MA820
8-Bit Contactless Angle Encoder with ABZ Output and Push Button Function
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Product Description
The MA820 is an easy-to-use, magnetic, angle encoder designed to replace analogic potentiometers or rotary switches. In contrast to most other MagAlpha parts, the MA8XX series is targeted towards human-machine interface applications rotating at a maximum of 200 rpm. The sensor detects the absolute angular position of a permanent magnet attached to a rotating shaft and outputs incremental ABZ encoder data. The number of pulses per channel for each A or B output is programmable from 1 to 64 via an SPI interface.
Magnet shapes and configurations are very flexible. Typically, the MA820 is used with a diametrically magnetized cylinder of 2 - 8mm in diameter.
The MA820 features programmable magnetic field strength thresholds, which allow for the implementation of a push or pull button function. These are output as two logic signals.
On-chip non-volatile memory provides storage for configuration parameters, including the reference zero angle position, ABZ pulses per channel, and magnetic field detection threshold settings.
Product Features
- 8-Bit Resolution Absolute Angle Encoder
- Contactless Sensing for Long Life with No Wear
- SPI Serial Interface for Chip Configuration
- Incremental ABZ Encoder Interface with 1-64 Programmable Pulses Per Channel
- Programmable Magnetic Field Strength Detection for Push/Pull Button Detection
- 3.3V, 11mA Supply
- -40 to +125°C Operating Temperature
- Available in a QFN-16 (3mmx3mm) Package
Additional Resources
AppNote: Selecting the Right Magnet
Parametrics
- PackageQFN-16 (3x3)
- Vin (min) (V)3
- Vin (max) (V)3.6
- fcutoff (Hz)200
- Latency (µs)2000
- Isupply (mA)11.7
- tstart-up (ms)20
- GradeCatalog
- Refresh Rate (kHz)1000
- Output FormatABZ, SPI
- Resolution (bits)8
- Sensor PositionEnd-of-Shaft
- ABZ Pulses per Turn per Channel1 to 64
- Temp Range (°C)-40 to +125
- Magnetic Field (min) (mT)30
Rotary Knob Eval Kit for the Angular Sensing and Push-Button Features of MagAlpha Sensors
The EVKT-KNOB kit evaluates the angular sensing and push-button features of the MA820. It is delivered assembled and with a knob and magnet. The sensor is mounted in an end-of-shaft configuration.
It requires the communications kit (EVKT-MACOM) and the Macom App Software (see below) to evaluate MagAlpha functionality and performance with your set-up, such as noise level, refresh rate, power-up time, and magnetic field dependence.
$50.00 + tax
Long Eval Board for MA820
The TBMA820-Q-LT-01A is the long test board for the MagAlpha magnetic position sensor MA820. The sensor is mounted on the edge of the board and can therefore be used in both side-shaft and end-of-shaft configurations.
It requires the communications kit (EVKT-MACOM) and the Macom App Software (see below) to evaluate MagAlpha functionality and performance with your set-up, such as noise level, refresh rate, power-up time, and magnetic field dependence.
In addition to this long test board, there is a round format version (RD) where the sensor is mounted in the center of the board for end-of-shaft configurations
$10.00 + tax
Round Eval Board for MA820
The TBMA820-Q-RD-01A is the round test board for the MagAlpha magnetic position sensor MA820. This configuration is used for end shaft sensing.
It requires the communications kit (EVKT-MACOM) and the Macom App Software (see below) to evaluate MagAlpha functionality and performance with your set-up, such as noise level, refresh rate, power-up time, and magnetic field dependence.
In addition to this round test board there is a long format version (LT) where the sensor is mounted on the edge of the board and can therefore be used in both side-shaft and end-of-shaft configurations.
$10.00 + tax
Windows Desktop Application + Drivers for the MagAlpha Communication Kit.
Windows Desktop Application + Drivers for the MagAlpha Communication Kit. Offers a graphical visualization of the angle reading and a quick and easy way to configure the sensor. Requires MagAlpha Communication Kit and a sensor front-end board.
Hardware Requirements
MagAlpha Communication Kit (EVKT-MACOM)
Sensor Board (TBMAxxx-Q-RD, TBMAxxx-Q-LT or EVKTxxx-KNOB)
User Instructions
MACOM Communication Kit User Guide
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