Honeywell introduces ultra small two-axis magnetic sensor for compassing and position sensing

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(2002), "Honeywell introduces ultra small two-axis magnetic sensor for compassing and position sensing", Sensor Review, Vol. 22 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2002.08722aaf.006

Honeywell introduces ultra small two-axis magnetic sensor for compassing and position sensing

Honeywell introduces ultra small two-axis magnetic sensor for compassing and position sensing

Keywords: Magnetic sensors

Honeywell Solid State Electronics Center has developed another breakthrough in Magnetoresistive Sensor products. The HMC1052 is a two-axis sensor on one chip for compassing and position sensing applications requiring ultra small size, low power and high performance (Plate 7). These include handheld wireless appliance applications such as mobile phones, personal digital assistants, walkie talkies, watches and GPS receivers. Advantages of this new patented design include nearly perfect orthogonal two-axis sensing in a 3mm x 3mm x 1mm 10-pin miniature surface mount package (MSOP).

The HMC1052 has a sensitivity of 1mV/V/ Gauss, a wide field range up to 66 gauss and can operate on a supply voltage as low as 1.8V. Nearly perfect orothogonal two-axis sensing and matched sensitivity on both axes improves performance and accuracy of this sensor. Patented on-chip set/reset straps eliminate the effects of temperature drift and stray magnetic fields.

Plate 7 Honeywell introduces the ultra small HMC1052 two-axis magnetic sensor

For more information regarding out HNC1052 Two-Axis Magnetic Sensor, or other Honeywell magnetic sensor products, visit www.magneticsensors.com. From there, visitors can immediately download product specifications, data sheets, tutorials and application notes for details about magnetic sensor technology, components and system level solutions.