Austriamicrosystems introduces magnetic rotary encoder ICs

Austriamicrosystems, a designer and manufacturer of high performance analog integrated circuits (ICs), introduced the AS5030 and AS5130, two 8-bit absolute magnetic rotary encoder ICs with push button and low power mode features. The devices offer a reliable, contactless alternative to mechanical rotary knobs in a variety of automotive, industrial and consumer applications.

The two ICs provides an angle resolution of 1.4 degrees over a full 360° turn (8-bit), accessible via digital serial interface (SSI) or via pulse width modulated (PWM) outputs. Both devices offer push button functionality with user defined magnet to device displacement thresholds. For use in applications with stringent power consumption requirements, both devices can operate in low power mode. In addition, the AS5030 offers ultra low power sleep mode, which can be set by user.

Josef Janisch, product manager for Sensors & Automation at austriamicrosystems, said, "The AS5030 and AS5130 have been designed to offer a low cost reliable solution for human machine interfaces, such as rotary switches, dashboard and appliance knobs. The push button feature with multi turn functionality, plus the low power consumption of the AS5030 and AS5130 deliver significant advantages in product design flexibility and product lifetime."

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