Gallium Nitride Field-Effect Transistor, an Emerging Application of GaN Power Devices in the Automotive Sector
Gallium Nitride (GaN) is a pure metal semiconductor material widely used to produce semiconductor devices like diodes and transistors. This highly-efficient material first hit the semiconductor market in the 1990's as a necessary element in many LEDs. In recent years, the demand for GaN power devices has significantly increased. This can be attributed to ability of GaN to absorb, store, and transform light energy. GaN is so versatile that its use can also be applied in other areas of electronics and electronic design as well. As mentioned above, GaN power devices have many different applications in various industries. Here are just some of the uses of these devices: In the semiconductor industry, gallium nitride power devices play major role in designing semiconductor devices. The device manufacturers are using gallium nitride in many silicon-based integrated circuits. They also make use of gallium nitride in many light-emitting diodes, especially in LEDs. In fact, most LED devices...