Arrow Electronics, Inc. and its engineering services company, eInfochips, have established a High-Power Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Swindon, United Kingdom. Accordingly, the High-Power CoE will assist customers in the development of high-power solutions. This has been a critical component in advancing electrification and sustainability initiatives.

High-power designs play a pivotal role in achieving energy efficiency. Moreover, they are essential for various net-zero projects such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, battery storage, grid infrastructure, and other applications. However, the complexities associated with high-power electronics design pose challenges for innovators. These include lack of power expertise, stringent functional safety and reliability requirements, intricate PCB layout, and the necessity for costly testing equipment.

Cutting-Edge Design Capabilities

Arrow Electronics’ High-Power CoE positions strategically to address these challenges. Particularly, leveraging its extensive high-voltage design experience, the CoE has a high-power lab in Swindon and an experienced engineering team from eInfochips.

Thus, the goal is to empower innovators to navigate the complexities of high-power electronics design effectively.

“The ever-increasing focus on decarbonization is driving electrification. High-voltage electronics is a key enabler, and in Arrow Electronics, customers have a reliable team member to help them navigate this energy transition journey effectively,” said Murdoch Fitzgerald, vice president of global engineering and design services at Arrow Electronics. In addition, Fitzgerald said the Swindon facility has configurable power supply capabilities. Moreover, the CoE builds on its legacy by investing in new equipment and engineering talent.

“We can now offer turnkey design services from the Swindon facility,” added Fitzgerald.

The High-Power CoE will design innovative and leading-edge products for all customers of Arrow and its subsidiaries, such as Richardson RFPD. Customers can effectively plan and manage their high-power product roadmap and lifecycles. Particularly, by accelerating and de-risking design cycles, leveraging the power equipment in Swindon, and accessing world-class engineering talent.