Major Home Appliances
Energy-efficient appliances are designed to consume less energy compared to traditional appliances, while still providing the same level of performance. They can help reduce energy bills and lower greenhouse gas emissions. These appliances often use less electricity, water, and other resources, making them more environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
The use of advanced electronics solutions from Infineon in the design of home appliances has made it possible to achieve both quiet operation and high energy efficiency. These solutions can help minimize the amount of energy consumed by the appliances, leading to lower energy bills and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the use of smart power designs can also help reduce the size and footprint of the appliances, making it more compact and easier to integrate into modern kitchens. By choosing energy-efficient and quiet appliances, you can play a role in creating a greener and more sustainable future.
Refrigeration and freezing -Less noise, more efficiency!
Design compact, energy-efficient and cost-effective drive solutions.
Manufacturers face a significant challenge in meeting the growing demands of consumers for energy-efficient, quiet, compact, and smart appliances. To meet these requirements, manufacturers need to design intelligent drive solutions that are energy-efficient, cost-effective, and compact in size. This can help reduce energy consumption and meet the stricter regulations on energy efficiency. In addition, compact design can also provide more storage space for the appliances, making it more attractive to consumers. The integration of smart features, such as the ability to connect to the home network, can also add value and increase consumer appeal. By meeting these requirements, manufacturers can provide consumers with high-quality appliances that meet their needs and expectations.
Infineon provides a wide range of components and system solutions to meet the requirements of modern refrigerators. With our IGBTs, MOSFETs, gate drivers, microcontrollers, and IPMs, you can design smoother, more efficient systems with low power consumption and a compact form factor. Our portfolio also includes PSoC™ microcontrollers, AIROC™ Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® Combos connectivity products, XENSIV™ sensors, and CoolSET™ for the auxiliary power supply. To build a smart refrigerator with secure data access, Infineon offers the OPTIGA™ Trust hardware security solution and integration with major cloud providers. Choose Infineon to simplify your power supply design and improve your time-to-market
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600 V RC-D2The 600V RC-D2 family of discrete devices with a monolithically integrated diode, makes this technology suited for consumer drives for high competitiveness in terms of price and performance. |
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AIROC™ Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® CombosThe AIROC™ Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® Combos portfolio includes a broad family of secure, robust solutions that enable you to bring great products to market faster. Infineon’s AIROC™ Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® Combos portfolio integrates IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2 in a single-chip solution to enable small-form-factor IoT designs. |
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IM51x – CIPOS™ Mini for compressorIM51x series of the CIPOS™ Mini family is the first high efficient IPMs (intelligent power modules) family that integrate CoolMOS™ MOSFETs for excellent electronic performance. The new IM51x IPMs help in optimizing power efficiency in applications such as compressors, pumps or fans for home appliances. |
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iMOTION™ IMD110 FamilyThe IMD110 integrates the iMOTION™ ready-to-use solution for the control of a variable speed drive with a high voltage three-phase gate driver. This family perfectly combines high integration with power stage flexibility and allows to drive almost any Infineon MOSFET or IGBT like CoolMOS™ and TRENCHSTOP™ devices. |
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BGT60TR13CThe BGT60TR13C MMIC is a 60GHz radar sensor with integrated antennas and comes with one transmitting and three receiving antennas. Thanks to the L-shaped antenna array, horizontal and as well as vertical angular measurement can be ensured. Moreover, the Antennas in Package (AIP) concept eliminates the antenna design complexity at the user end and the PCB can be designed with standard FR4 materials. |
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CIPOS™ MicroCIPOS™ Micro is a family of compact, three-phase, intelligent power modules for low-power (i.e. up to 450 Watts with heatsink) motor drive applications including ventilation fans, circulation pumps, air purifiers, dish washing machines and refrigerator compressor drives. CIPOS™ Micro have several protection features including precise overcurrent protection and a UL-certified temperature sensor. |
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IGBT DiscretesFrom 600V up to 1600V, we offer a wide range of IGBT voltage classes to meet different voltage requirements in each application. Our discrete IGBT package portfolio contains SMD (Surface Mount Device) packages, for example, D²PAK, DPAK, SOT-223, and through-hole packages |
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EiceDRIVER™ 500 - 700 VIncluding Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) and Junction Isolation (JI) offerings. We offer three phase, half-bridge, high and low-side, single high side gate driver ICs and current sense support ICs tailored for 500 V to 700 V major home appliances, industrial drives, residential air-conditioning, or general purpose motor control and inverters. |
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Fixed frequency CoolSET™The ICE5BR3995BZ, part of Infineon’s 5th generation fixed frequency CoolSET™ family, is a highly integrated current-mode controller including a 950 V CoolMOS™ superjunction MOSFET. |
For complete overview and product offerings, please visit:
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Washing machine system components from Infineon
Products for compact, robust and reliable systems with less power consumption and modern touch user interfaces
Infineon provides a wide range of products for building smart and energy-efficient washing machines, including IPMs, discrete components, microcontrollers, connectivity products, sensors, and security solutions. These products work seamlessly together to create compact, reliable, and user-friendly systems with low power consumption, secure data communication, and fast time-to-market. CIPOS™ IPMs are the optimal solution for drum motor drives, providing robustness and high power density. They can be combined with iMOTION™ products for dedicated motor control. The energy-efficient CIPOS™ modules integrate various power and control components to increase reliability, optimize board size and reduce system costs.This simplifies power supply design and shortens time-to-market. PSoC™ 6 microcontrollers, AIROC™ Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® Combos connectivity products, and XENSIV™ sensors enable you to build smart home appliances while providing secure data acquisition, control, and device connectivity.
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CIPOS™ IPMsThe energy-efficient CIPOS™ modules integrate various power and control components to increase reliability, optimize PCB size and reduce system costs. This simplifies power design and reduces time-to-market. |
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PSoC™ 6 MicrocontrollerInfineon's PSoC™ 6 family is built on an ultra-low-power architecture, and the MCUs feature low-power design techniques to extend battery life up to a full week for battery powered applications. Infineon PSoC™ 6 MCU delivers the highest level of protection defined by the Platform Security Architecture (PSA) from Arm. |
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AIROC™ Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® Combos controllersThe AIROC™ Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® Combos portfolio includes a broad family of secure, robust solutions that enable you to bring great products to market faster. Infineon’s AIROC™ Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® Combos portfolio integrates IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2 in a single-chip solution to enable small-form-factor IoT designs. |
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PSoC™ 4 MicrocontrollerPSoC™ 4000 and PSoC™ 4000S are cost-optimized, entry-level PSoC™ 4 devices with an Arm® Cortex®-M0 and M0+ cores. PSoC™ 4 provides 32-bit performance along with PSoC™ value added features such as CAPSENSE™ and flexible peripherals to an evolving market. |
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CIPOS™ Tiny IPMsThe energy-efficient CIPOS™ Tiny is a family of advanced IPMs (Intelligent Power Modules) developed with a focus on higher module efficiency and long-term reliability. The combined benefits of advanced trench IGBT technology and optimized package design have enabled us to achieve best-in-class efficiency and improved reliability, along with minimized system size and cost. |
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iMOTION™ IMD110The IMD110 integrates the iMOTION™ ready-to-use solution for the control of a variable speed drive with a high voltage three-phase gate driver. This family perfectly combines high integration with power stage flexibility and allows to drive almost any Infineon MOSFET or IGBT like CoolMOS™ and TRENCHSTOP™ devices. |
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IGBT DiscretesFrom 600V up to 1600V, we offer a wide range of IGBT voltage classes to meet different voltage requirements in each application. Our discrete IGBT package portfolio contains SMD (Surface Mount Device) packages, for example, D²PAK, DPAK, SOT-223, and through-hole packages |
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EiceDRIVER™ 500 - 700 VIncluding Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) and Junction Isolation (JI) offerings. We offer three phase, half-bridge, high and low-side, single high side gate driver ICs and current sense support ICs tailored for 500 V to 700 V major home appliances, industrial drives, residential air-conditioning, or general purpose motor control and inverters. |
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Fixed frequency CoolSET™The ICE5BR3995BZ, part of Infineon’s 5th generation fixed frequency CoolSET™ family, is a highly integrated current-mode controller including a 950 V CoolMOS™ superjunction MOSFET. |
For complete overview and product offerings, please visit:
Washing and drying-- Products for compact, robust and reliable systems
Documents
- Washing machine low vibration low noise sensorless field orientation control
- iMOTION™ - ready-to-use motor control combined with application flexibility
- Washing machine application and product overview
- System solution choices for major home appliances - cooling, heating, cleaning, washing
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Residential air conditioning: Smart and efficient cooling
Modern room air conditioning units are expected to have various features including quiet operation, smooth starting, a range of operating speeds, vibration suppression, integration with home automation networks for remote control and monitoring, low-vibration components, a low acoustic noise compressor, reliable fan control, energy-efficient semiconductor solutions, and a good price-performance ratio.
These features can be achieved with Infineon product offerings. The use of advanced technology such as sensorless field-oriented control and system solutions that offer proven integration, comprehensive features, and robust protection while reducing time-to-market.
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CIPOS™ IPMsThe energy-efficient CIPOS™ (Control Integrated Power System) modules integrate various power and control components to increase reliability, optimize PCB size, and reduce system costs. This simplifies power design and reduces time-to-market. |
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PSoC™ 6 MicrocontrollerInfineon's PSoC™ 6 family is built on an ultra-low-power architecture, and the MCUs feature low-power design techniques to extend battery life up to a full week for battery powered applications. Infineon PSoC™ 6 MCU delivers the highest level of protection defined by the Platform Security Architecture (PSA) from Arm. |
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AIROC™ Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® Combos controllersThe AIROC™ Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® Combos portfolio includes a broad family of secure, robust solutions that enable you to bring great products to market faster. Infineon’s AIROC™ Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® Combos portfolio integrates IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2 in a single-chip solution to enable small-form-factor IoT designs. |
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Fixed frequency CoolSET™The ICE5BR3995BZ, part of Infineon’s 5th generation fixed frequency CoolSET™ family, is a highly integrated current-mode controller including a 950 V CoolMOS™ superjunction MOSFET. |
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BGT60TR13CThe BGT60TR13C MMIC is a 60GHz radar sensor with integrated antennas and comes with one transmitting and three receiving antennas. Thanks to the L-shaped antenna array, horizontal and as well as vertical angular measurement can be ensured. Moreover, the Antennas in Package (AIP) concept eliminates the antenna design complexity at the user end and the PCB can be designed with standard FR4 materials. |
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iMOTION™ IMD110 FamilyThe IMD110 integrates the iMOTION™ ready-to-use solution for the control of a variable speed drive with a high voltage three-phase gate driver. This family perfectly combines high integration with power stage flexibility and allows to drive almost any Infineon MOSFET or IGBT like CoolMOS™ and TRENCHSTOP™ devices. |
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IM51x – CIPOS™ Mini for compressorIM51x series of the CIPOS™ Mini family is the first high efficient IPMs (intelligent power modules) family that integrate CoolMOS™ MOSFETs for excellent electronic performance. The new IM51x IPMs help in optimizing power efficiency in applications such as compressors, pumps or fans for home appliances. |
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IGBT DiscretesFrom 600V up to 1600V, we offer a wide range of IGBT voltage classes to meet different voltage requirements in each application. Our discrete IGBT package portfolio contains SMD (Surface Mount Device) packages, for example, D²PAK, DPAK, SOT-223, and through-hole packages. |
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EiceDRIVER™ 500 - 700 VIncluding Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI) and Junction Isolation (JI) offerings. We offer three phase, half-bridge, high and low-side, single high side gate driver ICs and current sense support ICs tailored for 500 V to 700 V major home appliances, industrial drives, residential air-conditioning, or general purpose motor control and inverters. |
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CO₂ sensorSmart home CO2 sensors enable real-time CO2 monitoring for demand-controlled ventilation systems, air purifiers, and thermostats while allowing users to accurately measure and adjust indoor air quality. |
For complete overview and product offerings, please visit:
Residential air conditioning: Smart and efficient cooling
Documents
- iMOTION™ - ready-to-use motor control combined with application flexibility
- CoolSET™ Fifth-generation fixed-frequency (FF) DIP-7 high-voltage (HV) buck design examples
- Data Sheet ICE5BR4780BZ, ICE5BR2280BZ, ICE5AR2280CZ, ICE5AR3995BZ, ICE5BR3995BZ, ICE5BR3995CZ
- REF_5BR3995BZ_16W1 reference board
- Security guide for smart air conditioners
- Improved TO-247 package with increased clearance and creepage distances
- Auxiliary power supply in home appliances
- Smart home appliances – PSoC™ touch-sensing technology
- Infineon's sensor solutions for air conditioners
- EVAL_5BR3995BZ_BUCK1 (evaluation board)