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SMALLEST ISOLATED LINEAR HALL-EFFECT CURRENT SENSOR: MCS1806This linear, Hall-effect current sensor delivers 3kVRMS minimum isolation voltage and 500VRMS maximum working voltage. The MCS1806 is designed for a variety of applications requiring high isolation, and is immune to stray fields when in close proximity to other applications such as motors. It is highly integrated, requiring a minimal number of external components and comprising the smallest isolat...
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UNDERSTANDING ANGLE POSITION SENSOR RESOLUTION AND BANDWIDTH IN SERVO CONTROL LOOPSThis presentation details the advantages of magnetic angle sensing compared to optical sensing, the differences between Hall-effect and TMR-based solutions, and how to assess resolution accuracy and bandwidth. Learn the impact of error sources, and the importance of calculating real resolution in an application. Next-generation TMR sensor solutions such as the MA600 offer new levels of sensitivity...
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CURRENT SENSORS FOR HIGH-CURRENT MONITORING AND HIGH ISOLATION APPLICATIONSMPS’s MCS18xx current sensor series offers a tiny, single-IC solution that is ideal for applications requiring the combination of high-current monitoring and high isolation voltage between the high-current primary-side and the low-voltage side. These applications include phase inverters, solar panels, uninterruptable power supplies, appliances and white goods, AC/DC power supply control, and more....
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ISOLATED, HIGH-VOLTAGE ±5A TO ±50A CURRENT SENSORSThe MCS18xx current sensor series offers high-current monitoring and high isolation voltage between the high-current primary side and the low-voltage side that communicates to the system. The load current is sensed through the Hall sensors, and is indicated as a linear analog voltage proportional to the load current. These sensors are ideal for phase inverters and phase current-sensing application...
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MA102/MA302: 12-BIT, COMPACT ANGLE SENSORS FOR BLDC MOTOR COMMUTATIONThe MagAlpha MA102 and MA302 series replaces discrete Hall switches in any block commutated brushless DC (BLDC) motor, including power tools, fans, white goods, automotive applications, and more. These sensors are available in a small QFN (3mmx3mm) package, providing flexibility for highly compact designs. Changing to a single MA102 or MA302 reduces board space by up to 70% with no need for a sepa...
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANGLE, POSITION, AND CURRENT SENSINGOverview of MPS position sensors and current sensors.
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USING MAGALPHA ROTARY MAGNETIC SENSORS IN SIDE SHAFT MODEThe previous article discussed types of magnet and their uses with MPS MagAlpha sensors in “end of shaft” mode. This article will explore the “side shaft“ mode topology. MPS MagAlpha sensors utilize an array of Hall elements in the center of the IC that sense the horizontal vector of the field from the rotating magnet. This field typically comes from a simple two-pole, diam...
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT MAGNET FOR MAGALPHA SENSORSThe MPS MagAlpha family offers rotary Hall effect magnetic sensors that sense the position of a magnet as it rotates above or at the side of the sensor. Exact magnet sizes, shapes, and materials should be selected depending on application requirements and target costs. This article discusses tradeoffs, and how to choose the best magnet for an application. MPS MagAlpha sensors utilize an array o...
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE BRUSHLESS DC MOTORIntegrating an MMC module into a brushless DC (BLDC) motor provides for more accurate positioning and speed control. This video shows how BLDC motors can perform better than stepper motors or servo motors with MPS's Smart Motor Module Evaluation Kits.
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USING MOSFET DRIVERS FOR MOTOR DRIVESIn motor drive systems, a gate driver or “pre-driver” IC is often used along with N-channel power MOSFETs to provide the high current needed to drive motors. There are a number of design considerations to be made when selecting the driver IC, MOSFETs, and in some cases associated passive components. Often this process is poorly understood, and implementations are less than optimal. Th...
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MAGALPHA MAGNETIC ANGLE SENSOR FAMILYThe ability to detect position or speed is a fundamental requirement in the control and monitoring of many mechanical systems. Slow speed position measurement in applications such as motorized actuators has historically used resistive potentiometers. In high-speed applications such as servo motors, optical encoders have typically been used. Though potentiometers are inexpensive, they suffer from ...
