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By helping introduce wide bandgap (WBG) products to the market faster, we allow industry members to grow their businesses. In turn, university members benefit through collaboration with these industry-leading businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comprehensive view of advances in SiC and GaN<\/strong><\/h2><\/a>
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We offer a comprehensive view of advances in SiC and GaN technology, including roadmaps aligned with a range of industrial applications.\u00a0Driven by semiconductor producers and industry end-users, roadmapping determines what applications will benefit the most from improved power semiconductor performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Demonstrations of improved technology and applications<\/strong><\/h2><\/a>
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We fund demonstrations of improved technology and applications\u00a0on a cost-match basis with industry and academic institutions according to unmet market needs and requirements identified in\u00a0our SiC and GaN roadmaps<\/a>. The U.S. Department of Energy has committed $32 million over five years to support dozens of projects managed by PowerAmerica.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Promotion of WBG’s benefits to a range of industries<\/h2><\/a>
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We promote the benefits of SiC and GaN technology to application engineers in a range of industries,\u00a0making a compelling case for transitioning existing silicon-based systems to wide bandgap technology through member networking opportunities, promotion in technical and trade publications, trade shows and conferences, and publicizing the successes of our members and their customers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits of Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Exclusive Events<\/h2>\n

\n Network with industry-leading professionals and executives, and learn from academic researchers and other experts in our field. Our Annual Meeting and Summer Workshop offer unparalleled opportunities to connect with business partners; hear the latest updates on advancements and market trends in SiC and GaN; and see students showcase their research.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Workforce-Ready Students <\/h2>\n

\n Need an intern or a new engineer? Search our database of student profiles to find the best candidates our field has to offer. PowerAmerica events also allow students seeking internships or employment to connect with PowerAmerica industry members. Our students are already contributing to the advancement of WBG technology \u2014 and will be ready on day one to apply that knowledge to commercial applications.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Access to Member Portal<\/h2>\n

\n Members get access to presentation slides from past events, a members-only version of the technology roadmap \u2014 which charts a course for future wide bandgap technology research \u2014 and more.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Bare Die and Module Device Bank<\/h2>\n

\n Advanced engineering devices and modules are hard to come by and tend to require long lead times. PowerAmerica’s Device Bank eliminates the long lead times of pre-production WBG engineering samples \u2014 and contains devices that are available for purchase. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Member-Initiated Projects<\/h2>\n

\n Have a specific business need or technical problem that’s been difficult to tackle? Our members get the chance to fund pre-competitive projects \u2014 the results and related IP of which are only shared with other members. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Membership Advisory Committee (MAC)<\/h2>\n

\n Join our MAC to attend quarterly members-only meetings where we deliver a collective, amplified voice on issues that affect the wide bandgap industry, influencing its direction and growth.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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