Refrigerator

Refrigerator

Such as low power consumption and miniaturization are important in designing refrigerator. Toshiba provides information on a wide range of semiconductor products suitable for power supply units, motor driving units, sensor signal input unit, AC load control unit, etc., along with circuit configuration examples.

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MCU power supply circuit

Example of a stable power supply circuit for MCU

Sensor input circuit

Example of a circuit using an operational amplifier for amplifying sensor signal

Compressor drive circuit

Example of a high-voltage motor driving circuit for a compressor using an IPM

Damper drive circuit

Example of a small size motor driving circuit for damper using MOSFETs

Fan drive circuit

Example of a small size motor driving circuit for fan using MOSFETs or motor driver

LED driving circuit

Example of an LED driving circuit for indicator using MOSFETs

Heater control circuit

Example of a heater control circuit using triac output photocoupler

Sub block diagram

MCU power supply circuit
MCU power supply circuit

Example of a stable power supply circuit for MCU

Example of a stable power supply circuit for MCU
Wide lineup from general purpose type to WCSP (Wafer Level Chip Size Package) type are provided. Contribute to realize a stable power supply.
Part Number
Toshiba Package Name WCSP6F DFN5B DFN4D WCSP4F DFN4F
IOUT (Max) [mA] 1500 800 500 500 300
VOUT [V] 0.6 to 3.6 0.8 to 3.6 0.9 to 5.0 0.9 to 5.0 0.9 to 4.5
Wide lineup from general purpose type to WCSP (Wafer Level Chip Size Package) type are provided. Contribute to realize a stable power supply.
Part Number
Toshiba Package Name SOT-25 (SMV) DFN4D DFN4D DFN4D SOT-25 (SMV)
IOUT (Max) [mA] 300 300 300 300 150
VOUT [V] 0.8 to 5.0 0.8 to 5.0 1.0 to 4.5 0.8 to 5.0 1.8 to 5.0
System cost reduction, higher efficiency and less development work.
MCU is equipped with many peripheral functions. MCU contributes to higher functionality as a system control MCU.
Sensor input circuit
Sensor input circuit

Example of a circuit using an operational amplifier for amplifying sensor signal

Example of a circuit using an operational amplifier for amplifying sensor signal
CMOS single operational amplifier with a built-in phase compensation circuit. Low voltage operation and low current consumption.
Part Number
Toshiba Package Name SOT-353 (USV) SOT-25 (SMV)
VCC (Max) [V] 7 5.5
VCC, VEE (Max) [V] +/-3.5 +/-2.75
MCU is equipped with many peripheral functions. MCU contributes to higher functionality as a system control MCU.
Compressor drive circuit
Compressor drive circuit

Example of a high-voltage motor driving circuit for a compressor using an IPM

Example of a high-voltage motor driving circuit for a compressor using an IPM
CMOS single operational amplifier with a built-in phase compensation circuit. Low voltage operation and low current consumption.
Part Number
Toshiba Package Name SOT-353 (USV) SOT-25 (SMV)
VCC (Max) [V] 7 5.5
VCC, VEE (Max) [V] +/-3.5 +/-2.75
System cost reduction, higher efficiency and less development work.
Damper drive circuit
Damper drive circuit

Example of a small size motor driving circuit for damper using MOSFETs

Example of a small size motor driving circuit for damper using MOSFETs
Support low voltage motor drive (2.5 V (min)) and contributes to the power saving of set.
Part Number
Toshiba Package Name P-TSSOP16-0505-0.65-001
VOUT (Max) [V] 18
IOUT (Max) [A] 1.1
VM [V] 2.5 to 15
RON (Typ.) [Ω] 0.8
Support low voltage motor drive (2.5 V (min)) and contributes to the power saving of set.
Part Number
Toshiba Package Name P-TSSOP16-0505-0.65-001 P-VQFN16-0303-0.50-001
VOUT (Max) [V] 18 18
IOUT (Max) [A] 2.0 2.0
VM [V] 2.5 to 16 2.5 to 16
RON(Normal) (Typ.) [Ω] 0.48 0.48
RON(Large) (Typ.) [Ω]    
MCU is equipped with many peripheral functions. MCU contributes to higher functionality as a system control MCU.
Fan drive circuit
Fan drive circuit

