Linear Hall-effect sensors
Enhance your system with linear Hall-effect sensors for position measurements such as tracking linear displacement or angular position of an object
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Our linear Hall-effect sensors provide a number of features such as multiple output types and packaging options, high performance and low power. Whether detecting the linear travel of a magnet or the angular position of a rotary application, these sensors provide precise and dependable measurements to meet your system requirements.
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Device type
Choose between bipolar, unipolar or pulse-width-modulation (PWM) outputs.
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Find low-voltage, high-voltage, continuous-current and low-power options to address your application needs.
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Benefits of our linear Hall-effect sensors
Find the right product for your design
From simple solutions such as tracking the linear motion of an object to the usage of multiple linear sensors for liquid level sensing, our linear Hall-effect sensors have you covered.
Quality and performance
Our linear Hall-effect sensors offer a multitude of features such as multiple output types and packaging options, high performance and low power to fit your system requirements.
Customer support
We offer resources such as EVMs, software, application notes, reference designs, simulation tools (TIMSS) and online support (E2E) that help you incorporate our sensors into your product.
Our linear Hall-effect sensor advantages
Choose between multiple output types for your system needs:
- Unipolar output enables you to achieve enhanced resolution of the strength or magnitude of the magnetic field.
- Bipolar output allows you to determine the magnitude of the magnetic field if the polarity is unknown.
- Pulse-width modulation eliminates the need for an analog-to-digital converter, increasing immunity to external noise and reducing cost.
Application note
Understanding and Applying Hall Effect Sensor Data Sheets (Rev. A)
Learn how to interpret data-sheet parameters and apply them to your system design
Application note
Linear Hall-Effect Sensor Angle Measurement Theory, Implementation... (Rev. B)
Learn how two one-dimensional linear Hall-effect sensors can be used to measure 2D angles, including both limited-angle and 360° rotation measurements
Application brief
Overview Using Linear Hall Effect Sensors to Measure (Rev. A)
Learn how linear Hall-effect sensors can be used for angle measurements
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Obtain high-sensitivity accuracy and low noise with our linear Hall-effect sensors, which provide:
- High-sensitivity accuracy across temperature for reliable measurements.
- Optimized signal-chain performance and output that help reduce noise levels.
- Low-sensitivity linearity errors as low as ±0.5%.
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Our low-power linear Hall-effect sensors:
- Extend system battery life spans and reduce maintenance costs.
- Include one device (the TMAG5253) with an enable pin that has an ultra-low-power (nanoampere) shutdown mode and external power cycling at specific frequencies.
- Increase overall system efficiency.
Application note
Low Power Design Using Hall-Effect Sensors (Rev. A)
Learn how Hall-effect sensors can be used in designs that require low-power devices
Application brief
Position Sensing in Gaming, AR, and VR Controllers
Learn how low-power Hall-effect sensors (including linear Hall-effect sensors) can be used for position sensing in gaming, AR and VR controllers
Application note
Gaming Trigger With Hall-Effect Sensors
Learn how low-power Hall-effect sensors (including linear Hall-effect sensors) can be used in gaming trigger applications
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Reduce your sensor footprint and increase board space with our linear sensor options, which include:
- Extra-small outline no-lead (X2SON), with a 1.54mm² footprint for space-constrained applications.
- Small-outline transistor (SOT)-23 and transistor outline (TO)-92 industry-standard packaging; consider the SOT-23 for designs with small-size and low-cost requirements and the TO-92 for flexibility out of the printed circuit board, in-plane sensing, and through-hole-style manufacturing.
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Technical resources
VIDEO SERIES
TI Precision Labs - Magnetic Sensors
Check out our comprehensive TI Precision Labs curriculum for magnetic sensors, including linear Hall-effect sensors.
Application note
Linear Hall-Effect Sensor Angle Measurement Theory, Implementation... (Rev. B)
Learn about how single-axis linear Hall-effect sensors can be used for angle measurements.
Application note
Linear Hall-Effect Sensor Array Design (Rev. B)
Read about how you can use an array of single-axis linear Hall-effect sensors to measure absolute position over a long range.
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APPLIANCES
Optimize sensor size and performance with linear Hall-effect sensors for appliance designs
Optimize sensor size and performance with linear Hall-effect sensors for appliance designs
Our linear Hall-effect sensors help facilitate bump detection, obstacle avoidance, liquid level sensing and variable speed control functions in applications such as vacuum robots, cordless power tools and washing machines.
Benefits:
- High sensitivity enables detection of far magnetic fields.
- Object detection includes both location and force of a collision.
- Motor-speed variability based on magnet distance.
- Extra-small outline no-lead (X2SON) package reduces system size.
- Ultra-low-power shutdown mode extends battery life.
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END-EQUIPMENT / SUB-SYSTEM
PRODUCTS
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
- DRV5055-5057EVM – DRV5055, DRV5056 and DRV5057 linear Hall effect sensor evaluation module
- HALL-ADAPTER-EVM – Hall sensor breakout adapter evaluation module
- DRV5055-ANGLE-EVM – DRV5055 angle evaluation module
DESIGN TOOLS AND SIMULATION
- TI-MAGNETIC-SENSE-SIMULATOR – Magnetic simulation software that includes mechanical motion and sensor output
BUILDING AUTOMATION
Find the best solution for building automation designs with linear Hall-effect sensors that save power and space while improving performance
Find the best solution for building automation designs with linear Hall-effect sensors that save power and space while improving performance
Our linear Hall-effect position sensors enable tamper detection and absolute position sensing in electronic smart locks, door and window sensors, and wireless security cameras.
Benefits:
- Determine the strength and proximity of external magnetic fields.
- Provide information about the current state of an object.
- Ease implementation with high granularity and resolution.
- Reduce system size with the extra-small outline no-lead (X2SON) package.
- Extend battery life with ultra-low-power shutdown mode.
Featured resources
END-EQUIPMENT / SUB-SYSTEM
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
- DRV5055-5057EVM – DRV5055, DRV5056 and DRV5057 linear Hall effect sensor evaluation module
- HALL-ADAPTER-EVM – Hall sensor breakout adapter evaluation module
- DRV5055-ANGLE-EVM – DRV5055 angle evaluation module
DESIGN TOOLS AND SIMULATION
- TI-MAGNETIC-SENSE-SIMULATOR – Magnetic simulation software that includes mechanical motion and sensor output
MOTOR ANGLE SENSING
Achieve voltages as low as 1.65V and as high as 38V and bipolar and unipolar response with ratio metric output
Achieve voltages as low as 1.65V and as high as 38V and bipolar and unipolar response with ratio metric output
Our one-dimensional linear Hall-effect sensors enable absolute angle sensing with high resolution in industrial and automotive applications, providing position-sensing feedback to the microcontroller so that it can adjust to changing environments.
Benefits:
- Packaging options, including extra-small outline no-lead (X2SON), enable more flexibility in board placement.
- Options that allow you to match sensitivity to magnetic field strength.
- Determine the strength and proximity of external magnetic fields in order to produce sine and cosine signals.
- Enable pin power-down capability.
Featured resources
END-EQUIPMENT / SUB-SYSTEM
REFERENCE DESIGNS
- TIDA-060040 – Absolute angle encoder reference design with Hall-effect sensors for precise motor position control
PRODUCTS
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
- DRV5055-ANGLE-EVM – DRV5055 angle evaluation module
DESIGN TOOLS AND SIMULATION
- TI-MAGNETIC-SENSE-SIMULATOR – Magnetic simulation software that includes mechanical motion and sensor output