Reflex Drive, a deep-tech startup, has used key semiconductor components from Infineon Technologies AG. They’ve integrated Infineon's OptiMOS 80 V and 100 V power MOSFETs and the MOTIX IMD701 integrated motor control solution. This benefits their electric speed controllers (ESCs) through better thermal performance and high power density. The ESCs are compact, with a footprint of 120 cm³ and a weight of 180 g, yet they deliver a continuous power output of 3.8 kW at 80 A (12S/48 V).
Reflex Drive uses Infineon’s MOTIX IMD701, combining the XMC1404 microcontroller with the 6EDL7141 3-phase gate driver IC. This results in accurate, compact, and reliable motor control. The architecture supporting field-oriented control (FOC) allows for better and more consistent motor performance, even in demanding weather conditions. The ESC and BLDC motor setup supports thrust capacities between 15 and 20 kg, apt for UAV applications like agricultural spraying, seed dispersal, last-mile logistics, and aerial goods transport. The system being compact enables predictive maintenance features and optimized flight control.
Infineon’s Global Application Manager for Robotics and Drones, Nenad Belancic, noted, “Our partnership with Reflex Drive is an important contribution to our market launch strategy and presence in India”. Reflex Drive has demonstrated expertise through customers who have obtained aviation certifications. The company has also showcased its technologies powered by Infineon systems at international industry events.
