Next Generation CoolGaN Transistor Families Deliver High Power Density in Automotive Applications

Published  May 31, 2024   0
L Lakshita
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CoolGaN Transistor Families

Infineon Technologies AG has announced two new generations of high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) CoolGaN TM devices which now enable customers to use Gallium Nitride (GaN) in voltage classes from 40 V to 700 V in a broader array of applications that help drive digitalization and decarbonization. With this, Infineon expanded its CoolGaN advantages and capacity to ensure a robust supply chain in the GaN devices market, which is estimated to grow with an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 46 percent over the next five years according to Yole Group.

The new 650 V G5 family addresses applications in consumer, data center, industrial and solar. These products are the next generation of GIT-based high voltage products from Infineon. The second new family manufactured on the 8-inch process is the medium voltage G3 devices which include CoolGaN Transistor voltage classes 60 V, 80 V, 100 V and 120 V; and 40 V bidirectional switch (BDS) devices. The medium voltage G3 products are targeted at motor drive, telecom, data center, solar and consumer applications.

Key Features

  • 100 V – 700 V GaN transistors
  • Enhancement mode (e-mode)
  • 4 A to 150 A selection range
  • Integrated power stages
  • Broad package selection
  • Ultrafast switching-speed
  • No reverse-recovery charge
  • Capable of reverse conduction
  • Low gate and output charge
  • Superior FOMs