GaN, Decoded: What does “fast switching” really mean?

What does “fast switching” really mean when we talk about GaN? In the first episode of GaN Decoded, host Peter Balint sits down with Infineon lead principal engineer Edward Jones to explore the difference between switching frequency and switching speed, and why GaN can deliver benefits ranging from higher power density and efficiency to lower switching losses. From AI data centers and humanoid robots to appliances and bidirectional switches, they examine where GaN’s unique characteristics matter and what engineers need to consider when designing fast-switching systems.