Navitas’ GaN & SiC Devices Power Dell’s™ Family of AI Notebooks
Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) announced the integration of its GaNFast and GeneSiC power technologies into Dell's family of notebook adapters, ranging from 60W to 360W. The technology enables 3x more power and 3x faster charging in half the size and weight compared to traditional silicon power devices.
The implementation supports Dell's new AI notebooks featuring Neural Processor Units (NPUs). The adapters demonstrate significant environmental benefits, requiring up to 50% less plastic and utilizing post-recycled materials. Each GaNFast power IC saves 4 kg CO2, while each SiC MOSFET saves 25 kg CO2 compared to legacy silicon chips.
The collaboration between Dell and Navitas, which began in 2020, focuses on improving charging speed, efficiency, size, weight, and environmental impact.
Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) ha annunciato l'integrazione delle sue tecnologie di alimentazione GaNFast e GeneSiC nella famiglia di adattatori per notebook di Dell, che vanno da 60W a 360W. Questa tecnologia consente di avere 3 volte più potenza e 3 volte più velocità di ricarica in metà dimensione e peso rispetto ai dispositivi di alimentazione tradizionali in silicio.
L'implementazione supporta i nuovi notebook AI di Dell, dotati di Unità di Elaborazione Neurale (NPU). Gli adattatori mostrano importanti vantaggi ambientali, richiedendo fino a 50% in meno di plastica e utilizzando materiali riciclati post-consumo. Ogni IC di potenza GaNFast risparmia 4 kg di CO2, mentre ogni MOSFET SiC risparmia 25 kg di CO2 rispetto ai chip tradizionali in silicio.
La collaborazione tra Dell e Navitas, iniziata nel 2020, si concentra sul miglioramento della velocità di ricarica, dell'efficienza, delle dimensioni, del peso e dell'impatto ambientale.
Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) anunció la integración de sus tecnologías de potencia GaNFast y GeneSiC en la familia de adaptadores para portátiles de Dell, que van desde 60W hasta 360W. Esta tecnología permite 3 veces más potencia y 3 veces más velocidad de carga en la mitad del tamaño y peso en comparación con los dispositivos de potencia tradicionales de silicio.
La implementación apoya los nuevos portátiles AI de Dell, que cuentan con Unidades de Procesamiento Neuronal (NPU). Los adaptadores muestran beneficios ambientales significativos, requiriendo hasta un 50% menos de plástico y utilizando materiales reciclados post-consumo. Cada IC de potencia GaNFast ahorra 4 kg de CO2, mientras que cada MOSFET SiC ahorra 25 kg de CO2 en comparación con los chips tradicionales de silicio.
La colaboración entre Dell y Navitas, que comenzó en 2020, se centra en mejorar la velocidad de carga, la eficiencia, el tamaño, el peso y el impacto ambiental.
Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS)는 Dell의 노트북 어댑터 가족에 GaNFast 및 GeneSiC 전력 기술을 통합한다고 발표했습니다. 이 기술은 전통적인 실리콘 전원 장치에 비해 크기와 무게의 절반으로 3배 더 많은 전력과 3배 더 빠른 충전을 가능하게 합니다.
이 구현은 신경 처리 장치(NPU)가 탑재된 Dell의 새로운 AI 노트북을 지원합니다. 어댑터는 최대 50% 적은 플라스틱을 필요로 하고 재활용 소재를 활용하여 상당한 환경적 이점을 보여줍니다. 각 GaNFast 전력 IC는 4kg의 CO2를 절약하고, 각 SiC MOSFET는 기존 실리콘 칩과 비교하여 25kg의 CO2를 절약합니다.
2020년에 시작된 Dell과 Navitas 간의 협력은 충전 속도, 효율성, 크기, 무게 및 환경 영향을 개선하는 데 초점을 맞추고 있습니다.
Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) a annoncé l'intégration de ses technologies de puissance GaNFast et GeneSiC dans la famille d'adaptateurs pour ordinateurs portables de Dell, allant de 60W à 360W. Cette technologie permet de bénéficier de 3 fois plus de puissance et 3 fois plus de vitesse de charge dans une taille et un poids réduits de moitié par rapport aux dispositifs de puissance en silicium traditionnels.
Cette implémentation prend en charge les nouveaux ordinateurs portables AI de Dell, disposant d'unités de traitement neural (NPU). Les adaptateurs montrent des avantages environnementaux significatifs, nécessitant jusqu'à 50% de plastique en moins et utilisant des matériaux recyclés post-consommation. Chaque circuit intégré de puissance GaNFast permet d'économiser 4 kg de CO2, tandis que chaque MOSFET SiC permet d'économiser 25 kg de CO2 par rapport aux puces silicium classiques.
La collaboration entre Dell et Navitas, entamée en 2020, se concentre sur l'amélioration de la vitesse de charge, de l'efficacité, des dimensions, du poids et de l'impact environnemental.
Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) gab die Integration seiner GaNFast- und GeneSiC-Technologien in die Adapterfamilie für Notebooks von Dell bekannt, die von 60W bis 360W reicht. Diese Technologie ermöglicht 3-mal mehr Leistung und 3-mal schnelleres Laden bei halbierter Größe und Gewicht im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Siliziumstromversorgungen.
