GaN transistors and USB-C combine on single motor control platform

The REF_ARIF240GaN from Arrow Electronics and Infineon Technologies AG is a 240W USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.2 reference design for battery-powered motor control systems, combining Infineon’s EZ-PD™ PMG1-B2 controller with up to 240W USB sink capability and integrated buck-boost functionality, a PSOC C3 180 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 microcontroller, and 100V CoolGaN G5 transistors. The design supports fast charging for 2- to 12-cell Li-ion battery packs while integrating motor drive control on a single platform, helping reduce component count and development complexity in compact systems. Target applications include e-bikes, e-scooters, power tools, vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances, garden equipment and robotics.