Industrial robots

Enhance industrial robots with Infineon’s advanced semiconductors for precision, safety, efficiency, and reliability in automation systems.

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Overview

Industrial robots are transforming industries like automotive assembly and logistics by automating complex tasks with precision and efficiency. Infineon provides a range of power semiconductors, MCUs, and sensors designed to meet the technical demands of modern robotics. Whether you're working on pick-and-place systems, multi-axis manipulators, or fully automated solutions, our components are built to enable safe and effective operation.

Benefits

  • Precise real-time motor control
  • Advanced connectivity options
  • Efficient CoolSiC™ power modules
  • ASIL D-compliant safety sensors
  • Compact wide bandgap (WBG) designs
  • Low-latency sensor feedback systems
  • Seamless factory I/O integration
  • Tools to accelerate development

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Main building blocks of industrial robots

Designing industrial robots demands more than individual components, it requires a partner with proven expertise across power, control, sensing, and connectivity. We combine decades of semiconductor leadership with a deep understanding of industrial automation and robotics requirements.

Key reasons to build with us:

  • Proven quality: Our products are manufactured to rigorous quality standards, with a zero-defect mentality that ensures consistent performance across the full product lifecycle
  • Future-ready WBG technology: CoolSiC™ and CoolGaN™ wide bandgap solutions deliver higher efficiency, higher switching frequencies, and improved thermal performance—enabling robot designs that remain competitive as power density requirements increase
  • Certified safety: Products such as the TLE5014SP16 angle sensor (ASIL D) meet demanding industrial safety standards, helping robot manufacturers comply with IEC 62061, ISO 13849, and related requirements
  • Complete ecosystem: Tools like ModusToolbox™ accelerate development and reduce time to market

Partner with us to design innovative, high-performance industrial robots.

The factory of the future is smart
Industry 5.0 is just around the corner
What are the key components for industrial robot main control?

Reliable main control is the central nervous system of any industrial robot. Our 32-bit XMC™ and PSOC™ microcontrollers deliver the processing power and peripheral support needed to manage complex robot manipulator tasks in real time.

Key products and their system benefits:

  • XMC™ microcontrollers: 32-bit XMC1000, XMC4000, or XMC7000 microcontrollers that handle real-time processing and system coordination, ensuring precise and responsive robot control
  • PSOC™ microcontrollers: Offer flexible integration for human-machine interface (HMI) and real-time control within the robot's main control architecture
  • AIROC™ wireless connectivity: Enables seamless Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® communication, supporting modern industrial automation and robotics requirements
  • XENSIV™ sensor interfacing: Direct interfacing with our sensor portfolio ensures accurate, low-latency feedback loops for consistent robot performance

Together, these components provide a robust, high-performance control foundation that supports the full range of industrial robot applications—from simple pick and place robot tasks to complex, multi-axis robot manipulator systems.

XMC™ industrial microcontrollers
PSOC™ MCUs: designed to bring your ideas to life
Empowering the world of IoT: AIROC™
XENSIV™: sensing the world
How to improve motor control in robot manipulators?

Precise motor control is critical for smooth, accurate movement in robot manipulators. Our power semiconductor solutions are optimized for the high-power demands of industrial robots, delivering efficiency and control across a wide range of robotic payloads.

Key products and their system benefits:

  • CoolSiC™ MOSFETs: SiC technology enables high switching frequencies, reduced power losses, and superior thermal performance—making them ideal for high-power motor drives in robot manipulators
  • CoolSiC™ modules: Purpose-built for high-power industrial applications, these modules support a range of payloads and deliver the power density needed for demanding industrial automation environments
  • IGBT modules: Provide a proven, reliable solution for motor control in applications where switching frequency requirements are moderate
  • EiceDRIVER™ gate drivers: Optimize switching performance, reduce electromagnetic interference, and protect against fault conditions

By using Infineon solutions, engineers can achieve more compact, energy-efficient motor drives, reducing heat dissipation and enabling tighter integration within the robot's mechanical structure.

Enable radically new designs with CoolSiC™ MOSFETs
Open up new opportunities with CoolSiC™ modules
Explore Infineon IGBT modules
Experience the difference with EiceDRIVER™ drivers
What sensing technologies enhance robot accuracy?

Accurate sensing enables industrial robots to respond to their environment with precision and safety. Our sensor portfolio covers position, current, pressure, ToF, and radar sensing, giving robot designers a complete sensing toolkit for industrial automation and robotics.

