Secure and Sustainable Heating with Heat Pumps
Discover onsemi’s advanced Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs) and SiC technology for heat pumps. Improve energy efficiency, reduce system costs, and enable sustainable heating and cooling for residential and commercial applications.
Heat pumps are at the forefront of the global transition to clean energy, delivering heating, cooling, and dehumidification with up to three times the efficiency of fossil fuel boilers. onsemi provides high-performance power semiconductors, including Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs) and SiC MOSFETs, to make heat pumps smarter, more compact, and more energy-efficient.
Key Features
- Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs) – Highly integrated modules combining inverter power stage, gate drivers, and protection features for compressors, fans, and pumps.
- SiC and IGBT Technology – Reduce power losses, improve thermal performance, and enable compact designs.
- High Power Density – Supports power levels from 1 kW to 20 kW for single and three-phase AC drives.
- Advanced Control & Monitoring – Optimized for inverter compressors and fans to achieve maximum energy efficiency.
- Space Optimization & EMI Improvements – Simplify thermal design and reduce system footprint.
Applications
- Residential Heat Pumps – Efficient space and water heating for homes.
- Commercial HVAC Systems – Scalable solutions for large buildings and industrial facilities.
- Industrial Pumps & Fans – Reliable motor control for heating and cooling processes.
Heat Pumps: Core Concepts
Sustainable Heating
Heat pumps are a key technology in the global transition to secure and sustainable heating, powered by low-emissions electricity.
Heating and Cooling
Due to their reverse cycle operation, heat pumps can provide both heating and cooling, offering a versatile solution for climate control.
Energy Conservation
By recovering waste heat and elevating its temperature, heat pumps possess significant potential for energy conservation, making them a highly efficient choice.
Working Principles & Key Components
The Vapour-Compression Cycle
The core of a heat pump is the vapour-compression cycle, which uses an evaporator, compressor, condenser, and expansion valve to transfer heat.
Diverse Heat Pump Types
Heat pumps come in different types, including air-to-air, air-to-water, ground-source, and water-source, each tailored for specific applications and environments.
Power Factor Correction
PFC circuits are vital for improving power quality and efficiency, ensuring the heat pump system operates smoothly and meets regulatory standards.
Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs)
IPMs offer a highly integrated solution for inverter stages, simplifying design and improving reliability in both indoor and outdoor units.
Why Choose onsemi for Heat Pumps?
Heat pumps are critical for decarbonization and energy savings. onsemi’s IPMs and SiC solutions deliver higher efficiency, lower system costs, and shorter development cycles, helping manufacturers meet global climate commitments and electrification goals.
onsemi Heat Pumps
Heat pumps provide secure and sustainable heating using low-emissions electricity and are central to the global transition to sustainable heating. While primarily used for heating, reverse cycle heat pumps also offer cooling and have significant potential for energy conservation by recovering waste heat.
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