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Evaluation Tools
TBMA800-Q-LT-01A Evaluation Kit Long Evaluation Board for the MA800
The TBMA800-Q-LT-01A is the long evaluation board for the MA800 MagAlpha magnetic position sensor. 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 EVKT-MACOM communication kit and the Macom App Software to evaluate MagAlpha functionality and performance with the set-up, such as noise level, refresh rate, start-up time, and magnetic field dependence.
In addition to this long (LT) evaluation board, there is a round format (RD) version, in which the sensor is mounted in the center of the board for end-of-shaft configurations.
Round Evaluation Board for the MA800
Windows Desktop Application + Drivers for the MagAlpha Communication Kit.
MA800 Resources
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MAGNETIC ANGLE SENSORS: RESOLUTION EXPLAINEDBecause optical encoders are functionally similar, “resolution” is often used as a main characteristic for magnetic encoders (a device providing the angle of a magnet attached to a mechanical shaft, under a digital form). Resolution is a key parameter since it indicates the smallest angle that the sensor is capable of resolving. Unfortunately, when comparing products, users may often be misled, as...
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OPTIMIZING HAPTIC HMIS FOR RELIABILITY WITH MAGNETIC SENSORSRotary dials are used in diverse applications for human-machine interfaces (HMI). Touch interfaces include the buttons, knobs, and dials on everyday devices, from automobiles and white goods, to the touch screen on your mobile phone. These devices not only translate human input into an electrical signal, but they also provide an important feature — haptic feedback. This is especially useful for sa...
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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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MA800 FAMILY CONTACTLESS ANGLE SENSING INCREASES RELIABILITY IN ROTARY SWITCH APPLICATIONSThe mechanical potentiometers and switches used in most rotary user interfaces suffer from limited operating life and low reliability due to mechanical wear and susceptibility to environmental damage. This article discusses how magnetic contactless sensing can eliminate these issues and simultaneously provide additional benefits and features. Rotary knobs are used in a diversity of human-to-machi...
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ROTARY SENSOR CONTACTLESS TURNING KNOB MA800The MA800 contactless turning knob rotary sensor features 8 bit resolution and push button detection built in. Communication can be done via SPI, PWM, or ABZ pulses. This video describes some of the applications and the ease of implementation of the MA800 series. MA800 > MagAlpha Position Sensors
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DRONES & MULTICOPTERSDrones and multicopters are a rapidly growing market, as consumer applications increase and prices plummet. New drone models must be able to offer advanced speed, navigation, and control systems as well as the longest possible airtime. Safety, reliability, and ease of use are crucial to each part — and the holistic function — of these small unmanned aircraft. To ensure that flight is safe and effi...
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ANGLE SENSOR USE CASE: E-BIKEIn this use case, we will examine the application of MagAlpha Angle Sensors in e-bikes. MagAlpha sensors can be used to detect cadence and inform the motor on how much power is needed to assist the cyclist in various scenarios. E-bikes rely on sensors to inform the motor when power is required to assist the cyclist. Cadence sensors measure how quickly the cyclist is pedaling. MagAlpha sensors ...
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LOW POWER ANGLE SENSOR USE CASE: FOLDABLE TABLETSIn this use case, well examine the application of MagAlpha Angle Sensors in foldable tablets. These angle sensors allow accurate angle detection on the side of the hinge versus the traditional magnet solution on the bezel. As the electronics industry for smartphones and tablets moves toward bezel-less and foldable display designs, new challenges have arisen that require engineers to address sp...
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ANGLE SENSOR USE CASE: FOLDABLE PHONESIn this use case, we’ll examine the application of MagAlpha Angle Sensors in foldable phones.As the electronics industry for smartphones and tablets moves towards bezel-less and foldable display designs, new challenges have arisen that require engineers to address space constraints. Flexible displays in foldable phones benefit from angle sensors with a combination of low-power, long battery life, ...
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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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HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANGLE, POSITION, AND CURRENT SENSINGOverview of MPS position sensors and current sensors.
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IF SMALL IS TOO BIG: THE NEW MA782 HALL ENCODER IS THE WORLD’S SMALLEST TRUE ABSOLUTE IC ENCODER®Over the last several decades, product development has become more and more dominated by design and ergonomic aspects. We all happily embrace this as consumers, but as developing engineers we are also aware of the implications on our daily work. Complex functions get squeezed into tiny packages, and increasing numbers of applications are now battery-powered and mobile. This also has a significant...
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SOLUTIONS FOR ULTRA-LOW POWER ANGLE SENSINGLearn more about the benefits and ease-of-use of MPS SpinAxis™ Hall sensor technology combined with ultra-low power functionalities and discover what IoT solutions for encoder applications could look like. Presenter: Marko Hepp, Business Development Manager Sensors Download the Presentation
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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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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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MAGALPHA MACOM APP TUTORIALWatch this video tutorial to learn how to use the Macom App with MagAlpha Test and Evaluation Boards MagAlpha Macom
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INTRODUCING THE MAGALPHA MAQ430 & MAQ470: 12-BIT, AUTOMOTIVE-GRADE, MAGNETIC ANGLE SENSORSMeasuring angular movement or rotation in vehicles is becoming increasingly important as vehicles integrate more technologies and systems to aid their drivers. To simplify the number of user interfaces, many vehicle system options have become controllable via a single rotary knob selector. At the same time, many previously manual features, such as seat position, door closure, and tailgate mechanis...
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UNBOXING CONTACTLESS ROTARY SENSOR AND ENCODER MAGALPHA EVAL KITLearn how to setup the eval kit for MagAlpha contactless sensor family of BLDC encoders, motor commutation, angle sensors and rotary user interfaces. Featuring 10-14 bit resolution for encoders and 8 bit for user interface with push button detection built in. Communication can be done via SPI, PWM, or ABZ pulses. MagAlpha Position Sensors >
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INTEGRATED DRIVERS VS. GATE DRIVERS FOR MOTOR DRIVINGWhen designing a motor control circuit, it is vital to determine how to deliver the high current required to drive the motor. Designers must choose whether to use monolithic integrated circuits that have internal power devices, or gate driver ICs and discrete external power MOSFETs. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and provides guidance on when to choose eit...
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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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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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NEW, THREE-PHASE INTEGRATED POWER STAGE MOTOR DRIVERIntroducing the MP6540 and MP6540H: All new, highly integrated three-stage motor driver power stages from MPS. These parts offer high output current in a tiny package, with excellent efficiency and integrated FETs, saving design time and board space. MPS Motor Drivers Used: MP6540MP6540HMP6540AMP6540HA
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DC MOTOR ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGESLearn about the main features of the different types of DC motors. Understand advantages and disadvantages between a stepper motor, a brushed DC motor, and a brushless DC motor.
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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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