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We provide a broad portfolio of magneto-resistive sensors for applications ranging from speed sensing and angle sensing for automotive applications to magnetic anomaly detection and E-compass navigation applications for IoT, Consumer, Medical, and Industrial Applications. Precision, reliability, high-resolution performance, and efficiency make these solutions suitable for applications that demand high accuracy and low power.
Magnetic Sensors in automotive
Compact and robust magneto-resistive sensors for speed and angle sensing for automotive applications.
| Products | Product Highlights | Target Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Angular Position Sensors for
Automotive AMR Sensors with Analog Linear or Sine/Cosine Voltage Output |
Outstanding Accuracy of ±1% over full temperature range and
lifetime Robust against parametric degradation over a lifetime (insensitive to the aging of a magnet) |
Electric Throttle Control (ETC) Electric Gas Recirculation (EGR) BLDC motor commutation Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Elec. Power Steering(EPS) Door Control Wiper Control |
| Rotational Speed Sensors for
Automotive AMR Sensors with Current Pulse or Digital Protocol Output |
Ferrite magnets instead of rare earth magnets Best in class jitter performance High air gap range |
Braking (e.g. ABS (active/passive encoders), ESP) |
| Combo Sensors for
IoT/Industrial/Medical
Applications 6-axis magnetometer and accelerometer |
Low Power Small Size High Sensitivity Fast Response time |
Tamper Detection Activity Monitoring Connected Home Connected Portables Factory Automation Reliable Security Application |
Target Applications - Automotive
- Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Braking and Stability control
- Diesel Engine Management
- Gasoline Engine Management
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Stop/Start System
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Power Inverter
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Powertrain
- Motorcycle Engine Control Unit (ECU) and Small Engine Control
- Transmission and Gearbox
- Electric Pumps, Motor Control, and Auxiliaries
Target Applications - Industrial / IoT
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KMZ80: Programmable angle sensor
AMR based magnetic angle sensor for user-specific definition of angular range, zero angle position, and clamping voltages.
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Automotive Magnetic Sensors
The Automotive Magnetic Sensors demo will showcase the use of Rotational Wheel Speed Sensors for a car.
Magnetic Sensors in automotive