GaN Power ICs: Reviewing Strengths, Gaps, and Future Directions
Olivier Trescases, Samantha K. Murray, W. L. Jiang, Mohammad Shawkat Zaman
Abstract
This paper reviews monolithic GaN integration for power ICs, focusing on current technological capabilities. We highlight key opportunities for integrating low-voltage circuits alongside power devices to support converter operation. Simulations and experimental results from the imec 200 V GaN-on-SOI and ON Semiconductor 650 V GaN-on-Si processes provide quantitative insights for digital and analog circuitry.
Topics & Concepts
Silicon on insulatorIntegrated circuitPower (physics)Electronic engineeringKey (lock)Wide-bandgap semiconductorElectrical engineeringPower semiconductor deviceSemiconductorElectronic circuitMaterials scienceEngineering physicsVoltageComputer scienceOptoelectronicsEngineeringSiliconPhysicsQuantum mechanicsComputer securityGaN-based semiconductor devices and materialsSemiconductor materials and devicesSilicon Carbide Semiconductor Technologies