Allegro’s New GMR Gear Tooth Speed Sensor Gives Transmission Designers More Options Than Ever Before

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Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (ALGM) has launched the ATS19480 speed sensor, featuring advanced giant magnetoresistance (GMR) technology for measuring rotation in electric vehicle transmissions and industrial applications. This sensor boasts an industry-leading air gap and enhanced design flexibility, contributing to improved efficiency, reduced size, and minimized carbon footprint. It represents a significant advancement in sensor technology, surpassing competitors in performance and accuracy. The ATS19480 is available in a lead-free package, with pricing details accessible through Allegro sales offices.

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• Launch of ATS19480 speed sensor IC enhances product portfolio for electric vehicle applications.
• Industry-leading air gap improves design flexibility and reduces system complexity.
• Advanced GMR technology provides superior accuracy and performance compared to competitors.

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Industry-leading air gap enables increased reliability, efficiency, and design flexibility

Manchester, NH, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro”) (Nasdaq: ALGM), a global leader in sensing and power solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, has introduced a new, state-of-the-art giant magnetoresistance (GMR) speed sensor that measures the rotation of ferromagnetic gears. The ATS19480 speed sensor IC provides a single-channel solution that’s ideal for hybrid and pure electric vehicle transmissions, with use cases extending to two-wheelers, off-road vehicles, and industrial application designs requiring speed-only information.

Combining advanced GMR technology with leading automotive grade algorithms and packaging technology, Allegro now offers a cutting-edge, comprehensive transmission sensor portfolio that addresses the needs of today’s system developers and manufacturers, while leveraging the company’s 20 years of speed sensing expertise, application-specific experience, and technological advancement.

The ATS19480 adds a speed-only protocol to the company’s recently released ATS19580 transmission speed and direction sensor IC, seting a new standard for speed sensing and allowing developers to achieve the highest levels of in-system capability and adaptability. With an industry-leading air gap that’s 50% larger than existing options, it improves design-in flexibility, expands design margin and tolerance capability, and facilitates a wider range of sensor installation locations. This helps reduce system complexity, size, weight, cost, and energy consumption—boosting efficiency and minimizing carbon footprints.

“As our newest single-chip GMR solution for gear tooth sensing, the ATS19480 optimizes performance for emerging electric vehicle applications. It’s unique to the market, and outperforms competing technologies because of the high air gap and level of accuracy,” says Peter Wells, Business Unit Director at Allegro. “Our new speed sensor allows designers to do things that haven’t been possible until now. It can be placed virtually anywhere; transmissions can be smaller and lighter than ever before, which is especially important in applications where designers want the speed-only protocol. It’s a real game changer.”

The ATS19480 sensor follows Allegro’s recent release of the dual-channel ATS19580 IC, the industry’s first fully-integrated GMR speed and direction sensor to offer superior vibration immunity in applications such as automotive transmissions. Both sensors complement Allegro’s ATS19420 and ATS19520 fully-integrated Hall-effect speed sensors, as well as the company’s family of front-biased Hall-effect and GMR products for magnetic target sensing.

High Integration and Superior Algorithms Drive Performance

Monolithic integration makes it possible for the ATS19480 sensor to achieve exceptional in-system performance and highly accurate speed detection. The fully integrated, single overmold package lessens design complexity and simplifies the development process.

Enabling flexible design-in and system compensation, the three-pin single inline package (SIP) houses the IC, magnet, and EMC protection. The precision assembly optimizes IC-to-magnet positioning, as reduced tolerance stack between the IC and magnet increases sensor accuracy and leaves ample margin for in-application installation tolerance.

Advanced signal compensation eliminates flatline conditions caused by system dynamics, and differential sensing protects against common-mode stray fields. The ATS19480 includes integrated ASIL B diagnostics and certified safety design process for optional fault reporting, and superior operation under harsh operating conditions can help to reduce failure rates—along with customer returns and warranty service claims. 

Pricing and Availability

The back-biased ATS19480 speed sensor IC is available now in a lead (Pb)-free, 3-pin SIP package (suffix SN) with tin leadframe plating. For product pricing and samples, contact an Allegro sales office or authorized distributor. For datasheets and more information on Allegro’s comprehensive speed sensor family, including the new ATS19480, please visit allegromicro.com/transmission-sensor-ics.

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FAQ

What is the ATS19480 speed sensor introduced by Allegro MicroSystems?

The ATS19480 is a new speed sensor IC that utilizes giant magnetoresistance technology for accurate rotational measurement in electric vehicle transmissions and other applications.

How does the ATS19480 speed sensor improve design flexibility?

It features an industry-leading air gap that is 50% larger than existing options, allowing for a wider range of installation locations and reducing design complexity.

When was the ATS19480 speed sensor launched?

The ATS19480 speed sensor was launched on July 7, 2021.

What are the key advantages of the ATS19480 speed sensor?

The key advantages include improved efficiency, reduced size and weight, superior accuracy, and lower carbon footprint in electric vehicle applications.

Where can I find more information about the ATS19480 speed sensor pricing?

For pricing information, you can contact an Allegro sales office or authorized distributor.