Electric vehicles (EVs) commonly use mechanical contactors — high-voltage switches that control the flow of electricity — for charging. However, unlike most other vehicle and infrastructure parts, contactors have not advanced in efficiency. Most … [Read more...]
New agreement advances bidirectional semiconductor power switch technology
Ideal Power is pioneering the development and commercialization of the highly efficient and broadly patented B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power switch. To this end, the company recently announced an agreement with RYOSHO U.S.A, a subsidiary of … [Read more...]
Ideal Power receives order for its B-TRAN power switches for EVs
Ideal Power Inc., pioneering the development of its patented B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power switch, recently announced it received a purchase order from a global provider in power semiconductor and power electronics solutions. The … [Read more...]