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Service Robot
작성일 2025-08-27 작성자 최고관리자

Service Robot

Enhanced Operational Efficiency, Precision Motor & Fan Control

Supports design for enhanced operational efficiency, optimized suction performance through precision motor and fan control,
low-noise and low-heat design, and system stability.
AP SEMI possesses a diverse product lineup for these drive solutions.

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Service Robot Block Diagram

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Product

  • Motor Drive
  • MOSFET
  • Bipolar Transistor
  • Schottky Barrier Diode
  • Switching Diode
  • Zener Diode
  • Regulator
  • OP Amp
  • Optocoupler

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Solution Configuration

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  • 01

    Motor Drive IC (MDI)

    • • Stable drive for high-output motors (main pump/server drain)
    • • Support for various motion controls (driving, firewall, tray lifting/lowering)
  • 02

    MOSFET

    • • Reduced power loss → Maximized battery efficiency
    • • High-speed switching suppresses heat generation and improves reliability
  • 03

    Bipolar Transistor (BJT)

    • • Optimized for auxiliary circuits such as relay, buzzer, sub-motor drive
    • • Provides stable power amplification and signal switching
  • 04

    Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD)

    • • Extended battery operation time with low voltage drop
    • • Reverse current blocking and improved power efficiency
  • 05

    Switching Diode

    • • Fast signal processing for sensors and control circuits
    • • Signal stabilization and heat suppression in PWM-based control sections
  • 06

    Zener Diode

    • • Voltage stabilization and overvoltage protection
    • • Enhanced system reliability through control and sensor circuit protection
  • 07

    Regulator

    • • Stable DC power supply to main control and sensor circuits
    • • Voltage fluctuation suppression and system stabilization
  • 08

    OP AMP

    • • Motor current/voltage sensing → Real-time overcurrent/overvoltage protection
    • • Enables precision control through sensor signal amplification
  • 09

    Optocoupler

    • • Isolation between main control and power drive sections → Ensures safety
    • • Protects control signals from external power sources

Expected Benefits

  • Improved Energy Efficiency

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    Increased battery runtime through ultra-low Rds(on) MOSFET and high-speed drive

  • Stable High-Output Drive

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    Stable control of each drive section including driving motor, wheel motor, serving tray

  • Low-Noise, High-Reliability Operation

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    Noise suppression and smooth operation through PWM-based control

  • Enhanced Safety

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    Extended battery and system lifespan through overcurrent, overvoltage, and temperature protection

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Motor Driver

This is an IC that controls motors by receiving signals from MCU (Micro Control Unit).
We supply various package products including Stepper / BDC / BLDC Motors
according to function.
Our motor drive ICs minimize power loss through precision speed control
and high-efficiency characteristics, maximizing system reliability.

  • Features

    Sensorless Control Support: Precision speed and torque control for wheel and auxiliary motors

    Low-Power Standby Mode: Minimized battery consumption

    Enhanced System Safety: Built-in overcurrent, overvoltage, and overheat protection

  • Application Examples
    Driving Motor / Wheel Drive Motor
    Auxiliary Function Stepper Motor (Tray, Door, Arm Control, etc.)

3Phase BLDC Motor

Main Applications
  • Driving motor (movement and direction change control)
  • Lifting motor (serving tray lifting/lowering control)
Features
  • Various speed and torque drives possible
    through inverter control
  • Low-noise, low-vibration driving possible
    even at high speeds
  • High energy efficiency and battery savings
    in constant-speed driving range
  • No brush eliminates wear and noise issues
    → Advantageous for long-term operation

Stepper Motor

Main Applications
  • Precision position control for serving trays
  • Door opening/closing, arm/small actuator control
  • Detailed motion control based on rotation angle
Features
  • Rotates at fixed step angles
    → Enables precision position control
  • Rotation angle controllable,
    optimal for small motion implementation
  • Open-loop control possible without separate
    position sensors → Cost reduction

MDI Lineup by
Motor Drive Method

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    2ch Full Bridge Motor

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    1ch Stepper Motor

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MOSFET

This is a power switching device that is critical for inverter circuits,
compressor and fan motor drives.
We supply various package products including High Voltage MOSFET,
Super Junction MOSFET, and Low Voltage Trench MOSFET.
Through low on-resistance (Rds(on)) and high-speed switching characteristics,
it reduces power loss and supports high-efficiency operation.

  • Features

    High-Speed Switching: Minimized 30V~150V range

    Low Heat, High Efficiency: Minimizes heat generation with ultra-low Rds(on)

    Precision Control Capable: High-efficiency power device optimized for inverter drive

    Enhanced System Safety: Overcurrent/overheat protection

  • Application Examples
    Main power switching (motor drive, battery path)
    Battery protection circuit
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Bipolar Transistor

A bipolar transistor that enhances efficiency by minimizing
low power and losses.
We supply ultra-small package products.
Our bipolar transistors are devices responsible for current amplification
and switching, used in relays and low-power switching circuits
of control boards.