Key products and their system benefits:

  • XENSIV™ angle sensors: Deliver precise 360° rotor position data with up to 15-bit resolution; certain products also meet ASIL D, making them suitable for safety-critical robot manipulator joints
  • XENSIV™ current sensors: Provide accurate real-time current measurement for motor control feedback, improving torque accuracy and system protection
  • XENSIV™ pressure sensors: Support environmental monitoring and force-feedback applications 
  • XENSIV™ radar sensors: Enable reliable motion detection and proximity sensing, supporting operation
  • REAL3™ hybrid time-of-flight (hToF) solutions: Deliver high-resolution 3D depth sensing for object recognition, navigation, and obstacle avoidance in pick and place robot applications

Together, these sensors provide the environmental awareness and feedback precision that modern industrial robots require to operate safely and efficiently.

XENSIV™ single and dual-channel angle sensors
XENSIV™ high-precision coreless or TMR sensors
Pressure sensors for performance/integrity needs
XENSIV™ radar: give things the ability to 'see'
How can power management solutions optimize industrial robots?

Stable, efficient power management is key for reliable industrial robot operation. Our power management portfolio—built on wide bandgap (WBG) technology—ensures that every subsystem in the robot receives clean, well-regulated power under demanding conditions.

Key products and their system benefits:

  • CoolSiC™ MOSFETs: Enable high-efficiency DC-DC conversion with minimal switching losses, supporting compact power supply designs within the robot's control architecture
  • CoolMOS™ MOSFETs: Deliver high-voltage switching performance for auxiliary power supply stages, ensuring reliable energy delivery across the robot syst
  • CoolSET™ integrated solutions: Combine a CoolMOS™ MOSFET with a controller in a single package, simplifying auxiliary power supply design and reducing board space
  • EiceDRIVER™ gate drivers: Optimize the switching performance of power transistors in the robot's power supply, enhancing efficiency and system reliability
Enable radically new designs with CoolSiC™ MOSFETs
CoolMOS™ C7: Record-level efficiency performance
High-performance AC-DC integrated power stage
Experience the difference with EiceDRIVER™ drivers
What are the best digital I/O solutions for industrial robots?

Reliable digital input and output (I/O) is used to connect industrial robots to factory floor environments, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and other automation equipment. Our digital I/O solutions combine robust galvanic isolation with superior EMI robustness for dependable operation in demanding industrial settings.

Key products and their system benefits:

  • ISOFACE™ digital input ICs: Provide robust galvanic isolation and industry-leading EMI robustness, ensuring reliable signal acquisition from sensors and PLCs in noisy industrial automation and robotics environments
  • ISOFACE™ output switches: Deliver isolated, protected output switching for controlling actuators, relays, and indicators within the robot system
  • PROFET™ industrial output switches: Designed for driving resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads, including valves, relays, and magnetic actuators, with integrated diagnosis and protection functions

The combination of ISOFACE™ input ICs and PROFET™ output switches provides a straightforward connection path to microcontrollers, microprocessors, ASICs, or FPGAs, reducing design complexity and accelerating time to market for industrial robot developers.

Galvanic isolation between MCU and factory floor
Galvanically isolated output switches for IEC61131
PROFET™ industrial: Smart high-side switches

Main building blocks of industrial robots

Designing industrial robots demands more than individual components, it requires a partner with proven expertise across power, control, sensing, and connectivity. We combine decades of semiconductor leadership with a deep understanding of industrial automation and robotics requirements.

Key reasons to build with us:

  • Proven quality: Our products are manufactured to rigorous quality standards, with a zero-defect mentality that ensures consistent performance across the full product lifecycle
  • Future-ready WBG technology: CoolSiC™ and CoolGaN™ wide bandgap solutions deliver higher efficiency, higher switching frequencies, and improved thermal performance—enabling robot designs that remain competitive as power density requirements increase
  • Certified safety: Products such as the TLE5014SP16 angle sensor (ASIL D) meet demanding industrial safety standards, helping robot manufacturers comply with IEC 62061, ISO 13849, and related requirements
  • Complete ecosystem: Tools like ModusToolbox™ accelerate development and reduce time to market

Partner with us to design innovative, high-performance industrial robots.

The factory of the future is smart
Industry 5.0 is just around the corner

What are the key components for industrial robot main control?

Reliable main control is the central nervous system of any industrial robot. Our 32-bit XMC™ and PSOC™ microcontrollers deliver the processing power and peripheral support needed to manage complex robot manipulator tasks in real time.

Key products and their system benefits:

  • XMC™ microcontrollers: 32-bit XMC1000, XMC4000, or XMC7000 microcontrollers that handle real-time processing and system coordination, ensuring precise and responsive robot control
  • PSOC™ microcontrollers: Offer flexible integration for human-machine interface (HMI) and real-time control within the robot's main control architecture
  • AIROC™ wireless connectivity: Enables seamless Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® communication, supporting modern industrial automation and robotics requirements
  • XENSIV™ sensor interfacing: Direct interfacing with our sensor portfolio ensures accurate, low-latency feedback loops for consistent robot performance

Together, these components provide a robust, high-performance control foundation that supports the full range of industrial robot applications—from simple pick and place robot tasks to complex, multi-axis robot manipulator systems.