Example of a small size motor driving circuit for fan using MOSFETs or motor driver

Example of a small size motor driving circuit for fan using MOSFETs or motor driver
Suitable for power management switches and contributes to miniaturization.
Part Number
Toshiba Package Name SOT-23F SOT-23F SOT-23F SOT-23F SOT-416 (SSM)
VDSS (Max) [V] 30 30 -30 -30 20
ID (Max) [A] 6.0 6.0 -6.0 -4.0 0.25
RDS(ON) (Max) [Ω] @ |VGS| = 4.5 [V] 0.042 0.056 0.05 0.105 1.1
Polarity N-ch N-ch P-ch P-ch N-ch
This driver realizes simple, low noise and low vibration fan motor drive.
Part Number
Toshiba Package Name SSOP16-P-225-0.65B P-WQFN16-0303-0.50-002
VOUT (Max) [V] 18 18
IOUT (Max) [A] 1.5 1.5
VM [V] 5.5 to 16 5.5 to 16
RON (Typ.) [Ω] 1.6 1.6
MCU is equipped with many peripheral functions. MCU contributes to higher functionality as a system control MCU.
LED driving circuit
LED driving circuit

Example of an LED driving circuit for indicator using MOSFETs

Example of an LED driving circuit for indicator using MOSFETs
Suitable for power management switches and contributes to miniaturization.
Part Number
Toshiba Package Name SOT-23F SOT-23F SOT-23F SOT-23F SOT-416 (SSM)
VDSS (Max) [V] 30 30 -30 -30 20
ID (Max) [A] 6.0 6.0 -6.0 -4.0 0.25
RDS(ON) (Max) [Ω] @ |VGS| = 4.5 [V] 0.042 0.056 0.05 0.105 1.1
Polarity N-ch N-ch P-ch P-ch N-ch
MCU is equipped with many peripheral functions. MCU contributes to higher functionality as a system control MCU.
Heater control circuit
Heater control circuit

Example of a heater control circuit using triac output photocoupler

Example of a heater control circuit using triac output photocoupler
The photocoupler consists of a non zero cross type phototriac, optically coupled to an infrared light emitting diode.
Part Number
Toshiba Package Name 4pin SO6 5pin DIP6
BVS (Min) [Vrms] @ t = 60 [s] 3750 5000
Topr [°C] -40 to 100 -40 to 100
MCU is equipped with many peripheral functions. MCU contributes to higher functionality as a system control MCU.

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Reference Design

Power supply circuit example of LDO regulator TCR3UG series application for power supply of IoT devices.
LDO Regulator TCR3UG Series Application for Power Supply of IoT Devices
This reference design provides document with low consumption current, PSRR, and dynamic response.The LDO has small package, low consumed power, and fast load transient response.
Power supply circuit example of LDO regulator TCR15AG (fixed output voltage type) application & circuit.
LDO Regulator TCR15AG (fixed output voltage type) Application & Circuit
This reference design provides document with PSRR, dynamic response and controlling output voltage.The LDO has very small package and fixed output voltage for consumer application.
Power supply circuit example of LDO regulator TCR15AGADJ application & circuit.
LDO Regulator TCR15AGADJ Application & Circuit
This reference design provides document with PSRR, dynamic response and controlling output voltage. The LDO has very small package and adjustable output for consumer application.

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Switched Mode Power Supply Library

you can select and download various basic topologies of a power supply unit based on your actual requirements in order to verify the behavior of MOSFETs with your simulation environment.

Motor Control and Driver Circuit Library

you can select and download various basic topologies of motor driver such as three-phase inverter circuit based on your actual requirements in order to verify the behavior of MOSFETs and another devices for your simulation environment.

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EDA/CAD Model Library

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