Description
The MLX90316 is a monolithic sensor IC featuring the Tria⊗is® Hall technology. Conventional planar Hall technology is only sensitive to the flux density applied orthogonally to the IC surface. The Tria⊗is® Hall sensor is also sensitive to the flux density applied parallel to the IC surface. This is obtained through an Integrated Magneto-Concentrator (IMC) which is deposited on the CMOS die (as an additional back-end step). The MLX90316 is only sensitive to the flux density coplanar with the IC surface. This allows the MLX90316 with the correct magnetic circuit to decode the absolute rotary (angular) position from 0 to 360 Degrees. It enables the design of novel generation of non-contacting rotary position sensors that are frequently required for both automotive and industrial applications. In combination with the appropriate signal processing, the magnetic flux density of a small magnet (diametral magnetization) rotating above the IC can be measured in a non-contacting way (Figure 4). The angular information is computed from both vectorial components of the flux density (i.e. BX and BY). MLX90316 produces an output signal proportional to the decoded angle. The output is selectable between Analog, PWM and Serial Protocol.
Features and Benefits
Absolute Rotary Position Sensor IC
Simple & Robust Magnetic Design
Tria⊗is® Hall Technology
Programmable Angular Range up to 360 Degrees
Programmable Linear Transfer Characteristic
Selectable Analog (Ratiometric), PWM, Serial Protocol
12 bit Angular Resolution - 10 bit Angular Thermal Accuracy
40 bit ID Number
Single Die – SO8 Package RoHS Compliant
Dual Die (Full Redundant) – TSSOP16 Package RoHS Compliant
Applications
Absolute Rotary Position Sensor
Steering Wheel Position Sensor
Pedal Position Sensor
Motor-shaft Position Sensor
Throttle Position Sensor
Float-Level Sensor
Ride Height Position Sensor
Non-Contacting Potentiometer
