GEN2 Lithium Block™
Aerospace Platform
Aerospace-Grade Module Platform: Funded Development Program
Explore Project DetailsProject Overview
Funded development program that produced a delivered, tested platform.
Funded Development
A commercial aerospace partner contracted EBS to develop the GEN2 Lithium Block™ platform to aerospace prototype specifications, funding the full development program.
Rapid Prototype Mandate
SOW required accelerated development timeline for POC and validation testing, delivered ahead of schedule.
Production Platform Result
The GEN2 architecture developed for this program is now EBS’s standard module platform, validated to aerospace prototype standards.
Technical Specifications
GEN2 Lithium Block™ module-level performance data.
Single-cell nominal voltage, configurable in series for system-level voltage targets
Molicel INR-18650-M35A cells in 6P configuration for high energy density
Module weight including cells, substrate, encapsulant, and connectors
Full operational envelope for aerospace prototype and validation testing
Peak discharge current with wire-bond fuse protection per cell
Compact rectangular form factor for modular stacking and bracketing
Technology Evolution
From proven terrestrial platform to aerospace-grade architecture.
GEN1 Foundation
- Proven terrestrial lithium block technology
- Automotive-grade safety
- Modular architecture
GEN1 Foundation
- Proven terrestrial lithium block technology
- Automotive-grade safety
- Modular architecture
Prototype Development
- Custom engineering for aerospace partner requirements
- Space-grade materials
- Enhanced thermal management
- Aerospace connectors
Prototype Development
- Custom engineering for aerospace partner requirements
- Space-grade materials
- Enhanced thermal management
- Aerospace connectors
GEN2 Aerospace
- Rapid prototype delivery
- POC validation focus
- Accelerated timeline
- Delivered ahead of schedule
GEN2 Aerospace
- Rapid prototype delivery
- POC validation focus
- Accelerated timeline
- Delivered ahead of schedule
Statement of Work
Aerospace-grade build specifications delivered under contract. This specificity is what separates prototype builds from production-ready hardware.
Cell Technology
Single lot Molicel INR-18650-M35A cells with full serialization and manufacturer data. Traceable from raw material through final assembly.
Space-Grade Materials
Scotchweld 2216 gray epoxy for cell staking. Aerospace-standard adhesive with documented outgassing properties and thermal stability.
Enhanced Venting
Removal of plastic FOD covers for improved thermal management. Direct venting path reduces thermal runaway propagation risk in enclosed environments.
Aerospace Connectivity
8-pin gold-plated automotive-rated connectors with >120V isolation in partial vacuum. Validated for connector reliability under pressure cycling.
Quality Assurance
Conformal coating for tin whisker mitigation. IEC 60664 conductor spacing maintained throughout PCB layout and wire routing.
Documentation
Complete build documentation, work instructions, risk assessments, full traceability. Every assembly step documented to aerospace prototype standards.
Electrical Performance
Materials Specification
Thermal Interface
Project Deliverables
This program required adapting our proven GEN1 Lithium Block™ architecture to aerospace prototype specifications under an accelerated timeline. We delivered ahead of schedule with full build documentation, serialized cells, and validated performance, producing the GEN2 platform that is now our standard module architecture.
Why It Matters
Funded by Aerospace
A commercial aerospace partner paid to develop this platform to their specifications, validating the architecture at the highest level of scrutiny.
Production-Ready Result
The GEN2 Lithium Block™ developed for this program is now EBS’s standard module architecture, available for current programs.
Full Aerospace SOW Compliance
Molicel single-lot serialization, Scotchweld 2216, conformal coating, gold-plated connectors, IEC 60664: the complete aerospace-grade build specification.
Need aerospace-grade prototype modules?
The GEN2 Lithium Block™ platform is available for current programs. Single units and prototype quantities welcome.