The e-STARTER demonstration board is an innovative solution by STMicroelectronics to reduce power losses caused by positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistors in compressor starter circuits.
The STEVAL-IHT003V1 is a demonstration board representing an innovative solution by STMicroelectronics to reduce power losses in compressor starter circuits. It utilizes an ACST6 AC switch device to turn off the PTC current after motor start-up, reducing standby losses from a typical 2.5 W to 380 mW for 230 V applications or 40 mW for 100 V applications. The design is intended for refrigerator and freezer compressor applications.
| Application | Refrigerator and freezer compressor applications |
|---|---|
| Base Technology | Compressor starter circuits based on the ACST6 |
| 230 V Standby Loss | 380 mW |
| 100 V Standby Loss | 40 mW |
It is a demonstration board for compressor starter circuits based on the ACST6 that reduces power losses caused by PTC resistors.
It features an ACST6 AC switch device which turns off the PTC current after motor start-up.