The MLX90316KDC-BDG-100-RE is a rotary position sensor from Melexis Technologies NV. It is a surface mount device with a gull wing termination style and an operating temperature range of -40°C to 125°C. The sensor uses Hall effect technology to measure the angle of a rotating magnet. It has a continuous rotation angle range of 0° to 360° and provides an SPI output signal.

The MLX90316KDC-BDG-100-RE is a highly accurate and reliable rotary position sensor. It is ideal for use in a wide range of applications, including industrial automation, automotive, and aerospace. Some specific examples of applications include:

• Engine and transmission control
• Steering and suspension control
• Robotics
• Machine tools
• Industrial process control
• Aircraft and spacecraft control

The MLX90316KDC-BDG-100-RE is easy to use and integrate into existing systems. It is available in a compact 8-SOIC package and requires only a few external components. The sensor is also fully programmable, allowing users to customize its performance for their specific needs.

Features and benefits

• High accuracy: ±0.5°
• Wide rotation angle range: 0° to 360°
• Continuous rotation
• SPI output signal
• Small size and weight
• Easy to use and integrate
• Fully programmable

Applications

• Industrial automation
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Engine and transmission control
• Steering and suspension control
• Robotics
• Machine tools
• Industrial process control
• Aircraft and spacecraft control

How it works

The MLX90316KDC-BDG-100-RE uses Hall effect technology to measure the angle of a rotating magnet. The sensor contains three Hall effect sensors arranged in a triangular pattern. As the magnet rotates, it creates a changing magnetic field at each of the sensors. The sensor then calculates the angle of the magnet based on the difference in signal strength between the three sensors.

The MLX90316KDC-BDG-100-RE outputs a digital SPI signal that represents the angle of the magnet. The SPI signal can be easily connected to a microcontroller or other digital device for further processing.

Programming

The MLX90316KDC-BDG-100-RE is fully programmable, allowing users to customize its performance for their specific needs. The sensor can be programmed to set the following parameters:

• Resolution
• Output frequency
• Filtering
• Error correction

The sensor can be programmed using the MLX90316 Configuration Software, which is available from Melexis.

Conclusion

The MLX90316KDC-BDG-100-RE is a high-performance rotary position sensor that is ideal for use in a wide range of applications. It is accurate, reliable, and easy to use.