{
  "id": 12285954,
  "title": "Sarawak Officially Unveils Its First Locally Designed GaN Power Semiconductor Chip",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/sarawak-officially-unveils-its-first-locally-designed-gan-power",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T02:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/406421/sarawak-locally-designed-gan-chip/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sarawak has unveiled its first locally designed gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor chip at the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2026. Developed by state-owned Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, the chip, named keteq.GaN, is engineered for power electronics, which involve the conversion and management of electricity. This development is significant given the escalating global demands for computing. According to SMD, the key feature of the chip is its \"ultra-efficient power conversion and management for critical future industries\". Apart from AI, other potential applications include renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, smart grids, and space technology. The state's first nanosatellite, aimed for 2030, will utilize this technology to gather Earth imagery and geolocation data for environmental monitoring and resource management. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Zohari Abang Openg emphasized the chip's significance as an example of progress in the semiconductor roadmap. He stated that the use of locally developed technology opens avenues for the state to progress from semiconductor and chip design to practical applications, beyond the initial design stage.",
  "summary": "Sarawak has launched its first locally designed gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor chip. Announced during this year’s International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2026, keteq.GaN was developed by state-owned Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor Sdn Bhd. This chip is aimed at a wide range of applications, including AI infrastructure, among other things. Unveiled…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sarawak unveils first locally designed GaN power semiconductor chip at IDECS 2026.",
    "keteq.GaN chip engineered for power electronics, ultra-efficient for future industries.",
    "Chip will power Sarawak's nanosatellite for Earth imagery and geolocation data."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}