Melexis MLX90378
The MLX90378 is a monolithic magnetic position processor IC designed for 3D motion applications (e.g. It consists of a Triaxis® Hall magnetic front end, an analog to digital signal conditioner, a DSP for advanced signal processing and a dual output stage driver capable of providing two PWM outputs or a single SENT output with two channels. The MLX90378 is sensitive to the three components of the magnetic flux density applied to the IC (i.e.FEATURES AND BENEFITS
● Triaxis Hall Technology● On Chip Signal Processing for Robust Absolute Position Sensing
● ISO26262 ASIL-C Safety Element out of Context
● Input / Gateway Pin for External Measurement
● Programmable Measurement Range
● Programmable Linear Transfer Characteristic (4 Multi-points per axis)
● Dual PWM Output
● Selectable PWM or (fast) SENT Outputs
● SAE J2716 APR2016 SENT
● Enhanced serial data communication
● 48bit ID Number option
● Single Die - SOIC-8 Package RoHS Compliant
● Dual Die – TSSOP-16 Package RoHS Compliant
● PCB-less DMP-4 Package (RoHS) SOIC-8 TSSOP-16 DMP-4 Application Examples
● Automotive Shift Levers
● Industrial Joysticks
● Transmission Position Sensors
DESCRIPTION
joysticks). Bx, By and Bz). This allows the MLX90378 with the correct magnetic circuit to decode the absolute position of any moving magnet. It enables the design of non-contacting 3D position sensors that are frequently required for both automotive and industrial applications. The MLX90378 provides output data according to the SENT protocol or via two PWM signals.