News: Microelectronics
6 January 2021
EPC showcasing GaN-enabled consumer applications at CES
At the All-Digital Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2021) on 11–14 January, Efficient Power Conversion Corp (EPC) of El Segundo, CA, USA – which makes enhancement-mode gallium nitride on silicon (eGaN) power field-effect transistors (FETs) and integrated circuits for power management applications – is demonstrating the ability of eGaN technology to boost performance in consumer applications including self-driving cars, eMobility, drones, robots and 48V power conversion, as follows:
- Self-driving cars – Light detection & ranging (LiDAR) technology has emerged as the leading technology to act as the ‘eyes’ for self-driving cars, as well as the time-of-flight systems used for autonomous mobile robotics and last-mile delivery. GaN enables these laser-based systems to see further, faster and with higher resolution.
- eMobility – The rapid emergence of scooters and e-bikes has opened up new markets for chargers and compact motor drives. Due to their efficiency, small size and affordability, eGaN FETs and ICs are ideal for these applications, says EPC.
- Drones and robotics – eGaN FETs and ICs are said to provide the highest efficiency, lightest weight and most reliable solution for several systems within a drone, robot or collaborative robot (cobot). In these applications, GaN components contribute to smaller and lighter motors, higher-resolution time of flight, higher-efficiency 48V power conversion for longer battery life, and wireless power for increased operation, says EPC.
Registrants to CES interested in meeting with EPC applications experts during the event in the firm’s virtual booth can schedule private sessions by sending a request to https://calendly.com/epccorp/ces2021.
