HVAC Application Overview
Semiconductors are transforming how modern Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems operate, making them smarter, more energy-efficient and connected. From residential units to large-scale commercial systems, semiconductor technology powers all critical HVAC functions. We provide a wide variety of technologies and support that make it easier to implement the critical functions within HVAC systems.
- Motor Control: Microcontrollers (MCUs) and motor drivers manage compressors, fans and blowers with high efficiency using techniques like Field-Oriented Control (FOC)
- Power Conversion: MOSFETs, IGBTs and power modules enable efficient AC-DC and DC-DC conversion, supporting reliable HVAC system performance
- Environmental Sensing: Semiconductor-based solutions provide real-time data on temperature, pressure, humidity and airflow to drive intelligent system responses
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi?, Bluetooth? and Zigbee? ICs enable IoT-connected HVAC systems, which allows remote monitoring, diagnostics and integration with smart homes and buildings
- System Intelligence: Embedded controllers run algorithms for energy optimization, fault detection and predictive maintenance
- Security: Our TrustMANAGER platform and CryptoAuthentication? ICs protect connected and smart HVAC systems. These devices enable hardware-based secure key storage with built-in cryptographic accelerators, side-channel resistance and anti-tamper features and supports secure boot, device authentication, key rotation and attestation for secure HVAC applications such as heat pumps and AC units
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