Power semiconductors

Which is an example of an everyday product in which GaN power devices are increasingly used?

  1. ADesks and chairs
  2. BThe mechanical contacts of light switches
  3. CCompact, high-power chargers (AC adapters) for smartphones and similar devices
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Answer: C. Compact, high-power chargers (AC adapters) for smartphones and similar devices

GaN power devices switch at high speed, so the transformers and capacitors in a charger can be made smaller, enabling compact, high-power chargers. They are increasingly used in chargers for smartphones and laptops.

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