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FIELD-ORIENTED CONTROL FOR PMSMS UTILIZING A DYNAMIC SPEED OBSERVERPermanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) are prevalently used in industrial manufacturing for electric vehicles, electric airplanes, robotics, household electric appliances, and more. Vector control is normally implemented to drive permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) to have better dynamic response and to use the full machine potential. Determining the rotor speed and position is manda...
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MCAR ANGLE SENSORSThe mCar is a demonstration and marketing platform for MPS hardware. It integrates MPS power and motion control components in a real, large scale system that allows MPS teams to implement and test hardware and software on a challenging application. mCar was fully developed and fabricated in-house at MPS. Learn more about themCaror visit ourautomotivecomponentspage. MA704 10-bit, High Bandwith, ...
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POWERING 5G: PFC + LLC POWER SUPPLY SOLUTIONThe development of 5G networks brings new and exciting challenges for the powering of base stations. The MPS solution for powering 5G combines high power and high efficiency within a 1U-sized rack mount casing. It is made up of two core blocks: a totem-pole topology power factor correction (PFC) stage, and a resonant LLC DC/DC converter that ensures stable and efficient power delivery to the outpu...
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MPS'S ISOLATED MEDIUM- AND HIGH-POWER POWER SUPPLY PRODUCTSOur lives are undergoing tremendous changes amidst the emergence of carbon neutrality, 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data. The advent of the 5G era has transformed the design concepts of many power supply products, in that it has significantly increased the demand for medium- and high-power power supplies. Due to the increase in data traffic, communication frequency, and transmission ...
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ACCURATE CURRENT MEASUREMENT IN MODERN ELECTRONIC CIRCUITSAs power electronic switching techniques advance, there is an increased need to accurately measure current for feedback control and system monitoring. There are several methods to achieve this, with each method having advantages and limitations. This article focuses on current measurement methods that require relatively high accuracy and bandwidth, such as those used to measure current on the inpu...
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CURRENT SENSOR USE CASE: SMART LIGHT DIMMERSIn this use case, we’ll consider our highly integrated current sensors in smart lighting dimmer controls. Intuitive, smart home controls are in high demand as more and more consumers desire products that are energy efficient. Smart home lighting has the ability to detect a person’s presence and sense the level of light in the room, so it can adjust the lights to preset preferences. ...
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MPS'S ISOLATED POWER SOLUTIONS PROMOTE CARBON NEUTRALITYThe revolution for a carbon-neutral era goes beyond an environmental commitment. With premiums on energy-saving solutions that reduce emissions, markets and individual companies are shifting their industrial and energy infrastructures to produce unique and environmentally conscious products. Across various power categories (e.g. photovoltaic and wind power generation, energy storage, battery manag...
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MA800 FAMILY: MAGNETIC ANGLE SENSORS FOR HMI KNOBS, DIALS, AND BUTTONSThe MA800, MA820, and MA850 family of magnetic angle sensors comprises a complete solution in a tiny, 3mmx3mm QFN package. Different output interfaces — including SPI, SSI, ABZ, and PWM — offer design flexibility and additional compatibility. Features Contactless Sensing for Long Life with No Wear 8-Bit Resolution Absolute Angle Encoder 0° to 360° True Absolute Angle Output Push and Pull De...
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MAGALPHA POSITION SENSOR USE CASE: POWER DRILLIn this use case, well consider the application of MagAlpha Angle Sensors for BLDC power tools. Using MPSs precision angle solution, all three Hall cells are replaced with a single MA102 Power tools are increasingly using brushless DC motors for efficiency and reliability. Traditionally, these motors have been commutated by placing three discrete Hall cells near the rotor magnet, but this requ...
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ELECTRONIC SMART LOCKSElectronic smart locks are increasing in popularity with the rise of IoT and smart homes, as they provide convenience and a sense of security to consumers. Because they are typically battery-powered, energy efficiency to maximize battery life is crucial. The nature of these devices means they must also offer ease-of-use, stable operation, and the ability to withstand wide temperature ranges and ex...
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AIR PURIFIERS & HUMIDIFIERSAir purifiers and humidifiers must be able to reliably improve air quality for end users. The best designs also offer improved energy efficiency, convenience, and low noise. As more and more appliances are expected to be smart-home ready, consumers are demanding new features such as wireless connectivity for ease of control. To meet and exceed customer expectations, designers are challenged with f...
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