In addition to the regular technical sessions, SPI 2025 will host an Industry Panel to further promote industry-academia collaboration. Open to all workshop participants, this dedicated session will feature invited presentations from leading industry experts, followed by an open discussion panel to encourage interaction and knowledge exchange among all attendees.
The Industry Panel will focus on the latest innovations in Gallium Nitride (GaN) power electronics, emphasizing the critical challenges and advancements in Signal and Power Integrity (SPI), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), and PCB design. As GaN devices become increasingly prevalent in power electronics, addressing these issues is crucial to unlocking their full potential in industrial and commercial applications.
OBJECTIVES
• Highlight key technological advancements in GaN-based power electronics
• Discuss SPI, EMC, and PCB challenges in low- and high-voltage GaN devices
• Explore state-of-the-art driving, monitoring, and measurement techniques for GaN technologies
• Foster collaboration between academia and industry to address emerging research and engineering challenges
KEY DISCUSSION TOPICS
• GaN device characterization: Understanding SPI and EMC challenges in low- and high-voltage applications
• Driving and monitoring solutions: Innovations in GaN technology integration
• Measurement and analysis techniques: Tools and methodologies for SPI/EMC/PCB performance evaluation
• Applied research directions: Identifying open issues and stimulating interest within the scientific and academic community
Panelists
Moderators
Nicola Femia (University of Salerno, Italy) and Giulia Di Capua (University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy)