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EPC 2024 electronica interview: GaN and the future of untethered robots

At electronica 2024, in the DigiKey booth, Caitlin Gittins speaks with Alex Lidow, CEO, EPC about GaN and the future of untethered robots. The discussion touches on the concept of humanoid robots, contrasting them with conventional robotic arms, and EPC’s outlook on robotics’ future.

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DC/DC & AC/DC (Off-Line) SMPS Evaluation Boards

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DCDC 48-12V/DUAL PHASE BUCK CONVEPC9158DCDC 48-12V/DUAL PHASE BUCK CONV24 - Immediate$2,075.49View Details
DCDC 500W DUAL PH/SYNCBOOST CONVEPC9166DCDC 500W DUAL PH/SYNCBOOST CONV10 - Immediate$2,075.49View Details
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Evaluation and Demonstration Boards and Kits

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EVAL BOARD FOR EPC2302, EPC23101EPC90142EVAL BOARD FOR EPC2302, EPC2310119 - Immediate$850.67View Details
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FET, MOSFET Arrays

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MOSFET 2N-CH 100V 1.7A DIEEPC2106MOSFET 2N-CH 100V 1.7A DIE22500 - Immediate$11.45View Details
MOSFET 2N-CH 80V 28A DIEEPC2103MOSFET 2N-CH 80V 28A DIE8040 - Immediate$46.31View Details
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Power Management (PMIC)

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Single FETs, MOSFETs

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GANFET N-CH 100V 1.7A DIEEPC2051GANFET N-CH 100V 1.7A DIE59018 - Immediate$8.00View Details

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