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NEW
PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT - HMC1051ZL MAGNETIC
SENSOR
Designed for Low
Field Magnetic Sensing
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 MINNEAPOLIS,
June 2, 2004 - Honeywell announced today
the addition of a low-height, third- (or z-)
axis magnetic sensor to its family of magnetic
products. The HMC1051ZL offers a surface-mount
feature in a leadless chip carrier (LCC) that
benefits users by reducing their manufacturing
costs. The miniature size and low-height profile
(2mm) of this magnetoresistive sensor make
it ideal for portable, small products like
hand-held devices requiring extremely small
sensors. Applications include compassing,
navigation, and attitude reference. |
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| The
HMC1051ZL
magnetic sensor offers a compact, high sensitivity,
high reliability solution for vertical surface
mounting of the third axis. Previous third
(z)-axis magnetic sensors were designed as
taller through-hole configurations. A z-axis
is used with a two- (or xy) axis magnetic
sensor for three-axis electronic compassing.
This allows an electronic compass to be used
in non-level configurations. The HMC1051ZL
was developed for use with Honeywell's two-axis
HMC1052 sensor. |
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HMC1051ZL is capable of sensing fields down
to 120 micro-gauss, while providing precise
measurement as required in electronic compassing
applications. Key features include linear
range of ±6 gauss, low height at 2mm,
and vertical mounting capability. The magnetoresistive
sensors are configured as a four-element Wheatstone
Bridge to convert magnetic fields to differential
output voltages. |
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| Honeywell's
complete family of magnetic sensor-based products
offers high sensitivity and high reliability.
They can accurately detect the direction and
magnitude of external magnetic fields for
compassing and magnetometry applications.
They operate on nearly any platform. |
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more information regarding these products
call 1-800-323-8295 or visit the Honeywell
web site at www.magneticsensors.com.
From this Internet location, visitors can
immediately download product specifications
and other related product information. To
make purchasing quick and easy, products can
be ordered from our on line store at http://shop.ssec.honeywell.com/ |
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The
Honeywell HMC1051ZL Magnetic Sensor, with
its low-height feature,
is an ideal solution for small handheld
devices.
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