For the power designer, any new technology that improves performance while making products smaller and more energy efficient is a very exciting concept — we’re talking holy grail territory.
The world of power electronics has seen many inventions and innovations over the last century. The latest major innovation was the move from analog to digital control. Now, we are witnessing a new, huge stride forward in technology: the implementation of Wide Band Gap (WBG) semiconductors. Gallium Nitride and Silicon Carbide have been used in radio power amplifiers and high voltage diodes for years, but it was only a few years ago that they became part of the power switching chain in the form of transistors. Adopting new technology is full of challenges, some of which are not technical. Learning is an essential part of the road to success, but market adoption and building a new ecosystem are far more complicated than they appear. Let’s examine the current state of WBG and the challenges that still lie ahead.
Read more in PRBX White paper 043:
Crossing the chasm with success – WBG!
WP 043 – 2025.03.26
The power electronics industry has seen many innovations and now, we’re witnessing a major step forward with WBG semiconductors. Adopting technology presents challenges, market adoption and ecosystem building are more complex. Here’s an update on WBG’s progress.
Learn more about it in our White Paper:
Crossing the chasm with success – WBG!
