KMXP SERIES
Anisotropic Magneto-Resistive (AMR)
Linear Position Sensors
Position sensors play an increasingly important role in many
industrial, robotic and medical applications. Advanced
applications in harsh environments need sensors that perform
well, even when exposed to oil, dirt and dust.
The TE Connectivity KMXP position sensor is the right choice to
meet those needs thanks to its Magneto Resistive technology
and available form factors. The KMXP sensor provides greater
precision than commonly used Hall sensors and is designed to
provide reliable and accurate measurements in harsh
environments including high temperatures.
The sensor measuring principle is based on the anisotropic
magneto resistance effect (AMR effect).
The sensors are offered in two different DFN packages for
multiple orientation options. These packages can be easily
integrated to almost any automated assembly process.
FEATURES
High Resolution and high precision –
Magneto Resistive (MR) sensor with
contactless measurement which provides
accuracy of 10-50 µm in ranges between 1 –
5 mm.
Easy Assembly – DFN package ideal for any
PCB assembly processes.
Tape & Reel packaging for easy integration
Design Freedom – Perpendicular or flat
soldering versions and a small sensor wall
thickness for large application air gaps.
Superior Performance – Up to 150°C, EMC
proof in any dirty environment and
insensitive to dirt, oil or dust.
APPLICATIONS
Contactless linear or angular position
measurement in applications like:
Industrial machinery like sawing or
drilling equipment
Medical high precision mechanical
controls like bed control, advanced
prosthesis steering, precision
catheters, X-ray equipment, or
syringe pumps
Robotics in industrial automation
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MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE
Figure 1: principle function of the sensor
The KMXP sensors consist of two magneto resistive Wheatstone bridges, whose resistors are placed in a such way
that the characteristic magnetic field distribution of a magnetic scale with matching pole pitch produces a sine and
a cosine signal output when the sensor is moved along the scale.
Figure 2: typical application of a PCB mounted KMXP sensor moving relative to a magnetic pole and the corresponding output
signal voltage depending on sensor position
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL COND. TYPE MIN TYP M AX UNIT
1. Operating Limits
Max. supply voltage Vcc,max all 10 V
Max. current (both KMXP 1000
5
bridges) Icc,max KMXP mA
10
2000/5000
Operating temperature Top all -40 +150 C
Storage temperature Tst all -40 +150 C
2. Sensor Specifications (T=25 °C)
Supply voltage Vcc all 5 V
KMXP 1000 1000
Pole pitch 1) p KMXP 2000 2000 µm
KMXP 5000 5000
KMXP 1000 0.1 0.4 0.8
Air gap package front –
D KMXP 2000 0.2 0.8 1.8 mm
magnetic scale 2)
KMXP 5000 0.5 2 4
KMXP 1000
Resistance 2000 3000 4000
Rb KMXP
(both bridges) 1000 1500 2000
2000/5000
Output signal range Vn/Vcc A, B all 18 22 26 mV/V
Offset voltage Vn off A, B all -1 0 +1 mV/V
3. Sensor Specifications
TC of amplitude TCSV A, C All -0.35 %/K
TC of resistance TCBR A, C All +0.35 %/K
TC of offset TCVoff A, C all -4 0 +4 µV/V/K
n = 1;2 (bridge number); Stress above one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure
to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability.
1) Other pole pitches on request
2) Typical values for conventional magnetic scales. Air gap for maximum accuracy depends on the used scale .
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MEASUREMENT SET UP CONDITIONS
PARAMETER SYMBOL UNIT CONDITION
A. Set Up Conditions
Ambient temperature T °C T = 25 °C (unless otherwise noted)
Supply voltage Vcc V Vcc = 5 V
Applied magnetic field H kA/m H > 10 kA/m
B. Sensor Specifications (T=25 °C, 360° turn , H=25 kA/m , Vomax>0, Vomin<0)
Output signal range Vn / Vcc mV/V Vn / Vcc = (Vn max – Vn min) / Vcc
Signal offset Voff n mV/V Voff n = (Vn max + Vn min) / Vcc
C. Sensor Specifications (T=-25°C, +125°C)
Ambient temperatures T °C T1 = -25 °C, T0 = +25 °C, T2 = +125 °C
Vn Vn
(T2 )
TC of amplitude TCSV %/K
(T1)
TCV 100%
1
Vn
Vcc Vcc
(T2 T1) (T1)
Vcc
R (T ) Rn (T1)
TCR n 2 100%
TC of resistance TCBR %/K 1
(T2 T1) Rn (T1)
Voffn (T2 ) Voffn (T1)
TCVoffn
TC of offset TCVoff µV/(VK)
(T2 T1)
n = 1;2 (bridge number)
BLOCK DIAGRAM
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
n. c. -V2 -V1 GND Vcc +V1 +V2 n. c. Vcc2 -V2 -V1 GND Vcc1 +V1 +V2 n. c.
Figure 3a: KMXP 1000/2000 Figure 3b: KMXP 5000
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EXAMPLE OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY
Figure 4: Flat mounted KMXP on a PCB
PIN ASSIGNMENT
The pin assignment is pin compatible for all KMXP types and allows a common PCB layout for all types:
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
KMXP5000 Vcc2 -V2 -V1 GND Vcc1 +V1 +V2 N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
KMXP2000 N/C -V2 -V1 GND Vcc +V1 +V2 N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
KMXP1000 N/C -V2 -V1 GND Vcc +V1 +V2 N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Fig. 5: Physical dimensions of sensor package
Reflow profile for this package according to IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 Revision D.1 (March 2008).
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APPLICATION EXAMPLE
Fig. 6: Exemplary hardware configuration for the usage with a conventional microcontroller using an Analog Devices AD8605
amplifier for the preprocessing of the sensor signals.
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ORDERING CODES
Part Number Part Description Pole Pitch
G-MRCO-051 KMXP1000 MLS 1MM PITCH DFN 1 mm
G-MRCO-050 KMXP2000 MLS 2MM PITCH DFN 2 mm
G-MRCO-052 KMXP5000 MLS 5MM PITCH DFN 5 mm
G-MRCO-055 KMXP1002 1MM PITCH VERTICAL 1 mm
G-MRCO-056 KMXP2002 2MM PITCH VERTICAL 2 mm
G-MRCO-057 KMXP5002 5MM PITCH VERTICAL 5 mm
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