
Going GaNgster – GaN is going German automotive. According to the linked article, Porsche and Burmester are launching "the first automotive audio application with GaN in the Burmester 3D high-end surround sound system. According to Porsche, a GaN-based high-performance chip handles the voltage conversion required to power the 400-watt subwoofer amplifier. The technology that will make the amplifier lighter, more compact and more efficient is scheduled to make its production debut in a future Porsche vehicle in 2027."