including executive and management roles at Tyco Electronics, Aegis Semiconductor, Fultec Semiconductor, and Neoconix. He has demonstrated a strong track record of achieving company and market growth with an unrelenting vision in bringing the newest electronics technology to market.

Under his leadership, GaN Systems has become the global leader in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia serving more than 2,000 customers worldwide. Prior to GaN Systems, he was CEO of Neoconix where he successfully implemented strategic changes which increased Neoconix revenue, resulting in the company’s acquisition by Unimicron Technology in 2014.

Jim also served as CEO of Fultec Semiconductor (now Bourns), leading the manufacture of circuit protection devices using high voltage silicon, silicon carbide, and GaN transistors. Jim has held VP Sales & Marketing roles at both Aegis Semiconductor (now II-VI) and Genoa (now Finisar). He was also the General Manager of the Tyco Electronics – Raychem Interconnect Division and the Japan-based Director of Asia Sales & Marketing for Raychem’s Circuit Protection Division.

Previously, Jim held the unique position of Engineering Specialist for General Dynamics’ Space System Division, where he designed fluid systems for the Space Shuttle and was on Mission Control for interplanetary missions. He holds an MBA from Harvard and both MS and BS with distinction in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford.
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