Ultra-sensitive magnetoresistive sensor ICs suit a wide range of applications

Suitable for a wide range of applications due to their ultra-sensitive characteristics, Honeywell's Nanopower Series magnetoresistive sensor ICs are now available from RS Components. The device can be used in applications with large air gaps, small magnetic fields and where there is a low power requirement. Instillation is simplified as they do not require the magnetic polarity to be identified and they will respond to either the north or south pole applied in a direction parallel to the sensor which potentially could help reduce system costs. The sensors are particularly efficient and can be operated on a supply voltage as low as 1.65V with a low average current consumption and a push-pull output which does not require a pull-up resistor, again reducing costs.