Wise-integration Unveils Next-Gen GaN Power Solutions at APEC 2025

Hyeres, France – March 11, 2025 – Wise-integration, a pioneer in digital control of gallium nitride (GaN) and GaN ICs for power conversion, will unveil its latest WiseGan® and WiseWare® advancements at APEC 2025 in Atlanta, featuring two technical presentations and demonstration boards, including a new 1.5kW Totem Pole PFC module designed specifically for server and industrial applications.

“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”

o   Speaker: Plinio Bau, IC Design Engineer

o   Date/Time: Tuesday, March 18, 9:30 – 9:50 AM

o   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”

o   Speaker: Theo Simon, Power Electronics Application Engineer

o   Date/Time: Thursday, March 20, 11:00 – 11:25 AM

o   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 state-of-the-art boards, featuring its latest WiseWare® technologies:

• 1.5kW Single-Phase Totem Pole PFC (CrCM) – Designed for server and industrial applications, powered by WiseWare® digital control, with switching frequencies from 200 kHz to 730 kHz,
• 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), and
• 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 optimizes 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 maximize efficiency.

Join Us at APEC 2025

Wise-integration invites attendees to visit our booth, #1238, to explore our latest innovations and discuss how WiseGan® and WiseWare® solutions can optimize power conversion for a wide range of applications.