VisIC's Next-Generation Power Chips Hit the Road to Help EV Market Go Farther On a Charge
In bench tests, VisIC’s GaN technologyreduced inverter energy losses by more than 60%
ISRAEL – October 29, 2026 – VisIC Technologies, a Silicon Catalyst Portfolio Company, is taking a major step toward making electric vehicles more energy-efficient, with its next-generation semiconductor technology now integrated into a demonstrator electric vehicle.
Working in partnership with AVL, a global leader in automotive engineering, VisIC has moved its D³GaN power modules beyond laboratory testing and into a working vehicle. The companies have collaborated since 2024, combining VisIC's semiconductor expertise with AVL's experience developing electric drivetrains and integrating new technologies into vehicles.
The demonstration, which also incorporates technology from NXP Semiconductors, marks an important milestone in evaluating how VisIC's technology could help electric vehicles waste less energy, reduce cooling requirements, and ultimately travel farther on a single charge.
Making Electric Vehicles More Efficient
Every electric vehicle relies on a component called an inverter, which converts electricity from the battery into the form needed to power the motor. During this process, some energy is lost as heat. VisIC has developed an innovative semiconductor technology using gallium nitride (GaN) designed to dramatically reduce that energy waste.
In earlier laboratory testing with AVL, an inverter using VisIC’s technology achieved more than 99.8% efficiency under specific test conditions. The companies also reported better results than comparable silicon carbide (SiC) inverters and a reduction in inverter energy losses of more than 60%.
A Major Step Toward Real-World Adoption
Integrating VisIC's technology into AVL's vehicle demonstrator is an important step toward commercial adoption. It allows the companies to evaluate how the technology performs alongside the motor, battery, and other vehicle systems, helping determine its suitability for future production vehicles.
"Bringing D³GaN from the test bench into a fully operational vehicle is an important milestone for high-power GaN," said Tamara Baksht, CEO of VisIC Technologies. "The AVL demonstrator shows that GaN is no longer limited to discussing future potential. We can demonstrate the technology in the traction inverter of a real electric vehicle and show automotive manufacturers what higher efficiency, lower losses and higher power density can mean at system level."
Beyond Electric Vehicles
VisIC's technology also has potential applications beyond transportation, particularly in AI data centers and robotics.
As AI data centers require increasing amounts of electricity, improving power efficiency is becoming critical. VisIC's technology could help reduce wasted energy, lower cooling requirements, and enable smaller, more efficient power systems.
Similar benefits could extend to robotics, autonomous systems, and industrial equipment, where compact, reliable, and energy-efficient electronics are essential.
By demonstrating its technology in one of the most demanding environments for power electronics, VisIC is laying the groundwork for potential applications across electric transportation, AI infrastructure, and advanced robotics.
Read the full announcement from VisIC Technologies: AVL and VisIC Bring High-Power GaN Traction Inverter Technology to the Road
About VisIC Technologies
VisIC Technologies develops high-power GaN semiconductor solutions for power-electronics applications including electric vehicles, renewable energy, data centers, AI infrastructure and industrial systems. Its proprietary D³GaN technology is designed to provide high efficiency, power density and scalable manufacturing for demanding power-conversion applications.