Why Frequency Is the Key to Integration
In power electronics, size is inversely related to switching frequency. Moving from kHz to MHz operation allows inductors and transformers to shrink dramatically. However, this transition has historically been limited by material losses.
At higher frequencies, eddy currents and hysteresis losses increase, degrading efficiency. Traditional materials cannot sustain performance in the MHz range without significant tradeoffs.
EnaChip’s materials platform changes this dynamic.
By increasing resistivity and optimizing magnetic properties, EnaChip enables efficient operation at frequencies up to ~20X higher than conventional approaches. This directly translates into:
In parallel, the ability to fabricate multi-layer laminated cores reduces eddy currents further, enabling stable inductance across a wider frequency range.
This combination - materials + structure - unlocks a regime where magnetics can be both small and efficient, making integration feasible.
The implication is not just smaller components. It is a shift in how power systems are designed, enabling: