POWER INTEGRATIONS
Power Integrations is a leading supplier of high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient AC-DC power conversion and SCALE gate drivers for high-power systems.
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Power Integrations is a Silicon Valley-based supplier of high-performance components for high-voltage power conversion. Their integrated circuits enable compact, energy-efficient AC-DC power supplies for smartphones, appliances, LED lighting, smart meters, and industrial applications, while SCALE gate drivers serve high-power systems including solar, wind energy, EVs, and industrial motor drives.
Power Integrations' key product families include:
- InnoSwitch - Highly integrated offline CV/CC flyback switcher ICs with synchronous rectification
- LinkSwitch - Cost-effective switcher ICs for low-power applications
- TOPSwitch - High-efficiency switcher ICs for higher power applications
- SCALE Gate Drivers - Industry-leading drivers for IGBT and SiC modules
- PowiGaN Technology - Integrated GaN transistors for highest efficiency
Power Integrations pioneered EcoSmart energy-efficiency technology in 1998, preventing billions of dollars in energy waste. They were the first to ship high-volume GaN power conversion chips in 2019, and their PowiGaN technology significantly boosts efficiency compared to silicon-based solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Power Integrations' EcoSmart technology?
- EcoSmart is Power Integrations' energy-efficiency technology introduced in 1998 that dramatically reduces standby power consumption in power supplies, preventing billions of dollars in energy waste.
- Does Power Integrations offer GaN-based products?
- Yes, Power Integrations' proprietary PowiGaN technology integrates gallium nitride transistors into their ICs, delivering significantly higher efficiency than silicon-based solutions.
- What are SCALE gate drivers used for?
- SCALE gate drivers are critical components for driving IGBT and SiC power modules in high-power applications including solar inverters, wind turbines, EVs, industrial motor drives, and HVDC transmission.
- What applications use Power Integrations ICs?
- Power Integrations ICs are used in smartphone chargers, USB-PD adapters, appliances, LED drivers, smart meters, industrial power supplies, and any application requiring efficient AC-DC conversion.