Gallium nitride (GaN) continues to push into applications once dominated by silicon, and Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) will use PCIM Asia 2025 to show just how wide that adoption curve has become. From AI servers to humanoid robotics and drones, the company’s latest FETs and ICs are being positioned as enablers of higher efficiency, lighter systems, and more compact power designs.
Why GaN is Attracting Attention
The demand for more computing power in AI servers has exposed the limits of conventional silicon power conversion. At 48 V, where efficiency and density directly impact rack utilisation, GaN’s ability to switch faster and handle higher frequencies offers a clear path to smaller magnetics and increased rack density. EPC’s demonstrations in Shanghai will focus on how GaN can reduce power losses and free up valuable real estate in hyperscale and enterprise data centres.
Robotics and UAVs Put Efficiency to the Test
EPC is also targeting robotics and UAVs, two areas where performance-per-gram is critical. In humanoid robots, compact BLDC joint drives benefit from GaN’s lower switching and conduction losses, giving designers better thermal behaviour and higher control precision in the same footprint. For UAVs, efficiency directly translates into longer flight times. By replacing silicon MOSFETs with GaN devices, EPC aims to extend operating range and payload capacity in designs where every watt counts.
Industry Perspective at PCIM
CEO and co-founder Dr. Alex Lidow will deliver a presentation titled “The Future of GaN” on the exhibitor stage, discussing how GaN is reshaping high-frequency power design in sectors spanning AI, robotics, automotive, and aerospace. The company’s technical team will also be available for design reviews and roadmap discussions with engineers looking to integrate GaN into future systems.
Part of a Larger Momentum
This showcase comes after a string of GaN announcements from EPC in 2025. The company introduced a 180 W GaN buck converter evaluation board for USB PD, a 300 V radiation-hardened device through EPC Space for satellite systems, and GaN motor drive solutions designed for humanoid robots and UAVs. Taken together, these launches illustrate a clear strategy: establish GaN not as a niche, but as the mainstream replacement for silicon in demanding power electronics.
EPC will exhibit at Hall N5, Stand E12 during PCIM Asia 2025, held September 24–26 in Shanghai.
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