Ideal Power Receives Order from Global Tier 1 Automotive Supplier for B-TRAN Technology

Strategic Insights -

Ideal Power, a leading developer of bidirectional semiconductor power switches, has received a significant order from a global Tier 1 automotive supplier for its B-TRAN technology. The order includes packaged B-TRAN devices, solid-state circuit breaker reference design boards, and drivers for the evaluation of an innovative solid-state electric vehicle contactor design implementation. This milestone marks a crucial step in the commercialization of B-TRAN technology, demonstrating continued momentum with large prospective customers for EV contactor applications.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ideal Power received an order from a global Tier 1 automotive supplier for its B-TRAN technology, including packaged devices, circuit breaker reference design boards, and drivers.
  • The order is for solid-state electric vehicle contactor design implementation, a key application for B-TRAN technology.
  • Ideal Power is now engaged with three global automakers, including Stellantis, and five global Tier 1 auto suppliers.
  • B-TRAN technology offers significant benefits over electromechanical contactors, including ultra-low conduction losses, lower cost, and reduced maintenance.
  • The company believes that, within the next five years, solid-state contactors will surpass electromechanical contactors in the EV and hybrid EV markets.

Statistics:

  • Ideal Power received an order for millions of SymCool power modules as part of the Tier 1's product planning.
  • The company has engaged with three global automakers and five global Tier 1 auto suppliers.
  • B-TRAN technology offers a 50% reduction in the number of semiconductor switches needed for the application due to its inherent bidirectionality.
  • Ideal Power expects solid-state contactors to surpass electromechanical contactors in the EV and hybrid EV markets within the next five years.

Sources:

  • Ideal Power Inc. - Press Release (June 26, 2025)