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GaN process enables system cost and energy savings

By Christina Nickolas

RF Micro Devices announced a new GaN process technology  that enables system cost and energy savings in power conversion applications ranging from 1 to 50 KW. Called rGaN-HV,  this process is claimed to deliver device breakdown voltages up to 900 V, high peak current capability, and ultra-fast switching times for GaN power switches and diodes.

The new technology complements the company’s GaN 1 process, which is optimized for high power RF applications and delivers high breakdown voltage over 400 V, and its GaN 2 process, which is optimized for high linearity applications and delivers high breakdown voltage over 300 V

The company plans to manufacture discrete power components for customers in its Greensboro, NC, wafer fab. It will also provide access to rGaN-HV to foundry customers for their customized power device solutions.

More information on RFMD’s foundry services can be obtained by contacting RFMDFoundryServices@rfmd.com or by clicking on http://www.rfmd.com/products/powerconversion/

 

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