HARMAN’s InfinityLab 65W Wall Charger is GaN-Powered

HARMAN leverages GaN Systems’ transistors to create smaller, lighter, and more efficient power chargers

Key Takeaways

  • HARMAN’s InfinityLab InstantCharger 65W leverages the high-performance advantages of GaN Systems transistors.
  • InstantCharger 65W is lightweight, compact, and provides fast charging. It offers high efficiency, intelligent power distribution, and auto-protection features, providing peace of mind and meeting optimal charging needs.
  • GaN has become the transistor of choice in power electronics to deliver size, weight, efficiency, and cost advantages.

OTTAWA, Canada – October 5, 2021 – GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN power semiconductors, announced today that HARMAN’s InfinityLab InstantCharger 65W leverages the high-performance advantages of GaN Systems transistors. HARMAN recently launched its line of InfinityLab small-sized and eco-friendly power accessories made with 90% recycled plastic. Many of the power accessories feature GaN power semiconductors. HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, is admired by leading brands, audiophiles, musicians, and music lovers worldwide, including AKG, Bang & Olufsen, Crown, HARMAN Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, and Revel. 

The powerful InstantCharger 65W features two USB ports, one USB-C supporting 65W PD charging, and USB-A supporting 15W charging. It can replace a laptop power adapter or multiple chargers. USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 ensures fast charging of USB-C laptops, smartphones, and tablet devices. Performance tests show charge times to achieve 50% charge for the following devices: 30 minutes for an iPhone 12, 40 minutes for a Samsung Galaxy S21, and 45 minutes for a MacBook Air. 

In addition to faster charging times, the InstantCharger 65W is lightweight and compact. It offers high efficiency, intelligent power distribution, and auto-protection features, providing peace of mind and meeting optimal charging needs. The charger comes in a plastic-free, paper-based packaging that is fully recyclable.  

“It’s clear that GaN is now the universal choice for chargers and adapters in the consumer market. And we see the same trajectory occurring in the data center, industrial, renewable, and electric vehicle markets. This HARMAN GaN charger is another example where engineers have demonstrated their preference to GaN Systems' discrete transistors, which provide the best overall size and performance combination," said Jim Witham, CEO GaN Systems.

GaN has become the transistor of choice in power electronics to deliver size, weight, efficiency, and cost advantages. To capture these benefits, designers can turn to GaN Systems’ 65W QR Charger and 100W Dual USB-C Intelligent PD GaN Charger reference designs. These turnkey designs provide a complete and simple-to-implement solution that shortens product development and time to market.

Download the reference design guides or contact GaN Systems for more information.

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About GaN Systems

GaN Systems is the 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, and power supplies, renewable energy systems, industrial motors, and automotive electronics. As an industry-leading innovator, GaN Systems makes possible the design of 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. 

For more information, please visit: www.gansystems.com or on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and scan this QR code for our WeChat.

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Key Takeaways

  • HARMAN’s InfinityLab InstantCharger 65W leverages the high-performance advantages of GaN Systems transistors.
  • InstantCharger 65W is lightweight, compact, and provides fast charging. It offers high efficiency, intelligent power distribution, and auto-protection features, providing peace of mind and meeting optimal charging needs.
  • GaN has become the transistor of choice in power electronics to deliver size, weight, efficiency, and cost advantages.

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It’s clear that GaN is now the universal choice for chargers and adapters in the consumer market. And we see the same trajectory occurring in the d...
Jim Witham — GaN Systems CEO

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Jim Witham
GaN Systems CEO
Jim Witham’s career has focused on bringing new technology, like GaN Systems’ world’s best performing power transistors, to the Electronics market.

Witham joined GaN Systems from Neoconix, a manufacturer of high density, miniature connectors. As CEO of Neoconix, he successfully implemented strategic changes which dramatically increased revenue and resulted in the company’s acquisition by Unimicron Technology. Prior to Neoconix, Witham was CEO of Fultec Semiconductor, where his team made circuit protection devices using high voltage silicon, silicon carbide and gallium nitride (GaN) transistors. Fultec was acquired by circuit protection market leader Bourns. Witham has also held VP Sales & Marketing positions at Aegis Semiconductor, a tunable filter semiconductor manufacturer and Genoa, a semiconductor optical amplifier manufacturer.

Other notable career highlights include senior executive positions at Raychem, including General Manager of the Raychem Interconnect Division and Director of Asia Sales & Marketing, based in Japan, for the Raychem Circuit Protection Division. As an Engineering Specialist at General Dynamics’ Space System Division during the eighties, Witham designed fluid systems for the Space Shuttle and was on Mission Control for interplanetary missions. Witham holds an MBA from Harvard and both M.S. and B.S. with distinction in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford.
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