XMC™ industrial microcontrollers
PSOC™ MCUs: designed to bring your ideas to life
Empowering the world of IoT: AIROC™
XENSIV™: sensing the world

How to improve motor control in robot manipulators?

Precise motor control is critical for smooth, accurate movement in robot manipulators. Our power semiconductor solutions are optimized for the high-power demands of industrial robots, delivering efficiency and control across a wide range of robotic payloads.

Key products and their system benefits:

  • CoolSiC™ MOSFETs: SiC technology enables high switching frequencies, reduced power losses, and superior thermal performance—making them ideal for high-power motor drives in robot manipulators
  • CoolSiC™ modules: Purpose-built for high-power industrial applications, these modules support a range of payloads and deliver the power density needed for demanding industrial automation environments
  • IGBT modules: Provide a proven, reliable solution for motor control in applications where switching frequency requirements are moderate
  • EiceDRIVER™ gate drivers: Optimize switching performance, reduce electromagnetic interference, and protect against fault conditions

By using Infineon solutions, engineers can achieve more compact, energy-efficient motor drives, reducing heat dissipation and enabling tighter integration within the robot's mechanical structure.

Enable radically new designs with CoolSiC™ MOSFETs
Open up new opportunities with CoolSiC™ modules
Explore Infineon IGBT modules
Experience the difference with EiceDRIVER™ drivers

What sensing technologies enhance robot accuracy?

Accurate sensing enables industrial robots to respond to their environment with precision and safety. Our sensor portfolio covers position, current, pressure, ToF, and radar sensing, giving robot designers a complete sensing toolkit for industrial automation and robotics.

Key products and their system benefits:

  • XENSIV™ angle sensors: Deliver precise 360° rotor position data with up to 15-bit resolution; certain products also meet ASIL D, making them suitable for safety-critical robot manipulator joints
  • XENSIV™ current sensors: Provide accurate real-time current measurement for motor control feedback, improving torque accuracy and system protection
  • XENSIV™ pressure sensors: Support environmental monitoring and force-feedback applications 
  • XENSIV™ radar sensors: Enable reliable motion detection and proximity sensing, supporting operation
  • REAL3™ hybrid time-of-flight (hToF) solutions: Deliver high-resolution 3D depth sensing for object recognition, navigation, and obstacle avoidance in pick and place robot applications

Together, these sensors provide the environmental awareness and feedback precision that modern industrial robots require to operate safely and efficiently.

XENSIV™ single and dual-channel angle sensors
XENSIV™ high-precision coreless or TMR sensors
Pressure sensors for performance/integrity needs
XENSIV™ radar: give things the ability to 'see'

How can power management solutions optimize industrial robots?

Stable, efficient power management is key for reliable industrial robot operation. Our power management portfolio—built on wide bandgap (WBG) technology—ensures that every subsystem in the robot receives clean, well-regulated power under demanding conditions.

Key products and their system benefits:

  • CoolSiC™ MOSFETs: Enable high-efficiency DC-DC conversion with minimal switching losses, supporting compact power supply designs within the robot's control architecture
  • CoolMOS™ MOSFETs: Deliver high-voltage switching performance for auxiliary power supply stages, ensuring reliable energy delivery across the robot syst
  • CoolSET™ integrated solutions: Combine a CoolMOS™ MOSFET with a controller in a single package, simplifying auxiliary power supply design and reducing board space
  • EiceDRIVER™ gate drivers: Optimize the switching performance of power transistors in the robot's power supply, enhancing efficiency and system reliability
Enable radically new designs with CoolSiC™ MOSFETs
CoolMOS™ C7: Record-level efficiency performance
High-performance AC-DC integrated power stage
Experience the difference with EiceDRIVER™ drivers

What are the best digital I/O solutions for industrial robots?

Reliable digital input and output (I/O) is used to connect industrial robots to factory floor environments, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and other automation equipment. Our digital I/O solutions combine robust galvanic isolation with superior EMI robustness for dependable operation in demanding industrial settings.

Key products and their system benefits:

  • ISOFACE™ digital input ICs: Provide robust galvanic isolation and industry-leading EMI robustness, ensuring reliable signal acquisition from sensors and PLCs in noisy industrial automation and robotics environments
  • ISOFACE™ output switches: Deliver isolated, protected output switching for controlling actuators, relays, and indicators within the robot system
  • PROFET™ industrial output switches: Designed for driving resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads, including valves, relays, and magnetic actuators, with integrated diagnosis and protection functions

The combination of ISOFACE™ input ICs and PROFET™ output switches provides a straightforward connection path to microcontrollers, microprocessors, ASICs, or FPGAs, reducing design complexity and accelerating time to market for industrial robot developers.

Galvanic isolation between MCU and factory floor
Galvanically isolated output switches for IEC61131
PROFET™ industrial: Smart high-side switches

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