Core Insights - STMicroelectronics has launched a new GaN ICs platform aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and performance in home appliances and industrial drives [1][4] - The GaN technology is now applicable to motor drives for various products, including washing machines and power tools, meeting eco-design norms [3][4] Product Features - The GaNSPIN611 and GANSPIN612 can power motors up to 400 Watts, suitable for compressors, pumps, fans, and servo drives, with pin compatibility for scalable designs [4] - The GaNSPIN system-in-package optimizes system performance and reliability, allowing for higher rotational speeds and reduced costs in control modules [4][6] - The GaN transistors feature low RDS(on) values of 138mΩ and 270mΩ, minimizing power dissipation and enabling operation without heatsinks, thus reducing material costs and PCB footprint by up to 60% [7] Technical Specifications - The GaNSPIN drivers control turn-on and turn-off times to reduce stress on motor windings and minimize electromagnetic noise, with a nominal slew rate of 10V/ns [6] - Additional features include fault-sensing comparators for overcurrent protection, undervoltage lockout, and a wide input-voltage range up to 20V for robust power conversion [11]