Micronas Offers Its 3D HAL(R) Sensor Families Now Also In Leaded Packages For Use In Automotive Electronic Systems
May 28 2013 - 4:04AM
Micronas (SIX Swiss Exchange: MASN), known and recognized in the
automotive and industrial business as a global partner for
intelligent, sensor-based system solutions, today announces the
successful start-up of the TO92UP package line at the production
site in Freiburg. The HAL 36xy and HAL 38xy sensor families based
on the 3D HAL technology for advanced linear distance and angular
measurement will be the first devices available in the TO92UP
package. The 4-pin package TO92UP was developed at Micronas,
Freiburg. The pins of this package are 5 mm longer compared to
common TO92 packages. This extra length increases the flexibility
for customers during the positioning of the sensors, especially in
space limited applications. The plastic head with a thickness of
only 1.5 mm enables the reliable measurement of magnetic fields,
even in very small air-gaps. Micronas' HAL 36xy and HAL 38xy
families for multidimensional magnetic field measurements enable
various advanced application features in automotive electronics,
e.g. the detection of the throttle valve position at angles of more
than 90° or the measurement of linear movements up to a distance of
40 mm. The first 3D HAL family members HAL 3855 and HAL 3625 have
only been available in the SOIC8 SMD package so far. Compared to
soldered SMD packages, welded housings are more resistant against
vibrations and high temperatures, which is especially important for
applications in the engine compartment. Therefore, the new, leaded,
weldable and solderable TO92UP package is the ideal solution for
applications in high-temperature areas of up to TA=160 °C due to
the fact that they require lead-frames as conductive carrier
material for weld junctions. With the TO92UP Micronas offers its
customers an advantageous alternative to SMD packages, especially
for applications where no PCB is used. Particularly in
applications, like the neutral position detection in the gearbox,
the TO92UP package offers assembly advantages when the magnet is
not positioned at the end of a rotating shaft. Instead, the sensor
can directly be placed beside the shaft (in parallel). Compared to
the established TO92UT, the new 4-pin package TO92UP provides more
area for integrated circuits (ICs) in spite of its comparatively
small size. Thus, the integration of further features to fulfill
the requirements of our customers' future developments becomes
possible. "With this new package, Micronas combines its in-house
packaging know-how of many years with current market trends. We see
that the need for sensors with integrated components in the field
of PCB free applications is steadily growing" explains Dirk
Behrens, Vice President Automotive at Micronas. "With the TO92UP
package, we are now offering our customers – besides the SOIC8 SMD
version – a very robust package for all applications in the power
train area in need of high reliability." The lead-frame of the new
TO92UP package consists of non-ferromagnetic materials, so it does
not influence the magnetic field to be measured. For the
manufacturing process of the package, a specially developed
low-stress molding compound is used, which minimizes the usually
occurring mechanical stress to the housing. These features
guarantee an excellent quality of the Hall sensor and enable very
precise and highly reliable magnetic field measurements. With the
RoHS-compliant TO92UP, Micronas delivers one more "green package".
The investment into the newly installed TO92UP line is another
commitment to sustainable environmental protection and a further
step to the long-term preservation of the Freiburg site. Samples of
the new package are available as of today. # # #
About
Micronas Micronas (SIX Swiss Exchange: MASN) is known and
recognized in the automotive and industrial business as a reliable
global partner for intelligent, sensor-based system solutions.
Micronas offers a variety of Hall sensors and embedded controllers
for smart actuators for automotive and industrial applications,
such as drive trains, chassis frames, engine management and
convenience functions. Micronas serves all major automotive
electronics customers worldwide, many of them in continuous
partnerships seeking joint success. While the holding company is
headquartered in Zurich (Switzerland), operational headquarters are
based in Freiburg (Germany). Currently, the Micronas Group employs
around 900 persons. For more information about Micronas and its
products, please visit www.micronas.com. License Note: HAL
36xy/38xy use licenses of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated
Circuits (IIS).
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