This technology introduces a novel contactless power switching and control approach using a controlled gaseous medium instead of mechanical contacts or semiconductor junctions. It enables reliable AC and DC switching with no electrical arcing, no contact erosion, and reduced thermal stress. The solution directly addresses critical limitations of relays, contactors, SSRs, and power semiconductors, offering higher durability, improved reliability, and simplified thermal and mechanical design. The technology is suitable for low-voltage industrial control, automation, and power electronics systems.
This patented technology provides a new class of industrial power control and switching devices based on a controlled gaseous medium, eliminating the fundamental failure mechanisms of conventional electromechanical and solid-state components.
Problems Solved
Current industrial switching and control components face intrinsic limitations:
Electrical arcing and contact erosion in relays and contactors
Mechanical wear, vibration sensitivity, and limited lifetime
Thermal constraints and current-density limits in solid-state relays and power semiconductors
Dependence on critical metals and complex semiconductor fabrication
Increased maintenance, downtime, and replacement costs
Proposed Solution
The technology replaces mechanical contacts and semiconductor junctions with a controlled gaseous switching medium, enabling:
Fully contactless switching
Intrinsic arc suppression
Operation in both AC and DC without topology changes
Electrical control through modulation of the gaseous medium state
Key Advantages
No mechanical wear or contact degradation
No electrical arcing
High switching reliability and repeatability
Reduced thermal stress compared to solid-state devices
Simplified mechanical design
Extended operational lifetime
Compatibility with existing low-voltage industrial systems
Target Applications
Industrial relays and contactors
Solid-state relays (SSR)
Power switching and protection devices
Industrial automation and control panels
Low-voltage AC and DC power control
Replacement or hybridization of MOSFET-, IGBT-, TRIAC-based solutions
The technology has been experimentally validated (TRL 7) and is offered under patent licensing for industrial partners seeking next-generation switching and control solutions.
Researcher and technology developer focused on advanced power switching and control technologies using alternative physical media to mechanical contacts and semiconductor-based systems. My work targets next-generation industrial control architectures for AC and DC applications, addressing reliability, durability, and critical-material constraints in modern automation and energy systems.
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