Application White Goods
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
High-Efficiency Inverter Drive
and Precise Motor Control
We provide energy savings, enhanced reliability,
and a pleasant air conditioning environment through
high-efficiency inverter drive and precise motor control.
AP SEMI possesses a diverse product lineup for
these drive solutions.
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Air conditioner 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)
- • Optimized for driving fan and compressor motors.
- • Achieves low noise and high-efficiency operation.
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MOSFET
- • Minimizes heat generation and power loss by securing high efficiency and reliability.
- • Low Rds(on) even at high voltages -> Optimized for compressor inverter circuits.
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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.
- • Optimized for 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 IC sensors and digital circuits.
- • Suppresses voltage fluctuations and stabilizes the system.
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OP AMP
- • Stably transmits subtle sensor output to the control IC/MCU.
- • Overcurrent shutdown based on current detection -> Motor compressor protection.
Expected Benefits
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High-Efficiency Energy Savings

Reduced energy consumption by minimizing power loss.
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Enhanced System Stability

Circuit protection from overvoltage, reverse current, and heat.
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Compact and Lightweight Design

Simplified thermal management and optimized PCB space.
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Improved User Experience

Fast response, quiet operation, and extended lifespan.
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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
Smart Function Support: Optimal control according to load through sensor and IoT integration
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Application Examples
Compressor Motor Drive / Dispenser Motor Drive / Fan Motor Control
3Phase BLDC Motor
Main Applications
- Compressor Motor (Refrigerant Compression)
- Fan Motor (Air Circulation)
Features
- Capable of driving at various speeds
through inverter control - Minimizes noise during fan and compressor operation
- High efficiency at rated speed and reduced
power consumption - No brush wear and noise issues
Stepper Motor
Main Applications
- Door Dispenser Control
(Water · Ice Dispenser · Ice Maker) - Vertical Louver Control
(Air Flow Direction Control)
Features
- Rotates at defined step angles
→ Precise position control possible - Rotation angle control possible
Optimal for small movements - 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,
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: Low Rds(on) and high-speed switching
Low Heat,
High Efficiency: Minimizes energy lossPrecise Control: High-efficiency power device optimized for inverter drives
System Stability: Overcurrent/overheat protection
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Application
ExamplesInverter 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
Motor Drive Optimization: Precisely performs power control of major motors such as
fan motors and compressors using BJTPrecise Speed/
Position Control: Finely adjusts the position of louvers and damper motors
to implement comfortable airflowHigh Reliability Design: Minimizes power switching loss and enhances thermal stability
for stable operation even during long-term operation -
Application Examples
Indoor Unit Fan Motor Control / Louver Automatic Angle Adjustment / Cooling/Heating Damper Motor Control
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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 savings
High-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 switching
Miniaturization
and Weight Reduction: Low heat simplifies thermal design, enabling overall circuit miniaturization -
Application Examples
Inverter Motor Drive / Fan and Compressor Drive Circuits / Power Rectification and Protection Circuits
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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 efficiencyMiniaturization
and Weight Reduction: Low heat simplifies thermal design, enabling overall circuit miniaturization -
Application Examples
Inverter Motor Drive Circuits / Fan, Compressor PWM Drive Circuits
/ Power Switching and Protection 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 fluctuationsCircuit 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 voltagesVersatile Design
Application: Customizable application to various circuit conditions according to Zener voltage selection -
Application Examples
Inverter Motor Drive Circuits / Fan, Compressor PWM 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
ExamplesMain 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 distortionLow Offset Voltage
& Drift: Stable operation during long-term useLow Noise
Characteristics: Improves sensor measurement reliabilityRail-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
Minute signal amplification → Indoor air quality control
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