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Excellent GaN psu introduction video

For those wanting a little more on the advantages of GaN power transistors in small mains power supplies, ElectrArc240 has created an excellent YouTube video.

ElectrArc240 YouTube GaN PSU video image

ElectrArc240 has clearly knows what he talking about and has spent a long time testing different aspects of two similar power supplies to succinctly demonstrate their differences: one with a GaN hemt main switch and the other a silicon mosfet.

The video also points out performance differences that are nothing to do with GaN or Si, but simply from the GaN supply being a newer generation unit.


ElectrArc240 YouTube GaN PSU video image

If you watch it, admire the beautiful high-frequency sub-pcb in the GaN psu, which combines GaN switch, planar transformer windings, primary ceramic capacitors and secondary ceramic capacitors – a credit to its manufacturer Cosel.


The ElectrArc240 YouTube GaN psu video can be found here.

It is from that video that the still images on this page have been copied. Please get in touch if this image use is inappropriate.

Steve Bush

Steve Bush is the long-standing technology editor for Electronics Weekly, covering electronics developments for more than 25 years. He has a particular interest in the Power and Embedded areas of the industry. He also writes for the Engineer In Wonderland blog, covering 3D printing, CNC machines and miscellaneous other engineering matters.

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