Melexis has released a new development kit that makes contactless current sensing evaluation easy

     Melexis has announced the launch of two new development kits for evaluating current sensor chips. These two development kits provide engineers with a realistic preview of the different chip capabilities in a product design, while optimizing R&D design and resource allocation.

 
     Two new development kits from Melexis allow engineers to investigate the capabilities of the Melexis current sensor chip, reducing customer development time and accelerating project completion. One development kit tests chips using IMC-Hall technology, with or without shields; The other can test chips using traditional Hall technology based on magnetic cores. With these two development kits, engineers can verify hardware with different sensor capabilities that can easily handle different current sensing ranges.

     Both new development kits come with multiple Melexis current sensor chips, allowing engineers to test different magnetic configurations and chips, saving time and effort during the selection phase. The development kit for IMC-Hall technology comes with the MLX91208 and MLX91216 chips and the recently released MXL91218 chip; The development kit for traditional Hall technology comes with the MLX91209, MLX91211, MLX91217, and MLX91219 chips. This basically covers all of our 2nd generation IMC and traditional Hall type current sensor chips

     The new development kit comes with a 3D-printed holder to hold the shield and magnetic core (if applicable) in place. Engineers save time and effort by not having to build their own fixtures. The material used can withstand higher temperatures (170℃). Both kits also come with copper bars to simplify the installation process.

     "These two new development kits make engineers' jobs easier by providing them with system designs. No more building your own configuration or sourcing materials from different suppliers." Bruno Boury, product line manager for current sensor chips. "With these two development kits and the various components that come with them, engineers can easily and quickly evaluate the operating parameters of the system and then select the ideal current sensor chip from the Melexis portfolio for their specific needs. This will enable better implementation of the design concept and speed the product to market."