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GaN Wine Lounge is a relaxed video conversation series where we talk GaN - and beyond - with our customers, academic partners, editors, and EPC team members over a virtual glass of wine. In an informal, friendly atmosphere, we share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and fresh ideas. We also include short lab episodes, offering a behind-the-scenes look at experiments and real applications of EPC solutions. Together, we build connections, inspire collaboration, and celebrate the people and technologies shaping the future of GaN.

50 Years of Power Electronics: Steve Sandler on GaN, EPC, and the Future of Power Integrity

Posted Friday, March 13, 2026

In this video, Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio hosts Steve Sandler, Managing Director at Picotest and pioneer of nearly 50 years in power electronics, at the GaN Wine Lounge. Steve shares his journey from audio power amplifiers and space shuttle programs to leading-edge power integrity and GaN-based measurement solutions. They explore how gallium nitride (GaN) changes design practices, the crucial role of EPC in making GaN accessible, real-world reliability insights, and why GaN is key for AI data centers, robotics, and ultra-high-current systems - plus what still keeps Steve excited about the future of power electronics.