Gallium nitride technology is poised to transform the semiconductor industry
In short: Researchers reviewing the state of gallium nitride (GaN) technology found that this compound semiconductor is on the verge of commercializing power conversion applications. While the industry currently relies on silicon, GaN's high electron mobility and electric field strength offer significant advantages for high-frequency communications and new electronic markets.
This review of global GaN research highlights how advances in growing the material on large-area substrates are enabling new device generations. While the collection demonstrates momentum in new circuit topologies and packaging, it serves as a summary of current progress rather than a predictive roadmap.
The findings are based on a collection of state-of-the-art research developments.
Why it matters: The shift from silicon to gallium nitride could enable more efficient, high-speed electronics.
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- Source: Research: Amano et al. (2018). The 2018 GaN power electronics roadmap. Journal of Physics D Applied Physics. · cc-by
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