In which power and frequency
domain might GaN be used?
Thyristor
IGBT
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
10M
100M
1G
10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M
10
MOSFET
Power by application (W)
Frequency (Hz)
Application
› HVDC
› HC-supplier
› Large drives
› Ships
› Locomotives
› Large solar plants
› Trams, buses
› Electric cars
› On-roof PV
› Small drives
› Air conditioner
› Robotics
› Washing machine
› SMPS
› Chargers/Adapters
Future Scenario Power Electronics
HIGH POWER
ULTRA HIGH POWER
SiC
GaN
Reduced size
LOW POWER
4
Degree of adoption depends strongly on Cost
MID POWER
BJT
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