Vertical GaN in Power Converter Applications

Converter Configuration

400 V
10 kW
100 kHz

Device Selection

15 V
100 ns
50 °C

Circuit Topology

Switching Waveforms

Power Loss Breakdown

Efficiency Map

Thermal Performance

Converter Performance Metrics

98.5
Efficiency (%)
150
Total Loss (W)
85
Junction Temp (°C)
2.1
Output THD (%)

Vertical GaN in Power Conversion

Vertical GaN devices enable revolutionary improvements in power converter design. Their combination of high voltage capability (>1.2kV) and ultra-fast switching (>10MHz) allows for dramatic reductions in passive component size while maintaining >99% efficiency. This makes them ideal for next-generation EV chargers, data center power supplies, and renewable energy inverters.

The simulator demonstrates how vertical GaN outperforms other technologies in high-frequency, high-voltage applications. Notice the reduced switching losses and improved thermal performance compared to SiC and lateral GaN alternatives.