High Performance Controls
Marotta Controls is one of the most capable and trusted power electronics manufacturers serving commercial and military customers today. The solutions developed by Marotta are designed to be smaller, lighter and more cost-effective while still providing the performance and durability required by these demanding sectors. Offering a diverse portfolio in power electronics, Marotta’s innovative solutions have been selected by a wide range of advanced military and commercial aircraft and naval platforms for reliable and highly efficient system performance.
As a leading power electronics company, our world-class engineering team understands the challenges system designers face in controlling power and design solutions to meet the demands for performance in extreme environments while reducing size, weight and cost to increase overall efficiency. This makes us one of the elite power electronics design and manufacturing companies serving the aerospace and defense industry today.
With our world-class resources and state-of-the-art facilities, we are fully equipped to meet the needs of our clients. To learn about any of the power conversion electronics or power distribution products we offer, click on the links below.
- Aircraft Systems
- Tactical Systems
- Shipboard Applications
- Pneumatic Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Missile Avionics
- UAV Guidance & Control
- Radar Systems
- Electronic Warfare Systems
- Launcher Interfaces
Electronic Motor Controls
Electronic motor drive control systems are qualified for use in air generation systems, compressor systems, thermal management systems, hydraulic systems and high-pressure pneumatic systems. These electronic motor controls are designed to be system-level components, not standalone industrial drives. They are engineered to integrate with pneumatic, hydraulic, and thermal management subsystems.
- Sensorless, variable speed — No need for external sensors, reducing potential points of failure while improving reliability in vibration- and shock-prone environments
- Cost-effective — Offers high performance at a lower cost, making it accessible for various applications
- Rapid development — Fast integration and setup times reduce overall project timelines
1-STEP AC-DC High-Density Power Conversion
Patented 1-STEP technology is revolutionizing power conversion with an innovative circuit solution that uniquely achieves 3-phase active power factor correction, power regulation and electrical isolation in a single conversion step. This reduces component count and interstage losses. The simplified topology also improves power density and thermal efficiency, which directly benefits tightly packaged electronic systems.
- Near unity power factor — Exceptional performance
- <2 % Total harmonic distortion — Low distortion means greater efficiencies
- 500W to 150kW output power — Suitable for a wide range of needs including centralized and distributed power architectures
Power Conversion & Distribution
Award-winning, patented power supply and power conversion technologies are customized to meet the challenging requirements of military aircraft platforms. By providing integrated conversion and distribution, these systems reduce interconnect complexity, weight, and failure points compared to discrete architectures. Support for multiple voltage domains within a single assembly also simplifies downstream electronics integration. These systems can be customized to meet the specific platform constraints rather than being generic rack-mounted designs.
- High power density — Provides the power needed for demanding applications with predictability across multiple loads
- Minimal size and weight — Conserves space and weight for mission-critical power electronics applications
- High efficiency — Meets the requirements of challenging industries
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the applications of Marotta power electronics?
Our systems are used in a wide range of applications including shipboard, tactical, space-qualified, and aircraft power conversion systems where power density, reliability, and environmental resilience are critical. These often involve supporting subsystems such as actuation, propulsion controls, and thermal management. Application requirements vary, and products should be selected based on the system architecture.
Are Marotta embedded power electronics off-the-shelf, or customized?
We leverage proven, flight-qualified and field-validated design platforms as the foundation for most of our custom power electronics solutions. These baseline architectures can be adapted as needed to fit a wide range of application-specific requirements such as electrical interfaces, packaging constraints, power levels, and thermal integration. Reusing qualified designs reduces technical risk, development time, and qualification effort while also allowing the flexibility to meet unique system needs.
How do environmental conditions influence power electronics design?
Exposure to shock, vibration, temperature extremes, humidity, power quality variation, and extended service life all play a role in high-reliability power electronics design for mission-critical platforms. These factors can influence the selection of ruggedized components, circuit topology, mechanical packaging, and thermal management strategies, often prioritizing robustness over maximum power density. Control strategies and protectio