Date: 05/09/2009

Dual die magnetic rotary encoder IC for microcontroller-based automotive apps

Austria has introduced the AS5215, a dual die automotive magnetic rotary encoder IC based on its patented stacked-die technology targets redundant motion sensing solutions for embedded systems in automotives. Amplitude of the output signal of this encoder IC is programmable via sensitivity and gain settings. AS5215 output signals can be programmed as raw, inverted or DC-referenced.

"Micro controlled systems are increasingly used in automotive position sensing applications. In most of these systems, the microcontroller capacity is only partly used. The AS5215 has been specifically developed to provide a position sensing solution which leverages on this fact, and allows our customers to design the most cost efficient systems", says Andreas Pfingstl, Product Manager Automotive Encoders at austriamicrosystems. "The AS5215 can be easily implemented in existing system architectures, providing high reliable contactless angle measurements, without a need to replace or modify proven electronic control units."

Operating input voltage: 5V supply
Operating temperature range: -40°C to +150°C

Package: small TSSOP 14 package
AS5115: SSOP 16 package
Availability: From October 2009.

For more details visit www.austriamicrosystems.com/rotary-encoder/AS5215