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Commission Orders Import and Sales Ban of Innoscience Products
El Segundo, CA – November 8, 2024 – Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) announced today that the Full Commission of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has affirmed the ITC’s initial determination that Innoscience infringed EPC’s foundational patent for GaN technology, which is core to applications involving artificial intelligence, satellites, rapid chargers, humanoid robots, and autonomous driving, among others. The decision imposes a ban on Innoscience (Zhuhai) Technology Co., Ltd. and its affiliates (Innoscience) from importing GaN-related products into the United States without a license from EPC.
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The adoption of photovoltaic (PV) systems continues to grow, and the ever-present pressure on manufacturers drives innovation and the adoption of new technologies to reduce cost without compromising reliability. As renewable energy systems continue to evolve, the use of innovative technologies like GaN FETs will be key to driving further improvements in cost, performance, and reliability across the industry.
Bodo’s Power Systems
November 2024
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In this article we discuss an analysis of root cause failure mechanisms from drain and gate over-voltage stresses on p-GaN HEMT devices that are widely used in the industry. An exclusive interview with one of the authors of this study is presented in the conclusions.
Power Electronics News
October 2024
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The world is entering a new era of automation, where robots are becoming increasingly sophisticated, capable of performing tasks once considered the exclusive domain of humans. At the forefront of this transformation are humanoid robots, designed to mimic the form and functions of the human body.
Bodo’s Power Systems
October 2024
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EPC’s GaN Experts will be available during PCIM Asia, showcasing the latest generation of GaN FETs and ICs in a wide variety of real-world applications including AI servers, robotics, and more.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — August 2024 — EPC, the world’s leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (GaN) FETs and ICs, is excited to announce its participation in PCIM Asia 2024. The event will take place from August 28-30 in Shenzhen, China. Attendees are invited to visti EPC at Hall 11, Stand F01 to explore the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of GaN power conversion solutions.
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EPC's portfolio of GaN-based power-conversion solutions, built to deliver high efficiency and reliability, were on display at PCIM Europe.
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Electronic Design
July, 2024
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Agency’s Recommendation Validates EPC’s Proprietary GaN Technology Core to Powering Rapid Development of AI, Satellites, Humanoid Robots and Autonomous Driving
El Segundo, CA – July 8, 2024 – Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), a rapidly growing and innovative company, announced today that it has moved one step closer to achieving preeminence in the gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor industry, as its intellectual property rights to this revolutionary technology were upheld for the third time in three months. The next-generation wide bandgap semiconductors developed by EPC are essential to artificial intelligence (AI), satellites, fast chargers, lidar, humanoid robots and many other transformational technologies.
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Video: Alex Lidow discusses the latest trends in power electronics showcased at the PCIM conference, the evolution of GaN technology, and its impact on sustainability and energy costs. He also shares insights on overcoming technological and regulatory hurdles and forecasts future innovations that will shape the power electronics market.
Power Electronics News
June, 2024
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Battery-powered applications such as new-generation robots, drones, and power tools require a reduction in space and a simplification of the design to control electric motors. Optimizing size and components results in innovative solutions that include more functions in a small space without losing efficiency and performance. EPC ePower™ Stage ICs technology helps to simplify and improve the inverter design in advanced motor control applications.
Bodo’s Power Systems
June, 2024
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The first Universal Serial Bus (USB) specification, released in 1996, aimed to standardize power delivery and connectivity in computing and telecommunication industries [1]. Initially supporting a 5 V power bus with up to 5 A of current (25 W) and maximum data transfer rates of 12 Mbit/s, USB has evolved significantly due to the proliferation of electronic devices, leading to a demand for higher power capabilities.
Bodo’s Power Systems
May, 2024
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EPC introduces the 50 V, 8.5 mOhm EPC2057 GaN FET in tiny 1.5 mm x 1.2 mm footprint, offering higher power density for USB-C PD applications.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.— June 2024 — EPC, the world’s leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (GaN) power FETs and ICs, launches the 50 V, 8.5 mΩ EPC2057. This GaN FET is specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of high-power USB-C devices including those used in consumer electronics, in-car charging, and eMobility.
