Can GAN transistors be used for class A or AB or just call D


Is Gallium technology only for class D ?
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Mosfets used in class D amps are non-linear, and almost always N- channel configuration, either half-bridge (Hypex) or full bridge (Icepower).   I'm not sure why there is no complementary pair designs.  All N-channel require charge-pump to provide voltage for the upper transistor, since its gate voltage is referenced to source voltage (changing output voltage).  Advantage of GaN transistors, as far as I know, is in the switching speed and not in the linearity, required for class A or A/B.
In general Mosfet transistors are designed into two separate categories - linear Mosfets and switching Mosfets.  Mosfets used in class D amps are pretty bad for class A or A/B applications.