WIN Semiconductors announces linearity optimised 0.12µm GaN power process

WIN Semiconductors, a company in advanced semiconductor solutions and the world’s largest pure-play compound semiconductor foundry, has announced the launch of its NP12-1B, a 0.12μm gate-length depletion-mode (D-mode) Gallium Nitride (GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) technology on Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrates.

Engineered for demanding high-power applications across K-Band to V-Band frequencies, NP12-1B delivers high power front end solutions with exceptional linearity, ruggedness, and reliability for next-generation RF and microwave systems.

NP12-1B sets new standards for high linearity amplifiers and is designed to meet the rigorous requirements for high power RF applications including high-power microwave and millimetre-wave communication systems, radar systems (including airborne, shipborne, and ground-based), electronic warfare and avionics, wireless infrastructure, ultra-wideband and broadband systems, and test & measurement equipment. The demand for high linearity to minimise signal distortion and intermodulation is critical for maintaining signal integrity in densely packed spectral environments.

The NP12-1B incorporates multiple transistor improvements providing a combination of high breakdown voltage, enhanced linearity, and robust operation in continuous wave (CW) high-compression scenarios. The technology’s advanced source-coupled field plate design ensures a typical gate-to-drain breakdown voltage of 120V, supporting high power density and system reliability. NP12-1B is available with the Enhanced Moisture Ruggedness option, which provides excellent humidity resistance for use in plastic packaging.

NP12-1B is supported by a complete Process Design Kit featuring both large-signal and small-signal models, expediting the development of high-performance RF circuits. A comprehensive qualification report is available upon request.

The NP12-1B will be available for high volume production in Q3 2025.

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