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5N Plus commercializing its GaN-on-Si patents

What happened

5N Plus is launching commercialization rights for its GaN-on-Si patent portfolio, targeting high-power electronics, EVs, and AI servers. This move aims to accelerate prototype development and market entry for vertical GaN-on-Si power devices. Neutral: This is a long-term technology licensing development with no immediate, quantifiable impact on component supply, demand, or pricing.

Impact and signal

Low impactImpact score: 10/100

Affected components and suppliers

GaN-on-Si Power Devices

5N Plus Inc

patenttechnologyGaN

Source and time

Source: Semiconductor Today · 3/21/2024 · View original source

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5N Plus commercializing its GaN-on-Si patents

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