What You Need To Know About GaN Technology

Thanks to just a couple of elements on the periodic table, engineering may never be the same. There. We said it. But the fact is that after the introduction of gallium nitride (GaN) transistors, first demonstrated in the 1990s, RF engineering hasn't been the same and is changing by the day.

GaN stands out thanks to its high-current, high-voltage capabilities that enable it to be versatile enough for a wide range of demanding applications, as shown in Table 1-1 below. Its unique material properties make it the new go-to technology in everything from 5G communications to automotive, lighting, radar, satellites and more. And because of its abilities, developers aren't stopping there. They're continuing to push the envelope and further revolutionize the technology to allow new, higher-demand applications for the future.