Allegro MicroSystems announced the launch of the world’s first standalone Hall-based coreless current sensor, the ACS37612. This device measures currents from 200A to >1000A flowing through a PCB or a busbar with a typical accuracy of 1% — and without requiring a magnetic concentrator core or a shield. The differential Hall-elements used to measure the magnetic […]
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First back-biased GMR speed/direction sensor handles air gaps 50% larger
The ATS19580 is the industry’s first fully-integrated, back-biased GMR transmission speed and direction sensor. Achieving the highest level of in-system performance for this application, the ATS19580 reduces system size, complexity and cost—resulting in improved fuel economy. Combining GMR technology with Allegro’s leading transmission algorithms and packaging, the ATS19580 offers the highest performance transmission sensor to […]
Current sensors sport ultra-low series resistance, 5-kV isolation rating
Allegro MicroSystems has announced the release of the brand-new custom SOIC16W package, named “MC”, which marks a leap forward in the industry’s current sensing capabilities for power dense applications that require high isolation with low power loss. This new package has an ultra-low 265uOhm series resistance—more than 2.5 times lower than existing SOIC16W solutions—while delivering […]
Microcontroller Top Talks in November 2019 on EDABoard.com
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around microcontrollers. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com. Proteus error, no source line at PC address – I wrote a C code in Atmel Studio for ATmega32. Now I want […]
Magnetic gear tooth sensor IC optimized for traction motor apps
Allegro MicroSystems announced the launch of the ATS17501, the industry’s first gear tooth sensor IC designed to provide incremental position for electric vehicle traction motors operating up to 30k RPM. The device addresses engineers’ most pressing traction motor challenges—including vibration at startup and running mode, high rotational speed, mechanical space constraints, high operating temperatures, and ISO 26262 safety requirements. Market-leading features include: High speed switching up […]
Ultra-low current, low EMI DC/DC regulator optimized for keep-alive supply apps
Allegro MicroSystems announced the launch of the ARG81800—a robust, ultra-low Iq, low EMI DC/DC regulator ideal for keep-alive supply applications. The device sets a new standard, introducing features that help engineers easily achieve tightening OEM standards, such as: Ultra-low quiescent current mode 150°C operating temperature – for demanding automotive or industrial operating conditions Pin open/short […]
Three-phase BLDC driver integrates power loss brake
Allegro MicroSystems announced the launch of the world’s first three-phase BLDC driver IC with integrated power loss brake (PLB) features. The A89331 code-free, sinusoidal sensorless fan driver is designed to improve thermal efficiency, which reduces energy use and data center costs. The new PLB features also improve safety and reduce the bill of materials (BoM) […]
Surface-mount current sensors handle up to 400 A
Allegro MicroSystems announced significant ease-of-use enhancements to its popular high current fully integrated ACS772/3 current sensor “CB” package family. These industry-leading, automotive-grade high voltage isolation current sensors already provide economical and precise solutions for both AC and DC current sensing up to 400A. Building on that leadership and deep customer-understanding, Allegro’s new surface-mount leadform option for […]
How GMR wheel speed sensors help advance vehicle control and braking systems
Giant magnetoresistance sensors are strong candidates for the high-accuracy wheel-speed sensing necessary in autonomous vehicle systems. Christine Graham | Allegro MicroSystems The purpose of a braking system has evolved from simplistic stopping to critical functions in vehicle safety through highly accurate feedback to traction control (TCS) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). These advances have […]
Code-free FOC BLDC motor drivers target fan, cooling apps
Allegro MicroSystems announced the launch of the company’s QuietMotion family. This family consists of the first-to-market Field Oriented Control (FOC) brushless DC (BLDC) electric motor controllers that are customer code-free. The devices are designed to provide reliable and efficient low audible noise performance while reducing design cycle time. Whereas most FOC BLDC drivers require software developers to […]
