MDT's new dual-axis TMR switch chip targets battery-powered utility meters with microamp power draw and ±5 Gauss sensitivity, aiming to simplify motion sensing designs.
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MultiDimension Technology, the Chinese magnetic sensor maker listed on the Shenzhen exchange, introduced a dual-axis magnetic switch chip designed for smart utility meters and industrial position sensing. The TMR1228D draws microamp-level power while keeping always-on detection, a feature the company said is critical for battery-powered meters that run for years.
The chip outputs quadrature A/B signals from separate X- and Y-axis sensing channels. That allows a single chip to handle rotary position, speed, and direction without a separate encoder. MDT said the design simplifies motion sensing systems and gives engineers more flexibility for multi-axis configurations.
Sensitivity is set at ±5 Gauss for the operating and release points. The company claims that enables the use of smaller magnets and wider air-gaps than comparable parts. For applications that need a stronger field, MDT also offers the TMR1222D, which has ±17 Gauss thresholds in the same package and pinout.
The target markets are electronic water, gas, and heat meters, as well as industrial encoders. MDT said the chip's low power consumption and high sensitivity make it suitable for always-on sensing in environments where battery replacement is expensive.
MultiDimension Technology was founded in 2010 in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, with offices in Shenzhen, Chengdu, Ningbo, Singapore, Tokyo, and San Jose. The company owns its TMR manufacturing facilities and has built a portfolio of tunneling magnetoresistance patents. Its management team includes veterans from the magnetic sensor industry.
The product launch adds to MDT's lineup of TMR-based sensors. The company competes with larger players such as Infineon and Allegro MicroSystems in the automotive and industrial sensor markets. Smart metering has been a growth segment as utilities upgrade aging infrastructure.
MDT's stock has traded around 12.50 yuan recently, little changed from a month ago. The broader Shenzhen market has been volatile. Investors may be watching how quickly the new chip gains adoption in design wins. The company does not break out revenue by product line in its quarterly filings.
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