Ideal Power Inc., a developer of the B-TRAN® bidirectional semiconductor power switch, has announced securing an order from a global Tier 1 automotive supplier. This supplier, which provides powertrain and safety systems to top global automotive OEMs, will evaluate Ideal Power's B-TRAN® devices, including SymCool® power modules and solid-state circuit breaker boards, for an innovative electric vehicle contactor design. This engagement highlights the company's growing influence in the automotive sector, now working with three global automakers, including Stellantis, and five Tier 1 suppliers. B-TRAN® technology offers significant advantages for EV contactors, such as faster operation, improved safety, and reduced maintenance needs. Ideal Power anticipates solid-state contactors will overtake electromechanical ones in the EV market within five years, driven by these benefits.
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