Converter Technology Announces Strategic Partnership with GaN Systems Inc.

Posted: 24 July, 2012

Converter Technology is delighted to be partnering with Canadian semiconductor start-up GaN Systems to provide applications level technical support and technology demonstrators.

GaN Systems patented power switch technology promises new levels of performance with unparalleled advantages of size, weight, cost and efficiency. Converter Technology, with its team’s technical expertise and global relationships, is widely considered a leading facilitator of groundbreaking technology into high volume production across a wide range of end user applications.

“Converter Technology and GaN Systems share a passion to advance the state of the art in power control and conversion applications”, said Geoff Haynes, VP Business Development of GaN Systems. “Working with the Converter Technology team and directly with Dr. Mosely, we are keen to give our customers expert technical support and best-in-class system level solutions. Dr. Mosely’s deep roots in power system design, his strong customer relationships and the company’s excellent test and analysis capabilities make this an ideal catalyst to accelerate the adoption of GaN power switches. We expect this relationship to become a model for local customer support for our components across the globe.”

Added Dr. Iain Mosely, Technical Director of Converter Technology, “We are delighted to be working closely with GaN Systems to provide expert design support and cutting edge technology demonstrators. The remarkable performance level available from GaN Systems’ technology presents an ideal opportunity to push the limits in power conversion and we look forward to demonstrating what can be achieved in real world customer designs.”