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GaN Systems will conduct live demonstrations of commercial systems that use GaN transistors at the 2017 Electronica Shanghai Exposition.
The company will showcase customer-built, commercial systems that use GaN transistors to power a diverse range applications, including DC/DC converters, energy storage systems, EV traction inverters and more.
Among the new systems enabled by GaN transistors that will be demonstrated are:
- A range of high-power modules using the company’s GaN transistors, from Sharp, Hivron and Semi-Powerex. These modules use state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques to deliver best-in-class GaN electrical and thermal performance. Included will be half-bridge modules with and without drivers, as well as full-bridge modules.
- A 12 kW Stop-Start Generator for 48 V hybrids from EGTRONICS, 5x smaller and 12 per cent more efficient than generators made with silicon transistors.
- A best-in-class, 70 W AirFuel-compliant wireless transmitting platform from Gill Electronics capable of charging multiple phones, pads, and laptops, which is scalable and adaptable for use in toolboxes, factory robots and more.
In addition to these demonstrations, visitors will see newly commercialized GaN transistor-powered devices, including:
- A three-phase motor controller that operates at optimal efficiency.
- A universal motherboard and daughterboard platform for evaluating GaN transistor performance in any half-bridge-based topology.
- A 3kW PFC reference design and full documentation for GaN Systems’ GS66516T transistors.
- GaN-based motor drives for various applications ranging from 1.5 kW to 30 kW.