The end of GaN Amps?

[mindhead1]

Saw this article on Reddit.

China bans exports of gallium and other key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions​

Does this signal the end of GaN FET amps at reasonable prices?

 

[SnowmaNick]

Saw this article on Reddit.

China bans exports of gallium and other key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions​

Does this signal the end of GaN FET amps at reasonable prices?

Gallium is a byproduct of Aluminum and Zinc mining. The world’s largest zinc mine is in Alaska and Gallium is important to a lot of tech. My guess is Alaska’s mines step up.

 

[Jbraswell]

GaN is a critical material for DoD radar tech.
Not surprised to see countries hoarding it.