Compact 240W GaN-based desktop adapters simplify integration into medical and industrial applications - EEJournal

XP Power has introduced the APM240 series of 240W external desktop AC-DC power supplies, designed to simplify integration into medical and industrial applications. Built on gallium nitride (GaN) techn... Read original →

XP Power’s 240W GaN-based adapter signals a pivotal shift toward ultra-compact, high-efficiency power delivery in medical and industrial systems. Technically, GaN adoption pressures silicon MOSFET suppliers to pivot while enabling downstream EMC filter elimination—reshaping BOM economics. Regulatory-wise, compliance with BF-rated safety and impending Level VII efficiency standards will raise entry barriers; smaller players lacking GaN integration capability risk exclusion from premium segments. Competitors like CUI Inc may respond by deepening partnerships with Navitas or Infineon to bypass costly GaN wafer R&D. Within 18 months, GaN penetration in >150W external adapters will exceed 35%, and OEMs—seeking faster regulatory approval—will increasingly favor pre-certified modules. XP Power’s move isn’t just product innovation; it’s a strategic lock-in play for system-level design influence.