Farnell and Transphorm Strike Global GaN Device Deal

Transphorm, a leading provider of high performance and high-reliability SuperGaN® power semiconductors, is making waves in the industry with its cutting-edge technology. Leveraging one of the largest power GaN IP portfolios, consisting of over 1,000 patents, Transphorm offers a wide variety of device packages to meet diverse application needs. The SuperGaN platform, built on a normally-off d-mode GaN architecture, is renowned for its best-in-class robustness and reliability.

End products utilizing SuperGaN FETs enjoy numerous advantages over traditional solutions. These include higher power density, improved efficiency, and lower total power system costs. The fundamental physics of the SuperGaN platform drive game-changing innovations that are not only available today but also future-proofed for upcoming technological advancements.

Jose Lok, Farnell's Product Category Director for Passives & Semiconductors, expressed enthusiasm about onboarding Transphorm as a new supplier. He emphasized the importance of providing customers with high-quality products and the flexibility to choose preferred manufacturers, device packages, and performance metrics tailored to their specific design requirements.

One of the key benefits of SuperGaN devices from Transphorm is their groundbreaking features. These include industry firsts like the 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire device set for commercial release in mid-2024, impressive short-circuit withstand times of five microseconds, and a GaN four quadrant switch with true bidirectional voltage and current control.

Vipin Bothra, VP of sales for North America and Europe at Transphorm, highlighted the transformative impact of the SuperGaN platform on the power electronics market. He emphasized the major design and performance advantages that GaN technology offers across various industries, including consumer electronics, industrial applications, and automotive sectors. By partnering with global distributors like Farnell, Transphorm aims to make its GaN devices easily accessible to customers worldwide, ensuring seamless integration into a wide range of products.