Ideal Power (IPWR) Conference presentation summary

Market trends and challenges

• Data centers, EV battery systems, and BESS are moving to higher voltage DC distribution, increasing the need for fast, reliable protection.

• Mechanical circuit breakers are too slow for modern high-voltage DC systems, necessitating solid-state solutions.

• DC microgrids in sectors like marine, railways, and aerospace require rapid isolation to ensure safety and resilience.

Next-generation breaker requirements

• Fast fault interruption and selective isolation are essential for minimizing disruption and improving resilience.

• Controlled and deterministic switching is needed to maintain power quality and prevent transients.

• Durable operation is achieved by eliminating mechanical wear and reducing arcing risk.

B-TRANⓇ technology overview

• B-TRANⓇ is a proprietary, bidirectional semiconductor power switch with a novel, disruptive design.

• Enables true bidirectional switching, lower conduction losses, and smaller, cost-effective system solutions.

• Architecture supports multiple high-growth applications with a single die.