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Robot Vacuum
작성일 2025-08-27 작성자 최고관리자

Robot Vacuum

Enhanced Operating Efficiency and Precision Motor/Fan Control

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

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Robot Vacuum Block Diagram

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02

Product

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

03

Solution Configuration

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  • 01

    Motor Drive IC (MDI)

    • • Stable drive even at high output → Maintains suction power
    • • Precise response to various cleaning modes (Standard/Powerful/Turbo)
  • 02

    MOSFET

    • • Reduced power loss → Extended battery runtime
    • • Heat suppression during high-output motor drive, facilitating weight reduction
  • 03

    Bipolar Transistor (BJT)

    • • Provides stable power amplification and switching
    • • Efficient auxiliary power control
  • 04

    Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD)

    • • Maximizes efficiency with low forward voltage drop
    • • Improved battery charge/discharge efficiency
  • 05

    Switching Diode

    • • Optimizes PWM inverters and control circuits with fast ON/OFF switching
    • • Minimizes power loss and reduces heat generation
  • 06

    Zener Diode

    • • Voltage stabilization and overvoltage protection
    • • Stably protects key circuits and ICs from static electricity/surges
  • 07

    Regulator

    • • Supplies stable DC voltage for control IC sensors and digital circuits
    • • Suppresses voltage fluctuations and stabilizes the system
  • 08

    OP AMP

    • • Battery and motor protection
    • • Efficient control through precision measurement

Expected Benefits

  • Enhanced Energy Efficiency

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

  • Stable High-Output Drive

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    Heat suppression and suction power maintenance even during high-speed BLDC motor rotation

  • Low-Noise, High-Reliability Operation

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    Quiet and smooth operation with PWM-based control

  • Enhanced Safety

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    Extended system lifespan with overcurrent, overvoltage, and temperature protection functions

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04

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.

  • Features

    Sensorless Control Support: Precise speed and torque control of suction fan motors

    Low-Power Standby Mode: Minimizes battery consumption

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

  • Application Examples
    Main Suction Motor / Wheel Drive Motor
    / Auxiliary Function Stepper Motor (Louver, Door adjustment, etc.)

3Phase BLDC Motor

Main Applications
  • Main Suction Motor (BLDC High-Speed Rotation)
  • Fan Motor (Speed Control)
Features
  • Various speed and torque drive possible
    through inverter control
  • Low-noise, low-vibration operation
    → Optimized for indoor environments such as living rooms/bedrooms
  • High energy efficiency and power savings
    in rated speed range
  • No brush wear and noise issues

Stepper Motor

Main Applications
  • Louver (Suction/Exhaust) Angle Control
  • Filter Cleaning/Dust Container Opening/Closing
  • Small Actuator Control
Features
  • Rotates at defined step angles
    → Precise position control possible
  • Optimized for driving small actuators and valves
    through rotation angle control
  • 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.

  • 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

  • Application Examples
    Main Power Switching (Motor Drive, Battery Path)
    Battery Protection Circuit (Charge/Discharge Path Switching)
    Synchronous Rectification Circuit (Charger, DC/DC Converter)
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06

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.

  • 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

  • Application Examples
    Control Board Signal Amplification / Auxiliary Drive (Relay)
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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: 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 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 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 Signal Circuits / Motor Drive Auxiliary Circuits / Sensor Input 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.

  • Features

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

    Circuit Protection: Ensures stable operation despite battery fluctuations 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

  • Application Examples
    MCU and Drive IC Protection Circuit / Voltage Stabilization of Sensor and Communication Circuits
    / 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: Supplies stable DC voltage

    Noise Suppression: Minimizes sensor signal errors

    System Protection: 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, 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.

  • 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 Distance Sensor, Obstacle Detection Sensor Analog Signal Amplification
    Motor Current Sensing and Protection Circuit / Current/Voltage Monitoring Circuit
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