“GaN (gallium nitride) operates at high switching frequencies, so passive component selection is important.”

Mouser Electronics, in collaboration with Analog Devices (ADI) and Bourns, has released a new eBook that explores the benefits and challenges of gallium nitride (GaN) technology in terms of efficiency, performance, and sustainability.

The eBook '10 Experts' Insights into GaN Technology' explains how GaN technology is revolutionizing power electronics.

GaN technology offers higher efficiency, faster switching speeds, and superior power density than silicon.

This has implications for a wide range of sectors, including automotive, industrial applications, consumer electronics and renewable energy.

ADI's LTC7890/1 synchronous step-down controllers drive N-channel synchronous GaN FET power stages from input voltages up to 100 V.

This device simplifies design by eliminating the need for protection diodes or additional components. The LT8418 is a 100 V half-bridge GaN driver that uses a split gate driver to adjust the turn-on and turn-off slew rates of GaN FETs. This suppresses ringing and optimizes EMI performance.

Because GaN technology operates at high switching frequencies, passive component selection is critical. Burns offers PQ planar power inductors, CWP3230A chip inductors, and TLVR1105T TLVR inductors.

These devices feature low inductance, high current ratings, and shielding construction to reduce emissions.

Additionally, Burns' HCTSM150102HL transformer offers reinforced insulation and high withstand voltage characteristics.

This eBook also introduces GaN-related products from ADI and Burns. Experts explain the advantages of GaN technology, the challenges faced by novice GaN designers, and how to transition from silicon to GaN.

The new eBook can be found on the Mouser Electronics website. Mouser offers a wide range of the latest semiconductors and electronic components, and customers can be assured of 100% authentic products. The website offers an extensive technical support library and a free e-newsletter to keep up to date.