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Gallium nitride (GaN) gate driver basics

Learn how to design with GaN gate drivers. This training series starts with an introduction to GaN and its advantages over other technologies, such as silicon FETs. Topics include understanding key parameters and design considerations of GaN FETs, selecting an appropriate GaN gate driver for your design and reviewing schematic and layout tips to optimize efficiency. Example applications like LIDAR and DC/DC converters using GaN are also covered.

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Gallium nitride (GaN) gate driver basics

Benefits of GaN compared to other technology (1)

GaN FET technology comparison

GaN power switch fundamentals (3)

Nomenclature, Types, & Structure of GaN Transistors

GaN FET considerations

How GaN Enables More Efficient and Reduced Form Factor Power Supplies

GaN parameters and design recommendations (3)

Key Parameters of GaN FETs

Schematic tips for GaN drivers

Layout tips for GaN drivers

GaN applications (2)

Introduction to LIDAR using GaN

High-Speed DC/DC Converters using GaN

GaN FET technology comparison

This presentation will show how GaN FETs compare to some of the previous Si based FETs to show where GaN excels.

00:03:32|27 Jul 2022

This presentation will give a brief introduction to GaN, show a comparison of GaN to other technologies, go over some features that enable the benefits, and tell you how you can take advantage of GaN’s benefits.

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Topics

Benefits of GaN compared to other technology (1)

GaN FET technology comparison

GaN power switch fundamentals (3)

Nomenclature, Types, & Structure of GaN Transistors

GaN FET considerations

How GaN Enables More Efficient and Reduced Form Factor Power Supplies

GaN parameters and design recommendations (3)

Key Parameters of GaN FETs

Schematic tips for GaN drivers

Layout tips for GaN drivers

GaN applications (2)

Introduction to LIDAR using GaN

High-Speed DC/DC Converters using GaN