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Automotive-qualified 900 V GaN eliminates 12 V battery-requirement in EVs

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By Jon Mays


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8 June 2023

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At the end of day two of PCIM, we chatted with Peter from Power Integrations, who were displaying their latest PowiGaN devices for automotive applications. These 900 V automotive-qualified GaN solutions are designed to eliminate the 12 V battery in electric vehicles, meaning that there is no longer the need for the associated micro-DC-DC convertors. 

As Peter explains, PowiGaN enables double the power per unit area of the PCB, with heat dissipated directly to the PCB for heatsink-less operation. Power Integrations’ new evaluation board / reference design, DER-953, is designed to demonstrate this latest technology while meeting all automotive specifications for direct testing within your automotive design. 

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