Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced the launch of two new current sensor ICs – the ACS37030MY and the ACS37220MZ. Leveraging Allegro’s cutting-edge sensing technology, these ICs provide low internal conductor resistance, high operating bandwidth, and reliable performance across a wide range of automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. Allegro’s new current sensor ICs are designed for precise […]
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Flexible isolated gate driver for power-efficient designs
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced the launch of the third product in its High Voltage Power-Thru portfolio. Allegro’s two-chip AHV85000 and AHV85040 isolated gate-driver IC solutions work together with external transformers to provide the freedom to design and maximize power efficiency for clean energy applications, including solar inverters, xEV charging infrastructures and energy storage systems (ESS), […]
Power-dense sensors help designers minimize footprint of GaN and SiC devices
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced the launch of its new high-bandwidth current sensors, the ACS37030 and the ACS37032, which enable high-performance power conversion with GaN and SiC technologies in electrified vehicles, clean energy solutions, and data center applications. Current high-power-density GaN and SiC FET charging and power infrastructures demand highspeed, low-loss devices to ensure efficiency and […]
GaN device combines isolated gate driver with isolated power supply
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced the launch of its new Power-Thru isolated gate driver (AHV85110). The first product introduced in the company’s Power-Thru portfolio; Allegro’s new isolated gate driver creates a single-package solution that drives GaN FETs with up to a 50% smaller footprint and a 40% efficiency improvement compared to competitor offerings. The global clean-energy movement […]
Allegro MicroSystems acquires Heyday Integrated Circuits
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Heyday Integrated Circuits (Heyday). Heyday is a privately held company specializing in compact, fully integrated isolated gate drivers that enable energy conversion in high-voltage gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductor designs. This acquisition brings together Heyday’s isolated gate drivers and Allegro’s market […]
Magnetic sensors optimized for ADAS applications
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced the launch of its A33110 and A33115 magnetic position sensors at the Sensors Converge Conference in San Jose, CA. Designed for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) applications that require high levels of accuracy and heterogeneous signal redundancy, Allegro’s newest sensors combine the company’s vertical Hall technology (VHT) with cutting-edge tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) technology in […]
BLDC gate drivers optimized for data center cooling fans
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. has expanded its portfolio of three-phase sensorless BLDC gate drivers. Its newest offerings, the A89332 and A89332-1, are designed to meet the evolving needs of cooling systems in today’s data centers offering flexible options for designers. Available with innovative integrated power loss brake (A89332) and AC-loss (A89332-1) features, these drivers enable compact, high-airflow […]
Full-bridge 50-V gate drivers optimized for automotive and industrial apps
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced two new full-bridge gate drivers for automotive and industrial applications. Available with direct control (A89505) and pulse-width modulation (A89506) options, these devices up-integrate critical features to make system design easier, replacing mechanical relays with solid-state drivers to improve performance and reliability. With built-in capabilities including flexible interface logic, EMI mitigation with […]
GMR crankshaft and camshaft sensors optimized for HEV engine platforms
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced the release of two new state-of-the-art giant magnetoresistances (GMR) crankshaft and camshaft sensors. The ATS16951 (crankshaft) and ATS16351 (camshaft) sensors are unique in the market and provide manufacturers with a single-vendor solution that’s ideal for hybrid vehicle engines, with use cases extending to two-wheelers, off-road vehicles, and application designs requiring extended air gap performance. […]
GMR wheel-speed/distance sensor targets ADAS apps
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro”) announced its new A19360 wheel speed and distance sensor for use in emerging applications in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The cutting-edge giant magnetoresistance (GMR) sensor provides automakers with the signal resolution and reliability required for advanced levels of automation in passenger vehicles and mobility-as-a-service applications. According to a recent report by consulting […]