Astute Group and Wise-integration, a Pioneer in GaN Power Electronics, Announce EMEA Distribution Partnership
Stevenage, UK, [Dec. 13, 2024] – Astute Group, a leading global electronics distributor and supply-chain solutions provider, and Wise-integration, a French pioneer in digital control of gallium nitride (GaN) and GaN ICs for power conversion, today announced a strategic distribution partnership covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Wise-integration’s WiseGan® family of GaN power devices and WiseWare® digital control software deliver significant performance advantages over conventional silicon-based solutions, including superior efficiency, reduced footprint, and enhanced switching frequencies.
WiseGan® includes GaN power integrated circuits designed for high-frequency operation in the MHz range, integrating features that streamline implementation with digital control. WiseWare® is a 32-bit, MCU-based AC-DC digital controller optimized for GaN-based power-supply architectures.
“Wise-Integration’s decision to partner with Astute speaks volumes about their strategic vision and commitment to market leadership,” said Kevin Baker, Astute’s Franchise Division Manager. “Their embedded systems, manufactured with TSMC’s leading-edge technology, can be integrated into virtually any electronic component. Our collaboration empowers Astute’s customers with the best GaN solutions available, ensuring they stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape.”
“Following the recent launch of our North American Design & Development Center in Canada and our Wise-integration Ltd. subsidiary in Hong Kong, this partnership with Astute Group is a significant step in expanding the global reach of our digital GaN power solutions,” said Wise-integration CEO Thierry Bouchet. “As a recognised leader in electronics distribution, Astute’s extensive network and deep industry expertise will be invaluable in accelerating the adoption of GaN technology across key EMEA markets.”
This collaboration is designed to drive significant innovation and accelerate the integration of GaN technology across a broad spectrum of sectors, including consumer electronics, electric vehicles, data centres, and industrial automation.
About Astute Group
Astute Group is one of the world’s most knowledgeable experts in authorised electronic component procurement, demand-creation distribution, and supply chain management. Trusted to deliver in the most complex, mission-critical, and technologically advanced arenas, Astute Group works with a hand-picked selection of the world’s elite component manufacturers to provide customers with the support they need to turn their visions into reality.
About Wise-integration
Wise-integration is a French fabless company founded in 2020, specializing in the advancement of power electronics through innovative GaN technology and digital control solutions. Leveraging its expertise, Wise-integration introduces a compelling synergy between its GaN device (WiseGan®) and a 32-bit, MCU-based, AC-DC digital controller (WiseWare®). This powerful combination enables the development of technologies facilitating chargers that are up to 3x smaller, 3x more efficient and 3x lighter, catering to power requirements from 30W to 7kW. Targeting a broad spectrum of markets, including consumer electronics, e-mobility, industrial applications, data centers and automotive sectors, Wise-integration is at the forefront of transforming power delivery with its cutting-edge components and digital control technologies.
For more information, visit www.wise-integration.com
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Kevin Baker, Franchise Division Manager
wise-integration@astutegroup.com
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