All items tagged with GaN transistors (13)

Orchard Audio Previews Upcoming Range of Starkrimson Plate Amplifiers

September 25, 2025 by Joao Martins

Orchard Audio Previews Upcoming Range of Starkrimson Plate Amplifiers

Orchard Audio, in collaboration with Soundfield Audio, a speaker company from Tampa, Florida, has disclosed a first effort in a new product line for the company created by Leonid (Leo) Ayzenshtat. Leveraging the credits already gained from its acclaimed line of GaN-powered Starkrimson audio amplifiers and modules, Orchard Audio will launch a new 4-channel, 1200-watt plate amplifier with integrated DSP.

Bluesound Introduces New Powernode High-Performance Streaming Amplifier

June 25, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Introduces New Powernode High-Performance Streaming Amplifier

Bluesound announced the launch of its new Powernode, a next-generation wireless music streaming amplifier that brings high-resolution performance and simplified AV integration into one modern component. Building on the brand’s legacy as the first to combine hi-res, multiroom streaming with advanced Class-D amplifier technology, the new Powernode offers 100 watts per channel or 80W x3 with center channel support of refined DirectDigital amplification for more power and lower distortion sound.

Infineon Announces Next Generation CoolGaN Transistor Families

May 31, 2024 by Joao Martins

Infineon Announces Next Generation CoolGaN Transistor Families

Infineon Technologies announced two new generations of high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) CoolGaN devices which now enable Gallium Nitride (GaN) to be used in voltage classes from 40V to 700V in a broader array of applications that help drive digitalization and decarbonization. These two product families, now expanded with the portfolio that resulted from the GaN Systems acquisition, are manufactured on high performance 8-inch in-house foundry processes in Kulim (Malaysia) and Villach (Austria).

It's Tube Time! audioXpress May 2022 Glass Audio Special!

April 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

It's Tube Time! audioXpress May 2022 Glass Audio Special!

It's time for the Glass Audio/Tube Focus edition of audioXpress. In this issue, Michael Boele shares his long-term review of a pair of 2021 new production Western Electric 300Bs, Merlin Blencowe explains how to add Bluetooth to a Tube Amp, and Alan Kimmel introduces us to the possibilities of the Pentriode. There's also a Market Update report on vinyl sales and the latest trends in turntables and cartridges, as well as a review by Stuart Yaniger of the latest Orchard Audio Starkrimson Stereo Ultra GaN-based amplifier.

GaN Systems and Axign Demonstrate New 500W Class-D Reference Audio Amplifier

January 7, 2022 by Joao Martins

GaN Systems and Axign Demonstrate New 500W Class-D Reference Audio Amplifier

GaN Systems, the leading GaN power semiconductor specialist and audio technology innovator Axign, debuted a new groundbreaking GaN-based 500W Class-D audio amplifier. This reference design merges best-in-class technologies, including GaN Systems’ GaN power transistors and Axign’s Class-D controller, enabling companies to create unique audio systems that are smaller, sleeker, more efficient, more powerful, and provide better audio quality than previous generations.

Orchard Audio Starkrimson Streamer Ultra Combines 500W Stereo GaN Audio Amplifier and PecanPi Streamer

August 16, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Orchard Audio Starkrimson Streamer Ultra Combines 500W Stereo GaN Audio Amplifier and PecanPi Streamer

Orchard Audio announced a new powerful integrated product that will contribute to expand even more the brand's market. The new Starkrimson Streamer Ultra combines a complete audio streaming and network player, and amplifier all inside a minimalist enclosure. In a single chassis, the New Jersey company offers the Starkrimson Stereo Ultra next-generation GaN amplifier integrated with the versatile PecanPi Streamer. Just add speakers.

Accelerating Audio Innovation with GaN in Class-D Amplifiers

December 17, 2020 by Paul Wiener

Accelerating Audio Innovation with GaN in Class-D Amplifiers

Smaller, lighter, and better sounding Class-D audio systems with GaN (gallium nitride) were one of the technology trends in 2020. GaN Systems predicts that by the end of 2021 a significant number of the world’s noteworthy brands in the audio market will be offering GaN-based Class-D audio solutions. In this article , Paul Wiener (GaN Systems) explains why the technology benefits from three important trends, now influencing the rise of the predominance of audio in both consumer experiences and technology design.

Tipping Point Achieved as GaN Technology Moves from Early Adoption to Mainstream Acceptance

December 14, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Tipping Point Achieved as GaN Technology Moves from Early Adoption to Mainstream Acceptance

High quality audio is now a “must have” across all segments from professional to home and portable applications. Class-D audio systems with GaN (gallium nitride) are not only smaller and lighter but provide better sound quality and were one of the technology trends in 2020. And because it’s that time of year to make predictions for the coming year, GaN Systems, a leading company in this space, published a forecast of 2021, identifying key trends for the technology.

GaN Systems Publishes Whitepaper Detailing Advantages of GaN Technology in Class-D Audio

September 15, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

GaN Systems Publishes Whitepaper Detailing Advantages of GaN Technology in Class-D Audio

GaN Systems published a document titled "GaN in Class-D Audio:Advantages with GaN Systems – a Comparative Look,” that reviews the various GaN and silicon transistor approaches in Class-D audio amplifier design techniques. The document identifies and compares the most popular GaN-based transistor and Silicon MOSFET solutions for high-performance Class-D amplifier applications, including the GaN Systems Class-D Amplifier and Companion SMPS Evaluation Kit.

Technics Introduces Reference Class SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier Leveraging Low-Resistance GaN Devices

September 3, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Technics Introduces Reference Class SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier Leveraging Low-Resistance GaN Devices

Technics unveiled the SU-R1000, its first Reference Class integrated amplifier. As Technics explains, its Reference Class products are developed in pursue of the brand's insatiable desire to deliver ultimate sound quality to customers, and offer the premium musical experience the Technics brand is known for. The SU-R1000 follows design references of the classic hifi components from decades ago. But inside, this is a technical evolution of the brand's 2014 rebirth.

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