Arrow Electronics and Infineon Introduce 240W USB-C PD 3.2 Reference Design for Battery-powered Motor Control Applications

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--Arrow Electronics and Infineon Technologies AG have announced REF_ARIF240GaN, a 240W USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.2 reference design for battery-powered motor control applications that require high performance and power efficiency in a compact form factor. This design complements the existing portfolio of joint reference design solutions from Arrow and Infineon, supporting the ongoing migration of customer designs to USB-C technology.

REF_ARIF240GaN is specifically designed to support the launch of EZ-PD™ PMG1-B2, Infineon's newest USB PD 3.2 controller, featuring up to 240W USB sink capability and integrated buck-boost functionality in a compact single package. It provides developers with a ready-to-use platform for implementing high-power USB-C charging alongside efficient motor drive control features. It brings fast charging capabilities for 2- to 12-cell Li-ion battery packs, simplifying the overall design and reducing components count.

Infineon's EZ-PD™ PMG1-B2 USB controller has been launched recently.

Motor control functionality is delivered using Infineon's PSOC C3, a 180MHz Arm Cortex-M33 microcontroller, and highly efficient 100V CoolGaN G5 transistors. By combining a fully interoperable USB-C PD stack with high-performance sensor and sensorless GaN motor control on a single platform, the reference design enables compact, high-efficiency battery-powered systems while shortening development time, reducing bill of materials cost and space required.

Target applications include light electric vehicles (e-bikes, e-scooters and personal mobility devices), along with power tools, vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances, garden equipment and robotics.

The reference design can be obtained upon request. Advanced technical support and customization services are available from Arrow's engineering solutions center (ESC).

Visitors to embedded world 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, can see the joint Arrow and Infineon solutions for motor control and battery-powered applications at Arrow's stand 4A-342.