The AMR134x AMR switch sensor series provide high levels of sensing in pneumatic cylinders.

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AMR134x Switch Sensors Provide High Levels of Sensing for Pneumatic Cylinders

Aug. 10, 2023

The AMR1341 and AMR1342 sensors from MultiDimension Technology Co. utilize AMR technology for high levels of pneumatic cylinder position sensing.

Source MultiDimension Technology Co., Ltd. (MDT)

Sara Jensen

MultiDimension Technology Co., Ltd. (MDT) has developed the AMR134x series of anisotropic magnetoresistance (AMR) switch sensors which can be used with pneumatic cylinders.

Features of the AMR sensors include:

accurate switching points
1kHz high-speed operation
ultra-compact package
range of supply voltages from 1.6-5.0V.

AMR Technology Provides High Level Sensing

The AMR134x series includes the AMR1341 and AMR1342 sensors which were designed specifically for pneumatic cylinder position sensing in industrial applications. These sensors combine magnetoresistance and CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) technology to provide high levels of sensitivity and speed while using less power.

Inclusion of MDT's AMR technology with the CMOS signal processing in the same package enables precise magnetic sensing in a single, compact device. The sensor is capable of providing fast response, accurate switching points as well as thermal stability and immunity to stray field interference which ensures its durability in a range of applications.

The sensors are able to operate at low voltage levels, drawing only 40 μA. Two sensitivity settings are available for use with different magnet types and pneumatic cylinder stroke lengths.

A wide voltage rang of 1.6-5.0V enables use in various types of applications.

About the Author

Sara Jensen | Executive Editor, Power & Motion

Sara Jensen is executive editor of Power & Motion, directing expanded coverage into the modern fluid power space, as well as mechatronic and smart technologies. She has over 15 years of publishing experience. Prior to Power & Motion she spent 11 years with a trade publication for engineers of heavy-duty equipment, the last 3 of which were as the editor and brand lead. Over the course of her time in the B2B industry, Sara has gained an extensive knowledge of various heavy-duty equipment industries — including construction, agriculture, mining and on-road trucks —along with the systems and market trends which impact them such as fluid power and electronic motion control technologies.

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