Melexis MLX92221 (latch) and MLX92241 (switch) Hall Effect sensors include EEPROM memory for customer programming of several parameters. This allows the setting of magnetic switch points, output polarity, IOFF current and magnet material temperature compensation coefficient. Melexis engineers designed the core magnetic sensor circuit in the new sensor platform with a special attention on the […]
Sensor Signal Conditioner Integrates Lin Transceiver
Resistive bridge sensors are common in automotive systems and frequently they connect using the vehicle’s LIN bus. For those applications, ZMDI’s ZSSC3170 IC could be an ideal solution. The single chip combines a fast and precise sensor conditioning IC with a robust LIN transceiver. Designed for powering directly from the vehicle’s 12V supply, the ZSSC3170 […]
Automotive MEMS Sensor Forecast from iSuppli
Microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensors are used extensively in automotive applications but like everything else automotive, 2009 was not a good year. Richard Dixon of iSuppli forecasts that global shipments of automotive MEMS sensors will reach 591.2 million units in 2010, up 13.5% from 502.0 million in 2009. The second half will be up from the first […]
