Typical automotive applications for ZMDI’s ZSSC5101 xMR Sensor Signal Conditioner include Absolute rotary position sensing Pedal position sensing Throttle position sensing Float-level sensing Ride height position sensing Steering wheel position sensing Non-contacting potentiometer Your innovative new product The ZSSC5101 offers features well suited to automotive applications: Can be used with optimized MR-sensing bridges for rotational or linear position measurement CMOS integrated circuit for converting sine and cosine signals obtained from magnetoresistive bridge sensors into a ratiometric analog voltage with a user-programmable range of travel and clamping levels Accepts anisotropic, giant, and tunnel magnetoresistive bridge sensors (AMR, GMR and TMR) Optimized for automotive environments with extended temperature range (-40 C to +160 C for die) and special protection circuitry with excellent electromagnetic compatibility; automotivequalified to AEC-Q100, grade 0 Offset calibration of the bridge input signals Ratiometric analog output with up to 4608 analog steps and step sizes as small as 0.022° CRC, error detection, and error correction on EEPROM data; broken-wire detection; loss of magnet indication with programmable threshold level; and power supply monitoring Programmable linear transfer characteristic: zero position, angular range, upper and lower clamping levels, rising or falling slope High accuracy: ± 0.15° integral nonlinearity (INL) after calibration Allows large air gaps between sensors and magnets; can be used with low-cost ferrite magnets No mechanical alignment required Supply voltage: 4.5V to 5.5V Smallest footprint available: SSOP14 For more information about automotive uses for the ZSSC5101 and other ZMDI products, view our Automotive Brochure by clicking here Typical ZMDI Automotive Applications Vehicles account for 16% of the annual worldwide consumption of primary energy resources. ZMDI’s products can help reduce this by enabling energy-saving innovations. Our smart sensor interfaces and sensor signal conditioners contribute to fuel efficiency and therefore can reduce carbon emissions. Electric Power Steering Emission Control Variable Valve Timing Fluid Level Measurement Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Contact ZMDI to inquire about automotive applications specific to the ZSSC5101 by clicking HERE.