AMR Sensors (Magnetic Sensors)

AMR Sensors (Magnetic Sensors)Position Detection Sensors
- Low Voltage and Ultra-Low Power Consumption Type, General-Purpose Type -

These products are general-purpose type products whose combination with a magnet permits detection of the position and movement of target objects. Please choose the products you want according to the power supply voltage, response frequency, and other usage conditions. We also offer ultra-low power consumption type products ideal for coin battery-powered devices.

Low Voltage and Ultra-Low Power Consumption Type
General-Purpose Type
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Low Voltage and Ultra-Low Power Consumption Type

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Magnetic switches whose output turns ON / OFF when a magnetic field is applied to them
Ultra-low power consumption type products suitable for battery-powered devices
Small size
The MRMS534R achieves ultra-low current consumption at 5% or less of that of typical hall sensor

Application examples

Coin battery-powered IoT devices (health-care devices, etc.)
- Wake-up from sleep mode (continuous glucose meter (CGM), vital sign patches, etc.)
- Timestamping
- Counting function (smart insulin pens, etc.)
- Removal alert (infusion pumps, etc.)
- Operating mode switching (smart pills (medication management devices), smart inhalers, etc.)

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General-Purpose Type

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Features

Magnetic switches whose output turns ON / OFF when a magnetic field is applied to them
We offer a lineup of products from general-purpose position detection type products to products that support a high-speed response
We offer a lineup of products that support the power supply voltage for industrial machinery
Small size

Application examples

Cylinder switches and other industrial equipment
Wireless earphones, cameras, and other digital electronics
Refrigerators, washing machines, combination microwaves and ovens, and other home appliances
Position detection applications for general-purpose devices

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Why Customers Choose Murata's AMR Sensors

Here, we introduce Murata's AMR sensor technology, featuring high immunity to false detection through reliable ON/OFF detection based on magnetic-field direction, compact size and high performance through sensor-ASIC integration, and low-voltage, low-current operation.

AMR Simulation Tool Download

Download a tool that enables you to easily simulate the relationship between the positions (the ON / OFF area) of the AMR sensor and the magnet.

Evaluation board

Here we will introduce breakout boards for checking the operations and characteristics of AMR sensors.

Datasheet

You can view technical documents about AMR sensors.

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Basics

Learn about the basics of AMR sensors (magnetic sensors), including their general characteristics and advantages, how they differ from other types of sensors used, and more.

Selection Guide

Customers can find desired AMR sensors on various comparison axes based on detection applications, supported voltages, sensitivity, frequencies and more.

Application Guide

Here are ways opening / closing detection, position detection, rotation detection, and omnidirectional detection are each used and applied as applications of AMR sensors (magnetic sensors).

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The software 'SimSurfing' simulates the characteristics of Murata products.

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