Mivium has developed a proprietary, patented process to produce high-purity GaN substrates with superior thermal properties, higher electron mobility, and zero toxic byproducts - directly addressing Apple's performance and sustainability needs.
As Apple continues its environmental leadership with a 60% reduction in emissions over the past decade, Mivium's clean GaN manufacturing process offers a clear path to accelerate progress toward your 75% reduction goal by 2030.
Mivium's physical process creates GaN substrates without solvents, acids, contaminants, hydrocarbons, toxins, pollution, or radiation.
Apple's Current GaN Implementation
Apple entered the GaN market in 2021 with the 140W USB-C power adapter for the 16-inch MacBook Pro, featuring USB-C Power Delivery 3.1 support.
Apple relies on multiple suppliers for semiconductors, with its 140W charger using GaN components that have thermal and efficiency limitations.
Apple's Power Evolution
2019
Silicon-based charging (5W-18W)
2021
First GaN charger (140W)
2023
Expanded GaN usage in select products
2025
Potential for broader GaN implementation
Mivium's GaN Advantage for Apple
Material Property Comparison
| Property | Silicon | Mivium GaN |
|---|---|---|
| Bandgap (eV) | 1.1 | 3.4 |
| Electron mobility (cm²/V·s) | 1,400 | 1,700 |
| Critical breakdown voltage (10⁶ V/cm) | 0.3 | 3.3 |
| Thermal conductivity (W/cm·K) | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Electron saturation velocity (10⁷ cm/s) | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Manufacturing pollution | High | None |
Manufacturing Process Superiority
| Aspect | Current GaN Manufacturing | Mivium's Process |
|---|---|---|
| Process Type | Chemical | Physical/Mechanical |
| Solvents Required | Yes | None |
| Catalysts Required | Yes | None |
| Toxic Byproducts | Yes | None |
| Manufacturing Costs | High | Lower |
| Production Scalability | Limited | High |
| Particle Uniformity | Variable | Consistent |
| Production Rate | -- | 10-15 grams/minute |
Supply Chain Integration for Apple
Key Supply Chain Benefits
- Mivium would supply GaN particles directly to Apple's semiconductor design operation and foundry partners like TSMC
- Seamless integration with Apple's existing chip design process and manufacturing partners
- Reduced supply chain risk through domestic production capacity
- Quality consistency exceeding current suppliers
Product Application Specifics for Apple
Charging Ecosystem
Mivium's GaN technology can reduce the size of Apple's current chargers by up to 30% while increasing power output
| Specification | Mivium-Enhanced |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power | 160W |
| Size | 30% smaller |
| Heat Generation | 40% less |
| Charging Speed | Up to 3x faster |
| Energy Efficiency | 15% improvement |
Internal Component Applications
Enhanced power management circuitry for iPhone, Vision Pro, and MacBook
| Component | With Mivium GaN |
|---|---|
| Signal Amplification | 25% stronger |
| Battery Consumption | 20% reduction |
| Heat Generation | 35% reduction |
| Component Size | 40% smaller |
Data Center Infrastructure
Enhanced power systems for iCloud, App Store, Apple TV+, and other cloud services
| Metric | With Mivium GaN |
|---|---|
| Power Conversion Efficiency | 97% |
| Heat Generation | 45% reduction |
| Server Density | 25% increase |
| Energy Consumption | 15% reduction |
AI and Machine Learning Support
Enhanced thermal performance for sustained AI workloads and on-device processing
| ML Workload Type | With Mivium GaN |
|---|---|
| Image Processing | 20% improvement |
| Natural Language | 15% improvement |
| Video Analysis | 25% improvement |
| Sustained Performance | 40% longer |
Environmental Impact for Apple
Carbon Footprint Reduction
| Manufacturing Stage | With Mivium GaN |
|---|---|
| Raw Material Extraction | 3-5% reduction |
| Processing & Production | 7-10% reduction |
| Transport & Supply Chain | 1-2% reduction |
| End-of-Life | 2-3% reduction |
Supporting Apple's Environmental Goals
- Apple has reduced its carbon footprint by 60% over the past decade
- Apple aims to reduce carbon emissions by 75% by 2030 compared to 2015
- Mivium's zero-emission manufacturing process can help Apple achieve an additional 1-2% reduction in manufacturing emissions
- Supports Apple's goal of carbon neutrality across entire manufacturing supply chain
Energy Efficiency Improvements
- Mivium's GaN can help reduce energy consumption across Apple's product ecosystem
- Potential energy savings in data centers could reach 3-5% with full implementation
- Enhanced charging efficiency reduces electricity waste for Apple's 1.5 billion active devices
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Leadership Team
Eric Tsai
Co-Founder, CEO
Grew Joybird from $10M to $200M+ (acquired by La-Z-Boy), featured by Google, Meta, and Forbes.
Ginetto Addiego, PhD
COO
Former SVP at Applied Materials and COO of Ultra Clean Technology with 30+ years experience.
Chandra Deshpandey, PhD
CTO
40+ years semiconductor experience, founded multiple tech companies, former UCLA professor.
Jim Qiu
Co-Founder, CPO
30+ years semiconductor experience at Intel and TriQuint, holds multiple GaN patents.
Louis A. Bevilacqua
Corporate & Securities Counsel
Founding member of Bevilacqua PLLC, expert in securities and corporate law.
Rick Qiu
Co-Founder, SVP
Led product teams at Nokia and McAfee, founded AR startup Mearview.