EPC to showcase Gen7 GaN for robots, drones and AI power at PCIM Asia

Efficient Power Conversion will unveil its Gen7 GaN platform at PCIM Asia 2026 in Shenzhen from Aug. 26-28, with demos aimed at humanoid robots, drones and AI data centers. The lineup includes new eGaN FETs, integrated motor-drive ICs and high-voltage power boards designed to boost efficiency, power density and dynamic response.

Why it matters: - EPC is pitching Gen7 GaN as a way to shrink and improve power systems for intelligent motion control and AI infrastructure. - The company says the new devices are designed to raise efficiency, power density and thermal performance while reducing weight and component count. - The demos target applications where power conversion speed and size matter most, including humanoid robots, drones and AI servers.

What happened: - Efficient Power Conversion will showcase its newest GaN technology at PCIM Asia 2026 in Shenzhen, China, from Aug. 26-28. - The booth is in Hall 16, Stand B03. - EPC will also host live technical sessions in English and Chinese during the show. - CEO and co-founder Alex Lidow said PCIM Asia is a venue to show how GaN is enabling the next generation of intelligent motion systems and AI power delivery.

The details: - EPC’s featured motor-drive product is the EPC33110, a three-phase integrated ePower Stage IC optimized for humanoid robot joints and drone propulsion. - The company will also show the EPC23108/09 and EPC23110/11 integrated ePower Stage IC families. - The EPC23108/09 devices support operation up to 100 V and 35 A load current. - The EPC23110/11 devices support operation up to 100 V and 20 A load current. - EPC says those motor-drive ICs are now in mass production. - EPC’s low-voltage Gen7 eGaN FET lineup includes the EPC2366 (40 V, 0.84 mΩ), EPC2379 and EPC2370 (18 V, 0.28 mΩ), EPC2378 (25 V, 0.41 mΩ), EPC2377 (40 V, 0.5 mΩ), EPC2375 (100 V, 0.9 mΩ) and EPC2376 (150 V, 1.5 mΩ). - The company says those devices are aimed at AI power supplies, robotics, advanced motor drives and high-density DC-DC converters. - Live demos will cover humanoid robotics, drone propulsion, motor control and AI power delivery. - Motion-control platforms will include the EPC91122 and EPC91132 reference designs based on the EPC33110. - EPC will demonstrate the EPC91122 and EPC91132 in a high-torque robotic arm and a large drone propulsion system. - A lightweight drone propulsion platform will also show rapid dynamic response for space-constrained applications. - Additional motor-drive reference designs include EPC91121 based on the EPC2366, EPC91135 based on the EPC2376 for 150 V inverter applications, EPC9186HCx based on the EPC2361 for scalable high-current three-phase motor drives, and the EPC91128/29/30/31 family based on the EPC23108/09/10/11. - For AI infrastructure and high-performance computing, EPC will show GaN solutions across the full power-delivery chain from 800 VDC distribution to point-of-load conversion. - Featured boards include the EPC91123, a 6 kW 800 V-to-12.5 V isolated converter based on the ISOP LLC architecture. - EPC will also show the EPC91134, an 11 kW 400/800 V-to-50 V isolated converter. - The company will debut a new 800 V to 6 V, 6 kW ISOP converter. - EPC says its next-generation point-of-load architectures support conversion from 48 V and 12 V intermediate buses to sub-1 V rails. - EPC says high-frequency GaN switching can reduce passive component size, improve transient response and increase power density for next-generation AI servers. - EPC’s conference presentation schedule includes an Aug. 26 talk by Alex Lidow titled "What is next in GaN" in Forum Zone 14A36. - Other scheduled booth talks include sessions on humanoids and drones, new GaN products for high-density DC-DC converters, and scalable motor control architectures. - EPC was founded in 2007 and focuses on enhancement-mode GaN power management. - The company says eGaN FETs and integrated circuits are used in DC-DC converters, lidar, eMobility motor drives, robotics, drones and satellites. - EPC listed social channels and a landing page for more information, including the company's announcement, Facebook, and X.

Between the lines: - EPC is signaling that GaN is moving beyond niche use cases and into higher-volume systems that need compact power stages and fast response. - The breadth of the demo lineup suggests the company wants to position Gen7 as a platform for both mobility systems and data-center power. - The emphasis on mass production is aimed at showing customers that the parts are ready for deployment, not just lab evaluation.

What's next: - EPC will use PCIM Asia 2026 to court engineers working on humanoids, drones, power tools, e-bikes and AI infrastructure. - The company is offering on-site meetings with technical experts, including Lidow, during the exhibition. - Visitors can contact info@epc-co.com to schedule a meeting. - EPC is framing its next stage around moving GaN designs from prototype into high-volume production.