Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD), a fabless, clean-tech semiconductor company, dedicated to developing energy-efficient GaN-based power devices that make greener electronics possible, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) of Taiwan to solidify a partnership in developing high-performance GaN solutions for USB-PD adaptors. The MoU also covers the sharing of domestic and international market information, joint visits to potential customers, and promotion.
Andrea Bricconi, Chief Commercial Officer, CGD commented “We are excited to partner with ITRI, an organization with a power solution research team that is very experienced in developing power solutions and holds many patents. We will be demonstrating some of their board designs at our booth at the upcoming PCIM show in Nuremberg in June. These products utilize CGD's unique IC chip architecture and ITRI's patented designs to achieve product size reduction, high efficiency, power density, and cost competitiveness.”
Wen-Tien Tsai, Leader of Commercial Power Design Team, GEL/ITRI commented “CGD’s IC-enhanced GaN – ICeGaN – is a novel platform that improves ease-of-use, facilitates smart temperature control and enhances gate reliability. We are excited to include these benefits in our new power designs.”
According to leading WBG analysts, Yole Group, the GaN market is expected to exceed $1B, with key growth in the applications of comms power supplies, automotive DC/DC converters, and on-board chargers. However, the first commercialized product in the market to adopt GaN devices has been USB-PD adaptors, and it is this market that the first designs from the partnership will address. Specifically, the agreement covers the development of power solutions in the 140 - 240 W range with power densities exceeding 30 W/in3 for e-mobility, power tools, notebooks, and cell phone applications.
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