Die Implementierung unterstützt Dells neue AI-Notebooks mit Neural Processor Units (NPUs). Die Adapter bieten erhebliche Umweltvorteile, da sie bis zu 50% weniger Kunststoff benötigen und recycelte Materialien verwenden. Jedes GaNFast-Netzteil-IC spart 4 kg CO2, während jedes SiC-MOSFET 25 kg CO2 im Vergleich zu klassischen Silizium-Chips einspart.
Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Dell und Navitas, die 2020 begann, konzentriert sich auf die Verbesserung der Ladegeschwindigkeit, der Effizienz, der Größe, des Gewichts und der Umweltbilanz.
- Secured major design win with Dell for notebook adapters from 60W to 360W
- Technology delivers 3x more power and 3x faster charging in half the size
- Expanded product implementation across Dell's broadest GaN adapter offering
- Significant environmental impact: 4kg CO2 savings per GaNFast IC and 25kg per SiC MOSFET
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Insights
Dell's expanded adoption of Navitas' semiconductor solutions marks a significant commercial validation for both GaNFast and GeneSiC technologies. This partnership evolution carries substantial implications for Navitas' market position and revenue potential in three key dimensions:
First, the breadth of implementation (60W to 360W) suggests Navitas has successfully scaled its technology across Dell's entire notebook portfolio, potentially representing a meaningful revenue stream given Dell's market presence. The timing aligns perfectly with the AI notebook trend, where higher-power adapters are becoming essential for neural processing units (NPUs).
Second, the technical specifications demonstrate clear competitive advantages: 3x power density and charging speed improvements, alongside 50% size reduction, position Navitas favorably against traditional silicon solutions. This performance edge is particularly important in the AI computing segment, where thermal management and power efficiency are critical differentiators.
Third, the environmental impact metrics (4kg CO2 savings per GaNFast IC and 25kg per SiC MOSFET) align with Dell's sustainability initiatives, potentially accelerating adoption across their product lines. The dematerialization benefits and reduced component count also suggest improved supply chain economics and manufacturing efficiency.
This deepening relationship with a tier-1 OEM validates Navitas' technology roadmap and could catalyze similar adoptions across the industry, particularly as AI-capable devices proliferate. The comprehensive integration of both GaN and SiC technologies demonstrates Navitas' ability to capture value across multiple semiconductor segments, potentially expanding their addressable market.
GaNFast™ and GeneSiC™ power technologies deliver portability, efficiency, and sustainability for Dell AI notebook computer adapters from 60 W to 360 W
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS), the industry leader in next-generation GaNFast gallium nitride (GaN) and GeneSiC silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, today announced its adoption of both technologies into Dell’s family of notebook adapters, from 60 W to 360 W.
Enabled by over 20 years of SiC technology leadership, GeneSiC leads on performance of SiC MOSFETs with patented ‘trench-assisted planar’ technology and 5th-gen GeneSiC silicon carbide (SiC) diodes to deliver high-speed, high-efficiency performance with proprietary ’low-knee’ technology for cool operation.
Navitas’ GaNFast power ICs enable high-frequency, high-efficiency power conversion, achieving 3x more power and 3x faster charging in half the size and weight compared to prior designs with legacy silicon power devices.
Navitas GaN & SiC technology together enables Dell to provide high-speed charging, with highest efficiency, coolest temperature, smallest size, and lowest material count. Dell’s latest line-up of AI notebooks includes Neural Processor Units (NPUs), which are dedicated AI engines, to manage sustained AI and AI offload. This builds on Dell’s portfolio as the broadest GaN adapter offering for notebooks in the industry.
The new adapters will also help Dell achieve its advanced sustainability goals, with a focus on CO2 reduction and energy reduction. The adapter cases require up to
“Since Dell’s first GaN adapter was enabled by Navitas back in 2020, we’ve worked closely with Dell engineering to further improve charging speed, efficiency, size, weight, and now environmental footprint,” said Gene Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Navitas. “Dell’s new adapters are an optimal solution for speed, portability, and sustainability. Our clients achieve a win-win for both the market and environment by deploying Navitas GaNFast power ICs and GeneSiC power devices.”
For more information on our GaNFast portfolio and charging system solutions, please contact info@navitassemi.com or visit www.navitassemi.com.
About Navitas
Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is the only pure-play, next-generation power-semiconductor company, celebrating 10 years of power innovation founded in 2014. GaNFast power ICs integrate gallium nitride (GaN) power and drive, with control, sensing, and protection to enable faster charging, higher power density, and greater energy savings. Complementary GeneSiC power devices are optimized high-power, high-voltage, and high-reliability silicon carbide (SiC) solutions. Focus markets include AI data centers, EV, solar, energy storage, home appliance / industrial, mobile, and consumer. Over 300 Navitas patents are issued or pending, with the industry’s first and only 20-year GaNFast warranty. Navitas was the world’s first semiconductor company to be CarbonNeutral®-certified.
Navitas Semiconductor, GaNFast, GaNSense, GeneSiC, and the Navitas logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Navitas Semiconductor Limited and affiliates. All other brands, product names, and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.
Contact Information:
Llew Vaughan-Edmunds, Sr Director, Product Management & Marketing
info@navitassemi.com
Stephen Oliver, VP Investor Relations
ir@navitassemi.com
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