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EPC Targets High-Density Motion Systems with GaN ePower™ Stage Technology

EPC Targets High-Density Motion Systems with GaN ePower™ Stage Technology

EPC91128–EPC91131 boards enable rapid BLDC inverter development supporting up to 29 ARMS phase current.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – June  4,  2026 – Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the world leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN®) power devices, today introduced the EPC91128, EPC91129, EPC91130, and EPC91131 evaluation boards - compact, high-performance 3-phase BLDC motor drive inverter platforms designed to accelerate development of next-generation motor control systems using GaN technology.

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EPC Supports AI Infrastructure Built on NVIDIA MGX™ with High-Efficiency 800V-to-12.5V Power Conversion

EPC Supports AI Infrastructure Built on NVIDIA MGX™ with High-Efficiency 800V-to-12.5V Power Conversion

GaN-based design delivers 97% full-load efficiency for next-generation AI power

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – June 1, 2026 – Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) has provided additional details on its EPC91123 evaluation board, an 800 VDC to 12.5 VDC, 6 kW isolated converter designed to support next-generation AI data center power architectures. As a contributor to the NVIDIA MGX™ AI Factory ecosystem, EPC contributes advanced GaN-based power conversion solutions designed to support emerging 800 VDC server architectures, enabling higher power density, improved efficiency, and scalable rack-level power delivery for next-generation AI infrastructure.

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EPC and Mouser Electronics Announce Global Distribution Deal

EPC and Mouser Electronics Announce Global Distribution Deal

Mouser to Distribute EPC’s Latest GaN Devices for High-Efficiency Power Designs

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – May 18,  2026 — Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the world’s leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN®)-based power management solutions, offering GaN devices spanning 15 V to 350 V, today announced a global distribution agreement with Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components. This new partnership will see Mouser Electronics distribute EPC’s complete portfolio of  eGaN® FETS and ICs.

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EPC Showcases GaN Power Solutions for Robotics, Drones, and AI Servers at PCIM Europe 2026

EPC Showcases GaN Power Solutions for Robotics, Drones, and AI Servers at PCIM Europe 2026

Compact motor drives and converters enable humanoids, drones and battery-powered tools. High power density DCDC converters from 800 V to point-of-load use EPC’s latest-generation GaN devices.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - May 13, 2026Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the world’s leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (GaN)–based power solutions, will showcase the company’s newest generation GaN technology for humanoid robotics, drones and compact electrified motion systems at PCIM Europe 2026, taking place June 9-11, 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, Hall 9, Stand 304. At the show, EPC will demonstrate how its Gen 7 GaN platform enables compact, production-ready power architectures for next generation intelligent motion systems and AI power delivery. These devices offer higher switching frequency, lower losses and tighter layouts - improving efficiency and integration in robotic motion control.

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EPC Releases 5 kW GaN 3-Phase Inverters for Robotics and Light EVs

EPC Releases 5 kW GaN 3-Phase Inverters for Robotics and Light EVs

EPC9186HC2 and EPC9186HC3 evaluation platforms enable high-current BLDC control up to 150 Arms using EPC2361 eGaN® FET technology

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – April 14, 2026 – Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the world leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN®) power devices, today introduced the EPC9186HC2 and EPC9186HC3 evaluation boards, two high-performance 3-phase BLDC motor drive inverter platforms designed for applications including robotics, industrial automation, light electric vehicles, electric scooters, forklifts, agricultural machinery, battery-powered mobility systems, and high-power drones. Supporting motor drive systems up to 5 kW, the boards enable engineers to evaluate compact, high-efficiency inverter architectures based on 100 V EPC2361 eGaN® FET technology.

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EPC Expands the Offering of 100 V Integrated GaN Power Stages optimized for motor drives with Improved Control and Protection

EPC Expands the Offering of 100 V Integrated GaN Power Stages optimized for motor drives with Improved Control and Protection

ePower™ Stage ICs provide fast shutdown in fault condition, support continuous 100% duty-cycle operation, and have single input pin PWM option to ease multi axis designs

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – April 2, 2026Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), a leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN®) power devices, has introduced a new generation of 100 V integrated GaN power-stage ICs - EPC23108, EPC23109, EPC23110 and EPC23111 - targeting high-performance motion and power systems such as humanoid robots, drones, and other compact battery-powered platforms. The devices are designed to simplify implementation and improve operational robustness in real-world environments while preserving the efficiency and power-density advantages typical of integrated GaN technology.

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EPC Introduces at APEC 2026 the EPC91121 BLDC Motor Drive Evaluation Board Using EPC’s Seventh-generation GaN Technology

EPC Introduces at APEC 2026 the EPC91121 BLDC Motor Drive Evaluation Board Using EPC’s Seventh-generation GaN Technology

50 ARMS three-phase inverter platform built around the Gen-7 EPC2366 eGaN® power transistor, showcased at EPC’s booth at APEC

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - March 23, 2026 - At APEC 2026, Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), a leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN®) power devices, is introducing the EPC91121 motor drive inverter evaluation board, built around the Gen-7 EPC2366 40 V eGaN® power transistor and showcasing the platform at the company’s booth (#1935).

