Application
How well is the proposed application defined and justified? What problem is being solved? Why is the solution challenging? What will be the impact if successful?
Innovation & Originality
Does the proposed circuit introduce a novel design concept or use of GaN technology? What is unique about proposed approach? Why will it succeed?
Performance Metrics
What are performance objectives and how do these improve on state-of-the-art? How is application addressed today and what are the limits of the current approach?
Experience
What prior experience does team have with circuit design, EDA tool use, GaN technology, and RF testing/characterization?
Risk Assessment
What are technical risks and proposed mitigation strategies?
Transition & Impact Potentia
- Technology Transition Strategy: Is there a viable plan or path toward commercialization or integration?
- Market Relevance: Could the solution enable or accelerate real-world applications?
- Scalability & Adaptability: Potential for reuse or modification in other GaN-based designs.
TIMELINE
July 15th 2025
White paper submission deadline
Aug 1st 2025
Selection notification
Sept 1st 2025
Design effort commences
Dec 1st 2025
Tapeout to NGMC
Jan 1st 2026
Start Fab
Mar 1st 2026
Deliver Die
July 1st 2026