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GaN Wine Lounge

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.

Why GaN Wins in Orbit: Reliability, Radiation & Mega Constellations

Posted Friday, March 20, 2026

In this episode of GaN Wine Lounge, Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio hosts Dan Sable, CEO of VPT, Inc. and pioneer in high‑reliability DC-DC power converters for space and defense. They explore how space power electronics evolved from conservative designs to advanced GaN-based architectures, why radiation tolerance is crucial in orbit, and how the VPT–EPC Space partnership accelerated GaN adoption. Dan also shares his vision for future power converters in mega constellations and deep space missions, where cost, reliability, and GaN will define the next era.