Conference Spotlight | THINKANTECH Application Technology Director Huan Liu Delivers Keynote at the “Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Technology and Industry Chain Innovation Forum”

News Update

July 9, 2024

Against the backdrop of the bustling electronica China 2024 exhibition season, the highly anticipated Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Technology and Industry Chain Innovation Forum was successfully held on July 8–9 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Concurrently, the “Wide-bandgap Semiconductor Technology and Industry Chain Innovation Forum” was successfully held as part of this premier industry event.

The forum was jointly organized by Semiconductor Industry Network, Wide-bandgap Semiconductor Industry, and Messe München Shanghai, with Beijing McKenbridge Advanced Materials Productivity Promotion Center Co., Ltd. serving as organizer and Suzhou Xinsandai Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. as co-organizer.

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Industry Gathering of Leading Experts

The forum brought together nearly 20 distinguished industry leaders and technical experts from across the wide-bandgap semiconductor ecosystem, including representatives from National Wide-bandgap Semiconductor Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, Fudan University, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments, Infineon Technologies, Nexperia, and THINKANTECH.

Speakers delivered insightful presentations covering industry trends, technological innovation, market development, and real-world applications. The venue was filled to capacity, with participants gaining valuable technical insights and industry perspectives.

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THINKANTECH’s Contribution

THINKANTECH was honored to have its Director of Application Engineering, Huan Liu, invited to speak at the forum.

Mr. Liu delivered a keynote presentation titled:

“Making E-Bike Charging and Battery Swapping Systems Safer and More Efficient with Wide-bandgap Power Semiconductors”

In his presentation, Mr. Liu:

• Highlighted the dominant role of electric two-wheelers in short-distance mobility

• Identified emerging technical requirements for next-generation charger systems

• Emphasized the advantages of wide-bandgap semiconductor-based chargers, including high conversion efficiency, low thermal losses, compact form factor, and enhanced portability

Through data analysis and practical case studies, he demonstrated how wide-bandgap power semiconductors are applied in charger designs. He also shared key engineering considerations, including gate-driver tuning and optimization, PCB layout practices for GaN power devices, parallel-device current sharing for power scaling, and accurate measurement techniques for critical PCB nodes.

His presentation provided both technical insights and practical engineering guidance, contributing to the advancement of electric two-wheeler charging technologies.

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Driving Innovation Through Collaboration

This forum served not only as a platform for thought leadership in the wide-bandgap semiconductor industry, but also as a dynamic stage for knowledge exchange and collaboration among industry experts.

Through in-depth discussions, participants gained a clearer understanding of industry trends and future opportunities, injecting new momentum into technological innovation and high-quality industry development.

THINKANTECH believes that continued industry collaboration and technical exchange will accelerate the adoption of wide-bandgap power semiconductor technologies, bringing safer, more efficient charging and battery-swapping solutions to the electric two-wheeler industry and supporting the transition toward greener mobility.

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About THINKANTECH

THINKANTECH is a manufacturer of wide-bandgap power semiconductor devices, founded by experienced power electronics professionals and a team of ambitious young innovators.

The company was recognized as a “Designated Above-Scale Enterprise” in 2022, and in 2023 was awarded titles including National Technology-Based SME and National High-Tech Enterprise, while also achieving ISO9001 and IATF16949 quality management system certifications.

Since its establishment, THINKANTECH has focused on the R&D and commercialization of power semiconductor devices and modules, including:

• Si MOSFETs and IGBTs

• GaN HEMTs

• SiC MOSFETs and Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs)

• IGBT and SiC modules

Its products are widely used in power electronics applications such as consumer electronics, photovoltaics, energy storage, automotive systems, AI servers, and industrial automation.

Beyond delivering high-performance devices and modules, the company provides comprehensive system-level solutions. With a strong commitment to innovation, THINKANTECH has successfully launched multiple GaN and SiC power semiconductor products.

Looking ahead, the company will continue to expand its wide-bandgap semiconductor portfolio, strengthen its core competitiveness, deepen customer application solutions, and explore new application areas. Its vision is to become a globally leading wide bandgap power semiconductor company, contributing to improved energy efficiency and global carbon reduction.