Transphorm, Fujitsu partner on GaN plant
Transphorm, the Goleta-based energy efficiency chipmaker spun out of UC Santa Barbara that has raised $110 million in venture capital, is partnering with Tokyo electronics giant and one-time rival Fujitsu Ltd. to create a new company in Japan.
Transphorm, Fujitsu join forces on GaN
Transphorm, Fujitsu and Fujitsu Semiconductor said they had reached an agreement to merge their gallium-nitride, or GaN, power supply lines of business. The deal is expected to result in Fujitsu and its semiconductor subsidiary both taking minority stakes in Transphorm in exchange for creating a new entity in Japan that will be capable of high-volume production. The companies said the move will “dramatically improve the market competitiveness of Transphorm’s GaN power device business.”
Transphorm device breakthrough sets stage for use in consumer applications
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Electrical engineer’s death may be linked to GaN work at UCSB
Singapore police have asked the FBI to join their investigation into the death of Shane Todd, a promising young scientist who received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from UC Santa Barbara. The death initially was ruled a suicide but a growing number of people think he may have been murdered. FBI involvement represents a small Read More →
Surf’s up at GaN: Transphorm reaches $63M funding mark
Transphorm, an energy-efficiency-focused technology firm, recently secured $25 million in financing.
