Hall effect sensors designed for linear position detection and current measurement applications

Infineon linear Hall effect ICs, available now from RS Components, are designed for linear position detection and current measurement applications. The sensors may include features such as a ratiometric analogue output. They can be used for applications in linear and angular position sensing, battery management, electronic fuses and motor control. A range of integrated circuits from the company utilize the Hall Effect to implement non-contact switching and sensing functions. These ICs fall into three basic categories: linear sensors, switches, and latches. Linear sensors have a linear analogue output proportional to magnetic field strength while Hall effect switches and latches have a switching output and are activated by magnetic field proximity. Latching switches require a magnetic field of opposite polarity to respectively activate and deactivate the switched output. Hall effect switches are also available with two-wire current level operation.