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EPC’s GaN Experts will be available during PCIM Europe, showcasing the latest generation of GaN FETs and ICs in a wide variety of real-world applications.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — May 2024 — EPC, the world’s leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (GaN) FETs and ICs, is proud to announce its participation in PCIM Europe, the international leading exhibition and conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy, and Energy Management. The event, held from 11 June to 13 June in Nuremburg, Germany, brings together industry experts and thought leaders to explore the latest advancements in power electronics and motion control.
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El Segundo, CA – May 6, 2024 – Efficient Power Conversion Corp (“EPC”) announced today that the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“CNIPA”) has validated the claims of EPC patent titled “Compensated gate MISFET and method for fabricating the same” (Chinese Patent No. ZL201080015425.X) for enhancement-mode GaN semiconductor devices.
The decision on April 30, 2024 follows an April 2, 2024 announcement from the CNIPA that confirmed the validity of key claims of EPC’s Chinese patent titled “Enhancement mode GaN HEMT device and method for fabricating the same” (Chinese Patent No. ZL201080015388.2). Both EPC patents were challenged by Innoscience (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. (“Innoscience”).
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The EPC9192 Class-D audio reference design enables high power and high efficiency in a modular design for customization and high performance.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.— April, 2024 — EPC is pleased to announce the launch of the EPC9192, reference design enabling powerful, compact, and efficient Class-D audio amplifiers. The EPC9192 showcases the capabilities of EPC's 200 V, EPC2307, eGaN FETs in a ground-referenced, split dual supply Single-Ended (SE) design, delivering an impressive 700 W per channel into a 4 Ω load.
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根据国家知识产权局官网20204年4月2日的消息,宜普电源转换公司(Efficient Power Conversion Corporation, EPC,以下简称宜普公司)一件名为“增强型GaN高电子迁移率晶体管器件及其制备方法”的专利(专利号ZL201080015388.2)的核心权利要求6、9、10、13、14、17、18、22-26在无效程序(案件编号:4W116775)中被维持有效。该件专利的无效请求人是英诺赛科(苏州)科技有限公司(以下简称英诺赛科公司)。
According to the information on the official website of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) on April 2, 2024, the key claims 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18 and 22-26 of the Chinese patent titled “Enhancement mode GaN HEMT device and method for fabricating the same” (Patent No. ZL201080015388.2) owned by Efficient Power Conversion Corp (“EPC”) have been maintained valid during an invalidation procedure (case number: 4W116775), which was requested by the petitioner Innoscience (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. (“Innoscience”).
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Power semiconductors are used across many areas of e-mobility, with different technologies suitable for each part of a vehicle, depending on the voltage and current requirements, while emerging tech is allowing smaller systems to be implemented. With GaN and SiC technologies maturing and coming down in price, adoption is growing, and the technologies are increasingly dominating the design and development of e-mobility powertrain and power systems.
E-Mobility Engineering
March 2024
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The EPC9193 GaN-based inverter reference design enhances motor system performance, range, precision, torque, all while lowering overall system cost.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.— March, 2024 — EPC announces the availability of the EPC9193, a 3-phase BLDC motor drive inverter using the EPC2619 eGaN® FET. The EPC9193 operates with a wide input DC voltage ranging from 14 V and 65 V and has two configurations – a standard unit and a high current version:
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Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) publishes Phase-16 Reliability Report adding new findings to the extensive knowledge base on GaN reliability and mission robustness.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.— March 2024 — EPC announces the publication of its Phase-16 Reliability Report, documenting continued work using test-to-fail methodology and adding specific guidelines for overvoltage specifications and improving thermo-mechanical reliability.
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In this video from Power Electronics News, a lineup of distinguished speakers from semiconductor companies shares insights into groundbreaking developments in gallium nitride– and silicon carbide–based power devices.
The GaN speakers address two critical questions shaping the future of wide bandgap:
- The significance of substrate material choice for GaN-based power devices. They elaborate on how this choice impacts device performance, reliability and manufacturability and discuss how researchers are tackling substrate-related challenges.
- Specific market segments where GaN devices are outperforming traditional silicon-based solutions, driving adoption and revealing the technology direction of their respective companies. The speakers include:
- Robert Taylor, applications engineer/general manager industrial applications at Texas Instruments
- Michael de Rooij, VP of applications engineering at EPC
- Balu Balakrishnan, CEO of Power Integrations
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