Triac-Based Motor Controller
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Overview
Description
Need for portable air conditioners has been growing for use in residential, RVs or mobile housing. This triac-based motor controller solution is a robust, compact air conditioning system that works well for small scale applications including vehicle systems. This system is based on triacs to simplify the design as compared to inverter-based designs.
System Benefits:
- Optimized triac control for a simplified compressor motor control system design
- RX231 low power, high-performance 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) or ultra-low power widely used ARM® processor-based RA2E1 32-bit MCU to enable efficient design
- RAA223021 high voltage AC/DC buck regulator to convert the rectified AC power going to the system, allowing for simple operation
- Enhanced system monitoring for fail-safe protection, sensing current and load
Applications
Applications
- AC powered motor control
- Portable air conditioners
- Recreational vehicle air conditioners
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Triac-Based Motor Control for Portable or Recreational Vehicle Air Conditioner Control Solution
An overview of the triac-based motor control winning combination, perfect for RV air conditioners, portable or window air conditioners, or small appliances such as fans, heaters, etc. The advantage of this architecture is that it is much simpler than an inverter-based motor control design. For more information, visit the Triac-Based Motor Controller winning combination page.
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News & Blog Posts
| Cool Off and Reduce Time-to-Market with the TRIAC-Based Motor Control Solution | Blog Post | Jul 24, 2021 |
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Winning Combinations
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