Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) will present its latest Generation 7 (Gen 7) GaN technology and integrated GaN ICs at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) 2026. At booth #1935, EPC will demonstrate production-ready power architectures targeting AI infrastructure and next-generation robotic systems, alongside a series of live technical presentations led by its engineering team.

EPC said the rapid expansion of AI computing is reshaping power delivery architectures, introducing 800 V distribution and megawatt-class racks that require higher efficiency, density and reliability throughout the power conversion chain. At the same time, humanoid robotics demand compact, lightweight and highly efficient electronics embedded directly within joints and actuators. The company will show how GaN technology enables point-of-load conversion in data centers and compact motor drives in robotics.

EPC will showcase multiple development platforms already deployed in customer programs across robotics, drones and high-performance computing. These include:

  • EPC9176 and EPC91104 motor drive boards
  • EPC9186 multi-device inverter
  • Humanoid joint platforms EPC91118 and EPC91120
  • DC-DC conversion solutions including EPC91200, EPC9196 and EPC9193 series

The company emphasized that while reference designs support development, its focus remains on scalable, production-ready devices built on the Gen 7 platform.

CEO Alex Lidow said the new Generation 7 transistors outperform MOSFETs across the 40 V to 15 V range and that EPC’s latest GaN ICs enable more compact, higher-performance motor drives for humanoid robots and drones.

At APEC 2026, EPC will host live booth presentations and technical sessions covering system architectures, reliability methodologies and application implementations. Highlights include:

  • Tuesday, March 24 (10:30–11:10 am):
    Alex Lidow – GaN Beats MOSFETs at All Voltages
    Shengke Zhang – Leveraging Test-to-Fail Methodology to Ensure Reliable Field Operation of GaN Devices
  • Tuesday, March 24 (2:30–3:10 pm):
    Marco Palma – GaN Inverters Reference Designs for Humanoid Robot Motor Joints
    Michael de Rooij – 800 V to 12 V AI Servers Using Low-Voltage GaN in an ISOP Converter

Additional conference presentations will address topics including end-to-end GaN system design, reliability assessment under dynamic switching conditions, integrated magnetics for server power supplies, robotic micro-modules and mission-profile-driven reliability for AI data centers.

EPC representatives, including CEO Dr. Alex Lidow, will be available at booth #1935 to discuss GaN solutions for AI infrastructure, robotics and high-density power systems.

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