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EPC Unveils Phase 18 Reliability Report Advancing eGaN® Reliability and Robustness Understanding

EPC Unveils Phase 18 Reliability Report Advancing eGaN® Reliability and Robustness Understanding

Closing the gap between lab-generated reliability testing and real-world mission profiles

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – March 19, 2026 – Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the world leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN®) power devices, today announced the release of its Phase 18 Reliability Report, providing new insights into eGaN device reliability. The report builds on previous work by closing the gap between lab-generated reliability testing and real-world device performance across mission profiles. It introduces new methodologies to better predict device lifetime under application-specific stress conditions, shaped through close collaboration with customers and supported by peer-reviewed research and international conference publications.

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EPC Introduces EPC91202 Evaluation Board: High-Performance 50 ARMS Three-Phase BLDC Inverter Powered by eGaN®

EPC Introduces EPC91202 Evaluation Board: High-Performance 50 ARMS Three-Phase BLDC Inverter Powered by eGaN®

100 V GaN-based inverter reference design delivering 50 ARMS phase current, integrated sensing, and PWM operation up to 150 kHz.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – March 12, 2026 – Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the world leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN®) power devices, today announced the EPC91202 evaluation board, a complete three-phase BLDC motor drive inverter designed to accelerate development of high-efficiency motor drive applications in robotics, e-mobility, drones, industrial automation, and battery-powered systems.

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EPC Highlights Gen 7 GaN for AI Infrastructure and GaN Integrated Circuits for Robotics at APEC 2026

EPC Highlights Gen 7 GaN for AI Infrastructure and GaN Integrated Circuits for Robotics at APEC 2026

Enabling scalable power for AI computing and next-generation robotics

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — February 26, 2026 — Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the world leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN®) power devices, will showcase its latest generation GaN technology for AI infrastructure and robotics at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) 2026. During the event, EPC will highlight how Gen 7 GaN and highly integrated GaN ICs enable scalable deployment in high-density computing and next-generation robotic systems, moving beyond demonstration platforms toward production-ready power architectures at its booth #1935. At the booth, EPC engineers will host a series of technical presentations covering system architectures, reliability methodologies and application implementations.

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EPC Accelerates Robotics Innovation with Integrated 3-Phase BLDC Motor Drive Inverter

EPC Accelerates Robotics Innovation with Integrated 3-Phase BLDC Motor Drive Inverter

Integrated GaN power stage with onboard control, sensing, and communication, delivering up to 20 ARMS in a 32 mm circular design for space-constrained robotic applications.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – February 23, 2026 – Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the world leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN®) power devices, today announced the release of the EPC91122, a high-performance 3-phase BLDC motor drive inverter evaluation board specifically engineered for humanoid robot joint applications. Featuring EPC’s highly integrated EPC33110 3-phase ePower™ Stage module, the EPC91122 delivers up to 20 ARMS (28 Apeak) phase current in an ultra-compact form factor optimized for space-constrained robotic joints, integrating all key functions of a complete motor drive inverter, including a microcontroller, motor shaft angular sensor, housekeeping power supplies, accurate voltage and current sense.

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EPC Announces Strategic GaN Technology Licensing and Second Sourcing Agreement with Renesas

EPC Announces Strategic GaN Technology Licensing and Second Sourcing Agreement with Renesas

EPC's GaN Technology Strengthens Renesas' Market Presence in High-Volume Consumer and AI Power.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – February 10, 2026 – Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the world leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN®) power devices, today announced a comprehensive licensing agreement with Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier global supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions and high-voltage GaN transistors.

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EPC Launches Its First Seventh-Generation (Gen 7) eGaN Power Transistor, the 40 V EPC2366, into Mass Production

EPC Launches Its First Seventh-Generation (Gen 7) eGaN Power Transistor, the 40 V EPC2366, into Mass Production

EPC’s first seventh-generation eGaN® device enters mass production, delivering up to 3× better performance than silicon MOSFETs

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – January 30,  2026 - Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the world leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) power devices, announces the start of volume production of the EPC2366, the first of its seventh-generation (Gen 7) eGaN® family of power transistors. This seventh-generation platform delivers a new state-of-the art in transistor performance. EPC2366 delivers up to 3× better performance than equivalent silicon MOSFETs. With a typical RDS(on) of 0.84 mΩ and a highly optimized RDS(on) × QG figure of merit (FoM) of 12.6 mΩ *nC, it simultaneously cuts conduction and switching losses while improving thermal performance. Engineered for high-efficiency, high-density power systems, the device excels in synchronous rectification, high-density DC-DC conversion, AI server power supplies, and advanced motor drives.

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EPC2366 eGaN FET Wins EPDT 2025 Product of the Year Award

EPC2366 eGaN FET Wins EPDT 2025 Product of the Year Award

The EPC2366 40 V eGaN® FET sets new benchmarks in performance, efficiency, and power density for next-generation power electronics.

