Highest current gallium nitride power transistor on market hits 60A

GaN Systems has launches the latest addition to its popular range of E-mode GaN-on-Silicon high-power transistors based on its three core proprietary technologies. The new GaN high-power enhancement-mode device, the GS65516T, offers the highest current capability on the market at 60A, says the company. The GS65516T 650V E-mode power switch features the company's proprietary topside cooling configuration which allows the device to be cooled using familiar and conventional heat sink or fan cooling techniques. It is based on the company's ultra-low FOM Island Technology die design, packaged in low inductance and thermally efficient GaNPX packaging and measures 9mm x 7.6mm x 0.45mm. Additional features of the GS65516T 650V E-HEMT include reverse current capability, integral source sense and zero reverse recovery loss. Dual gate pads help design engineers achieve optimal board layout. The GS65516T suits high-frequency, high-efficiency power conversion applications such as on-board battery chargers, 400V DC-DC conversion, inverters, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) and VFD motor drives, AC-DC power supplies (PFC and primary) and VHF small form factor power adapters. The GS65516T is available packaged on tape and reel or mini-reel. "GaN is real and happening right now." said Girvan Patterson, president, GaN Systems. "Our devices boast industrial-scale power and since becoming available commercially last year, hundreds of leading companies across the globe have embraced our technology to make sure they are among the first to market with new products that bring the benefits of GaN to products ranging from solar inverters to ultra-slim TVs. The major players are well aware that gallium nitride device technology is a true game-changer. GaN Systems' core IPs make our devices easier for designers to work with, and we are now seeing real products that harness GaN's power come to market. For example, on our stand here at PCIM, we are showing a vehicle power inverter from leading US technology company, DRS Technologies, a 2 kWh tactical power pack from Virideon, and a 5kW 3-phase inverter power module from LS Industrial Systems of Korea." GaN Systems is the first company to have developed and brought a comprehensive product range of devices with current ratings from 8A to 250A to the global market - its Island Technology die design, combined with its extremely low inductance and thermally efficient GaNPX packaging and Drive Assist technology means the company's GaN transistors offer a 40-fold improvement in switching and conduction performance over traditional silicon MOSFETs and IGBTs, says the company.