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GaN Systems Unveils Annual Power Semiconductor Predictions for 2023

GaN Systems Unveils Annual Power Semiconductor Predictions for 2023

Key Take-Aways 2023 will be another landmark year for GaN—with the now widely-adopted technology estimated to reach $2 Billion by 20271, driven by rising adoption across consumer electronics, automotive, data centers, and sustainability initiatives. Supply Chain – The initiation of historic multi-year programs to change where and how semiconductors are fabricated and packaged. Sustainability – Motivations…

GaN Systems Unveils Annual Power Semiconductor Predictions for 2023

多重應用齊發 GaN 功率半導體迎向成長轉捩點

氮化鎵功率半導體領導者 GaN Systems 從地緣政治下全球半導體產業鏈動態、能源轉換效率革新等面向,展望 2023 年全球功率半導體產業發展態勢。電汽化 (Electrification) 、數位化 (Digitalization) 及淨零永續 (Sustainability) 三大全球趨勢將持續加速 GaN 功率半導體產業成長及應用落地。GaN 穩定、耐高壓高溫的物理特性使其逐步在資料中心、電動車、工業製造、及消費電子等「由能源驅動」的應用市場中嶄露頭角,成為解決矽基元件目前瓶頸的理想替代方案。然而面對大環境政經不確定性等逆風因素,供應鏈管理及多元佈局將成為功率半導體業者的決勝點—能鞏固現有客戶的交期,同時有餘力點燃創新之火,突破技術瓶頸。 預測一 地緣政治促使全球政府及企業擴大當地投資 半導體產業鏈趨向多元化 GaN Systems 全球執行長 Jim Witham 在稍早接受富比士訪問時指出,如果半導體業者從過去18個月中學習到什麼,那就是風散風險不再單指產品組合的多樣性,更指「供應商組合」的多樣性。供應商多樣性除地域上的多元之外,企業也需認同供應商多元的價值,因為即使是規模較小的供應商也有可能為當下困境提供最及時的解套。在近期的未來,我們會看到更多半導體廠在歐美及新興市場的投資計畫,但半導體產業生態系的合縱連橫絕對不能在短時間被複製或取代。 預測二   能源獨立與脫碳挑戰加劇 吹起能源轉換效率革命號角 各行業的電汽化及數位化造成能源需求急速攀升,即使近年再生能源發電成長有所突破,但仍遠不及全球的用電需求。當全球企業都將脫碳視為一項不僅是立即需採取的行動,更是長遠需達成的目標,能源轉換效率的革新便成為企業在永續跟獲利間取得雙贏的重要手段。GaN Systems 認為氮化鎵功率半導體將在這場能源革命中扮演舉足輕重的角色,從減少能源轉換間的能量流失,開發更高功率但尺寸更小的儲能系統,最終全面提高再生能源發電使用效率,GaN 功率半導體將會是通往全球淨零轉型的快捷方式。 預測三 碳排大戶資料中心將靠氮化鎵維持獲利並實現淨零 為因應日益龐大的資料量,資料中心平均每 3-5 年需升級硬體設備以維持效能。另外,歐盟針對伺服器、資料儲存等產品能源效率通過 ErP 環保設計指令 Lot 9,開放運算計畫 (OCP) 重新定義資料中心電源供應器尺寸規範—較原先縮小 30%等法規皆將在 2023 年生效,接下來我們將看到有更多雲端巨頭資料中心導入氮化鎵功率半導體,以實現更高效率的電源管理。 氮化鎵功率元件更快的開關速度、更高的導電性及將幫助資料中心減少在電源轉換和電路分配上熱能產生,進而減少複雜冷卻解決方案的需求。採用氮化鎵技術,每 10 組伺服器機架每年約能增加300 萬美元的利潤。 預測四 氮化鎵功率半導體進入電動車市場應用甜蜜點  汽車棄油轉電政策、地域衝突下的能源風險、全球減碳目標確立等因素並行下,電動車市場成長幅度將更為急遽。展望 2023 年,碳化矽功率元件的發展將受限於缺料、良率及高居不下的成本;反觀氮化鎵車用功率元件,雖目前仍處開發階段,但市場將在 2025-2026…

