The new Magnetic Sensor Programmer is suitable for all members of the product families HAL 18xy, HAL/R 24xy, HAL 28xy, HAL/R/C 37xy as well as forthcoming angular sensors. The devices are mainly applied in automotive applications for position detection or angle measurement, and amongst others, in throttle valves, accelerator pedals, EGR, neutral-gear recognition, transmission gear sensor, bending lights and steering-angle applications. Additionally, in the field of industrial electronics, the programmable linear sensors HAL 18xy and HAL 24xy are used for current measurement, joysticks, rocker switches, and for manifold extended position measurement scenarios.

To optimize the system performance in these customer applications, an individual programming of the sensor is necessary. Therefore, TDK offers the corresponding hard- and software. Compared to its predecessor, the Magnetic Sensor Programmer is able to drive higher currents and to handle latest Micronas sensors with PSI5-output. The Magnetic Sensor Programmer can simply be connected to a PC via its RS-232 or USB interface. TDK provides dedicated software supporting a command interface for the communication with a PC. This allows the implementation of specific PC software for engineering purposes or development. For each of the programmable Hall sensor families, a specific software exists providing a graphical user interface based on LabViewTM. Customers currently using APB 1.5 can easily switch to the new Magnetic Sensor Programmer, which is compatible to previous software versions. This easy way of programming offers customers improved productivity and optimized sensor performance.

The programming software for the different sensor families is provided for free. After registration, it can be downloaded from TDK-Micronas’ online service portal service.micronas.com.

Supported TDK  MicronasSensors / MSP Mode / descrption

HAL 18xy
HAL 1820 A Linear sensor with analog output
HAL 1880 A, C Linear sensor with analog output
HAL 1890 A, C Linear sensor with SENT output
HAL/ HAR 24xy1)
HAL 2420, HAL 2421 A, C Linear sensor with analog output
HAL/ HAR 2425 A, C Linear sensor with analog output, 16 setpoints
HAL/ HAR 2455 A, C Linear sensor with PWM output, 16 setpoints
HAL 28xy
HAL 283x 9 Linear sensor with SENT output
HAL 2850 9 Linear sensor with fast PWM output

HAL 36xy
HAL 3625 A, C Direct angle sensor with analog output (BX/ BY)
HAL 3675 A, C Direct angle sensor with PWM output (BX/ BY)
HAL/ HAR/ HAC 37xy1)
HAL/ HAR/ HAC 3715 A, C Direct angle sensor with analog/ modulo output (BX/ BY)
HAL/ HAR/ HAC 3725 A, C Direct angle sensor with analog output (BX/ BY)
HAL/ HAR/ HAC 3726 A, C 2D position sensor with analog output (BY/ BZ)
HAL/ HAR/ HAC 3727 A, C 2D position sensor with analog output (BX/ BZ)
HAL/ HAR/ HAC 3735 A, C Direct angle sensor with PWM and SENT output (BX/ BY)
HAL/ HAR/ HAC 3736 A, C 2D position sensor with PWM and SENT output (BY/ BZ)
HAL/ HAR/ HAC 3737 A, C 2D position sensor with PWM and SENT output (BX/ BZ)
HAL 38xy
HAL 3855 A, C 2D position sensor with analog output (BY/ BZ)
HAL 3856 A, C 2D position sensor with analog output (BX/ BZ)
HAL 3875 A, C 2D position sensor with PWM output (BY/ BZ)
HAL 3876 A, C 2D position sensor with PWM output (BX/ BZ)
HAL 39xy1)
HAL 393x D 3D position sensor with PWM and SENT output
HAL 3900 8 3D position sensor with SPI interface
CUR 42xy
CUR 42xy 8, D Tunnel Magneto Resistance (TMR) based current sensor
with SENT/ SPI output
1) HAL: single-die, HAR: dual-die, HAC: single-die with integrated caps