GaN Talk Podcast

EPC Corporation

Gallium nitride is the leading candidate for taking electronic performance to the next level and reactivating the positive momentum of Moore’s Law. The GaN Talk Podcast is an 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.

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  1. vor 6 Tagen

    GaN Power for AI Data Centers: EPC Solutions for NVIDIA MGX and 800V Architectures

    This GaN Talk episode explores how EPC’s gallium nitride (GaN) technology is reshaping AI data center power architectures. CEO Alex Lidow explains why power efficiency has become the limiting factor for high‑density AI servers and how EPC’s 7th‑generation GaN delivers superior switching, conduction, and thermal performance from 800 V down to point-of-load. The discussion covers NVIDIA MGX platforms, the EPC9132 800 V→12.5 V ISOP converter, emerging 800→48/12/6 V topologies, the EPC2370 for high-current GPU rails, and why 800→6 V may dominate future AI infrastructure.

    14 Min.

  2. 8. Juni

    New EPC2378 GaN FET: Power Density for Next‑Gen AI Data Centers

    In this episode, Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio hosts a new installment of the Gan Talk podcast as PCIM 2026 is coming, one of the most important power electronics conferences in Europe. Maurizio is joined by EPC CEO Alex Lidow to discuss EPC’s latest GaN innovation, the EPC2378, a seventh‑generation 25‑V device for ultra‑dense 48‑to‑12 V and 48‑to‑6 V converters in AI servers. They explore low Rds(on)·Qg and Qoss, pushing into MHz switching frequencies, thermal management with dual‑sided cooling, and long‑term reliability in next‑generation AI infrastructure. “These GaN devices are many times better than the incumbent MOSFETs at 25 volts,” says Alex Lidow.

    12 Min.

  3. 4. Juni

    Designing Compact Motor Drives with EPC’s ePower Stage ICs

    In this episode of GaN Talk, we dive into EPC’s latest 100 V BLDC motor drive reference designs: EPC91128, EPC91129, EPC91130, 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.

    17 Min.

  4. 28. Apr.

    Every Watt Counts: GaN Power Architectures for Space VPX Platforms

    In this episode of Gan Talk Podcast, we explore how adaptive computing and GaN-based power architectures are redefining onboard intelligence for next-generation satellites. Collin Schairer, Electronics Engineer at Alpha-Data, join us to discuss how AMD Versal adaptive SoCs, combined with radiation-hardened GaN power solutions from EPC Space, enable high-density, high-efficiency compute platforms for harsh orbital environments.

    12 Min.

  5. 8. Apr.

    JetFleet’s G18 Platform Showcases the Power Density Advantage of EPC GaN FETs

    In a recent episode of the GaN Talk Podcast, Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio explored the JetFleet G18 drone and e-bike platform, showcasing how gallium nitride (GaN) technology enables higher power density and efficiency in electric propulsion. JetFleet founder Jernej Fajdiga described the G18 inverter architecture based on EPC2304 GaN FETs and addressed key challenges such as thermal management and current sharing. He also highlighted the benefits of higher switching frequencies, including reduced motor noise and improved efficiency, and outlined future plans to integrate GaN inverters directly into motors for lighter, more compact propulsion systems.

    11 Min.

  6. 26. März

    Inside EPC’s Phase 18 GaN Reliability Report

    In this episode of GaN Talk Podcast, host Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio speaks with Shengke Zhang, Vice President of Reliability at Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), about the newly released Phase 18 GaN reliability report. They explore why traditional silicon-style qualification is no longer enough, the importance of test‑to‑fail methodologies, and the critical role of thermo‑mechanical and power‑cycling stress. If you design high‑reliability power systems - from data centers to humanoid robots - this conversation is packed with practical reliability insight.

    18 Min.

  7. 13. März

    GaN Motor Drives: Inside EPC’s EPC91202 High-Performance Inverter

    In this episode of GaN Talk Podcast, Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio hosts a conversation with Federico Unnia, Applications Engineering Manager at EPC. Together, they explore how GaN power devices are revolutionizing high-performance motor drives. The discussion focuses on the new EPC91202 three-phase BLDC inverter, its high-frequency operation, compact design, thermal and EMI optimization, and integrated sensing - showing how GaN is enabling more efficient, quieter, and smaller systems for robotics, drones, e-mobility, and power tools.

    19 Min.

  8. 24. Feb.

    Humanoid Robot Joint Motor Control Using the EPC91122 Powered by the EPC33110 GaN Stage

    In this episode of GaN Talk, host Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio dives into the challenges of embedding motor drives directly inside humanoid robot joints. The spotlight is on EPC’s new EPC91122 circular inverter board, designed to fit inside the motor housing and enable extreme power density and fast dynamic response. Joined by Marco Palma, Director of Motor Drive Systems and Applications at EPC, the discussion highlights how the board integrates control, sensing, communication and power stage around the EPC33110 GaN three-phase power module. The episode explains how high-frequency switching and deep integration made possible by gallium nitride technology are reshaping robotics beyond the limits of traditional silicon drives.

    14 Min.

  9. 16. Feb.

    GaN in Orbit: From Radiation Hardening to QPL Space-Grade Power with EPC Space and Bel Lazar

    Gallium nitride is moving into radiation-critical space systems, enabling lighter, moreefficient power architectures. In this episode we discuss what it takes to makeGaN QPL-qualified, how it behaves under radiation, why enhancement-mode devicesmatter, and where rad-hard GaN is already used today. We also look at new 300 Vdevices, motor-drive platforms, and the roadmap toward integrated rad-hardpower ICs for future satellites and deep-space missions.

    17 Min.

  10. 2. Feb.

    Breaking the Low-Voltage Barrier: EPC’s Seventh-Generation GaN Transistors

    In this episode of GaN Talk, brought to you by EPC, host Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio is joined by Alex Lidow, CEO and co-founder of Efficient Power Conversion, to discuss a major milestone in power electronics: the launch into mass production of EPC’s first seventh-generation GaN power transistor, the EPC2366. Delivering up to three times better performance than comparable silicon MOSFETs, this breakthrough device is designed for high-efficiency, high-density power systems. Together, Maurizio and Alex explore what makes Gen-7 GaN unique, which applications will benefit most, and how this technology could spell the end of the low-voltage MOSFET era.

    11 Min.
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Gallium nitride is the leading candidate for taking electronic performance to the next level and reactivating the positive momentum of Moore’s Law. The GaN Talk Podcast is an 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.

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  • Jahre aktiv
    2026
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