Pakal Technologies develops IGTO(t) semiconductors, a new high-voltage silicon power switch that offers greater efficiency and lower conduction losses compared to traditional IGBTs. This technology enhances power conversion in applications such as electric vehicles and solar energy systems, enabling faster adoption and reduced costs in the electrification of everything.
Funding
$13.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) in high-voltage power conversion applications suffer from efficiency limitations and conduction losses, hindering the progress of electrification across various sectors. These inefficiencies increase energy consumption and costs, impeding the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, solar energy systems, and other electrified technologies.
Solution
Pakal Technologies offers IGTO(t) semiconductors, a silicon-based power switch designed as a direct, drop-in replacement for IGBTs in high-voltage (>400V) applications. The IGTO(t) technology improves power conversion efficiency by reducing both switching and conduction losses compared to existing IGBTs. This enhanced efficiency translates to improved performance, faster adoption, and lower costs for components used in the electrification of everything. The IGTO(t) platform is designed to extend to all IGBT use cases, voltage, and current ratings, with an ongoing development roadmap to further enhance its silicon efficiency advantage.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of electric vehicles, solar energy systems, induction heating equipment, and other high-voltage power conversion applications.
Features
- Direct drop-in replacement for IGBTs, minimizing redesign efforts
- Superior efficiency compared to IGBTs, reducing energy waste
- Lower VCE(sat) under real-world operating conditions
- Scalable silicon-based manufacturing for cost-effectiveness and high-volume production
- Patented physics that shift the switching loss vs. conduction loss trade-off curve
- Initial products at 650V, 40A and 30A with plans for expansion