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Diodes Incorporated & Transphorm Introduce 130W Active Clamp Flyback (ACF) SuperGaN USB-C PD Adapter Evaluation Kit
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a broad supplier of high-performance power semiconductor products, has launched a
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[{"type":"text","content":" PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nDiodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a broad supplier of high-performance power semiconductor products, has launched a complete 130W USB Type-C® power delivery (PD) 3.0 adapter evaluation and development kit. This new solution uses SuperGaN® FETs from Transphorm, Inc. (OTCQX: TGAN), a pioneer in and a global supplier of high-reliability, high-performance gallium nitride (GaN) power conversion products.\n\nThe kit pairs Diodes’ high-performing, innovative ACF controllers and Transphorm’s patented normally-off SuperGaN Gen IV devices with input power factor correction (PFC). The resulting solution delivers low standby power, higher efficiency, unprecedented thermal performance, and optimal system bill-of-materials (BOM) cost, compared to e-mode GaN and silicon-based systems. It exceeds DOE VI and COC Tier 2 power efficiency requirements and allows for increased power density.\n\nDiodes’ ACF solutions are designed to leverage next generation power conversion technologies in configurations offering greater performance than traditional flyback systems and significantly lower cost than half-bridge resonant LLC solutions in USB PD charging applications. The new 130W ACF SuperGaN kit is no exception, enabling easy and quick evaluation of advanced technologies while accelerating go-to-market timelines. Capabilities include:\n\n\nHigh power peak efficiency: > 93.5%\n\n\nHigh power factor: > 0.90 over line over 60% load\n\n\nUltra-low total harmonic distortion (THD): \n\nLow standby power: \n\nLowest switch temperature: \n\nThe kit uses three main Diodes controllers and two SuperGaN FETs from Transphorm:\n\n\nThe AP3306: A highly integrated ACF controller designed for ultra-low standby power and high power density requirements, with comprehensive protection mechanisms incorporated.\n\n\nThe APR340: A MOSFET driver intended for secondary-side synchronous rectification.\n\n\nThe AP43771V: A USB Type-C PD3.0 decoder, with on/off N-channel MOSFET control and robust protection features.\n\n\nTwo TP65H150G4LSG devices: These are SuperGaN 650V, 150mΩ FETs, with one each for the PFC control and ACF control stages respectively.\n\n\n“Diodes’ AP3306 ACF controller allows high integration, low standby power, optimal system cost, and versatile protection for a wide range of power adapters from 45W to 140W, while our AP...