Fast-charging an end device like a smart phone in under 10 minutes using Gallium Nitride (GaN) power components is awesome. However, it’s not as great as it sounds, for a few reasons.

Navitas Semiconductor, one of the leaders in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs and silicon carbide (SiC) technology, recently launched a family of ICs that deliver unprecedented levels of performance and integration. Dubbed GaNSense Control, the devices feature high-frequency quasi-resonant (HFQR) flybacks supporting QR, DCM, CCM and multiple-frequency, hybrid-mode operations, with frequencies up to 225 kHz.

The last Tear Down I did, the Meta Quest 2 VR headset, got lots of fanfare. As an end product, it’s super cool. And from a design perspective, I was awed by what the engineering team was able to accomplish.

Torrance, CA. As a former teacher I learned many ways to teach each student the way they learn best. One great tool is listening to real-life experiences. With this in mind, Navitas Semiconductor will introduce “Navitas Presents” at CES2023. “Navitas Presents” includes a series of professionals speaking on the replacement of legacy silicon with next-generation technology for quick charge and portability appropriate size.  

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Industry-leading, high-speed GaNFast™ and GeneSiC™ technologies drive a $22B/year market opportunity at the world's leading electronics trade fair.