Magnetic Speed Sensors

The Future of Automotive Wheel Sensing with GMR

February 23, 2022

P0083 - With the rise of vehicle electrification, computerized control systems, and subsystem reliability monitoring, it has become essential for systems to have accurate rotational information for each wheel of the vehicle.

Effect of Ring Magnet Dimensions on Differential Speed Sensor Performance

AN296251 - In this application note, we describe how ring magnet dimensions affect speed sensor performance is given.

Giant Magnetoresistance versus Hall-effect: A Comparison of Technologies for Speed Sensor Applications

Allegro MicroSystems giant magnetoresistance (GMR) effect technology offerings build on lessons learned from experience with Hall-effect devices to enable new options for speed sensing system design.

Benefits of Dynamic Threshold Feature in ATS16351, GMR Back-Biased Speed Sensor IC

AN296257 - The Allegro ATS16351PSM [1] is a True-Power-On-State (TPOS) sensor providing the speed and position of a rotational ferromagnetic target.

Transmission Gear Tooth Sensing

AN296221 - In this application note learn how our industry-leading, time-proven algorithms included on our transmission ICs have been designed to handle the most stringent application conditions.

Differential Hall-Effect Sensors: Safer and More Reliable for Two-Wheelers of the Future

August 27, 2019

AN296173 - The use of electronic controls for engine, transmission, and wheel speed in two- and three-wheeled vehicles is growing, particularly in developing nations. This trend is largely driven by mandates to improve air quality, fuel efficiency, and vehicle safety worldwide.

Brochure: Allegro Wheel Speed Sensor ICs

Options to meet your evolving needs.

Brochure: High-Resolution GMR Wheel Sensing

The Allegro A19360 high-resolution wheel speed and distance sensor provides all the robustness of a standard differential speed sensor, but with up to four times the incremental resolution from the same magnetic encoders used today.

Speed Sensor Protocols

AN296246 - This application note provides a detailed description of commonly used output protocols implemented in speed sensors. It also lists the benefits and drawbacks of each and provides information on the safety mechanisms these protocols offer to achieve compliance with the latest automotive ...

Methods and Validation of Stray Magnetic Field Mitigation in Magnetic Speed Sensor ICs

AN296250 - This document provides an overview of the phenomena of stray magnetic fields, its various sources, solutions developed to minimize its effects, and product proposals tolerant to stray field perturbations.

GMR Crankshaft Target Design Guidelines

AN296198 - This application note offers guidelines for designing an optimal target for crankshaft applications.

A19520/ATS19520 Sensor IC Outputs Under Vibration Conditions

AN296232 - This application note details the Allegro A19520 and ATS19520 sensor IC outputs for general target and sensor vibration scenarios.

Brochure: Revolutionary GMR Cam/Crankshaft Sensors

The new Allegro ATS16951 crankshaft and ATS16351 camshaft sensors leverage giant-magnetoresistance (GMR) technology to create an ideal pairing for hybrid vehicle engines, two-wheelers, off-road vehicles, and other application designs that require extended air-gap performance.

Impact of Magnetic Relative Permeability of Ferromagnetic Target on Back-Biased Sensor Output

This application note aims to describe the target relative magnetic permeability impact on Allegro back-biased magnetic sensor output.

Magnetic Encoder Design for Electrical Motor Driving Using ATS605LSG

This application note describes how to use a Hall sensor device such as the Allegro ATS605LSG as an encoder in a system with a ferrous target, and gives target design recommendations to achieve outputs in quadrature and a 50% duty cycle for each output.