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iDEAL Semiconductor Sets New Safety Level for High-Voltage Batteries with SuperQ™ MOSFETs
The proliferation of high-voltage battery packs in e-mobility, drones and professional power tools introduces a high-stakes challenge: protecting against catastrophic failure during external short-circuit events, where currents can spike into the thousands of amps. The discharge MOSFET is the single component responsible for isolating the battery pack under these extreme conditions.
"In high-energy packs, robustness is non-negotiable. Traditional MOSFET designs are forced to compromise between achieving ultra-low R for efficiency and the structural integrity needed to survive a massive short-circuit current," said Dr. Phil Rutter VP of Design at iDEAL Semiconductor. "The SuperQ™ platform eliminates this compromise. Our proprietary cell structure delivers the market's lowest on-resistance alongside a safety margin that is simply unmatched, giving designers the confidence to build smaller, more reliable, and lower-cost battery systems."
iDEAL Semiconductor's internal testing demonstrated SuperQ's significant performance advantage. A head-to-head comparison of the iS15M2R5S1T (150V, 2.5mΩ, TOLL package) against a leading competitor revealed:
The SuperQ device exhibited a 1.4 times higher short-circuit failure capability than its closest competitor. This breakthrough performance is achieved through a proprietary cell structure featuring a wider conduction region that maximizes power density and structural integrity under extreme stress.
For battery pack designers, this superior SCWC translates directly into system-level benefits:
The SuperQ portfolio is available immediately with devices up to 200V, providing solutions for battery platforms ranging from 72V to over 144V.
For further details and a white paper on their use in battery management systems please visit https://idealsemi.com/battery-management/.
iDEAL Semiconductor Devices, Inc. is an industry-leading developer of next- generation silicon power devices.
The company was founded with the mission of pushing silicon beyond its perceived limits. Its patented SuperQ technology delivers breakthrough energy efficiency using conventional CMOS processes – without departing from the proven benefits of silicon.
The platform technology, applicable across a wide range of products, applications, and semiconductor materials, is purpose-built to mitigate power loss in every application and will provide greener energy usage for the next generation.
iDEAL is based in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania , and for further information please visit www.idealsemi.com
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