MOST150 Now Allows Safety Critical Applications
Cherry SD101201 geartooth speed and direction sensor for automotive transmission controls
GS series Cherry geartooth speed sensors announced by ZF Electronics

Cherry SD101201 geartooth speed and direction sensor for automotive transmission controls

ZF Electronics has developed a new Hall-effect geartooth speed and direction sensor which suits the rigorous demands found in harsh automotive environments. In modern vehicles, engine transmission is controlled by a large number of different sensors and controllers – for example, sensors are used on the transfer gears or on the output shaft to measure direction, speed and change of speed. Typically, a gear sensor will have only a speed or speed and direction output, but the new Cherry SD1012 series from ZF Electronics has two discrete quadrature outputs, allowing it to be used with a splined gear-tooth. The two outputs provide a better resolution for measurement in such applications.

As the SD101201 sensor has near-zero speed sensing capability, only minimal movement of the ferrous geartooth targets is required prior to recognition. Capable of over 8000Hz target speed, this rugged sensor also features a locating mark to ensure correct rotational alignment. Moreover, 10-bit dynamic threshold detection offers an automatically adjusting magnetic range and is self-compensating to target geometry and immune to target run out.

The Cherry SD101201 geartooth speed and direction sensor is available in a durable and robust flange-mount plastic housing which suits harsh automotive environments and is qualified to an operating temperature range of -40degC to 125degC. Although a low-cost package suitable for high-volume automotive applications, it also meets IEC60529 IP67 for dust and water protection.

ZF Electronics also offers OEM end customers a mapping capability – the customer can send in their target to be analysed with a Cherry speed or speed and direction sensor for best application results.

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