Converter Design Services
End-to-end power electronics design, from concept through to validated hardware
Design as a Service is Rolay Research embedded as your power electronics design function. We own the full engineering workflow — topology selection, simulation, PCB layout, magnetics design, FPGA control implementation, and laboratory validation — delivered as a fixed-scope contract or phased retainer.
Who it is for
Companies developing new power electronics products, startups without in-house design resource, and established manufacturers who need specialist SiC or GaN expertise that does not exist on their current team.
What we deliver
Feasibility First: 2–4 weeks
Topology benchmarking, preliminary loss and thermal analysis, risk register, and a clear recommended next step. The low-commitment entry point that gives you everything you need to make a confident build-or-buy decision.
Simulation & Control: 4–8 weeks
Full circuit simulation in LTspice, control loop design and stability analysis, efficiency curve and loss breakdown, and a verified simulation model package ready for hardware design.
Hardware Design Sprint: 6–10 weeks
Complete schematic capture in KiCAD, multi-layer PCB layout with EMC strategy, magnetics design from first principles, full BOM with sourcing guidance, and a fabrication-ready design package.
Full Converter Programme: 12–24 weeks
The complete DaaS engagement — specification through to validated prototype. Includes all simulation, hardware design, prototype build and bring-up, closed-loop commissioning, thermal and efficiency validation, EMC pre-scan, and full design handover with three months post-delivery technical support.
Technology stack
MATLAB/Simulink · PSCAD/EMTDC · LTspice · Altium Designer · KiCAD EDA · LabVIEW FPGA · SiC/GaN device design · Magnetics design · EMC and filter design
Delivered across
Sustainable energy and grid converters · EV traction and EVSE · Industrial electrification · Medical and off-grid power systems
IaaS — Insight as a Service
Strategic and technical advisory for power electronics decisions that matter
Insight as a Service positions Rolay Research as your trusted technical advisor — delivering the architecture guidance, technology roadmapping, and strategic intelligence that organisations need to navigate the power electronics landscape with confidence. Engagements are structured as retained advisory or project-based consultancy.
Who it is for
Technology leaders evaluating wide bandgap semiconductor adoption, product teams making critical architecture decisions, investors and acquirers conducting technical due diligence, and organisations building grant funding strategies around power electronics programmes.
What we deliver
Technology Roadmapping:
Structured analysis of your power electronics technology trajectory — device technology choices, converter architecture evolution, and the competitive landscape — delivered as a written roadmap with clear recommendations and decision points.
Topology Review and Second Opinion:
Independent review of an existing or proposed converter design — covering topology selection rationale, control architecture, thermal strategy, EMC approach, and standards compliance path. Delivered as a written report with recommendations and a structured debrief.
Wide Bandgap Adoption Strategy:
A focused advisory engagement helping organisations transition from silicon to SiC or GaN — covering device selection, gate driver design implications, PCB layout changes, thermal management, and the business case for the transition.
Grant and Funding Strategy:
Identification of the most relevant funding opportunities — UKRI, Innovate UK, Horizon Europe, DOE SBIR, ARPA-E, NSF SBIR — and support in developing the technical narrative, capability statement, and project structure for a competitive application.
Engagement models
Monthly advisory retainer · Project-based consultancy · Single-session technical review
Delivered across
Renewable energy and grid infrastructure · EV charging and mobility · Industrial electrification · Medical device power systems
KaaS — Knowledge as a Service
Structured power electronics education that builds capability at scale
Knowledge as a Service delivers Rolay Research's technical depth through scalable learning — online courses, corporate training programmes, university partnerships, and AI-assisted design tools — via the RoRe Academy platform and bespoke institutional arrangements.
Who it is for
Individual power electronics engineers seeking structured professional development, engineering teams at energy, EV, and industrial companies who need to upskill quickly, universities and research institutions seeking industry-linked curriculum content, and OEMs wanting to embed design intelligence into their customer portals.
What we deliver
Online courses — RoRe Academy
Self-paced, structured video courses on SiC and GaN fundamentals, converter topology design, digital control systems, and power electronics applications in EV, grid, and industrial contexts. Each course includes interactive calculators, simulation exercises, and a certificate of completion. Available globally from £149 per course.
Corporate Training Programmes
Bespoke, instructor-led training delivered to engineering teams — on-site or remote. Every programme begins with a skills audit and gap analysis. Content is built around the client's specific technology stack, tools, and target applications.
University and Institution Partnerships
Collaborative arrangements with universities and professional bodies — covering curriculum module licensing, guest lectures and seminars, co-supervised final year and MSc projects, and joint research bids for UKRI, Innovate UK, and Horizon funding. By arrangement.
AI-Assisted Design Tools and Calculators
Interactive web-based design tools — inductor sizing, transformer design, switching loss calculators, thermal resistance tools — paired with an AI design tutor that guides engineers through design decisions in real time. Available as a SaaS subscription or white-label license for OEM and training provider integration.
Delivered across
Grid converter and renewable energy courses · EV powertrain and EVSE training · SiC and GaN industrial application modules · Low-cost power electronics for emerging market applications
IPaaP — IP as a Product
Proprietary power electronics IP developed, validated, and licensed
IP as a Product is the transformation of Rolay Research from a service business into a technology company — generating revenue through the licensing and productisation of proprietary converter designs, control algorithms, and validated reference hardware rather than the sale of time.
Who it is for
Power electronics OEMs seeking to accelerate product development through licensed reference designs, manufacturers wanting to integrate proven SiC converter IP into their product lines, and strategic partners exploring joint venture or co-development arrangements.
What we offer
IP-01 · Proprietary Converter Topology Development
Novel switching architectures developed, simulated, hardware-validated, and filed for patent protection. Licensed to OEMs or assigned to clients under agreed terms.
IP-02 · Wide Bandgap Gate Driver IP
Proprietary SiC and GaN gate driver design blocks — adaptive deadtime, active Miller clamp, desaturation protection, and isolated supply — validated across device families and licensable as standalone design IP.
IP-03 · Digital Control Algorithm Library
Validated control algorithms — grid-forming VSM, model predictive control, advanced MPPT, and DAB phase-shift modulation — packaged as licensable firmware for DSP and FPGA platforms.
IP-04 · Power Module Reference Designs
Fully validated, production-ready SiC power module designs integrating switching devices, gate drivers, current sensing, and thermal management — white-label hardware IP for OEM integration.
IP-05 · Magnetic Component Design IP
Proprietary inductor and transformer designs optimised for SiC switching frequencies — core selection, winding strategy, gap optimisation — delivered as manufacture-ready design packages.
IP-06 · EMC and Filter Design IP
Validated EMI filter designs for conducted and radiated emissions compliance — common-mode and differential-mode stages, passive component selection, and PCB layout rules — packaged as licensable design blocks.
IP-07 · Grid Interface and Protection IP
Proprietary grid connection and protection logic — anti-islanding, ride-through, grid code compliance, and protection coordination — validated against IEC 62116, IEEE 1547, and G99.
IP-08 · FPGA-based Real-time Control IP
High-bandwidth control cores in FPGA fabric — space vector modulation, resolver interfaces, and hardware protection interlocks — validated in LabVIEW FPGA and portable to Xilinx and Intel platforms.
Licensing models
Patent licence · Firmware and RTL licence · Design block licence · White-label hardware licence · Royalty arrangement · IP assignment