SENSORS

Delphi Digital Speed and Position Sensors

Delphi Digital Speed and Position Sensors are based on
integrated adaptive threshold Hall effect technology. They sense
the speed and position of a target created with various sense
features that are machined, stamped, drawn, or magnetically
encoded. They can sense speeds as low as zero RPM.

Delphi offers some Digital Speed and Position Sensors with three-
wire voltage, or two-wire current square wave output signal
interfaces. Most of Delphi's Digital Speed and Position Sensors
employ adaptive threshold sensing schemes that improve sensor
performance and reduce the sensitivity of the sensor mounting
location relative to the target.

Delphi's Digital Speed and Position Sensors are available in low

(transmission speed), medium (crankshaft position and speed),
Delphi Digital Speed and Position Sensors
and high (crankshaft position and speed) switch point accuracy shown in two configurations.
models. The sensors operate with a regulated five volt power
supply and/or conditioned 12 volt supply. All can be packaged to
meet individual customer requirements.

Benefits

y Modular design based on proven features and assembly processes provides rapid application optimization with
flexible package geometry and high reliability
y Three-wire open collector output, open drain output, or two-wire current output allow flexible controller design
y Accurate square wave output eliminates square-up function in the controller
y Transient protection helps protect against stray electro-magnetic fields interface
y Various mounting applications provide choice of many existing designs, or custom designs
y Adaptive Hall signal schemes provide improved timing accuracy, optimized sensor air gap and tilt sensitivity, and zero
speed sensing capability
y Single element option offers simplified design, and Valid Power on State (VPOS) for camshaft applications to
minimize engine synchronization timing
y Dual element differential option offers extremely accurate gear edge detection, peak detector circuitry that is immune
to tilt or off-center failure mode, and gain-adjust circuitry that reduces the effect of minor gear anomalies
y Enhanced sensing capability helps reduce emissions and improve reliability and drivability

Typical Applications

Delphi Digital Speed and Position Sensors are designed for use with virtually any automotive control
module that will accept a digital input. Typical automotive applications include engine (cam and crank:
speed and position) and transmission (input and output speed).

Because they are designed for demanding applications, Delphi Digital Speed and Position Sensors are
also well-suited for a wide range of non-automotive product applications.

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Performance Advantages

Delphi Speed and Position Sensors feature silicon Hall sense

elements. The sensor assembly uses proven design features
and assembly processes to provide a reliable solution in
demanding automotive environments. The sensor design is
modular to enable re-use of proven components and to
provide low risk package modifications for new applications.
They utilize an adaptive threshold control scheme providing
robust performance that improves the air gap capability and
reduces the placement accuracy requirements between the
sensor and the target.

Delphi also offers designs that help protect the sensor from
transients and from electromagnetic interference (EMI). Power Delphi offers a wide range of Digital Speed and
can be provided by either battery or regulated voltage Position Sensors to meet a variety of
supplies, enabling even more controller flexibility. Delphi's customer requirements.
Digital Speed and Position Sensors can operate on
conditioned voltage from 4.5 to 16 volts.

Performance Specifications
Relative timing accuracy ± 1°
High stability—360° repeatability ± 0.1°
Operating temperature range -40° C to 150°C
Air gap with appropriate target wheel 0.1 mm to 2.5 mm
Environment Designed to withstand salt spray, humidity, thermal changes, automotive fluids, and general
automotive environments
Operating voltage 4.5 V to 16 V
Output voltage (high state) V pull-up (3-wire), or 14 mA (2-wire)
Output voltage (low state) < 0.5 V (3-wire) or 7 mA (2-wire)
Current draw ≤ 16 mA
Rise time < 5 µ (Rpw = 500 Ω/C out = 10 ρF)
Fall time <2µ
Output current limit < 50 mA
Output leakage current < 10 µA

The Delphi Advantage

Delphi has one of the industry's most complete portfolios of sensors. Delphi has the experience and the
expertise to provide extremely reliable, highly accurate and very cost competitive sensors for a wide range
of applications. And, Delphi can provide a single component or a multifunctional "smart" module to meet
specific customer needs.

As a global leader in engine and powertrain management systems technology, Delphi can help
manufacturers around the world meet emissions requirements, improve fuel economy and enhance
performance. Delphi is a source for high value solutions and our systems expertise is built into every
product. Delphi's flexible engineering approach encourages collaboration. And, Delphi has a thorough
understanding of automotive markets around the world and a global network of resources.

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