Sttr phase i: harnessing gallium oxide for high-efficiency power conversion in data centers - evaluation of gallium oxide power devices in power converters

This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $305,000 to Gallox Semiconductors Inc. aims to evaluate the use of gallium oxide power devices in power converters to improve the efficiency of power electronics systems, particularly in data centers. The broader goal is to address inefficiencies in power conversion, as electricity goes through multiple conversion steps before reaching end-use devices like computers. This STTR Phase I project will run from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, and focus on evaluating the performance of gallium oxide power devices in power converter applications to enable more efficient power conversion and utilization. The award supports Gallox Semiconductors' work to develop this advanced semiconductor technology for power electronics applications.

Abstract

The broader impact/commercial impacts of this small business technology transfer (sttr) phase i project is to address the inefficiencies that exist within power electronics. Power electronics is the use of components and circuits to modify the voltage to make IT usable. Electricity goes through many power conversion steps until charging a computer with a cumulative efficiency of