Arrow says the purpose of this Centre of Excellence is to assist customers in the development of high-power solutions, a critical component in advancing electrification and sustainability initiatives.

High-power designs are essential for energy efficiency in net-zero projects such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, battery storage and grid infrastructure, for example. Challenges include a lack of power expertise, stringent functional safety and reliability requirements, intricate PCB layout and the necessity for costly testing equipment, explains the company.

The High-Power CoE is equipped with a high-power lab and an experienced engineering team from eInfochips. The goal is to empower innovators to navigate the complexities of high-power electronics design effectively, says the company.

"The Swindon facility is known for its configurable power supply capabilities, and 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," says Murdoch Fitzgerald, vice president, global engineering and design services at Arrow Electronics.

The CoE will design products for all customers of Arrow and its subsidiaries, such as Richardson RFPD, supporting customers in planning and managing high-power product roadmap and lifecycles.