Power Semiconductor Switch
B-TRAN®
B-TRAN® delivers more than 80% lower conduction losses compared with conventional IGBT-and-diode configurations and more than 50% lower conduction losses than SiC-based solutions. It also provides significant advantages in both device cost and thermal management.
Kaimei Electronics represents Ideal Power's B-TRAN®, a monolithic, bidirectional 1200 V power switch featuring an ultra-low VCEON.
B-TRAN® delivers exceptionally low conduction losses compared with conventional semiconductor-based circuit breakers. While IGBT- and SiC-based solid-state circuit breakers typically experience higher on-state losses, B-TRAN® provides extremely low conduction losses, making it ideally suited for solid-state circuit breaker applications.
The technological innovation behind B-TRAN® is enabling revolutionary advancements in the development of next-generation high-voltage direct-current products.
B-TRAN® Key Performance Features
- Ultra-low VCEON: VEEON = 0.56 V at 75 A for a single die.
- Saturating current characteristics enable straightforward overcurrent protection.
- A positive temperature coefficient enables multiple devices to operate in parallel.
Redefining the Way Power Moves
B-TRAN® is a patented bidirectional power switch designed to provide ultra-low conduction losses and native bidirectional operation in a single device. Its bipolar architecture, together with available double-sided cooling configurations, makes it ideal for high-efficiency solid-state switching applications that demand outstanding performance, effective thermal management, and compact system design.
Data CentersImprove Uptime with Faster Protection and Lower Losses
B-TRAN®-based solutions enable ultra-fast fault isolation with low conduction losses, improving system efficiency while reducing heat generation. Their solid-state design eliminates mechanical wear, delivers faster response times, and provides more reliable protection for high-density power architectures.
Energy Storage SystemsMaximize Battery Efficiency with Intelligent Bidirectional Power Control
B-TRAN® provides native bidirectional switching with an exceptionally low on-state voltage, reducing power losses and simplifying system design. This enables more efficient and compact battery disconnect units and solid-state circuit breakers, delivering effective protection for battery energy storage systems.
Smart GridTransforming the Way Energy Flows
B-TRAN® enables solid-state circuit breakers to operate up to 1,000 times faster than mechanical circuit breakers, reducing fault energy and improving system protection. Its low conduction losses and compact design increase efficiency while supporting scalable deployment across renewable-energy and power-grid applications.
Electric Vehicles and Charging SystemsFaster, Cooler, and More Efficient Charging Infrastructure
B-TRAN® provides highly efficient AC and DC switching, rapidly interrupts faults, and reduces thermal stress. Its low-loss, compact design supports higher power density and enables charging systems that are easier to scale.