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GaN Talk Podcast

Gallium nitride is the leading candidate for taking electronic performance to the next level and reactivating the positive momentum of Moore’s Law. GaN’s ability to conduct electrons more than 1000 times more efficiently than silicon—while being manufactured at a lower cost—has now been well established. Silicon is out of gas, and a new, higher-performing semiconductor material is emerging: GaN is on the rise.

The GaN Talk Podcast is an audio interview series featuring the people behind the rise of gallium nitride in the power electronics industry. Each episode brings voices from the field - visionaries, leaders, researchers, and engineers - sharing insights, experiences, and perspectives shaping the future of GaN. The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Music.

Designing Compact Motor Drives with EPC’s ePower Stage ICs

Posted Thursday, June 4, 2026

In this episode of GaN Talk, we dive into EPC’s latest 100 V BLDC motor drive reference designs: EPC91128EPC91129EPC91130, and EPC91131, all based on the new EPC23xx ePower Stage IC family. Our guest, Francesco Musumeci, Application Engineer at EPC, explains how these compact boards simplify design while boosting efficiency for applications such as humanoid robotics, drones, and e‑mobility. We explore integration advantages over discrete MOSFET solutions, higher‑frequency GaN switching for quieter, smoother motion, current and voltage sensing and protection, and practical guidance for engineers transitioning from silicon MOSFETs to GaN.