More Efficiency, Smaller Enclosure = Less System Cost

Renewables continue to advance worldwide. In 2012, renewable energy provided nearly 4% of the global energy consumed, in 2022 it is 35%. While the cost of electricity over the same period has fallen and is likely to continue to decrease.

Renewable energy is the future although it relies on efficient power conversion. CGD GaN transistors result in power conversion that is more compact & efficient and deliver power systems with higher power density, a crucial element for continuing our global push to make more and more energy renewable energy.

Solar PV systems require DC/DC and DC/AC converters to adjust the solar input voltage to the DC-link or battery level and then deliver the solar energy to the public grid. Using ICeGaN® in the DC/DC converters & DC/AC inverters improves power density, minimises power dissipation, and reduces the size of passive components.

Application requirements:

High efficiency is both a regulatory and application requirement. For very compact products, the waste heat must be minimised to avoid internal overheating.

Compact size: High frequency operation reduces the size of the energy conversion module

Operation at elevated ambient temperatures whilst maintaining system reliability

Bi-Directional operation - Able to pass current in either direction depending on the required mode of operation.