Diodes Launches AH371xQ Series of Automotive-Compliant Hall Effect Latches
Diodes Incorporated expands its AH371xQ series of automotive-compliant Hall effect latches for motor control applications that need to operate at very low magnetic thresholds and bipolar switching behaviors. Featuring a proprietary Hall plate design, the AH3711Q is used for brushless DC motor control, valve operation, linear and incremental rotary encoders, and position-sensing functions. Vehicle applications include window power-lift and sunroof movement, tailgate opening/closing mechanisms, seat adjustment motors, cooling fans, water/oil pumps, and speed measurement.