Pakal Technologies, a high-voltage power conversion semiconductor technology developer, has secured $25 million in Series B funding led by New Science Ventures, with participation from Translink Capital and Arborview Capital.
The funding supports the launch of Pakal’s IGTO(t) silicon power switch, designed to enhance efficiency in electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems, renewables, and other energy-intensive industries.
This novel power switch incorporates a novel trench structure and advanced operational physics, delivering significant efficiency gains over traditional IGBT semiconductors used in over 95% of high-voltage systems worldwide.
The IGTO(t) also offers a cost-effective alternative to emerging silicon-carbide (SiC) devices, addressing a critical gap in the >$36 billion high-voltage switch market forecasted for 2032. Industry sampling for the 650 V IGTO(t) is now available, with mass production set to begin in Q1 2025.
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