GaN Systems APEC Articles

GaN Systems Unveils Revolutionary New GaN-Based 800V On-Board Charger (OBC) Reference Design

GaN OBC Changes the Game for EV Automotive Applications OTTAWA, Canada – March 20, 2023 – APEC – GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors, today announced at APEC 2023 a new GaN-based 11kW/800V On-Board Charger (OBC) reference design that delivers 36% higher power density and up to 15% lower Bill…

APEC 2023: What’s New in GaN?

At APEC 2023, GaN Systems Showcases Innovative Solutions Across Targeted Markets. Fast-Charging GaN Chargers, Best-Sounding Class-D Audio, High Power Density Power Supplies, High-Efficiency Automotive Powertrains and More. OTTAWA, Canada – MARCH 8, 2023 – GaN Systems, a global leader in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors, today announced it will showcase leading GaN solutions demonstrating outstanding…

Four Key Takeaways from APEC 2022

The 37th Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), which happened on March 20-24, 2022, in Houston, is the first APEC event to be held in person since the pandemic started. APEC is one of the leading conferences for power electronic professionals, and this year did not disappoint. Here are our key takeaways from the show. Wide…

GaN Systems Leads the Data Center Power Revolution

For each set of 10 racks in the data center, GaN-based PSUs can increase profits by $3 million, reduce the cost of operating a data center and CO2 emissions output by more than 100 metric tons per year GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors, announces cutting-edge power supply unit (PSU)…

GaN Systems Brings Amazing GaN Audio to Cars, Motorcycles, and Boats

Reviewers agree that GaN Systems’ next-generation Class-D audio designs deliver near-perfect sonic reproduction and raise-the-bar in audio system performance GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors, today announced the launch of its 300W Audio Boost Converter SMPS at the 37th annual Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in Houston. The 300W reference…

GaN Systems Showcases World’s Smallest GaN Chargers at APEC

GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors, and Rompower Energy Systems, an internationally recognized R&D company in power conversion, today announced industry firsts – the world’s smallest 65W and 100W GaN chargers offering the highest efficiency and best power density. These groundbreaking chargers will be displayed in the GaN Systems booth…

GaN Systems to Showcase Newest Innovations at APEC 2022

Leading Solutions Across All Targeted Markets from Fast-Charging GaN Chargers, Best-Sounding Class-D Audio, EV Powertrain Solutions, And More Are on Display HOUSTON (APEC) AND OTTAWA, Canada – March 3, 2022 – GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors, today announced that it will showcase the industry’s newest lineup of power electronics…

GaN Systems Leads the Power Electronics Revolution at APEC 2020

OTTAWA, Ontario, February 25, 2020 – GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN power semiconductors, will showcase how its leading GaN transistors are a cornerstone technology for power electronics equipment.  New transistor products and power modules, reference designs and tools, and customer demonstrations in consumer electronics, industrial, and automotive industries will be on display at…

The Need for Wireless Charging Is Clear

By Paul Wiener, VP of Strategic Marketing for GaN Systems Wireless charging, more generally referred to as wireless power transfer or wireless energy transmission, is on its way to becoming mainstream. Yet, developing products that feature the benefits users want has its challenges. Take the recent news from Apple announcing the cancellation of its AirPower…

Key Takeaways From Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition (APEC) 2019

As the premiere U.S. annual event in Applied Power Electronics, APEC focuses on the practical and applied aspects of the power electronics business. More than 5,500 professionals from around the world attended this year’s conference, featuring more than 300 exhibiting companies with 50 countries represented. Gallium Nitride, GaN, was at the center of many discussions…