This book demonstrates to readers why Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors
have a superior performance as compared to the already mature Silicon
technology. The new GaN-based transistors here described enable both
high frequency and high efficiency power conversion, leading to smaller
and more efficient power systems. Coverage includes i) GaN substrates
and device physics; ii) innovative GaN -transistors structure (lateral
and vertical); iii) reliability and robustness of GaN-power transistors;
iv) impact of parasitic on GaN based power conversion, v) new power
converter architectures and vi) GaN in switched mode power conversion.
- Provides single-source reference to Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based
technologies, from the material level to circuit level, both for power
conversions architectures and switched mode power amplifiers;
- Demonstrates how GaN is a superior technology for switching devices,
enabling both high frequency, high efficiency and lower cost power
conversion;
- Enables design of smaller, cheaper and more efficient power
supplies.