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Dual-input inductive sensor enhances precision position feedback

December 15, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Melexis MLX90514 is a dual-input inductive sensor interface that provides absolute 16-bit position measurement with zero-latency response for robotics, industrial automation, and mobility systems. Its contactless inductive principle supports rotary and linear sensing with coil diameters from 20–300 mm and linear displacements up to 400 mm. The device integrates on-chip signal processing, synchronized dual-channel measurement, and […]

Filed Under: Applications, Inductive, Industrial, Robotics, Sensors Tagged With: Melexis

Micropower Hall sensor targets compact motion-sensing designs

December 12, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Melexis unveils the MLX90296, a new micropower linear Hall-effect sensor that draws less than 5 µA at 100 Hz and integrates digital filters for enhanced performance. Its flexible architecture is available in multiple pre-configured variants under different part numbers, enabling short lead times and allowing it to suit a wide range of battery-powered applications, including […]

Filed Under: Applications, Consumer, Hall Effect, Industrial, Sensors Tagged With: Melexis

FIR temperature sensor provides 50 ° FOV and I²C interface

November 19, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Melexis has introduced the MLX90637, a surface-mount far-infrared (FIR) temperature sensor developed for thermal monitoring of key electric-vehicle (EV) powertrain components. Designed for applications such as inverter busbars, electric motors, and HVAC modules, the device provides non-contact temperature measurement in a compact SMD package compatible with automated PCB assembly processes. The sensor offers intrinsic galvanic […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Sensors, Temperature Tagged With: Melexis

Inductive sensor IC processes two coil sets simultaneously

October 15, 2025 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Melexis has introduced the MLX90514, a dual-input inductive sensor integrated circuit. The device processes signals from two sets of coils simultaneously to compute differential or vernier angles on-chip. The sensor is designed for automotive applications, including steering torque feedback, steering angle sensing, and steering rack motor control in steer-by-wire implementations. The MLX90514 integrates differential and […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Inductive, Sensors Tagged With: Melexis

Coreless current sensor achieves 2 μs response time for EV applications

November 21, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Melexis unveils the MLX91235, a new current sensor that eliminates the need for a ferromagnetic core. The MLX91235 expands Melexis’ portfolio, enabling the measurement of larger currents flowing through external primary conductors like PCB traces and busbars. It supports automotive and alternative mobility applications like inverters, battery management systems (BMSs), and low-voltage DC-DC converters. Power […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Current Sensor, EV Engineering, Sensors Tagged With: Melexis

Compact TSOT23-3L package Hall switch needs no external components

November 15, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Melexis introduces the MLX92235, a low power Hall-effect switch with precise tolerances for consistent output update rate. The device serves automotive micropower applications including door handles, e-latches, sun visors, infotainment buttons, and brake light switches. Modern vehicles use switch and latch mechanisms across multiple systems for feedback. With switches distributed throughout cars, power efficiency is essential. The […]

Filed Under: Automotive, electronica 2024, Hall Effect, Switches Tagged With: Melexis

Integrated sensor package simplifies brake pedal design

October 29, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Melexis’ MLX90424 is a cost-effective solution simplifies automotive brake pedal sensing. For functional safety purposes, it integrates two position-sensing ICs and a wake-up switch all isolated in 1 package. The solution can be powered directly by the 12 V and handles precise measurements of linear displacement up to 30 mm.  Reaching the state of the […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Sensors, Switches Tagged With: Melexis

Dual latch sensor offers consistent phase shift for ECU calculations

September 19, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Melexis adds the MLX92253 to its Hall-effect Dual Latch portfolio. This fast sensor offers two independent signal tracks for minimal jitter as well as consistent 90° phase shift regardless of magnet pole pitch. This enables accurate speed & direction ECU calculation as well as easy transfer across multiple platforms. This integrated solution is a cost-effective […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Consumer, Hall Effect, Industrial, Sensors Tagged With: Melexis

Pressure sensors offers digital SENT output for automotive applications

September 10, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Melexis expands its Triphibian family with the MLX90834 pressure sensor, designed for automotive applications such as EV thermal management. This robust, factory-calibrated MEMS solution accurately measures pressure in both gas and liquid media from 2 to 70 bar. Its digital SENT output delivers absolute pressure information, and diagnostic and temperature data, enabling enhanced system performance […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Data transmission, Pressure, Pressure Sensor, Sensors Tagged With: Melexis

Position-sensing switch for enhanced automotive safety

April 11, 2024 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Melexis has introduced the MLX92442 Induxis switch, which offers a contactless and magnet-free monolithic design to directly detect conductive targets, facilitating small module designs with reduced component count for various applications such as high voltage interlocks, charging flaps, seatbelts, hood/trunk, gear tooth sensing, or brake-by-wire systems. Traditional safety automotive latches and switches typically rely on […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Position Tagged With: Melexis

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