Bipolar transistors

Diodes

ESD protection, TVS, filtering and signal conditioning

MOSFETs

SiC power devices

GaN FETs

IGBTs

Analog & Logic ICs

Automotive qualified products (AEC-Q100/Q101)

Humanoid robots

Humanoid robots are designed for human-centric environments, enabling versatile automation in a wide range of commercial settings. They combine AI, perception and motion control to perform material handling, inspection, assembly and assistive tasks. Typically powered by 48-60 V Li-ion batteries, humanoid robots rely on advanced actuators, sensor fusion and edge computing to balance, navigate and manipulate objects safely. These platforms require efficient power conversion, battery management, precise motor control, functional safety and reliable connectivity within strict size, weight and thermal constraints.

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Block diagram

BatteryManagementSystem (BMS) Input powerprotection Powermanagement Gatedriver HMIRGB LEDs / Colorscreen Sensorinterface Signalprocessing Commsinterface AC / DC Motor drive FETs BLDC motor Brushed / Stepper motor Motor controlIC LiDAR / Radar Vision / Camera Gyro Main CPU Pressure Capacitive touch Audio / Speech Docking station ComunicationICs grid aaa-046130 CAN / Ethernet Wireless / GPS Communication hub Umb motion Power hub Distributed MEMS sensors Highlighted components are Nexperia focus products.

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Design considerations

  • Space and weight constraints drive demand for highly integrated, miniaturized packaging that reduces PCB area and overall system size.
  • 48-60 V battery systems require robust battery management, protection and power distribution for safe, reliable operation.
  • Distributed power architectures must efficiently generate multiple voltage rails for actuators, AI processors, sensors and communications modules.
  • Dozens of joint actuators and motor drives demand compact, high-efficiency power switches and gate drivers with precise motion control.
  • High-power joints such as hips, knees, shoulders and waist require low-loss MOSFET and GaN solutions to maximize power density and runtime.
  • Large numbers of sensors and AI processors require strong signal integrity, low EMI and reliable data transfer throughout the robot.
  • High-speed interfaces including Ethernet, USB, CAN and wireless links require ESD protection, voltage translation and robust communication.
  • System-level protection against faults, surges, ESD and hot-plug events is essential to meet reliability and functional safety requirements.

Product listing