Allegro MicroSystems Optimizes Switching Performance in SiC and GaN Power Designs
At PCIM 2026, Allegro MicroSystems, Inc., a global leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, will demonstrate how power designers can unlock the full switching potential of wide bandgap (WBG) devices without the complexity and overhead of legacy architectures.
While SiC and GaN devices support high-frequency switching, they frequently encounter system-level limitations – from bulky external bias supplies to slow protection loops – that impede optimal performance. Allegro will show how integration of sensing and gate driving removes these constraints to enable faster switching, improved efficiency and higher power density in applications like AI data centers and 800V electric vehicle (EV) architectures.
What to expect at the booth:
- Live Demonstrations of Allegro’s Power-Thru™ gate drivers, eliminating the need for external isolated bias supplies and simplifying multi-level designs
- Active Gate Drive Voltage Control in action, enabling real-time optimization of SiC switching behavior via SPI
- High-Bandwidth Current Sensing up to 10 MHz for fast transient detection and protection
- Ecosystem Demos with partners including Coilcraft and Innoscience that illustrate real-world implementations
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“The industry has built the equivalent of an unrestricted Autobahn for power electronics using WBG materials, but legacy gate drivers and sensors are holding back performance,” said Ram Sathappan, Vice President of Global Marketing and Applications at Allegro. “At PCIM, we are showing how Allegro’s high-bandwidth current sensors and isolated gate drivers can eliminate today’s speed limits on the power conversion freeway.”
Together, these demonstrations show how reducing design complexity enables engineers to operate WBG systems closer to their theoretical performance limits – translating directly into efficiency gains and higher system density.
Where: PCIM 2026, Hall 4A, Booth 207
When: June 9 – 11, 2026
