This webinar will cover the fundamentals of gallium nitride (GaN) bidirectional switching technology and its applications in power systems. The session will discuss how GaN based BDS is transforming power electronics with its dynamic operations and four modes of functionality. The webinar will highlight its role in enabling efficient single-stage DC-AC conversion for solar microinverters, versatile isolated topologies, and delivering greater efficiency, simpler design, and cost savings with its comprehensive product portfolio.
Overview
This webinar will cover gallium nitride (GaN) bidirectional switching (BDS) technology and its wide-ranging applications. This session will provide a clear and practical understanding of the fundamentals of BDS, including its dynamic operations and four distinct modes of functionality that open new possibilities for system design. We will explain how BDS enables highly efficient single-stage DC-to-AC conversion, a breakthrough that is redefining solar microinverters by simplifying architectures and enhancing performance. Beyond solar, you will see how its versatility extends to isolated topologies, making it ideal for renewable energy solutions, industrial power supplies, and other next-generation applications.
Our experts will share the unique value propositions of BDS, highlighting how it delivers greater efficiency, streamlined designs, and tangible cost savings. These advantages empower engineers to reduce complexity, improve system reliability, and accelerate product development. The session will also introduce Infineon's comprehensive product portfolio, showcasing the breadth of solutions available to support a wide variety of power conversion needs.
Whether you are focused on renewable energy, industrial systems, or innovative power designs, this webinar will equip you with insights to leverage GaN BDS effectively.
Key Takeaways
- Learn the fundamentals and dynamic operations of GaN BDS
- Explore how BDS enables efficient power conversion in high voltage applications
- Understand the unique value propositions of GaN BDS
- Discover how BDS enables highly efficient single-stage DC-to-AC conversion
- Learn how to accelerate your designs using CoolGaN™ BDS 650 V G5
Speakers
Fallosch holds a master’s degree in general business management from Alpen Adria Universität Klagenfurt. With a solid educational foundation and extensive professional experience, she has built a distinguished career in the field of product marketing. Currently, Fallosch is pursuing a role of Senior Manager Product Marketing at Infineon Technologies. In this role, she is responsible for driving the product marketing strategy for high voltage GaN devices, which are crucial for various high-efficiency power conversion applications. Her expertise in high-voltage GaN has made her a key player in the semiconductor industry, focusing on the development and promotion of advanced power semiconductors.
Leong received his master's degree in telecommunications engineering and Ph.D. in power electronic devices from the University of Warwick, UK in 2007 and 2011 respectively. In 2011, he joined the Electric Drives and Machines Institute in Graz, University of Technology, as a research associate. He was also a visiting scholar at CPES, Virginia Tech, during 2013. In 2014, he joined Infineon Technologies Austria AG, in Villach as System Concept Engineer with research interests include GaN bidirectional switch, GaN integration, power converter topologies, module development and control. In 2023, he became the Lead Principal, Product Definition and Concept Engineer for CoolGaN™ BDS. He has over 44 granted patents and numerous technical publications.