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Allegro Micro unveils advanced magnetic and inductive position sensing solutions

Allegro MicroSystems has introduced new inductive position sensors and a series of micropower magnetic switches and latches.

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These sensing products lower system costs, extend battery life and offer reliable performance across a variety of automotive, industrial and consumer applications. 

The new micropower magnetic switches and latches - APS11753 and APS12753 - offer higher sensitivity options for enhanced air gap tolerance, and ultra-low power consumption using 50% less power than the company’s existing micropower products, making them suitable for battery-powered applications in medical, consumer and industrial markets.

Commenting Ram Sathappan, Sr. Director, Global Marketing & Applications at Allegro MicroSystems said, "Our inductive sensors deliver high accuracy, advanced diagnostics and connectivity options essential for safety-critical traction motors in electric vehicles, while the magnetic switches and latches enable designers to achieve reliable and energy-efficient position sensing in a variety of applications.” 

Key Features and Benefits:

Precise Contactless Angle and Motor Position Sensing: Enables dynamic speed and torque control for smoother motion, reduced vibration and energy savings.

Wide Temperature Range: Maintains consistent performance and stability in extreme temperatures, ensuring reliability in harsh conditions.

Integrated Digital Compensation and Programmable Linearity: Enhances accuracy and resolution while offering design flexibility. 

Key Features and Benefits of the New Micropower Magnetic Switches and Latches (APS11753 and APS12753):

Ultra-low Power Consumption: Extends battery life, making them ideal for portable and wireless devices. 

Design flexibility: Wide offering of Magnetic sensitivity options provides design flexibility over a broad set of application needs ranging from stray field rejection to high sensitivity low magnetic field use cases. 

Lower Total Solution Cost: Greater magnetic sensitivity options compensate for mechanical misalignments and variations in magnetic field strength allowing for wider airgap variation and total cost savings.