  • Features

    Current Amplification: Provides stable drive current

    Improved Switching Speed: Stable operation in sections requiring signal transition

    Circuit Simplification: Enables miniaturization and cost reduction

    System Protection: Prevents current overload

  • Application Examples
    Control board signal amplification / Auxiliary drive (relay, sub-motor)
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Schottky Barrier Diode

This is a diode using the Schottky barrier generated through
metal-semiconductor junction. We supply ultra-small package products.
Our Schottky barrier diodes minimize power loss with low forward voltage
and fast switching characteristics, applied to power rectification,
reverse current blocking, and SMPS circuits.

  • Features

    Low Power Loss: Reduces energy loss with low forward voltage drop,
    providing electricity cost reduction effect

    High-Speed Switching: Stable operation in sections requiring fast signal transition
    such as PWM control and inverter circuits

    Enhanced System Stability: Protects electronic components by minimizing overvoltage
    during reverse current and switching

    Miniaturization and Weight Reduction: Low heat simplifies thermal design, enabling overall circuit miniaturization

  • Application Examples
    Battery reverse current blocking / Power section rectification circuit / Charging interface
    Freewheeling diode replacement in inverter and DC/DC converter section (low voltage)
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Switching Diode

This is a switching diode for rectification and switching.
We supply various package products with short reverse recovery time (trr).
Our switching diodes are diodes used in circuits requiring fast ON/OFF switching,
applied to control signals and small switching circuits.

  • Features

    High-Speed Switching Stability: Accurate signal transmission in PWM inverter and motor control circuits
    with fast reverse recovery in nS units

    System Efficiency Improvement: Reduces heat generation by minimizing power loss, improving overall system efficiency

    Miniaturization and Weight Reduction: Low heat simplifies thermal design, enabling overall circuit miniaturization

  • Application
    Examples
    Control board signal circuit / Sensor input signal
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Zener Diode

This is a Zener diode used in constant voltage circuits.
We supply ultra-small package products to protect ICs
from surge or static electricity.
Our Zener diodes safely conduct current above a specific voltage
to maintain constant voltage and protect circuits from overvoltage.

  • Features

    Voltage Stabilization: Supplies constant voltage to main circuits despite input voltage fluctuations

    Circuit Protection: Protects key components such as motors and inverters by dispersing current during overvoltage

    Enhanced System Reliability: Ensures stable operation despite power fluctuations or external abnormal voltages

    Various Design Applications: Can be customized to various circuit conditions according to Zener voltage selection

  • Application Examples
    MCU and drive IC protection circuit / Sensor and communication circuit voltage stabilization
    Battery voltage detection and protection
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Regulator

This is a regulator used to regulate and maintain input voltage
or pressure at a stable level.
We supply various package products to ensure stable operation
of connected devices. Our regulators are used to provide stable power supply
to control boards, sensors, and microcontrollers.

  • Features

    Voltage Stabilization: Stable DC voltage supply

    CTR (Current Transfer Ratio): Minimizes sensor signal errors

    Transmission Bandwidth: Includes overvoltage/overheat protection functions

  • Application Examples
    Main control board / Charging circuit / Li-ion battery
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OP Amp

This is an OP AMP that amplifies and outputs the voltage difference
between two input terminals.
We supply various package products for amplification, calculation, and filtering.
Our OP AMP is used to ensure stability in sensor interfaces and control.
Used in solutions that enable accurate measurement, protection, and control,
simultaneously enhancing energy efficiency and product reliability.

  • Features

    High Input Impedance / Low Output Impedance: Can amplify sensor signals without distortion

    Low Offset Voltage & Drift: Stable operation during long-term use

    Low Noise Characteristics: Improved sensor measurement reliability

    Rail-to-Rail Input/Output Support: Advantageous even in low-voltage drive circuits

  • Application Examples Indoor/outdoor heat exchanger, indoor air temperature detection signal amplification
    Refrigerant pressure monitoring, system protection
    Compressor motor and fan motor current sensing → Overcurrent protection
    Micro signal amplification → Indoor air quality control
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Optocoupler
Optocoupler

An optocoupler is a device that transmits signals between the input and output circuits
in an electrically isolated state by activating the phototransistor (light-receiving section)
with light emitted when the internal LED turns on.
We supply various package products to ensure stable operation of connected devices.
Our optocouplers are used to provide stable isolated feedback
for power and control signals.

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  • Features

    Voltage Stabilization: Electrical isolation between primary side (AC high voltage) and secondary side (low voltage control)

    CTR (Current Transfer Ratio): Considers temperature and time variations

    Transmission Bandwidth: Low signal distortion and stable feedback transmission

  • Application Examples
    Protection signal transmission / Secondary output → Primary output section
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