Technologies

Power GaN

Our power gallium nitride (GaN) solutions are engineered to meet increasing demands for higher efficiency, power density and compactness for the next generation of power supplies.

Power GaN: smaller, faster, cooler

As demands for size, speed and temperature surge, novel materials such as GaN are critical to deliver future-proofed power supplies. Harnessing GaN’s wide bandgap and high electron mobility, our power GaN solutions are positioned to lead the charge by enabling smaller, more efficient power supplies with reduced energy loss and faster operation at commercial scale.

  • Wide bandgap advantage

    Lower output charge, zero reverse recovery charge and lower gate charge enable reduced energy loss and peak switching speeds

  • Differentiated integration

    Monolithic integration on GaN and the option to co-integrate GaN with our leading BCD solutions

  • Trusted U.S. manufacturing

    GF’s Burlington, Vermont facility is the only 200mm U.S.-based facility focused on GaN-on-silicon production

  • Faster GaN adoption

    Application-level reliability validation and design services so you can develop your solution at the speed you need

  • Reduced metallization overhead

    Bond-over-active (BOA) and copper back-end-of-line (BEOL) help reduce parasitics, improve thermal performance and enhance reliability for high-power GaN devices

  • Reduced system size

    GaN high switching operation enables smaller magnetics and passives, optimizing system size and weight

Power GaN technologies at-a-glance

We are developing a comprehensive portfolio of power GaN technologies across a wide voltage range, with flexible PDKs and device-level customization to enable versatility across consumer and industrial applications – from AI-driven data centers, fast charging, renewable energy and smart mobile devices. Contact us to learn more about engagement opportunities.

Our high-voltage GaN technology offers competitive power density for industrial applications.

We are developing medium-voltage 100V GaN to target best-in-class power density.

Delivering faster paths to GaN adoption

Accelerating mainstream adoption of Power GaN requires faster, more integrated development. Our development model, enabled in part by the acquisition of Tagore Technology in 2024, brings product design expertise into platform development, integrating design, validation and reliability into a tightly coupled cycle. This approach helps identify and address application level challenges earlier, streamlining the delivery of mature, application-ready Power GaN platforms.

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Power GaN applications

Automotive

Empowering high-efficiency onboard chargers (OBCDs), DC/DC converters and 48V power management for advanced electric vehicle (EV) architectures, including traction-adjacent vehicle subsystems

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Data center & communications infrastructure

Mitigating energy waste and improving power density in AC/DC power supplies, intermediate bus converters (IBCs) and DC/DC converters – while supporting 48V point-of-load and bus architectures – for high-performance computing systems

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Smart mobile devices

Delivering fast, efficient DC/DC power conversion for USB-C fast charging and device-level power in next-generation smart mobile devices

Learn more: Smart mobile devices
Power GaN

Frequently asked questions

We are developing a comprehensive power GaN portfolio that targets to deliver medium and high-voltage solutions, enabling flexible deployment across a wide range of power architectures.

We support power GaN development with robust PDKs, system–level integration options, and manufacturing expertise to help customers move efficiently from design to production.

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