Business UpdateMay 21, 2026, 08:02 AM
Enphase Adopts GaN Bi-Directional Switch Tech for Next-Gen Products
AI Summary
Enphase Energy, Inc. published a technical white paper detailing its adoption of Gallium Nitride Bi-Directional Switch (GaN BDS) technology. This technology is expected to enhance Enphase's next-generation distributed power electronics, offering higher efficiency, increased power density, and broader AC operating voltage capabilities. GaN BDS is already integrated into the IQ9™ Series Microinverters and is planned for future products including battery systems, EV chargers, and AI data center power systems, promising significant system-level benefits and cost advantages.
Key Highlights
- Enphase published a technical white paper on GaN Bi-Directional Switch (GaN BDS) technology.
- GaN BDS is expected to support Enphase’s next-generation distributed power electronics products.
- Technology enables higher switching frequency, improved efficiency, higher power density, and broader AC operating voltage.
- Monolithically integrated GaN BDS reduces semiconductor die area, gate charge, component count, and cost.
- Adopted in IQ9™ Series Microinverters for commercial and residential solar applications.
- Expected to support Microinverter platform, next-gen battery systems, IQ® Bidirectional EV Charger, and IQ® Solid-State Transformer.
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