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Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Energy-Efficient Power Management and Precision Control Solutions
Energy-efficient power management and precision control solutions
enhance washing performance and support smart design.
AP SEMI possesses a diverse product lineup for these drive solutions.
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Washing Machine 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 control even in various operation modes
- • Energy savings and noise reduction through optimal control algorithms
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MOSFET
- • Used in AC/DC conversion, PFC, and inverter switching
- • Increased power efficiency and reduced heat through synchronous rectification
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Bipolar Transistor (BJT)
- • Provides stable power amplification and switching
- • Secures strong durability in high-current sections
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Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD)
- • Maximizes efficiency with low forward voltage drop
- • Optimizes inverter circuits with high-speed rectification characteristics
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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
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Regulator
- • Supplies stable DC voltage for control ICs, sensors, and digital circuits
- • Suppresses voltage fluctuations and stabilizes the system
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OP AMP
- • Corrects and level-converts sensor signals that are difficult to connect directly to MCU
- • Ensures reliability even during long-term use (minimizes temperature/current drift)
Expected Benefits
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Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Minimizes power loss throughout washing, rinsing, and spin cycles
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Low-Noise, High-Reliability Operation

Reduced noise/vibration, fabric protection, and improved washing performance
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Compact and Lightweight Design

Miniaturization of heat sinks and power sections with high-efficiency components
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Enhanced Safety

Improved durability through overvoltage protection and constant current circuit stabilization
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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: Energy savings through motor speed and torque optimization via PWM control
Low Noise, Low Vibration: Minimizes noise during refrigerator operation through motor rotation control
Enhanced System Safety: Built-in overcurrent, overvoltage, and overheat protection functions
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Application Examples
Drum Motor (Wash/Rinse/Spin), Drain Pump and Circulation Pump Control
Detergent and Softener Dispenser Control, Auto Door Lock Drive, Water Supply and Drain Valve Control
3Phase BLDC Motor
Main Applications
- Washing Drum Motor (Wash, Rinse, Spin Drive)
- Circulation Pump and Drain Pump
Features
- Precise speed/torque control
through inverter control - Wide speed range support from low speed
(wash/rinse) to high speed (spin) - High energy efficiency and reduced noise/vibration
- No brush wear and noise issues
Stepper Motor
Main Applications
- Detergent/Softener Dispenser Control
- Door Lock Mechanism Drive
- Valve Control
(Water Supply/Drain Valve Position Control)
Features
- Rotates at defined step angles
→ Precise position control possible - Rotation angle control for
precise dosing and compact drive optimization - Open-loop drive possible
without separate position sensors
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 and Super Junction 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: Low Rds(on) and high-speed switching
Low Heat, High Efficiency: Minimizes energy loss
Precise Control: High-efficiency power device optimized for inverter drives
System Stability: Overcurrent/overheat protection
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Application Examples
Inverter Power Drive Section, Power Conversion Section, Motor Drive Switch
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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 Section Relay Drive / Low-Power Control Circuits
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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
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Application Examples
Power Section Rectification / Inverter Circuit Reverse Current Blocking / Pump Motor Protection
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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 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
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Application Examples
Control Board Signal Circuits / Sensor Input Signals
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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
Inverter Motor Drive Circuits / Fan, Compressor Drive Circuits /
Voltage Stabilization of Sensor and Control 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 Water Level Sensor (Pressure Sensor) Signal Amplification / Current Detection Circuits / Temperature Sensor Interface
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