A smart air conditioner that can ‘see’, ‘hear’ and ‘feel’

Semiconductor technologies can play a decisive role in cutting the power consumed by these systems.

Infineon Technologies will present a smart air conditioning system at Hall C3 during the electronica trade fair, which takes place 15 – 18 November 2022 in Munich. This intelligent air conditioner significantly reduces power consumption and increases comfort thanks to targeted cooling.

"Semiconductors support the green and digital transformation in many, highly varied ways. They are the heart of every connected application," says Dr. Peter Wawer, President of Infineon's Industrial Power Control Division. "One impressive example of this is an intelligent air conditioning system which can 'see', 'hear' and 'feel' its surroundings. It only cools when it really has to. This raises the level of comfort for the people in a room while at the same time reducing the amount of energy consumed."

The intelligent air conditioner can analyse its environment and adjust its performance accordingly. This is made possible by sensors and controllers which identify the location and number of people in a room on an anonymous basis. Using this information, the smart air conditioning system then regulates performance on a need-driven basis, modifying fan speed as well as swing scope.

The system also measures temperature, CO2 concentration and air quality in order to decide when to infuse fresh and cool air. Thanks to predictive maintenance, operators receive up-to-date information on the condition of the device. Human-machine interaction is realised using remote control, thermostat, display, connectivity and voice control.

Artificial Intelligence is indispensable in the further processing of the data generated. Edge Computing makes it possible to process data locally and transmit only the necessary information to the cloud. This means crucial decisions can be made directly in the device. The air conditioning system thus becomes an intelligent service promising a new user experience and higher energy efficiency.

Infineon at electronica 2022

Infineon Technologies AG will be presenting a smart air conditioning system which includes interior and exterior devices with Wi-Fi connectivity and sensors for intelligent functions. With the theme ‘Driving decarbonisation and digitalisation. Together.’ Infineon shows why semiconductors are key elements of a better future and demonstrates intelligent and energy-efficient solutions for the connected world of tomorrow.