El Segundo, CA - January 13, 2026 - Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) is proud to announce that the EPC2366 40 V enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) power transistor has been honored with the EPDT 2025 Product of the Year Award in the Power Transistor category. This recognition underscores EPC’s leadership in delivering cutting-edge GaN technology that drives higher efficiency and performance across data center, robotics, and AI infrastructure applications.

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EPC Appoints Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio as Director of Global Marketing Communications

EPC Appoints Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio as Director of Global Marketing Communications

EL SEGUNDO, CA — December 8, 2025 — EPC is pleased to announce the appointment of Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio as Director of Global Marketing Communications. Maurizio joins EPC with an extensive background in the power semiconductor sector with expertise in Wide Band Gap (WBG) technologies.

With a career dedicated to advancing next-generation power solutions, Maurizio has evaluated leading-edge semiconductor products from early concept through final production release. In addition to publishing many articles on the subject, he has authored and edited several books on the subject. His technical insight, industry knowledge, and commitment to innovation position him as a valuable addition to the EPC leadership team.

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EPC’s GaN Power ICs Enable a New Era of Robotic Agility

EPC’s GaN Power ICs Enable a New Era of Robotic Agility

EPC91120 Reference Design Combines Power, Sensing, and Control in an Ultra-Compact Format for Robot Joints and UAVs.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.— November 2025 — Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC), the world leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN®) power devices announces the launch of the EPC91120, a high-performance 3-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motor drive inverter optimized for humanoid robot joints. Featuring EPC’s EPC23102 ePower™ Stage IC, the EPC91120 delivers superior efficiency, high power density, and precise motion control in a compact 32 mm-diameter footprint designed to integrate directly within robotic motor assemblies.

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5 kW GaN-Based AC/DC Reference Design for AI Server and Data Center Power Supplies

5 kW GaN-Based AC/DC Reference Design for AI Server and Data Center Power Supplies

Modular 5 kW GaN Design from EPC Powers AI Servers and OCP ORv3 Racks

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.— October 2025 — Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC), the world leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN®) power devices announced the availability of a high-efficiency, high-power-density 5 kW AC-to-48 V DC reference design that demonstrates the full potential of gallium nitride (GaN) technology for next-generation server and AI power architectures.

The complete system—comprising the EPC91107KIT 4-Level Totem-Pole PFC and the EPC91110KIT Input-Series Output-Parallel (ISOP) LLC Converter—achieves up to 96.5% system efficiency and a combined power density of 116 W/in³. Designed to meet Open Rack V3 (OCP ORv3) size requirements, this modular solution delivers superior performance with dramatically smaller size and lower cost compared to equivalent silicon implementations.

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EPC 800 VDC Power Architecture for AI Data Centers

EPC  800 VDC Power Architecture for AI Data Centers

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — October 2025 — EPC, the world’s leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (GaN)-based power solutions, develops innovative power converter to accelerate the adoption of 800 VDC distribution systems for the next generation of AI data centers.

Future AI factory data centers will require megawatt-scale rack power delivery systems. To address this challenge, EPC has developed a low-cost, low-profile GaN-based, 6 kW 800 V-to-12.5 V converter based on an Input Series Output Parallel (ISOP) topology.

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EPC to Showcase Cutting-Edge GaN Power Solutions at PCIM Asia

EPC to Showcase Cutting-Edge GaN Power Solutions at PCIM Asia

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — September 2025 — EPC, the world’s leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (GaN)-based power solutions, is pleased to confirm its participation at PCIM Asia 2025 in Shanghai, China, taking place September 24–26. Visitors are invited to visit EPC at Hall N5, Stand E12, where they can explore the industry’s most comprehensive GaN portfolio and engage with the company’s technical experts

Explore the Future with GaN

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Beijing IP Court Denies Innoscience’s Appeal, Reaffirms Validity of EPC’s GaN Patent in China

Beijing IP Court Denies Innoscience’s Appeal, Reaffirms Validity of EPC’s GaN Patent in China

El Segundo, CA – August 2025 – Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) today announced that the Beijing IP Court has denied the appeal filed by Innoscience (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. (Innoscience), thereby reaffirming the validity of EPC’s Chinese Patent No. ZL201080015425.X, titled “Compensated gate MISFET and method for fabricating the same” (the Compensated Gate Patent). This latest decision by the Beijing IP Court further strengthens EPC’s valuable intellectual property portfolio and reinforces its position as a pioneer in enhancement-mode GaN semiconductor devices.

Two of EPC’s patents covering enhancement-mode GaN field effect transistors (FETs) and their fabrication had been challenged by Innoscience (Suzhou) in China. The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) had previously validated both patents in April and May 2024, but Innoscience requested reconsideration of the decision concerning the Compensated Gate Patent in (case number: (2024)京73 行初15061 号 ((2004) Jing73XingChu NO.15061)).

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