Navitas and GigaDevice announce partnership
Navitas Semiconductor has announced a partnership with GigaDevice, a Chinese maker of microcontrollers and flash memory, to create a joint-lab for integrating and tailoring Navitas’ GaNFast ICs and GigaDevice’s microcontrollers for AI data centres, EVs, solar, and energy saving systems.
As GaN and SiC power technologies transition power conversion to faster, lighter, and more compact solutions, such as single-stage BDS converters, MCUs need to be optimised to maximise fast switching characteristics, such as high processing speeds and fast I/O capabilities.
A co-developed solution of Navitas’ power and GigaDevice’s control will further accelerate the adoption of GaN & SiC into higher-power markets, according to the companies.
The joint R&D laboratory will integrate both company’s technical product and system-level application expertise to develop power management solutions. Integrating Navitas’ GaNFast technology with GigaDevice’s advanced MCU products will enable a new level of integration, performance, and high-power-density digital-power solutions.
GigaDevice has been widely adopted across diverse sectors including power systems, industrial automation, automotive electronics, and motion control, with cumulative shipments exceeding 2 billion units.
GigaDevice’s GD32 MCU series has been designed for applications including industrial automation, photovoltaic energy storage, graphic displays, digital power supplies, and motor control.
“Digital power stands as one of GigaDevice’s core strategic markets. MCUs play a pivotal role in advancing the intelligence of digital power systems, enhancing energy efficiency, and ensuring operational security.” said Vincent Li, GigaDevice SVP, CTO, and general manager of MCU business unit. “By working with Navitas, we will deeply integrate GigaDevice’s advanced MCU with Navitas’ leading GaNFast technology to develop competitive solutions for industrial automation and new energy vehicles. This collaboration not only technological synergy but also a critical step toward greener, more efficient industry development.”
“Navitas continues to innovate our GaNFast power IC technology to achieve our mission to ‘Electrify Our World’”, said Charles Zha, SVP and GM of Navitas Asia-Pacific. “The joint lab with GigaDevice will amplify our complementary strengths in IC design, manufacturing, and ecosystem development and accelerate R&D for next-gen, high-efficiency power solutions, reinforcing our ‘Smart + Green’ strategic vision. We look forward to delivering faster, energy-saving innovations to global customers and pioneering a new era of collaboration in power electronics.”
