Efficient Power Conversion
@efficient-power-conversionEPC Space provides high-performance, radiation-hardened GaN power devices for space and aerospace applications. These GaN-based solutions offer superior efficiency, size, and thermal characteristics compared to traditional silicon, supporting critical systems in power supplies, propulsion, and motor control.
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EPC 100 V GaN Power Stage ICs Enter Mass Production for Motor Drives
EPC begins mass production of its EPC23108, EPC23109, EPC23110 and EPC23111 100 V integrated GaN power-stage ICs for robotics, drones, industrial motor drives and power conversion.
Read article →EPC Launches EPC2370 GaN FET for AI Server Power
EPC starts mass production of the EPC2370 18 V GaN FET, offering 0.28 mΩ typical RDS(on), 101 A continuous current and a 22 V transient rating for high-current AI server and DC/DC power conversion.
Read article →From HEXFET to GaN: Alex Lidow on the Future of Power Electronics
Alex Lidow discusses the HEXFET, GaN, AI data centres, robotics, space electronics and the future of power conversion.
Read article →EPC Introduces 23 mm GaN Inverter for Robots and Drones
EPC has introduced the EPC91132, a 23 mm diameter GaN-based BLDC motor drive inverter for drones and humanoid robots. Built around the EPC33110 power module, the design delivers 11 ARMS continuous current at 48 V and supports PWM frequencies up to 100 kHz.
Read article →EPC Introduces Three-Phase GaN Inverter Platforms for BLDC Motor Development
EPC has introduced the EPC91128, EPC91129, EPC91130, and EPC91131 three-phase BLDC inverter platforms. Based on EPC23108–EPC23111 ePower Stage ICs, the boards support 10V to 80V operation and output currents up to 29ARMS.
Read article →EPC Demonstrates 800 V To 12.5 V AI Power Converter Without 48 V Stage
EPC's EPC91123 evaluation board converts 800 VDC directly to 12.5 VDC at up to 6 kW, achieving 98.2% efficiency while eliminating the need for a 48 V intermediate stage.
Read article →EPC9186HC2 and HC3 Bring GaN to 5 kW Motor Drives
EPC’s EPC9186HC2 and EPC9186HC3 evaluation boards use EPC2361 GaN FETs to support 3-phase BLDC motor drives up to 5 kW, targeting robotics, industrial automation, light EVs, forklifts, and drones.
Read article →EPC GaN Power Stages Push Motor Drives Toward Simpler Control
EPC’s new 100 V integrated GaN power stages combine FETs, gate drive, and protection in a compact package, giving motor drive, robotics, and power conversion designers tighter shutdown control, 100% duty-cycle support, and simpler system integration.
Read article →EPC GaN Inverter Board Targets Faster BLDC Prototyping
EPC’s EPC91121 gives engineers a compact three-phase GaN inverter platform for 24 V-class BLDC development, combining 50 ARMS output, integrated sensing, controller support, and switching up to 150 kHz.
Read article →EPC’s EPC91202 GaN Inverter Board Pushes BLDC Drives to 150 kHz
EPC’s EPC91202 GaN inverter evaluation board delivers up to 50 ARMS phase current and 150 kHz PWM switching for high-density BLDC motor drive development in robotics, drones, and e-mobility systems.
Read article →EPC91122 from EPC Puts GaN Motor Drive Inverter Inside Robotic Joints
EPC’s EPC91122 integrates a complete 3 phase BLDC motor drive inverter inside a compact circular form factor for humanoid joints, combining GaN switching, onboard control, sensing, and communication to deliver high current in limited space.
Read article →EPC’s First Gen 7 eGaN FET Pushes Power Density in 40 V Designs
EPC’s new 40 V Gen 7 eGaN transistor offers low RDS(on) and reduced switching loss for compact, high efficiency power stages.
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