austriamicrosystems introduces a new sensor interface specifically for automotive unbiased capacitive sensors

austriamicrosystems has expanded its interface product portfolio with the AS1716, a sensor designed for interfacing to Piezo Electronic capacitive sensors. “Piezo Electronic sensors have many advantages over other sensor types. They are self generating and need no external excitation and they are compact and have excellent linearity” said Bruce Ulrich, Marketing Director Consumer & Communications at austriamicrosystems. “In Automotive Engine designs the knock sensor is an integral part of the engine management system helping to increase overall reliability and improve fuel efficiency. The AS1716 provides the automotive customer with a complete flexible differential to a single ended solution.”