Gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor devices are now entering the cable access market from multiple sources. These devices provide added ruggedness and improved thermal efficiency over existing gallium arsenide (GaAs) hybrid and microwave monolithic integrated circuit (MMIC) technology.

By implementing GaN-based gain blocks together with its patented hybrid circuit technology, Motorola has taken the lead in providing the highest available RF output levels for cable operators driving fiber deeper into their networks.

Motorola GaN technology makes fiber deep architectures more affordable by reducing the number of active components in a network and extending the available reach of each active component.