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Vaccum Cleaner
Vacuum Cleaner
Supports Precise and Efficient Control Design
Energy-efficient power management and precision control solutions
enhance cleaning performance and support smart design.
AP SEMI possesses a diverse product lineup for these drive solutions.
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Vacuum Cleaner Block Diagram
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Product
- Motor Drive
- High Voltage MOSFET
- Bipolar Transistor
- Schottky Barrier Diode
- Switching Diode
- Zener Diode
- Regulator
- OP Amp
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Solution Configuration

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Motor Drive IC (MDI)
- • Stable drive even at high output → Maintains suction power
- • Precise response to various cleaning modes (Standard/Powerful/Turbo)
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MOSFET
- • Reduced power loss + Extended battery runtime
- • Heat suppression during high-output motor drive, facilitating weight reduction
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Bipolar Transistor (BJT)
- • Provides stable power amplification and switching
- • Efficient auxiliary power control
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Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD)
- • Maximizes efficiency with low forward voltage drop
- • Improved battery charge/discharge efficiency
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Switching Diode
- • Optimized for PWM inverters and control circuits with fast ON/OFF switching
- • Minimizes power loss and reduces heat generation
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Zener Diode
- • Voltage stabilization and overvoltage protection
- • Stably protects key circuits and ICs from static electricity/surges
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Regulator
- • Supplies stable DC voltage for control IC sensors and digital circuits
- • Suppresses voltage fluctuations and stabilizes the system
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OP AMP
- • Battery and motor protection
- • Efficient control through precision measurement
Expected Benefits
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Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Increased battery runtime with ultra-low Rds(on) MOSFET and high-speed drive
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Stable High-Output Drive

Heat suppression and suction power maintenance even during high-speed BLDC motor rotation
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Low-Noise, High-Reliability Operation

Quiet and smooth operation with PWM-based control
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Enhanced Safety

Extended battery and system lifespan with overcurrent, overvoltage, and temperature protection
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Motor Driver
This IC receives signals from the MCU (Micro Control Unit) and controls the motor.
We supply various package products including Stepper / BDC / BLDC Motors depending on functionality.
Our motor drive ICs minimize power loss through precise speed control and high-efficiency characteristics,
maximizing system reliability.
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Features
High-Efficiency Power Control: PWM-based BLDC/PMSM motor control
Low Noise, Low Vibration: Responds to various suction modes (Standard/Powerful/Turbo)
Enhanced System Safety: Built-in overcurrent, overvoltage, and overheat protection functions
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Application Examples
Main Suction Motor (BLDC, tens of thousands RPM high-speed rotation) / Brush Drive Motor, Cyclone Pump
/ Auxiliary Function Stepper Motor (suction nozzle switching, brush height adjustment, etc.)
3Phase BLDC Motor
Main Applications
- Main Suction Motor (BLDC High-Speed Rotation)
- Brush Drive Motor
Features
- High-speed rotation and precise speed control
through inverter control - High energy efficiency and reduced noise/vibration
- Provides powerful suction, responds to various
cleaning modes (Standard/Powerful/Turbo) - No brush wear and noise issues
Stepper Motor
Main Applications
- Brush Height Adjustment
- Suction Nozzle Position Switching and Detailed
Motion Control - Auxiliary Valve and Mechanism Control
(e.g., dust container opening/closing, dust compression device, etc.)
Features
- Rotates at defined step angles
→ Precise position control possible - Optimized for precise dosing drive and
small mechanism control through rotation angle control - Open-loop drive possible
without separate position sensors - Compact and lightweight structure,
applicable to cordless vacuum cleaners
MDI Lineup by
Motor Drive Type
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2ch Full Bridge Motor
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1ch Stepper Motor
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MOSFET for Power Inverter Applications
This is a power switching device that is critical for inverter circuits,
power supply, and 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.
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Features
High-Speed Switching: Optimized for 30V~150V range
Low Heat, High Efficiency: Minimizes heat generation with ultra-low Rds(on)
Precise Control: High-efficiency power device optimized for inverter drives
System Stability: Overcurrent/overheat protection
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Application Examples
BLDC Inverter Drive Switch / Battery Protection Circuit (Charge/Discharge Path Switching)
/ Synchronous Rectification Circuit (Charger, DC/DC Converter)
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Bipolar Transistor
This is a bipolar transistor that increases efficiency by minimizing low power and loss.
We supply ultra-small package products.
Our bipolar transistors are devices responsible for current amplification and switching,
used in control board relays and low-power switching circuits.
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Features
Current Amplification: Provides stable drive current
Enhanced Switching Speed: Stable operation in sections requiring signal transition
Circuit Simplification: Enables miniaturization and cost reduction
System Protection: Prevents current overload
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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.
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Features
Low Power Loss: Low forward voltage drop reduces energy loss
and provides electricity cost savingsHigh-Speed Switching: Stable operation in sections requiring fast signal transition
such as PWM control and inverter circuitsEnhanced System Stability: Protects electronic components by minimizing
overvoltage during reverse current and switchingMiniaturization
and Weight Reduction: Low heat simplifies thermal design, enabling overall circuit miniaturization -
Application Examples
Battery Reverse Current Blocking / Power Section Rectification Circuit
/ 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 used in circuits requiring fast ON/OFF switching,
applied to control signals and small switching circuits.
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Features
High-Speed Switching Stability: Accurate signal transmission in PWM inverter and motor control
circuits with fast reverse recovery in nS unitsSystem 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 Circuits / Motor Drive Auxiliary Circuits
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Zener Diode
This is a Zener diode used in constant voltage circuits.
We supply ultra-small package products for protecting
ICs from surges or static electricity.
Our Zener diodes safely conduct current above a specific voltage,
maintaining constant voltage and protecting circuits from overvoltage.
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Features
Voltage Stabilization: Supplies constant voltage to key circuits despite input voltage fluctuations
Circuit Protection: Protects major components such as motors and inverters by distributing current during overvoltage
Enhanced System Reliability: Ensures stable operation despite power fluctuations or external abnormal voltages
Versatile Design Application: Customizable application to various circuit conditions according to Zener voltage selection
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Application Examples
MCU and Drive IC Protection Circuit / Voltage Stabilization of Sensor and Communication Circuits
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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.
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Features
Voltage Stabilization: Improves circuit operation reliability
Noise Suppression: Minimizes sensor signal errors
System Protection: Includes overvoltage/overheat protection functions
PCB Design Simplification: Small package application possible
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Application Examples
Main Control Board / Sensor and MCU Power Supply
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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, operation, and filtering.
Our OP AMP is used to ensure stability in sensor interfaces and control.
It enables accurate measurement, protection, and control,
used in solutions that simultaneously improve energy efficiency and product reliability.
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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: Improves sensor measurement reliability
Rail-to-Rail Input
/Output Support: Advantageous even in low voltage drive circuits -
Application Examples
Battery Voltage/Current Monitoring / Motor Current Sensing and Protection Circuit
/ Dust Sensor Signal Amplification, Environmental Sensor Calibration
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