GaN Systems Launches 300W Audio Boost Converter Switched Mode Power Supply

GaN Systems announced the launch of its 300W Audio Boost Converter SMPS at the 37th annual Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in Houston, Texas. The 300W reference design, targeted for automotive, marine, motorcycle, and a broad range of 12VDC input applications, features a complete turnkey platform solution that accelerates time-to-market, delivering improved audio quality and smaller, more streamlined audio systems. 
 
GaN Systems, the gallium nitride power semiconductor specialists, presented a range of GaN-based audio solutions and products from Syng, Orchard Audio, Axign and more companies at its booth during the Houston event, side by side with the recently announced updated development board and Switched Mode Power Supply for next-generation Class-D audio designs.

The new 300W continuous, 500W peak power audio-grade SMPS reference design offers a complete solution with a wide-range DC supply voltage input of 9VDC to 16VDC, load dump rated, and operates seamlessly with GaN Systems +/-32VDC Dual-Rail output amplifier. Along with wide range DC supply voltage input, onboard common-mode AC line filter, and differential primary drive transformer topology, the platform also provides SCP, OCP, thermal, voltage protection, and auto recovery.

With the new development platform and solutions, GaN Systems is reinforcing the value proposition for audio manufacturers. GaN delivers improved audio quality, smaller audio systems, more power, and streamlined designs with the elimination of heatsinks.

Visitors at APEC (March 20-24) could see first-hand the latest innovative products using GaN audio solutions, including the Syng Alpha Cell speaker, Orchard Audio’s groundbreaking Starkrimson Stereo Ultra amplifier and all-in-one Starkrimson Streamer Ultra, and Axign’s new 500W Heatsink-less Audio Amplifier. On display was also GaN Systems’ GeN2 Class-D audio amplifier and companion switched mode power supply reference design, highlighting 96% efficiency amplifier and a 20% overall size reduction in the power supply. Visitors could also get a sneak peek at the company’s upcoming Class-D amplifiers.

"It's an exciting time in the audio industry where technological advances and consumer trends are driving rapid innovation and new user experiences," says Rick Reigel, Vice President of Sales at GaN Systems. “GaN is powering that innovation. GaN Systems’ audio designs demonstrate the promise of GaN to deliver near-perfect sonic reproduction in smaller, lighter, and more powerful systems."
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