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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.

Episil and EPC: Pushing the Boundaries of GaN Power Manufacturing

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026

In this interview, Episil Group chairman JH Shyu discusses the company’s role as a GaN foundry partner to EPC. He outlines key challenges in GaN manufacturing, including thermal management, dynamic Rds(on) degradation, EMI, and reliability for both AI servers and automotive applications. Shyu highlights scaling from 6‑inch to 8‑ and 12‑inch wafers, the transition toward vertical GaN, and the integration of all‑in‑one GaN power ICs as major milestones reshaping the power electronics industry.