Date: 29/09/2009

New Hall-Effect latch sensor with power management feature for portable apps

Melexis has released the MLX92213, a new low voltage Hall-Effect latch sensor that integrates advanced power management providing micropower-efficient solutions for battery or handheld applications. The MLX92213 offers contact-less and reliable solid-state solution for incremental rotary encoders. The device enhances the efficiency and power consumption of all scrolling or trackball-type applications found in computer peripherals, mobile phones or other handheld consumer electronics.

The MLX92213's operating input voltage range from 1.6V to 3.6V, the output is a "Push-Pull" type and an external pull-up resistor is not needed for proper operation. The MLX92213 employs an awake/sleep strategy to reduce its power consumption versus a standard Hall-Effect latch sensor.

This Micropower Hall-effect Latch is ideally suited for use in speed and direction detection applications based on multipole magnets.


Package: Lead-free and green compliant micro LeadFrame package that requires only 3mm2 PCB surface (1.5 x 2mm) with only 0.4mm thickness.

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