GaN for Satellites

Increase Efficiency, Reduce Size and Weight, and Improve Reliability

Gan Satellite Applications

GaN FETs and ICs are finding increased adoption in satellite applications due to their ability to withstand the harsh space environment. GaN's inherent tolerance and resilience to extreme temperatures and voltage variations make it ideal for satellite systems, ensuring long-term reliability and performance in orbit. GaN’s high efficiency, compact size, and reduced weight contribute to satellite miniaturization and lower launch costs.

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Evaluation Boards

Satellite Evaluation Boards

Part Number Description VIN VOUT lOUT
(A)
FSW
(kHz)
Featured Product  
EPC9157 Demonstration Board
EPC9157300 W 1/16th Brick Evaluation Module18 V - 60 V12 V25 A500EPC2218 Buy Now
EPC9143 Demonstration Board
EPC9143300 W 1/16th Brick Evaluation Module18 V - 60 V12 V25 A500EPC2053 Buy Now
EPC9151 Demonstration Board
EPC9151300 W Bi-directional 1/16th Brick Evaluation Module12 V – 15 V (Boost)48 V (Boost)5.5 A (Boost)500EPC2152 Buy Now
EPC9148 Demonstration Board
EPC914848 V - 19 V Ultra-thin, Multi-level Converter44 - 60 V19 V12.5 A400EPC2053 Buy Now
EPC9153 Demonstration Board
EPC9153250 W High Efficiency, Thin Buck Converter44 - 60 V12 - 20 V12.5 A400EPC2218 Buy Now

EPC’s application team is constantly working on new reference designs. If there is a requirement not met by the listed boards, please contact us via Ask a GaN Expert to discuss your application further.

Half-bridge development boards are available for quick evaluation of most eGaN FETs and ICs.

Products

Recommended GaN Devices for Satellites

Part Number Status Configuration VDS
max
VGS
max
max
RDS(on)
(mΩ)
@5VGS
QG
typ
(nC)
QGS
typ
(nC)
QGD
typ
(nC)
QOSS
typ
(nC)
ID (A) Pulsed ID
(A)
Package
(mm)
EPC7002 Engr Single Rad Hard 40 6 14.5 2.9 1 0.4 6.6 10 62 LGA 1.7 x 1.1 Contact EPC
EPC7001 Engr Single Rad Hard 40 6 4 11 3.6 1.7 26 60 250 LGA 4.1 x 1.6 Contact EPC
EPC7019 Engr Single Rad Hard 40 6 1.5 23 7.6 3.4 51 95 530 LGA 6.05 x 2.3 Contact EPC
EPC7014 Preferred Single Rad Hard 60 6 340 0.142 0.043 0.025 0.764 2.4 4 BGA 0.9 x 0.9 Contact EPC
EPC7003 Engr Single Rad Hard 100 6 30 1.8 0.6 0.3 9.4 10 42 LGA 1.7 x 1.1 Contact EPC
EPC7004 Engr Single Rad Hard 100 6 7 6.4 2.2 1.1 37 60 160 LGA 4.1 x 1.6 Contact EPC
EPC7018 Engr Single Rad Hard 100 6 3.9 15.2 4 2.6 77 90 345 LGA 6.05 x 2.3 Contact EPC
EPC7007 Engr Single Rad Hard 200 6 25 5.4 1.5 1 37 20 80 LGA 3.6 x 1.6 Contact EPC
EPC7020 Engr Single Rad Hard 200 6 11 11.7 3.5 2.2 76 39 170 BGA 4.6 x 2.6 Contact EPC
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