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Project

Innovative Reliable Nitride based Power Devices and Applications
Acronym
InRel-NPower
Code
41V08917
Duration
01 January 2017 → 30 November 2020
Funding
European funding: framework programme
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Other physical sciences not elsewhere classified
Keywords
electricity
Other information
 
Project description
 

From energy generation to the end-user, electric energy undergoes a number of conversion steps. These steps are currently highly inefficient and only a minor part of the total energy is used.

InRel-NPower envisions to prove the full potential of the GaN devices. In parallel, this project will push the boundaries of AlN-based technology, which has even better properties than GaN.
 
Role of Ghent University
 Ghent University coordinates the disseminational activities of the project, and will focus on the development and characterization of the GaN- and AlN- substrates, as well as the efficient electrical contact of those materials.