GaN Systems CEO on Transformation through GaN Power Transistors

GaN Systems CEO on Transformation through GaN Power Transistors

GaN Systems showcased some of the latest power electronics solutions at PCIM Europe 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany. According GaN Systems, power supplies using its GaN transistors have 2x higher power density compared to conventional PSUs and can save up to 20 percent of energy in data centers. This video shows GaN transistors for traditional large-size…

GaN Systems CEO on Transformation through GaN Power Transistors

GaN Systems CEO 探討 GaN 功率半導體帶來的改變

在 2022 年 PCIM 德國紐倫堡電力電子展中,GaN Systems 展示最新功率半導體解決方案,包括能幫助資料中心省下 20% 能耗且功率密度提升 2 倍的電源供應器。 以下影片將闡述採用 GaN 功率半導體的電源模組所帶來的優勢,在尺寸、熱性能、甚至是訊號產生等面向,都優於傳統矽功率半導體。

Four Key Takeaways from APEC 2022

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…

Four Key Takeaways from APEC 2022

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…

2022 Power Predictions - Powering The Global Economy

Predictions for 2022: Powering the Global Economy

As 2022 approaches, we see bolder and more proactive action from companies around sustainability and environmental impact – particularly in the way we use power.   Over the past year, our conversations with corporate leaders have continued to confirm GaN Systems’ belief that yesterday’s silicon has reached its limits in solving critical power systems challenges…

2022 Power Predictions - Powering The Global Economy

Predictions for 2022: Powering the Global Economy

As 2022 approaches, we see bolder and more proactive action from companies around sustainability and environmental impact – particularly in the way we use power.   Over the past year, our conversations with corporate leaders have continued to confirm GaN Systems’ belief that yesterday’s silicon has reached its limits in solving critical power systems challenges…

GaN Systems and Partners tackle the Net Zero Challenge

GaN Systems and Partners tackle the Net Zero Challenge

GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors, today announced its growing ecosystem of partners collaborating to address the Net Zero Challenge to neutralize emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases by accelerating the global sustainability and cleantech revolution.  Efficient power generation, distribution and conversion are key factors in driving…

GaN Systems and Partners tackle the Net Zero Challenge

GaN Systems 攜手全球客戶解決淨零挑戰

氮化鎵功率半導體全球領導廠商 GaN Systems 今天正與數目越來越多的產業生態圈夥伴一起解決當今最具急迫性的淨零挑戰,透過潔淨科技來減少二氧化碳的排放量,加速永續路徑藍圖。 提高發電效率、減少能源傳送及轉換間的耗損,是加速永續減少碳排的關鍵。與矽及碳化矽相比,氮化鎵 (GaN) 是一個本質上較永續的材料,任何採用 GaN 功率半導體的電力轉換設備皆為更潔淨的地球盡一份心力。工業馬達是用電量最高的設備,西門子 (Siemens) 微型馬達產品開發經理 Christian Neugebauer 表示, 「透過 GaN 功率半導體來,西門子的工控產品效率獲得大幅提升。」另外,當現代人生活離不開影音娛樂、照片分享、線上遊戲及音樂串流,採用 GaN 功率半導體的電源供應器,能為資料中心減少 50% 功率耗損,同時提高功率密度,縮小電源尺寸。 在發電應用方面,Enphase Energy 採用 GaN 功率半導體所設計的逆變器,不僅效率提高,功率密度更提高 50%;受惠於 GaN 卓越的物理特性,Enphase Energy 的發電系統設計上減少銅、塑膠等資源使用,在達到高輸出功率的同時維持小巧尺寸。 在消費電子應用方面,GaN Systems 也協助像 Dell、Harman 等領導品牌公司,在效率及尺寸上達到前所未有的突破。其中,Harman 的充電器受惠於 GaN 功率半導體,在塑膠的使用上減少了 90%。 投資者更視 GaN 功率半導體技術為解決氣候變遷的一項利器。加拿大商業發展銀行 (Business Development Bank of Canada, BDC), Cycle Capital, 加拿大出口發展局 (Export Development Canada,…