HVAC
Build the future of HVAC with Tria
Tria designs and manufactures embedded compute modules, systems and HMIs for OEMs developing next-generation HVAC.
We collaborate with OEMs to develop secure, intelligent and scalable solutions, from smart thermostats and heat pumps to advanced air conditioning.
Drawing on decades of embedded design expertise, trusted technology partners, European production capabilities, and global logistics, Tria provides the scale and support OEMs need to deliver HVAC innovations to market faster.
Tria supports HVAC OEMs with:
- Embedded compute modules
- Embedded systems
- HMIs (human machine interfaces)
- Software, OS and BIOS support
Explore our range of technologies for HVAC
Tria designs a range of standard compute modules and starter kits that are ideal for various applications in HVAC. Explore some examples below or view the full range. All modules can be customized or used as starting points for full system designs.
CPU Modules
Tria’s CPU modules are a perfect choice when designing future-ready HVAC applications. They’re compact, scalable, energy-efficient, and enable enhanced connectivity. They’re also fully machine-processible during soldering, assembly, and testing.
MSC OSM-MF-IMX8PLUS
- Dual or Quad core ARM Cortex-A53 Applications Processor up to 1.8GHz
- ARM Cortex-M7 Real Time Processor at 800MHz
- GC7000UL 2D/3D Graphics Processor with OpenCL and Vulkan support
- 1080p60 H.265 decode, 1080p60 H.264 encode
MSC OSM-MF-IMX8MINI
- Single, Dual or Quad core ARM Cortex-A53
- Applications Processor up to 1.8GHz
- ARM Cortex-M4 Real Time Processor up to 400MHz
- Vivante GC NanoUltra 2D/3D Graphics Processor
MSC C6C-RLP
- 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
- Scalable CPU performance
- Up to fourteen cores, twenty threads
- Industrial grading options (Intel® TCC, TSN, IBECC, ext Temp., 24/7)
MSC OSM-SF-IMX93
- Single or Dual core Arm Cortex-A55 Applications Processors up to 1.7GHz
- Arm Cortex-M33 Real Time Processor at 250MHz
- Arm Ethos™-U65 microNPU with 256 MACs/Cycle
- Pixel processing pipeline (PXP) engine
Explore our standard module ranges
Customization
Tria’s complete Computer-on-Modules act as ready-to-use cores that slot straight into your custom board designs for any application. This helps HVAC OEMs cut development time and accelerate time to market.
We also support custom:
- Carrier boards
- ARM-based single board computers
- BSPs and BIOS
- OS and application software
A typical hardware concept for HVAC
Actual configuration may vary based on customer requirements
Display innovation
Tria works with a wide ecosystem of Tier 1 display manufacturers to deliver custom, application-ready display stacks. Most HVAC projects require a fully integrated approach that combines display, touch interface, and cover lens in a single bonded solution.
With R&D and engineering based in Germany, and close partnerships with key touch, driver, and second-tier display integrators, we help OEMs achieve the right balance of high performance, long-term reliability, durability, and cost.
For accelerated development without sacrificing quality, standardized platforms like SimpleFlex support faster display integration and time to market
Typical display and touch specifications
If you’re developing HMIs for HVAC, these are the specifications we typically work with:
Display size: 5”–7” depending on UI and function
Display type: TFT display / ultra-low power
Brightness: 300–500 cd/m² for indoor use
Touch: PCAP low-cost / PCAP button
Bonding: Typical air-gap bonding
Operating temperature: Extended range of -20°C to +70°C
Longevity: 5–7 years (second source for the cell is crucial)
Case Study: An HMI for smart homes
A leading HVAC manufacturer sought to enhance the user experience and energy efficiency of its next-generation heat pumps. The goal was to outpace competitors with intelligent control and unify the user experience across multiple product series.
Our Approach
Tria developed a fully custom HMI solution tailored to the customer’s goals, including:
- ARM-based single-board computer (SBC)
- 5” TFT display with capacitive touch
- Custom-tooled plastic housing for seamless integration
- 15-year component longevity to support extended product lifecycles
The Result
Tria’s HMI enabled lower energy consumption through intelligent control, improved usability across models, and strengthened the customer’s supply chain flexibility through in-house board and system production, helping them grow market share in a competitive sector.
Our technology partners for HVAC
We work closely with the world’s leading processor, component, software and specialist technology partners to deliver the best possible solutions for OEMs in the HVAC sector, including:
Designed and manufactured in Europe, available worldwide.
Empower your product with Tria
We can support you with:
- Designing user interfaces for occasional system status and service insights
- Delivering cost-competitive solutions
- Engineering for long-term reliability and product availability (15–20 years post-installation, with 10+ years of support)
- Typical production volumes of 50K–300K units annually
- Transitioning from MCUs to low-level MPUs for IoT connectivity and larger displays
- Developing advanced user interfaces (5–7” displays)
- Ensuring front-end design aligns seamlessly with customer-specific standards