March 22 – 26 | San Antonio, Texas

Hans Winter at APEC 2026:

GaN High Power Modules – next level in Efficient & Ecological BEV Inverter Applications

Meet us at APEC 2026, where Hans Winter will present a next-generation BEV traction inverter based on 650V D-mode GaN HEMT D³GaN™ technology from VisIC. The solution targets SiC-class performance at silicon-level cost, combining ultra-low switching losses, robust direct gate control, and scalable current capability for high-performance automotive inverters.

Developed in collaboration with NXP and AVL, the dedicated D³GaN gate driver introduces reduced PWM dead-time, real-time GaN-specific Vgs monitoring, and advanced overcurrent and short-circuit protection strategies designed to meet ASIL-D requirements. Dynamometer testing demonstrates >99.5% peak efficiency and measurable improvements in EV driving-cycle efficiency, supporting longer range, improved performance, and a more sustainable electric mobility future.

Speaker
Hans Winter, VP Product, VisIC
With 25+ years in automotive power semiconductors, including leadership roles at Infineon, Nexperia, and ams, Hans Winter drives VisIC’s automotive product strategy and partnerships across Europe and the Americas.

Authors: 

Wolfgang Wondrak, Werner Ness, Hans Winter (VisIC) 
Thomas Mazeaud, Pierre Calmes (NXP) 
Mathias Deiml (AVL) 

Interested in learning more?
Contact our team at info@visic-tech.com to discuss evaluation modules, design support, and collaboration opportunities.