Wise-integration to showcase GaN power solutions at APEC 2025

"GaN technology continues to drive new efficiencies in power electronics, and APEC 2025 is the ideal platform to showcase our latest advancements,” said Thierry Bouchet, CEO of Wise-integration. “Our WiseWare digital controllers are accelerating the adoption of GaN by enabling higher performance, system simplification, and seamless integration. Beyond efficiency, they lay the foundation for the next generation of intelligent power systems, addressing the growing demands of AI-driven server and industrial applications. These innovations are re-shaping the future of power conversion.”

Presentations

Technical Session (T04.4)

• “Novel Dual Output LDO Architecture in 650-V GaN Technology for Power ICs”
• Speaker: Plinio Bau, IC Design Engineer
• Date/Time: 18 March, 9:30-9:50am
• Overview: Introduction of a novel dual-output, low-dropout regulator (LDO) architecture designed for 650-V GaN technology to enhance power IC efficiency and performance

Industrial Session (IS26)

• “Comparing ZVS Losses Distribution of Similar High-Performance GaN HEMTs”
• Speaker: Theo Simon, Power Electronics Application Engineer
• Date/Time: 20 March 11:00-11:25am
• Overview: Analysis of zero-voltage switching (ZVS) loss distribution in high-performance GaN high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) to optimize power conversion efficiency

Live Demonstrations at Booth #1238

Wise-integration will showcase four boards, featuring its latest WiseWare technologies:

• 300W Totem Pole PFC (CrCM) – highlights GaN’s efficiency in power conversion using the WIW1101 MCU Digital Controller and WiseGan WI71060A
• 300W Totem Pole PFC (CrCM)-LLC – demonstrates improved PFC-LLC performance with WIW1101 MCU Digital Controller, WiseGan WI71060A (PFC), and WI71120A (LLC)
• 150W WiseWare 2 Demo Board – showcases a patented single-stage architecture that virtualizes power factor correction (PFC), significantly simplifying system design

About WiseWare Digital Controller

WiseWare is a high-frequency digital AC-DC controller portfolio for SMPS applications. Utilizing MCU-based ZVS proprietary firmware, it optimises GaN transistor power conversion. WiseWare 1.1 (WIW1101) is a digital controller for Totem Pole PFC in AC-DC converters, enabling CrCM operation with ZVS to maximise efficiency.