News: Microelectronics
16 December 2024
Wise-integration signs Astute as EMEA distributor
Fabless company Wise-integration of Hyeres, France — which was spun off from CEA-Leti in 2020 and designs and develops digital-control of gallium nitride (GaN) and GaN integrated circuits for power conversion — has agreed a strategic distribution partnership covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with global electronics distributor and supply chain solutions provider Astute Group of Stevenage, UK.
Wise-integration’s WiseGan family of GaN power devices and WiseWare digital control software are said to deliver significant performance advantages over conventional silicon-based solutions, including superior efficiency, reduced footprint, and enhanced switching frequencies.
WiseGan includes GaN power integrated circuits designed for high-frequency operation in the MHz range, integrating features that streamline implementation with digital control. WiseWare is a 32-bit, MCU-based AC-DC digital controller optimized for GaN-based power supply architectures.
“Their embedded systems, manufactured with TSMC’s leading-edge technology, can be integrated into virtually any electronic component,” comments Astute’s franchise division manager Kevin Baker. “Our collaboration empowers Astute’s customers with the best GaN solutions available,” he adds.
“Following the recent launch of our North American Design & Development Center in Canada and our Wise-integration Ltd subsidiary in Hong Kong, this partnership with Astute Group is a significant step in expanding the global reach of our digital GaN power solutions,” says Wise-integration’s CEO Thierry Bouchet. “Astute’s extensive network and deep industry expertise will be invaluable in accelerating the adoption of GaN technology across key EMEA markets.”
The collaboration is designed to drive significant innovation and accelerate the integration of GaN technology across a broad spectrum of sectors, including consumer electronics, electric vehicles, data centers, and industrial automation.
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